Upcoming LFSC Events

 

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LFSC Fundraising, Sponsorships and Advertising

LFSC is proud to have the support of the Lake Forest Bank and Trust Company for our swimmer recognition programs.

The LFSC Mini Ducks program is sponsored by Activator Cycles and Activator Music Academy.

LFSC team apparel and equipment is available at Kiddles Sporting Goods in Lake Forest.

For information about sponsoring one of our events or programs, or to advertise in one of our club communications please contact Coach Michael Lawrence.

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The Lake Forest Swim Club is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All donations are deductible under current IRS regulations.
Practice Schedule and Calendar

 

Thursday
Feb172011

Registration For Spring 2011 Swim School Now Open!!!

 

Swim School 

Spring Registration Is Open!!

Saturdays: April 9, 16,23,20 and  May 7

New!  Mon/Wed: May 9-23

 (Dates  subject to final confirmation of LFC events)

  Get ready for summer with swim lessons! Register early and insure your spot.

 LFSC operates a SwimAmerica program under the direction of Coach Laurel Liberty, Swim School Supervisor Brigit Issacson and Program Director Michael Lawrence. For more information click one of the links below or call  847 735 5372.

Download and print a registration form now!

Go to the Swim School information page

Online registration coming soon!

LFSC Mini-Ducks and Mighty Ducks Program

If you are at least 5 years old and can float, kick and swim freestyle (or have passed Level 4 in the Swim America program), its time for you to join the LFSC Mini or Mighty Ducks Program! Call Coach Laurel Liberty to schedule and evaluation, 847 735 5372.

 

 

Swim School

Saturdays: April 9, 16,23,20 and  May 7

New!  Mon/Wed: May 9-23

 (Dates  subject to final confirmation of LFC events)

 

 

Spring Registration!!

Get ready for summer with swim lessons!

Register early and insure your spot.

 

The Lake Forest Swim Club continues a proud tradition of quality instruction in the 2011 Saturday Swim School.  LFSC operates a SwimAmerica program under the direction of Coach Laurel Liberty, Swim School Supervisor Brigit Issacson and Program Director Michael Lawrence. SwimAmerica is a state-of-the-art instructional program that allows students to progress at their own pace as new skills are acquired.

 

Levels I – X offered at each class time

·         Maximum class size 5 students

·         35 Minute Classes

·         Saturday Class times are 8:30a or 9:10a

·         New! Monday/Wednesday class at 4:30p

·         $90 per student

 

A registration form for swim school (included on the back), accompanied by full payment, must be received at the Lake Forest Swim Club, 555 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest, IL.  60045 by March 31st, 2011 for placement in a class. For your convenience we accept VISA/MC card as payment of all LFSC program fees. Please review all program policies and restrictions on the reverse side of this flyer.


If you are at least 6 years old and can swim one length of the pool freestyle and backstroke (or have passed Level 7 in the Swim America program), its time for you to join the Mighty Ducks! Call to schedule and evaluation.

 

Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest, IL  60045 

Voice (847) 735 5372        Fax (847) 735 6198

Email coachlaurel@sbcglobal.net           Website: www.swimlfsc.org

 


Tuesday
Dec142010

Swimming In Style

Lauren Kingsley shows off a striking new swim cap at her Mini Ducks class today.

Friday
Oct082010

Reminder for Swim America Swim School, Saturday, October 9

Saturday is Homecoming at Lake Forest College. Our Swim America Swim School classes will begin 30 minutes earlier with classes at 8:00am and 8:30am.

Registration for the next session of lessons is available, contact Coach Laurel Liberty for more information.

Saturday
Aug282010

Rising Star Technical Clinics, Fall 2010 - Registration Opens Today!

Register Today . . . Bring a Friend! 

Back to school and back to the pool! Tune up on your stroke skills in hte LFSC Rising Start Technical Clinic. Whether you are an experienced swimmer looking for a tune-up or a novice swimmer needing fundamental instruction this clinic is right for you. Start the new season right with a litttl extra attention to your stroke skills.

Our Rising Star Clinics are open to all swimmers, membership with LFSC is not required.

Clinic schedule:

  • Sept 7,   4:30 - 5:45pm - Freestyle Clinic
  • Sept 8,   4:30 - 5:45pm - Breaststroke Clinic
  • Sept 9,   4:30 - 5:45pm - Butterfly Clinic
  • Sept 10, 4:30 - 5:45pm - Backstroke Clinic
  • Sept 11, 10:00-11:45am - Starts and Turns Clinic

 Online registration is easy . . . Just complete this form today!

The Lake Forest Swim Club is offering two technical clinics with in-depth instruction on competitive starts and turns for all four competitive strokes.
Monday
Aug092010

Online Swim School Registration Now Open!

Online registration for the LFSC SwimAmerica Swim School is now open. Click these links to register or for more information:

Thursday
Jul292010

Rising Star Technical Clinics, Fall 2010

Online Registration Opens Soon . . . Bring a Friend! 

Get a tune up on your stroke skills before you dive into the next season with the LFSC Rising Start Technical Clinic. Each session will focus on one of the four competitive strokes as well as start and turns. Our Rising Star Clinics are open to all swimmers, membership with LFSC is not required.

The clinic features instruction from US National Team coaches, video taping and review, and in water assistance from National championship competitors. Whether you are an experienced swimmer looking for a tune-up or a novice swimmer needing fundamental instruction this clinic is right for you. Start the new season right with a littlte extra attention to your stroke skills.

Online registration to open soon!

Lake Forest Swim Club coaches bring over 50 combined years of coaching experience at the very top of American swimming to this special opportunity.

  • Coach Maureen Sheehan, an ASCA Level 5 Certified Coach, has produced some of America’s top talent with LFSC-trained swimmers competing in the Olympic Games, World Championships and every US Olympic Trials since 1984. Learn from one of the best at LFSC! 
  • Coach Michael Lawrence is an ASCA Level 5 Certified Coach with extensive experience with the US Olympic and National Team. His 20+ years with the US National team translate to advanced skill development for you! 
  • Coach Laurel Liberty is an ASCA Level 3 Certified Coach with a lifetime of swimming achievements. A collegiate All-America and 2-time Masters National Champions will show you how to focus on important technical skills.

For your convenience we accept VISA, Discover, American Express, MasterCard and Diner’s Club as payment of all LFSC program fees.

 Lake Forest Swim Club   ●   555 N. Sheridan Rd.   ●   Lake Forest, IL   ●     60045

Voice (847) 735 5372   ●   Fax (847) 735 6198

The Lake Forest Swim Club is offering two technical clinics with in-depth instruction on competitive starts and turns for all four competitive strokes.
Thursday
Jul292010

LFSC programs for young swimmers


Whether you are just getting your feathers wet or you know your way around the pond, LFSC has a program for you!



Keep working on your swimming skills in our SwimAmerica Swim School!

  • Saturdays Sept 11-Oct 9, 8:30 & 9:10a
  • Mon/Wed Sept 13-29, 4:30p
  • (All classes,  $90)


Mini Ducks

Our advanced instructional program designed to help young swimmers make the transition from swim lessons to swim team. Water-safe 5-9 year olds able to float, put their face in and kick for 10 yards are perfect candidates for the Mini Ducks!

Session 1:

Oct 5-28

5:30-6:10p

at Lake Forest Academy

Session 2:

Nov 2-23

5:30-6:10p

at Lake Forest Academy

Session 3:

Nov 29-Dec 23

5:30-6:10p

at Lake Forest Academy

Session 4:

Jan 4-27

5:30-6:10p

at Lake Forest Academy

Session 5:

Feb 1-24

5:30-6:10p

at Lake Forest Academy

 (Sessions are $115 each. Make up dates are TBD for LFA home meets)


Mighty Ducks

Our pre-competitive swim squad provides advanced instruction for competitive strokes, starts and turns. Swimmers participate in Mini-Meets to reinforce practice skills as well as teach swimmers how meets work. It is for 5-10 year olds that can swim 25 meters non-stop freestyle and backstroke.

Session 1:

Sept 13-Nov 4

5:30-6:15p

at Lake Forest Academy

Session 2:

Nov 8-Dec 30

5:30-6:15p

at Lake Forest Academy

Session 3:

Jan 4-Feb 24

5:30-6:15p

at Lake Forest Academy

 (Sessions are $320 each, 4 classes are offered most weeks depending on pool schedules)

 Watch our website www.swimlfsc.org for registration details or call 847 735 5372

Friday
Apr302010

Age Group Dryland Clinic -- Saturday, May 1

Swimmers in the Mighty Ducks, Yellow and Green squads are starting the month off with a special clinic, Dryland Training For Young Swimmers. Coach Mo teach our age group swimmers the importance and benefits of special exercises performed away from the pool. The LFSC dryland program focuses on core strength, flexibility, joint stability and simple body weight exercises to enhance swimming development and lessen the chance of serious injury.

The clinic will be held at Lake Forest College (meet in the pool), 8:30-9:30am, this Saturday. All swimmers should be dressed for exercise-- shoes, shorts, t-shirts; there is no in-water session in this clinic. There is no charge for this clinic with Coach Mo.

Wednesday
Mar172010

Rising Star Technical Clinic, Spring 2010

Registration is open for our spring Rising Star Technical Clinic series. Get a tune up on your stroke skills before summer starting in this clinic series. Our clinics feature instruction from US National Team coaches and in water assistance from National championship competitiors. Whether you are an experienced swimmer looking for a tune-up or novice swimmer needing to shore up fundamental skills this is the clinic for you.

Clinic schedule:

  • April   6, 4:30 - 5:45pm - Freestyle Clinic
  • April   8, 4:30 - 5:45pm - Breaststroke Clinic
  • April 13, 4:30 - 5:45pm - Butterfly Clinic
  • April 15, 4:30 - 5:45pm - Backstroke Clinic
  • All classes held at the Lake Forest College Sports Center pool (check-in at 4:15pm)
  • $30/clinic session or $100 when you sign-up for all sessions
  • Online registration is open . . . go to the Rising Star Clinic page today!

 Lake Forest Swim Club   ●   555 N. Sheridan Rd.   ●   Lake Forest, IL   ●     60045

Voice (847) 295 8343   ●   Fax (847) 295 8348

The Lake Forest Swim Club is offering two technical clinics with in-depth instruction on competitive starts and turns for all four competitive strokes.
Monday
Dec282009

Fun In The Pool . . . Learn To Swim

Learning to swim with Mika Hlavin, Jr National Champs qualifier.It may be cold and blustery outside but it's always toasty in the pool. Join the fun with LFSC in our Swim School, Mini Ducks, Mighty Ducks or team. Swimming's cool even in winter!