The Liberty Parks and Recreation Department is a member of the METRO league, a B/C developmental league that stresses fundamentals, good sportsmanship and fun! Participants are coached on the proper stroke technique of the four main competitive swim strokes, strength training drills designed to increase cardiovascular output, & streamlining exercises.
The Liberty Storm Swim Team is the ultimate step in skill progression. Swimmers need only swim the prerequisite of 25 meters unassisted and meet the age requirement. The Storm is a summer program available to youth ages 18 and under and is held in the outdoor pool at the Liberty Community Center.
Practices: Monday-Friday beginning Monday, June 6
7 - 8:30 a.m. (Ages 15 & up)
7- 8 a.m. (Ages 12 – 14)
8 - 9 a.m. (Ages 9 - 11)
9 - 10 a.m. (Ages 8 & under)
4:45 - 5:45 p.m. ( coaches will schedule if needed)
Swim meets: Saturday mornings
Sat. June 11, HOME (Quad meet; 2 individuals, no relays)
Sat. June 18, HOME vs. Grandview
Sat. June 25, @ Gladstone
Sat. July 2, BYE
Sat. July 9, HOME vs. Lee’s Summit
Sat. July 16, HOME CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
(Home meets will be held at the Liberty Community Center)
The swim team is coached by Laurel Shoger, Lauren Birkeness, and Michael Wienands