Breaking News! (Updated 6/19/2008)

Summer Group Swim Lessons — Hydro-Sonic Tiburones will be offering group swim lessons at the following pools this summer: Lakelands, Cloppers Mill and Waters Landing. Please click on the pool links below to sign up today!

• Lakelands

Pool Directions

Afternoon lessons only

• Cloppers Mill — Monday morning and afternoon are at West Pool. Tuesday and Thursday morning and afternoon are at East Pool. Friday lesson make-ups are at West Pool in the morning, East Pool in the afternoon.

West Pool Directions

East Pool Directions — * Take I-270 to Exit 9B, Sam Eig Highway (West)
* Follow Sam Eig Hwy to its end
* Bear Right on Great Seneca Highway
* Follow Great Seneca Highway approx. 5 miles
* Turn right on Mateny Road
* Turn left on Barleycorn Way, and follow to the East Pool

• Waters Landing — All morning lessons and afternoon lessons on Tuesday and Thursday are at the B Pool; Monday lessons are at the A Pool. Friday afternoon make-up lessons are at the B Pool.

A Pool Directions

B Pool Directions — From 270: Exit at Father Hurley Boulevard bearing left as the exit ramp splits (exit
16B)
* At the light at the end of the ramp make a left onto Father Hurley Boulevard.
* Turn right at second traffic signal -- Crystal Rock Road
* Down a hill, turn left on Waters Landing, proceed half mile to B Pool on left

Announcing Summer Programs!

Senior Competition Summer Program

Junior Competition Summer Program

Junior Competition Status: 2 spaces available

Begins: Monday May 5th... Ends: Friday July 25th
12 week program — for additional details, click here

Junior Development May Program

Junior Development Status: Class - Full wait list closed

Begins: May 5th.... Ends: May 23rd... For additional details, click here

TIBUrrific!

We've had a number of noteworthy swims and times from the 2008 Champs season thus far. Here's a sample:

• Peter Bajorek has qualified for J.O.’s in 15 of 18 events. He will also be swimming in Sr. Champs as a 12-year old

• Chris Emr has qualified for Sr. Champs in 12 out of 14 events

• David Somers has qualified for Jr. Nationals in the 50 Freestyle with a time of 21.64SCY. He is also the County Champion in the 100yd Freestyle with a time of 47.86SCY.

• Coach Nathan Meadow is part of the PVS Zones Staff!

Attention TIBU Swimmers — Qualifying times for Junior Olympics, Senior Championships and Sectionals are now live... go here

Congratulations to the following TIBU swimmers!

2006-2007 Scholar Athletes
maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher for the entire 2006-07 school year
and achieved a 3.5 event standard average in 5 swimming events (B through Quad A Time)

Jenny Erickson
Lindsey Szymczak
David Somers

2006-2007 Scholastic All American
maintained a 3.5 GPA or higher for the entire 2006-07 school year
and have competed in a Speedo Championship Series Meet in an individual event

David Somers

Required TIBU Gear — All PVS Registered swimmers representing TIBU at meets must have a TIBU team suit, and TIBU cap. To order your gear, please download the order form here (.doc) or here (.pdf) or go directly to the website. For more information on recommended gear for EVERY TIBU swimmer, click here.

• Parents needed to become trained officials for PVS. Please visit the PVS site here for Fall 2007 training clinics.

• Registration is now underway for our 2007-2008 programs. Please download the files and forms below for session details and registration forms. As always, if you have any questions, please contact us directly at 240.638.TIBU or via email at michelle@swimtibu.com

If you are interested in one of these programs please contact the office for current availability or wait list status. Remember, we take swimmers on a first-come, first-served basis — So please sign up right away using the forms below!

• 2007-2008 Registration Form (doc)
• 2007-2008 Registration Form (pdf)
• 2007-2008 Program Flier (doc)
• 2007-2008 Program Flier (pdf)

The TIBU Philosophy

• We believe that competitive swimming can be an incredible experience for children and teenagers. We know that a swimmer is more than just an athlete in the water — each child is an individual. At Hydro-Sonic, coaches train swimmers with an eye on the development of the swimmer over the long haul — both as an athlete and as a confident young person. Come swim with the sharks and see the difference yourself!

TIBU Results!

• Click here to see what our swimmers have accomplished!

From the Head Coach

• Greetings to Fall Swimmers

• Hydro-Sonic Tiburones History

• Testimonials from Parents

Hydro-Sonic Tiburones Head Coach and Founder: Jorge Silva

Mailing Address:

Hydro-Sonic Tiburones
PO Box 2155
Montgomery Village, MD 20886