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About the Club |
The Iowa Flyers Swim Club is a registered USA Swimming member swim club operated by University of Iowa Recreational Services. The club is a competitive age-group swim club open to University of Iowa members and the general public which offers participation levels from developmental through Masters swimming. The club is new for Fall 2009 as part of a comprehensive aquatics program that is being developed in anticipation for the opening of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center next summer. The Flyers will be housed in the UI Field House pool until it moves into its permanent home in the CRWC.
Club Mission Statement and Goals (PDF)
Club Contact Information:
IOWA FLYERS TEAM STORE - CLICK HERE
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Why the "Flyers"? |
The nickname “Flyers” relates to the history of swimming at the University. In 1934, the basic components of the butterfly stroke were invented by University of Iowa swim coach David Armbruster and University of Iowa swimmer Jack Seig as a modified breaststroke technique. After several years of being used as a variant to the breaststroke, the Butterfly became accepted as its own style with separate rules in 1952. In tribute to the University of Iowa’s contribution to the history of swimming and the invention of the Butterfly stroke, Iowa Flyers was selected as the club name. |
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How Do I Become a "Flyer"? |
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Free trial period
Prospective Flyers participants are encouraged to attend an optional one-week free trial period to help make an informed decision about
their potential participation in the club. During this period, prospective members will be evaluated by the Flyers coaching staff
to determine the appropriate participation level for the swimmer.
Participation Requirements
The Iowa Flyers Swim Club is a competitive swimming organization.
While the Flyers provide coaching and instruction to children and adults alike, the program is designed for swimmers who are interested in
and prepared for competitive level swimming instruction. The club is not designed as a swim lesson program to teach individuals how to swim.
For the safety and enjoyment of the club participants, each prospective member of the
Flyers must be a minimum of 6 years of age, and must be able to complete without stopping 25 yards of freestyle and 25 yards of backstroke.
A swim requirement test will be conducted by the Flyers coaching staff to determine if participation in the program can begin.
Registration
To register, stop by the Recreational Services Main Office in the Field House Room E216 between the hours of 8 am - 5pm Monday-Friday or call 319-384-1165 with questions.
Participants are welcome to join at any point during the season.
Team Dues & Registration Fees
Team dues are paid monthly and are based on the group for which the participant is registered, as shown in the fee schedule below.
(Team dues for September will be half price due to short month and free trial week).
Each participant must also register for an annual USA Swimming/Iowa Swimming, Inc. athlete membership also listed in the fee schedule.
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Meet Schedule |
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Iowa Flyers Meet Schedule and Entry Forms
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Groups and Practice Schedule |
Training Groups and Schedules are listed below. All practices will take place between the hours of 4:30pm-7:00pm Monday-Friday and 10:00am-12:00pm Saturdays. Practices will take place at the University of Iowa Field House pool.
Practice Schedule Changes and Cancellations
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Training Groups
The following is a description of the teams that will make up the IOWA Flyers age group swim team. Each group is intended to maximize learning and enjoyment of the sport for the various ages and skill levels who are interested in participating. Swimmers will be evaluated by the Iowa Flyers USA Swimming-certified coaching staff and swimmers will be assigned to groups accordingly.
Developmental/Non-Competitive (Age 10 and under) – Practice length 45 min.
Group 1 - (5:30PM-6:15PM on Mon., Wed., Fri.) - CLOSED
Group 2 - (6:15PM-7:00PM on Mon., Wed., Fri.) - CLOSED
Group 3 - (5:30PM-6:40PM on Tue., Thur.)
- Performance Pre-requisite:
- The swimmer must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke (this is not a learn-to-swim program).
- Practice Objectives:
- The focus of this group is to improve freestyle and backstroke stroke technique, develop correct technique for breaststroke and
butterfly, introduce start and turn techniques, and improve the ability to swim continuously. This group is intended to develop enthusiasm for swimming.
I Team Practice length 45 min. (6:15PM-7:00PM on Mon., Wed., Fri.)
- Performance Pre-requisite:
- The swimmer must be able to swim freestyle and backstroke with consistent technique for repetitive laps. The swimmer must also be able to swim 25 yards of breaststroke and butterfly strokes.
- Practice Objectives:
- The focus of the workouts for this group will be on drills, stroke technique and improved endurance. Start and turn techniques will also emphasized. This team will also continue to develop the swimmer’s enthusiasm for swimming.
- The swimmer may attend novelty swim meets.
O Team (Age 12 and under) – Practice length 1 hour 15 min. (5:30PM-6.45PM on Mon. through Fri.)
- Performance Pre-requisite:
- The swimmer must swim all four strokes, and perform starts and turns in accordance with ISI rules; must have obtained 2 or more Q-times at the 9-10 age-group standards; be at proper physical condition level for the workouts
- Practice Objectives:
- This group will continue to improve stroke, start, and turn techniques. Additionally, improved speed and endurance through increased training and race participations will be emphasized.
W Team (Age 10 and up, or by coach invitation) – Practice length 1.5 hours (5:30PM-7:00PM on Mon. through Fri., 10:00AM-11:30AM on Sat.)
- Performance Pre-requisite:
- The swimmer must be proficient in all strokes, and starts/turns, and must have obtained 2 or more 11-12 age-group Q-times.
- Practice Objectives:
- Correct stroke mechanics are emphasized at all times, and as stroke skills improve, swimmers are challenged with more difficult training sets.
- Basic dry-land exercise will be added for core body strength.
- The swimmer will learn to apply racing strategies and continue to develop a love for the sport.
A Team (Age 13 and up, or by coach invitation) – Practice length 2 hours (4:30PM-6:30PM on Mon. through Fri., 10:00AM-12:00PM on Sat.)
- Performance Pre-requisite:
- The swimmer must be able to perform all four strokes, starts, and turns at an efficient level and must have obtained a minimum of 2 or more A times at 13-14 age-group standards.
- Practice Objectives:
- Stroke mechanics are emphasized at all times, and as stroke skills improve, swimmers are challenged with more difficult training sets.
- Swimmers will develop body core strength through intermediate dry-land exercise.
- The swimmer will learn to apply racing strategies and continue to develop a love for the sport.
A Team Elite (Age 13 and up, or by coach invitation) – Practice length up to 2.5 hours (4:30PM-7:00PM on Mon. through Fri., 10:00AM-12:00PM on Sat., optional 6:00AM-7:00AM on Tue. and Thur.)
- Performance Pre-requisite:
- The swimmer must have obtained a minimum of two 13-14 age-group AAA times or one 13-14 age-group AAAA time. The A Team Elite is intended for accomplished swimmers who have made swimming a significant part of their lives.
- Practice Objectives:
- Swimmers in this group will work on improving stroke, start, and turn techniques.
- Swimmers will develop their own specialty strokes/events, improve strength, speed, and endurance level through increased intensive training, race participation, and strength training.
- There will be an emphasis on swimmer awareness of underlining sports training, recovery, and competition methods.
Conditioning Group (junior/high school students age 12 and up) – Practice length 1.5 hours (Mondays 4:30PM-6PM, Tuesdays 4:30PM-6PM, Wednesdays 4:30PM-5:30PM, Thursdays 4:30PM-5:30PM, Fridays 4:30PM-6PM, Saturdays 10AM-11:30AM)
- Performance Pre-requisite:
- The swimmer must be able to swim 100 freestyle, 100 backstroke, and 100 breaststroke.
- Practice Objectives:
- This group is intended for athletes who are involved in multiple sports or school activities/clubs, and want to get or stay in shape for their junior/high school swim season.
- Improvement in stroke, start, and turn techniques as well as swim endurance and physical conditioning will be the primary emphasis.
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Fees |
2009-2010 Participation Fees & Registration
Listed below are the monthly team dues associated with the Iowa Flyers Swim Club per individual swimmer.
University affiliate fees apply to University of Iowa Students, Faculty, and Staff and their dependents.
Monthly team dues are due the 1st of each month during which the athlete will participate.
Payments made after the 5th of the month for which fees are due will result in late fees or suspension of athlete's participation until fees are paid.
Additional annual fees for USA Swimming and Iowa Swimming, Inc. LSC membership are required.
Training Group | University Affiliate Dues | General Public Dues |
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Developmental/Non-Competitive | $55.00/month | $60.00/month |
Novice (I Team) | $55.00/month | $60.00/month |
Age-Group (O Team) | $70.00/month | $75.00/month |
Junior (W Team) | $85.00/month | $90.00/month |
Senior (A Team) (A Elite) | $95.00/month | $100.00/month |
Conditioning Group | $85.00/month | $90.00/month |
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Payments may be made via check, Visa or Mastercard, or University of Iowa UBill (UI employees).
Checks payable to University of Iowa.
Credit card payments made in person at the UI Field House Room E216 or by calling 319-335-9293 |
Additional Fees & Memberships
Participation with a USA Swimming club requires annual membership fees paid to USA Swimming and the Iowa Swimming, Inc. Local Swimming Committee. These fees are listed below. In addition, fees for participation in swim meets may apply.
Membership | Fee |
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USA Swimming Registration (annual) | $46.00 |
Iowa Swimming, Inc. Registration (annual) | $12.00 |
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Total Registration Fee (checks only--payable to Iowa Swimming,Inc) | $58.00 |
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Parking Info |
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Parking and Drop-off
Parking near the UI Field House is available in UI Parking Lot 43 adjacent to Kinnick Stadium,
in the Field House Lot adjacent to the Field House (connected to the Family Care Center Parking Ramp/Lot 6),
and in Lot 14 across Grand Ave from the Field House Lot.
Parking in Lot 43 is free after 4:30pm on weekdays and on Non-Home-Football Game weekends. Rates for Field House Lot and Lot 14 are attached below.
Parking in the Field House Lot and Lot 14 is FREE for the first 15 minutes, so they are available for parking temporarily to drop swimmers off at practice.
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Coaching Info |
Acting Co-Head Coach: Blanca Castillo-Lehnertz has been in the swimming world since she was 10. During high school she competed for the Walnut Creek , California National swim team and competed at Junior Nationals in multiple years. Swimming collegiately for the University of Kansas , her specialty events were the 100 and 200 Butterfly. While in college she also swam for the Puerto Rican National swim team and placed 3rd in the 1988 Central American Games in Mexico. That year, she swam a 200 butterfly that set a U.S. Masters national record time that stood for 18 years.
Following graduation from KU, Blanca attended UCLA where she earned her Master's Degree and joined an ocean swim team and competed in Pacific Ocean open water races. After teaching junior high school and high school in southern California she relocated to Iowa to raise a family. After taking six years off from swimming, she jumped back into the pool again in 1997. Blanca found the joy of competing at the national level in Masters swimming. In the 2002 Masters National Meet she finished in the top four in four events and won the national championship in the 200 butterfly. In the 2006 FINA World Master's Championships Blanca finished with two top ten performances. Blanca has been a USA Swimming certified coach for the past seven years, working with age group swimmers with a wide range of ability levels in eastern Iowa.
Blanca and her husband Rod have three children (Anthony, Tereysa and Mariana), and they live in North Liberty.
Acting Co-Head Coach: Daming Zhu, a native of Shanghai, China, was a multiple-time medalist of the age group and high school swimming championships in Shanghai. Daming swam for his college, the Shanghai Institute of Physical Education, where he received his Bachelor of Education degree with a specialty in swimming instruction and coaching. He was then a faculty member at the Shanghai Institute of Education for three years, teaching applied anatomy and kinesiology course and swimming classes for undergraduate P.E. major students, and at the same time, coaching the college swim team. Daming was also a senior level swimming official in China and officiated meets at various levels including national championships.
Daming went to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1986, where he received his Master of Science degree in exercise physiology. At UTK, he was an instructor of undergraduate swimming classes. Daming then went on for his doctoral study at the University of Iowa with an assistantship of teaching undergraduate swim classes at UI. He completed his Ph.D. degree in exercise science in 1995.
Daming works fulltime as a senior researcher for ACT and has been involved in swimming as his leisure interest. Daming is a certified USA Swimming official at referee level and has officiated meets for Iowa Swimming in recent years. Daming is now a USA Swimming certified coach and has worked with a group of unattached swimmers in the past year.
Daming and his wife Liang have two daughters, Vivian and Lilian, both of whom are swimmers and Iowa Swimming age group record holders.
Assistant Coach: Jessica Darud has been swimming since the age of 14. Lettered four seasons as a backstroke and IM specialist for the Chaska High School swimming team and placed fifth in the 100 backstroke at the state finals in Minnesota. She swam for Team Foxjet swim club in Eden Prairie, Minn. and was part of a Foxjet relay that took 16th in the country for top times.
Jessica later went on to swim Division I for The University of Illinois at Chicago. She was named the team's Newcomer of the Year after solid rookie campaign. During her sophomore year she received All-Horizon League Second Team honoree following a 2nd place finish in the 200 backstroke, as well as a 3rd place finish in the 200 IM, and a 5th place finish in the 100 backstoke at the Horizon League Championships. In 2005 she was also named the team's Swimmer of the Year. Jessica graduated in 2007 with a degree in Exercise and Fitness.
Jessica is currently working for The University of Iowa conducting exercise research as well as being a certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CPT).
Assistant Coach: Joe Favia has been involved in many different aspects of swimming since the age of 4. Being a young starter Joe quickly developed a love and ability for swimming that would continue to the present day. He swam for the Hinswood Kahunas swim team along with the Hinsdale South Club team of Darien, Illinois through high school. In 2000 and 2001 Joe had impressive qualifying times for the Junior Olympics in both butterfly and freestyle. In high school along with swimming competively Joe was a swimming instructor to young developing swimmers in his hometown of Darien. He also began lifeguarding at this time.
Over the past three summers Joe has been the head coach of the Hinswood Community swim team in the suburbs of Chicago. He has the most swim meet victories for that club of any coaches tenure with a 21-9 overall record and an all-time best result at the conference championships (3rd out of 8 teams). He also developed many swimmers that went on to success at The Zone Championships and Junior Olympics.
Joe is currently a Senior, Communications/Pre-Law student at the University of Iowa.
Assistant Coach: Grant Uding was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He has been a member of the swimming community since he was three. He has competed at local, state, regional, and national levels competitively. He is a multiple time state champion in multiple events in Illinois, holds a top 10 time in the 200 yard freestyle in Illinois, and has achieved a ranking of 3rd in the nation in the 50 LCM freestyle at age 17. He sustained an injury which ended his swimming career, but began his coaching career. He has coached for a YMCA in Illinois, and assisted the strength and condition programming for the Iowa Hawkeyes Men and Womens Swimming.
He is currently obtaining undergraduate degrees in both Athletic Training, and Psychology at the University of Iowa.
Assistant Coach: Tye Hutton was involved in competitive swimming from the ages of 8-18 as part of the Manchester Swim Team, with specialty events including the 100 freestyle and backstroke. He then went on to help coach the Manchester Swim Team for the summers of 2008 and 2009.
Tye is currently a Sophomore at the University of Iowa majoring in Elementary Education. He found his love for teaching while teaching American Red Cross Swimming Lessons in his hometown of Manchester, Iowa. Although he is no longer competitively swimming, Tye still swims for enjoyment at least three times a week and sees it as the best exercise you can get.
Assistant Coach: Caroline Noser started swimming in seventh grade at Northwest Junior High and she volunteered to swim every event. She played volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball and ran track in junior high. Swimming for Iowa City West High School she was a four year varsity letter winner, team co-captain and academic all-conference. She also participated in junior varsity tennis and soccer in high school. Caroline was a USA Club swimmer for three years and a state qualifier in the middle distance freestyle events and the 400 individual medley. Currently a junior student in the University of Iowa College of Education, Caroline works part time as a Red Cross Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor. She has taught group and private lessons to swimmers of all ages and abilities.
Recently, Caroline studied abroad at the University of Sydney in Australia and fulfilled her dream of swimming at the Great Barrier Reef. In Australia she made the college club swim team and competed in a meet in the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, home of the 2000 Olympic Games. She hopes swimming will always be an important part of her life.
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Governing Bodies |
Check out the governing bodies at:
Masters: www.usms.org
Age Group: www.usaswimming.org and www.isiswim.org
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