Swimming

120,000 gallons of refreshing water waiting for you in our 4 lane, 27 yard pool complete with a slide and diving board! Club members can take advantage of a full summer schedule of pool activities including: BSTC Sharks swim team for ages 18 and under, group swim lessons and private lessons given by top instructors, daily lap swim times, or the chance to just kick back and relax poolside while enjoying a sunny day along the Front Range.  Swim team and lessons are open to non members as well. Please visit the Registration page for details on how to create your access to our system prior to registering for any lessons.

Available to Members by Reservation Only

Pool Schedule for August 10 to 23

Morning Use
Monday – Friday
6:15 – 7 a.m. Fitness Swim – 4 lanes
7 – 7:45 a.m. Fitness Swim- 4 lanes
8 – 10:30 a.m. Swim Lessons
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Fitness Swim – 4 lanes

Afternoon and Evening Use
Monday – Friday
11:30 – 1:30 p.m. Open Swim
2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Open Swim
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Open Swim
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Fitness Swim, 1 lane
5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Fitness Swim – 1 lane
7:00  – 8:30 p.m. Open Swim

Weekend Use
Saturdays and Sundays
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Fitness Swim – 4 lanes
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Fitness Swim – 4 lanes
10:30 – 12:30 p.m. Open Swim
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Open Swim
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Open Swim
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Open Swim

Private swim lessons are available beginning June 3rd. These are excellent for students who require more individual attention or more targeted work on a specific skill. Price is $25 per 30 minute individual private lesson for members and $35 for non-members.

Designated private lesson time will be conducted on weekdays between the hours of 10 and noon and must be confirmed with the BSTC Swim Director prior to lesson’s start. You may also choose to do a single drop-in lesson during open swim hours, depending on instructor availability and available pool space.

Please contact our Swim Director, Lauren Bortnowski, at bstc.swimdirector@gmail.com to inquire about private lessons.

 

BSTC is pleased to offer 3 sessions of swim lessons with 5 levels of swimmer ability.  Each of the sessions consists of 11 half hour lessons over three weeks.Classes are held Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Rates are $63 per session for members and $72 per session for non-members. Registration for group lessons is available to members and non-members. Please visit the Registration page for details on how to create your access to our system prior to registering for any lessons.

Level Descriptions:

Level 1 – Introduction to water:  This class is for children who have had little or no experience in the water. Skills introduced include blowing bubbles, putting head underwater, front and back floats with assistance, kicking, and introductory arm movements. Level 1: 10:30 – 11:00 am SIGN UP

Level 2 –Floating and Beginning Strokes: This class is for children who have either passed level one or are comfortable in the water and can float on their front and back. Skills taught include front and back floats without assistance. Skills introduced include freestyle and backstroke basics. Level 2: 10:30 – 11:00 am  SIGN UP

Level 3 –Stroke Development: This class is for children who have either passed level two or are able to float on both their front and back without assistance. Skills reinforced include freestyle, backstroke, and side breathing. Skills introduced include diving from the side. Level 3: 10:00 – 10:30 am  SIGN UP

Level 4 –Stoke Refinement: This class is for children who have either passed level three or are able to swim both freestyle and backstroke for a distance of 15 meters each. Skills taught include breaststroke and butterfly fundamentals. Skills refined include front and back crawl and diving from the side. Level 4: 10:00 – 10:30 am  SIGN UP

Level 5 –Preparation for Competitive Swimming: This class is for children who have either passed level four or are able to swim both freestyle and backstroke a distance of 25 meters each. Skills taught include competitive turns, dives from starting block when ready, and refinement of all four competetive strokes.Level 5: 10:00 – 10:30 am  SIGN UP

Having Trouble Deciding on a Class? To arrange an appointment for an assessment of your child’s swimming skills for proper placement in our lesson program, please speak with one of the BSTC instructors or the Swim Director at 832.755.1818.

** Classes may be combined or separated due to class size or ability at the discretion of the swim lesson coordinator. Courses must meet the minimum class size in order to prevent combination.

Session Dates:

Session 1: May 28 – June 21

Session 2: June 24 – July 19 (no class July 4th)

Session 3: July 22 – August 9 (This is an abbreviated class so fees are $50/member or $60/nonmember)

Session Times:

Level 1: 10:30 – 11:00 am Level 2: 10:30 – 11:00 am Level 3: 10:00 – 10:30 am Level 4: 10:00 – 10:30 am Level 5: 10:00 – 10:30 am

BSTC Sharks Swim Team

The Broomfield Swim and Tennis Club (BSTC) Sharks are proud to be a part of the Boulder Valley Summer Swim League. Our mission is to give young swimmers aged 5-18 a way to stay fit, have fun, and further develop their skills in the pool and out.  We are committed as a coaching staff to providing a welcoming, positive environment for all participants and guiding each swimmer on the journey to achieving their personal goals. Whether your athlete wants to get more comfortable performing a particular stroke or skill, to improve on some best times, or simply to get outside in the sunshine and make friends, every swimmer will be valued and given the highest quality instruction and feedback.

Please join us for another great season of Sharks Swimming!

If you have any questions, please contact Head Coach Kendall Wingfield at bstc.swimteam@gmail.com.
*Training groups will be determined by a swimmer’s age as of May 15th.
*New swimmers ages 8 and under are more than welcome to join us, but we ask that they attend a brief in-water assessment just prior to the beginning of the season to confirm their comfort and safety in the pool.
*Any year round USA Club swimmers are restricted from participating in a USA sanctioned meet after October 31st of the previous year.

2020 PRACTICE SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)

May 26-July 24 at BSTC

  • Ages 8 & under
     Monday, Wednesday (9:30-10:15 AM)
    Tuesday, Thursday (10-11 AM)
    Friday (8:30-10 AM)

  • Ages 9-10
    Monday, Wednesday (8:30-9:30 AM)
    Tuesday, Thursday (9-10 AM)
    Friday (8:30-10 AM)

  • Ages 11-12
    Monday, Wednesday (7:30-8:30 AM)
    Tuesday, Thursday (8-9 AM)
    Friday (7:30-9 AM)

  • Ages 13-14, 15-18
     Monday, Wednesday (6:30-7:30 AM)
    Tuesday, Thursday (6:30-8 AM)
    Friday (7:30-9 AM)

2020 MEET SCHEDULE

June 6, 2020 @ Home -BSTC vs. WW

June 12, 2020 – Mock Meet-8:45-9:45 AM @BSTC

June 13, 2020 @ Meadows
5555 Racquet Lane, Boulder 

June 16, 2020 – Hot Shot/Long Shot (optional) @ Rock Creek Flyers
1650 Indiana Street, Superior

June 20, 2020 @ Home – BSTC vs. Fox Hill

June 22, 2020 – Pentathlon (optional) @ Fox Hill Country Club
1400 East Highway 119, Longmont

June 27, 2020 @ Meadowglenn
8158 Everett Street, Arvada

July 4, 2020 – No Meet. Happy 4th!

July 10, 2020 – Mock Meet-8:45-9:45 AM @ BSTC

July 11, 2020 @ Mesa
South Boulder Rec Center, 1360 Gillaspie Dr.

July 18, 2020 @ Home- BSTC v. Ranch

July 22, 2020 – League Prelims: 8&U, 9-12 Age Groups @ VMAC
5310 E. 136th Ave, Thornton

July 23, 2020 – League Prelims: 13-18 Age Groups @ VMAC
5310 E. 136th Ave, Thornton

July 25, 2020 – League Finals @ VMAC
5310 E. 136th Ave, Thornton

* Locations will be confirmed prior to meets being held.

REQUIRED VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering is the foundation of our swim team community.  All families will be required to fulfill at least two volunteering opportunities for the 2020 season, including those with pre-team or non-competitive swimmers.  To view the list of opportunities available and sign up now, please visit our volunteer site.

Coach Lauren Bortnowski Director of Swim Programs

Coach Lauren Bortnowski Head Coach/Team DirectorCoach Lauren’s swimming career/adventure began with joining her neighborhood swim team at the age of 10. Though it was mostly just to hang out with friends, she quickly developed a love of the sport that just wouldn’t quit (and still won’t!). She went on to compete as a Texas High School 5A State and Sectional finalist before finishing her career at the University of Denver as sprint freestyle specialist and top three conference finisher. She has enjoyed many years of instructing swimmers of all ages and abilities, most recently fulfilling her passion for coaching as assistant coach for BSTC and age group coach for the Front Range Barracudas. Lauren loves challenging athletes to reach for and exceed their goals and finding ways to keep training fresh and fun. She could not be more excited to be returning this summer as Director of Swim Programs at BSTC!  Lauren can be reached at 832-755-1818 or bstc.swimdirector@gmail.com.

Coach Kendall Wingfield Head Coach

Coach Kendall began her swimming career at the age of 7 for the very team you are now swimming for, the BSTC Sharks! Her time with the Sharks spanned 9 years, after which she decided to join a year round club in Boulder, RACE, where she competed for the duration of her high school career. She swam for Broomfield High School as well, named on both the All-Conference and All-State teams all four years, as well as being part of the medley relay team that won a 4A State Championship and set a 4A State record with an All-American Consideration time. She then swam for Division II Colorado Mesa University where she trained sprint freestyle and breaststroke, and her last season with them they placed their highest at their conference championships, with a second place. Her senior year, Kendall decided to take a step back from training competitively herself, and took her first step into coaching at a High School level. In Grand Junction, Kendall was assistant coach for the Fruita Monument HS girls swim and dive team, and the District 51 boys swim and dive team. Graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science in May, Kendall has since returned to the area, and now coaches for the Broomfield HS Eagles assisting Emily Austin, who coached Kendall during her time on the Sharks and at Broomfield High! This will be Coach Kendall’s fourth summer coaching for the Sharks, and she is very enthusiastic to come full circle with her swim career, and serve as the Head Coach this season! Kendall can be reached at bstc.swimteam@gmail.com.

Please visit the Registration page for details on how to create your access to our system prior to registering for swim team.

 

 

Please be sure upon registering to also:

  • Fill out and email back a 2020 BVSSL Eligibility for your swimmer
  • PARENTS: visit the Volunteer Sign Up. All families will be required to fulfill at least two volunteering opportunities for the 2020 season, including those with non-competitive swimmers.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Fees for the 2020 Summer Swim season are as follows:

  • BSTC Member – $225 per swimmer

  • BSTC Non-Member – $335 per swimmer

Registration fees include a t-shirt and a silicon cap.

Team Suits: Visit our Team Store to purchase this year’s suit. If your swimmer already owns a team suit from seasons past or another blue/black swimsuit, you will not be required to purchase another.

Masters Lap Swim is not available at this time.