Upcoming LFSC Events

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 Why should your child swim? Olympic Champion Summer Sanders talks about why her children swim . . . and it's not to win a medal!

Next up . . . the PX-3 Summer Invite Meet at the RecPlex. Don't forget to complete your meet schedule today!

Click here if you or your team would like to be on our Meet Mailing List. No spam, just meet info!

All families with swimmers participating in LFSC hosted meets are needed to help with meet operations using the Sign Up Genius button below. The next LFSC hosted event is the LFSC SwimFest in June 2013.

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SignUp Genius for the SwimFest will open soon. Please sign up to help today.

LFSC Swim Shop

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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Practice Schedule and Calendar

To see detail (location, start/finish times, etc) for any practice squad click the squad name in the calendar below. You can also print the schedule using the "Print" icon.

Thursday
Aug092012

Join The Ducks! Online Registration Opens Today

Got Olympic Swimming Fever? That crazy feeling that you were born to swim? The only known cure is to Just Keep Swimming at the Lake Forest Swim Club. It's easy to join the Lake Forest Swim Club, just 3 easy steps:

1   Attend one of our simple skill evaluation sessions.

2   Select a Membership and Payment Plan.

3   Sign up for meets.

Scroll down or visit the Membership Page for complete information.

 

New Swimmer Evaluations and Placements

Don't false start! If you love swimming and are eager for the challenge of racing call Coach Laurel (847/735-5372) to make an appointment for one of our New Swimmer Evaluations.

 

Membership Plans

The Annual Membership Plan offers savings of up to $370 over the combined fee for two seasons annually.

Our Seasonal Membership Plan reflects the seasonal aspect of the sport, the Fall/Winter (Short Course) and Spring/Summer (Long Course) seasons.

Participants in the Mini Ducks, Mighty Ducks and High School Prep programs enjoy the flexibility of short term Session Membership.

Register for the Team (Yellow, Green Bronze and Senior Squads)

Register for the Mini Ducks

Register for the Mighty Ducks

Register for the High School Prep Squad

Payment Policies and Plans

We offer a Payment Plan Agreement that allows families to pay membership fees in installments through the season.

 

Sign Up For Meets

Be sure to complete this schedule form for the entire season. If your plans change during the season a "Schedule Change" form is available.

LFSC Meet Schedule

Tuesday
Aug072012

Join The Ducks!

Take Your Swimming To New Heights With LFSC!

New Swimmer Evaluations and Placements


Got Olympic swimming fever? Meet the coaches of Olympic Champion Conor Dwyer and find your place on the team today, August 7th, at the Lake Bluff Park District pool. If you love swimming and are eager for the challenge of racing bring your suit, goggles and a smile to one of our New Swimmer Evaluations listed below.

Coaches Maureen Sheehan, Laurel Liberty and Michael Lawrence will be on hand to help you follow your swimming dreams. Join us at the pool soon.

Future dates for new swimmer evaluations are:

     Lake Bluff Park District pool

          ~~  Aug 14th, 5:00pm

          ~~  Aug 20th and 21st, 5:30p

     Lake Forest College pool

          ~~  Sept 4 – 6, 4:30-5:00pm

Who knows . . . you could be the next LFSC Olympian!

New Swimmer Evaluations are offered by appointment year-round. For more information call (847) 735-5372 or send a note to Coach Laurel today.

Learn more about LFSC evaluations in Coach Michael's online article Listening, Learning and Swimmer Evaluations.

Learn more about the LFSC swimmer development program in this online article Long Term Athlete Development.

 Find announcements for the Ducks on Patch.com

Monday
Jul302012

Just Keep Swimming, Swimming, Swimming

Got Olympic Swimmer Fever? That crazy feeling that you were born to swim? The only cure known is to Just Keep Swimming at the Lake Forest Swim Club. New swimmer evaluations are being conducted on Tuesdays, July 31 and August 7, 5:00pm, at the Lake Bluff Park District Pool. The pool is located at Rte. 176 (Rockland Rd) and Green Bay Rd in Lake Bluff.

No special registration needed, simply come to the pool for your special evaluation.

Need more information . . . call 847/735-5372 or send a note to Coach Laurel.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Download Registration Form

Online Registration Form

Payment Center

Monday
Jul232012

Keep In Good Shape, Keep Skills Sharp

 

 

Download Registration Form          Online Registration Form         Payment Center

National Squad

Bronze Squad     High School Prep     Senior Squad

Mini Ducks        Mighty Ducks        Yellow Squad        Green Squad

Tuesday
Apr242012

Be Fast! Have Fun! Hang With Friends In The High School Prep Program

  

Please Contact Coach Laurel with Membership questions.

High School Prep Program Registration

Tuesday
Apr242012

Join The Ducks!

All information for the 2012 long course season including registration/payment is now available online.

Complete registration today and get ready for a great season of racing.

Please Contact Coach Laurel with Membership questions.

Thursday
Apr122012

Long Course Membership Available Online

Back to school and back to the pool! Both returning and new members are asked to complete registration for the season online using the links below. Contact Coach Laurel with Membership questions.

The new season promises to be very exciting as swimmers, coaches and clubs throughout the country turn their focus toward the 2012 Olympic Games and US Olympic Trials.

LFSC will be well represented at the US Trials in Omaha (June 25-July 2) as Mitch Stoehr and Conor Dwyer will vie for a spot on the team. To everyone chasing the dream of swimming in Omaha . . . Good Luck!!!

All information for the 2012 long course season including registration/payment is now available online. Complete registration today and get ready for a great season of racing. Please contact us by email with any questions.

Friday
Mar302012

The New Season Is Here! Register Online Today!

Spring has sprung, summer is almost here and the new swim season starts Monday!

The new season promises to be very exciting as swimmers, coaches and clubs throughout the country turn their focus toward the 2012 Olympic Games and US Olympic Trials.

LFSC will be well represented at the US Trials in Omaha (June 25-July 2) as Mitch Stoehr and Conor Dwyer will vie for a spot on the team. To everyone chasing the dream of swimming in Omaha . . . Good Luck!!!

All information for the 2012 long course season including registration/payment is now available online. Complete registration today and get ready for a great season of racing. Please contact us by email with any questions.


Practice Squad

Start Practice

Meet Schedule For All Squads

Webpage

Registration

Yellow, Green

April 2nd

Yellow    Green

Registration

Bronze, Senior

April 2nd

Meet Schedule Form

Bronze    Senior

Registration

National

April 2nd

National

Registration

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Date

Finish Date

Webpage

Registration

HS Prep

April 2nd

2 Sessions

HS Prep

Registration

Mighty Ducks

April 2nd

4 Sessions

Mighty Ducks

Registration

Mini Ducks

April 3rd

2 Sessions

Mini Ducks

Registration

Registration form for the 2012 Long Course Season.

Sunday
Mar042012

2012 Long Course Season

The short course season is in the the last lap with the Speedo Champions Series Meet, Illinois JOs and the NCSA Jr National Meet remaining. Good Luck to all of our championship meet swimmers!

We've had tremendous success throughout the season culminating with outstanding performances at the Regional and Sr Championship Meets.

The new season will be starting soon and promises to be very exciting as swimmers, coaches and clubs throughout the country turn their focus toward the 2012 Olympic Games and US Olympic Trials. LFSC will be well represented at the US Trials in Omaha (June 25-July 2) as Mitch Stoehr and Conor Dwyer will vie for a spot on the team. We have several other swimmers chasing the dream of swimming in Omaha . . . Good Luck!!!

Our long course season will officially start on April 2. Swimmers in the Green, Bronze, High School Prep, Sr and National squads who would like to maintain their skills and fitness non-stop we have a new "Good Shape, Good Skills Program" running from March 12-24 at Lake Forest College. This program is not restricted to LFSC swimmers so if you have a swimming buddy who would like to stay sharp please being them with you.

All information for the 2012 long course season including registration/payment is being made available online. Invoices for March will be in the mail by Wednesday, March 7, and will include billing amounts for the spring/summer season. Please contact us by email with any questions.

Practice Squad

Last Practice

Start Practice

Webpage

Registration

Yellow, Green

March 6th

April 2nd

Yellow    Green

Reg form

Bronze, Senior

March 6th

April 2nd

Bronze    Senior

Reg form

National

TBD

TBD

National

Reg form

 

 

 

 

 

 

Start Date

Finish Date

Webpage

Registration

Shape and Skills

March 12th

March 24th

Shape and Skills

Registration

HS Prep

April 2nd

2 Sessions

HS Prep

Registration

Mighty Ducks

April 2nd

4 Sessions

Mighty Ducks

Registration

Mini Ducks

April 3rd

2 Sessions

Mini Ducks

Registration

 

 

 

Saturday
Mar032012

Good Shape, Good Skills

Stay sharp and in-shape for the upcoming long course season in our “Good Shape, Good Skills” program. Swimmers in the Senior, Bronze, High School Prep and Green squads are encouraged to continue in the program on the schedule below.

To ensure that all facility and staffing costs are covered the cost for each swimmer is $115.

This program is not restricted to current LFSC members . . . all swimmers are welcome to Bring A Friend (a swimmer, please!).


National Squad swimmers preparing for the NCSA Jr Nationals or Indy Grand Prix should contact Coach Mo for their practice schedule.


DATES:          12-24 March (Mon-Fri)

TIME:            6:00-7:15pm (pool)

5:00-6:00pm, Tue/Thu (dryland)

POOL:            Lake Forest College

COST:            $115

Register online today.

(NOTE: we are unable to discount this fee at this time. After all program costs are covered we will rebate any “excess” fees collected to your Entry Fund account.)