Cullman Swim Team
About Cullman Swim Team
Cullman Swim Team first developed in the 1960's with our current Mayor, Don Green, coaching. Many families contributed to the success and the growth of the team, including the Richters, Lovelaces, Hamners, Buettners, Werners, Morrises, Clemons, Willifords, Dillehays, Teeters, and Turners. Other families added to this foundation. Even in its early stages, CST produced quite a few outstanding swimmers. Now, in 2008, many of our CST parents are former swimmers for Cullman.
CST competes in two leagues during the summer months. The ARPA league, District II, consists of teams from Albertville, Arab, Boaz, Decatur/Hartselle, Ft. Payne, Guntersville, Madison, and Scottsboro. The Tennessee Valley Conference (TVC) includes Sheffield, Florence, Jasper, and Oneonta. North Alabama has some great competition and lots of fun with other teams and swim families. We are a Cullman Parks and Recreation Program which is augmented by the Cullman Swim Team parents organization. While Park and Rec provides primary funding and use of facilities, the parents organization provides the necessary voluntary manpower to serve as officials, timers, and the many other jobs needed to host swim meets, banquets, prepare ribbons, and generally add as much as possible to the Park and Rec program. It is the cooperation between these two different entities that provides the swimmers with many benefits that would otherwise be unavailable.
To swim on the Cullman Swim Team, each swimmer must first qualify. Tryouts are held during Spring Training at Sportsfit, or in late May at Nesmith Pool. The current info is posted on the Home page. Coaches will evaluate the swimmers to determine readiness. Swimmers should be able to swim at least 25 yards (one lap) for ages 10 and under, and 50 yards (2 laps) for 11 and up. Eligible ages are 6-18 years old. All fees are collected by CST. These fees cover our registration fee to Park and Rec, meet supplies such as ribbons, cards, labels, etc, trophies, printing, directories, and a tee shirt for each swimmer. We do not require any other fundraising events!
For many years there has been talk of a new facility. It is now under construction! It is projected to be complete in spring of 2009 so we should be able to swim there next summer. Our future most definitely includes team growth, a USA swim team, High School teams, hosting ARPA District and State meets and much more. Many thanks to Mayor Don Green, the City Council, and John Hunt, Park and Rec director.
CST competes in two leagues during the summer months. The ARPA league, District II, consists of teams from Albertville, Arab, Boaz, Decatur/Hartselle, Ft. Payne, Guntersville, Madison, and Scottsboro. The Tennessee Valley Conference (TVC) includes Sheffield, Florence, Jasper, and Oneonta. North Alabama has some great competition and lots of fun with other teams and swim families. We are a Cullman Parks and Recreation Program which is augmented by the Cullman Swim Team parents organization. While Park and Rec provides primary funding and use of facilities, the parents organization provides the necessary voluntary manpower to serve as officials, timers, and the many other jobs needed to host swim meets, banquets, prepare ribbons, and generally add as much as possible to the Park and Rec program. It is the cooperation between these two different entities that provides the swimmers with many benefits that would otherwise be unavailable.
To swim on the Cullman Swim Team, each swimmer must first qualify. Tryouts are held during Spring Training at Sportsfit, or in late May at Nesmith Pool. The current info is posted on the Home page. Coaches will evaluate the swimmers to determine readiness. Swimmers should be able to swim at least 25 yards (one lap) for ages 10 and under, and 50 yards (2 laps) for 11 and up. Eligible ages are 6-18 years old. All fees are collected by CST. These fees cover our registration fee to Park and Rec, meet supplies such as ribbons, cards, labels, etc, trophies, printing, directories, and a tee shirt for each swimmer. We do not require any other fundraising events!
For many years there has been talk of a new facility. It is now under construction! It is projected to be complete in spring of 2009 so we should be able to swim there next summer. Our future most definitely includes team growth, a USA swim team, High School teams, hosting ARPA District and State meets and much more. Many thanks to Mayor Don Green, the City Council, and John Hunt, Park and Rec director.
Farewell to Nesmith Pool
Summer of 2008 will be our last to swim at Nesmith Pool. The new Wellness and Aquatic Center is under construction and is expected to be complete in the spring of 2009! Go by and check the progress near the Chester Freeman Field of Miracles Park.
Summer of 2008 will be our last to swim at Nesmith Pool. The new Wellness and Aquatic Center is under construction and is expected to be complete in the spring of 2009! Go by and check the progress near the Chester Freeman Field of Miracles Park.
