About the Team
Program Objectives
 
The Nadadores swimming program is designed and administered by professional coaches interested in developing successful, self-reliant individuals as well as outstanding swimmers.  To this end, the following team objectives have been created:
 
  1. To provide opportunities for social and emotional development as well as cultural and educational growth.
  2. To motivate young people to continually strive to achieve their maximum potential.
  3. To instill the values of goal setting, hard work, self-discipline and sportsmanship.
  4. To promote the philosophy of team unity, sacrifice, and dedication as the instrument for achieving individual goals and objectives.
 
Philosophy of Competition
 
The Nadadores emphasize competition with oneself.  Winning ribbons, medals, or trophies is not the main goal.  Swimmers are encouraged to participate in meets so that coaches may view their progress and so practice plans may be adjusted in order to maximize performance.  Meets are also helpful for setting goals and objectives for each swimmer.
 
Join the Team
 
Swimming tryouts are held annually in August, and also each Monday and Thursday evenings or by appointment. Please call (817) 949-8200 for more information, or visit the CISD Aquatics to arrange a tryout.
 
The Aquatics Center is located at the northeast corner of the Carroll Senior High campus at 1501 W. Southlake Boulevard in Southlake, Texas.
   
 

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT SWIM MEETS
Why do we have Swim Meets?
 
Competitive swim meets help teach good sportsmanship and discipline. They also help to develop athleticism and competitiveness. These characteristics combined together result in team spirit: working together for a common goal. In addition, the meet provides a true opportunity for the coach to assess the development and progress of the swimmer. Parental support through active participation in the Nadadores meets and events helps to reinforce the team spirit that the swimmers are learning.
 
A swimmer’s responsibility is to:
 
bulletGet to and from the meets.  Maps and directions to all meets can be found at ntswim.org.
bulletArrive 15 minutes prior to the published starting time.
bulletCheck in with his/her coach when first arriving – ask if will be placed in any relay races.
bulletWrite heats/strokes on hand, arm, or leg with a sharpie marker.
bulletWarm up with the team
bulletCheck in with the coach before warming up, before your event, and after each race.
bulletShow good sportsmanship; the same is expected from parents and guests.
 
What Should I Bring to the Meet?
 
bulletTeam Suit (The Navy and Gold) – this suit may be purchased at the NTN Swim Shop or D&J Sports
bulletTeam Swim Cap (girls)
bulletReady-to-wear goggles plus an extra pair
bulletCash (for heat sheets)
bulletPortable Chairs (for comfort)
bullet2-3 towels
bulletSharpie permanent marker
bulletHealthy snacks
bulletWater and/or sports drinks

(There is usually, but not always, a snack bar at meets)
When we host a swim meet at our home pool (CISD Aquatics Center), we strongly encourage every family to support the team by volunteering in some capacity!