Children can register today for competitive swim team

A meet-and-greet and registration event will be held from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. today for children interested in joining the CHRISTUS St. Michael Health & Fitness Center children’s competitive swim team.

“This is a program we are very excited about, and we can’t wait to get it started,” said Ben Mayo, former swimmer for Texas High and Southern Methodist University, who will be coaching the team. “Swimming is a fantastic activity for kids because it is fun, it’s a great workout, and it doesn’t put too much stress on the body. It’s great for all ages!”

To qualify for the team, boys and girls, ages 6 to 15, must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping or needing assistance. During today’s event at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health & Fitness Center, swimmers can meet Coach Mayo and register for the team. The swim team will meet for practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:30-11 a.m. beginning May 29 at the CHRISTUS St. Michael Health & Fitness Center pool.

Swimmers must provide their own goggles and swimsuit (girls must wear onepiece swimsuits). The cost to be on the team will be $250 for members (including immediate family members of a member) and $300 for nonmembers. The fee will cover a swim cap, race entry fees, swim meet entry fees, a pool pass and a team t-shirt.

For additional information, please contact the CHRISTUS St. Michael Health & Fitness Center at 903-614-4441 or go online to stmichaelfitness.com. Applications are available at the Health & Fitness Center.