<p>Anyone know anything about the swimming program? My D had a great visit last week, but was not able to make contact with the coach or any swimmers (despite e-mailing and regular mailing a letter of inquiry). We note that the team is on the small size (fewer than 20 swimmers), but don't know why. The pool (like all Wellesley facilities) seems great. Anyone know how happy the swimmers are and how much they practise? Thanks.</p>
<p>My d was not at all sure if she would swim at Wellesley. She had swum all her life and was thinking that it was time to try something else. BUT, once on campus she got to know the coach and some of the girls, they seemed a lot of fun and so she joined. It was truly one of the high points of her freshman year.</p>
<p>The swim team is one of the stronger sports teams and wins most all of their dual meets and usually is in the top 3 for the championship meets. (They were winning Seven Sisters this year when the meet was called for snow.). It is a very fun, spirited and lively team. Full of women who go out and have very good times in their free time. LOTS of socializing with in the team, going in to Boston together, eating their meals together after practices etc....</p>
<p>Practices do take up some time of course. The season is from the end of September until the end of February. During the season they have afternoon practices everyday for about 2 hours and then they also have 2-3 other practices each week for dryland etc... Meets are intense from October through February. My d loved the travel all around New England with the team. But once the season was over my d missed the regular camradery and exercise with team so joined the water polo club in the spring.</p>
<p>The coach is really loved by the swimmers. I think she strikes a great balance between hard work and serious coaching and having time for academics and all the other great offerings on campus.</p>
<p>The team size seemed just right when I went to the NEWMAC champs. Wellesley covers all events well and is probably one of the bigger teams in their league. Teams in California are probably just bigger than in New England.</p>
<p>Try writing the coach again. I am sure she will reply to a personal e mail.
Where in California are you? We are also in CA.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your resonse. This sounds encouraging. My d got an email from the coach yesterday. Based on my d's current swim times, she wouldn't be a star on the team, but could still join the team and contribute. </p>
<p>Wellesely is looking like a great option. Is you d swimming again this year?</p>