Q: How do I learn more about the swimming program?
A: Fill out the student-athlete questionnaire on the website, and one of the coaches will contact you. Keep updated throughout the year by checking results on the swimming website. Also feel free to contact Coach Gilchrest by phone or email.
Q: How do I convert my times from meters to yards?
A: you can go to this website and enter your times in meters and it will convert the time for you to yards. The website is: http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/results/conversions.asp
Q: Do you offer athletic scholarships?
A: Yes.
Q: What are you looking for in a scholarship athlete?
A: Several factors are considered: Commitment to the sport and academics, recommendation from coach, swimming background, versatility (can you swim more than one stroke/ event), and your times.
Q: How fast do your times have to be for a scholarship?
A: We start our consideration at the NCAA Division II B standard.
Q: Where can I find out more on the NCAA Division II A cuts and B cuts?
A: http://www.collegeswimming.com/standards/2007/division/2/
Q: If you do not receive a scholarship your first year, can you earn one the following year or years?
A: Yes
Q: How many non-scholarship swimmers do you keep on the team?
A: There is no limit, although the commitment to the team as well as academics needs to be the same as the swimmers with scholarships.
Q: Does the team go on a training trip? Where?
A: Yes. After New Year’s we usually go to Florida. This past year we went and trained at the International Swimming Hall of Fame pool in Fort Lauderdale. This was a great opportunity to train with many teams around the country and parts of the world. Athletes also participated in the longest annual swim meet in the United States.
Q: How many swimmers will make the team?
A: Around 25 Men and 25 Women.
Q: When is the best time to come on a recruiting trip?
A: During your senior year is a good time to visit. We recommend September, October, March and April. This is a great opportunity for recruits to see what our team has to offer here at Limestone College. You will have the opportunity to stay in a dorm room, eat in the cafeteria, attend classes related to the major you are looking into, and watch the coaches and team interact at practice.
Q: Are you required to hold a certain grade point average?
A: Yes as a swimmer you are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester, if this is not met then you are required to attend study hall. The NCAA requires that athletes maintain a 2.0 GPA to be eligible for participation. |
