Swimmer and Parent Resources

Parent Handbook

• HOSC Parent Handbook

Hornet Swim Club Apparel

• You can purchase Hornet team caps, suits and warm-up apparel through The Swim Team Store (members only)
• Email Inga Oris at imatulis@comcast.net with questions about this and other team apparel.

Account Management Instructions

• How to Sign-Up for Meets
• How to Check your Account Balance and Make Payments

Swimmer Development

• Developmental and Critical Training Periods in the Life of a Swimmer

Articles for New Families

• Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Swim Meets

Articles About Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies for Your Swimmer

• Energy Drinks: A No-No for Young Swimmers
• Nutrition Handout
• Racing Weight
• Healthy Helpings
• Developing Swimming Talent Through a Growth Mindset
• The Swimmer‘s Will
• Preparation for Life
• Team Building Values
• Fast Under Pressure
• Hard Work

Nutrition Websites

• www.eatright.org
• www.mypyramid.gov

Members Only

• Member Directory (by age)
• Member Directory (by name)

Links

• Illinois Swimming Inc
• USA Swimming
• National Club Swimming Assoc. (NCSA)
• Illinois High School Association (IHSA)
• United States Olympic Committee
• FINA
• International Olympic Committee
• International Swimming Hall of Fame
• Swimming World Magazine
• SwimNews.com