Breakers Information




2008 Summer Program

General Information

The Traverse City Swim club is an age group swim club operating under the policies of Michigan Swimming, a division of USA Swimming (USS). It is composed of boys and girls, ages 5 to 18, who live in the Grand Traverse area. The team exists to provide an opportunity for young people to participate in competitive swimming. TCSC is a parent-run organization and as such requires parent participation to be successful. Coach Toby Tisdale brings years of coaching experience to the summer 2008 program

When Does the Summer 2008 Program Begin?

The summer 2008 program begins on Monday, July 7th and runs through Friday, August 1st. Dryland practice is held from 8 to 9 a.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Swim practice is from 9 to 11 a.m. on those days, and from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays.

How Do I Know If I Qualify For The Team?

Only swimmers who have reached the "Breakers" level, or swimmers from the high school team, are eligible to swim with the Breakers team. The coaches will determine the placement of each swimmer based on the swimmer's mastery of the different strokes, swimmer's goals, etc. Swimmers new to the team will be evaluated by the coaches in the first week of practice.

What is the Fee For the Summer 2008 Program?

$150.  If you prefer to pay by check, please make your check out to "TCSC" and drop it in Jeff Brunner's (treasurer) file at the pool. If you would like to pay online via PayPal, click here and you will be directed to PayPal for secure payment.

How Do I Register My Swimmer?

Registration for the summer 2008 program is available online now.

What Is The Junior Breakers Program?

Click here for details on the Junior Breakers Program.