WE HAD A GREAT 2019 SEASON!
See You Next Year!
Lions Park Pool
100 Byrd Ct
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Pool Phone: 630-325-1040 (May 25-September 2)
The Clarendon Hills Park District Sea Lions Swim Team is a summer tradition at Lions Park Pool. The team is centered around summer fun, stroke technique, and competitive swimming. The team is for all swimmers ages 5-18 who can complete 1 length (25 yards) of freestyle and backstroke unassisted.
Meet The Coaches
Coach – Olivia Sommer (Coach Liv)
Hi guys! My name is Olivia Sommer (Coach Liv), I just graduated from Hinsdale Central High School and will be attending University of Missouri this fall. I was a swimmer for 6 years and was first introduced to the sport at the Hinsdale Pool. This is my second year working for Clarendon hills pool, my first year I was a lifeguard and I am really excited to experience swimming from the coaches perspective. I also taught swim lessons 2 summers ago at YMCA camp MacLean. Swim is a great sport and I can’t wait to help create better and stronger swimmers!
Coach – Brianna Comstock
My name is Brianna Comstock. I’m 16 and going to be a junior at Fenwick High School. This is my second year working at the pool but first year coaching as I taught swim lessons last year. I swam on sea lions between the ages of 7-10 and have been swimming on west swim club as well as for my HS team since then. I look forward to this new experience and getting a chance to teach all the kids on one of my favorite teams to be apart of.
Coach – Jennifer Lawler
Jennifer Lawler is an elementary school teacher who has been teaching 18 years. This is her third year at the pool as the swim lesson supervisor. She has many years of swimming experience and has been swimming since she was six. She swam on age group teams, in high school and in college. She has her own child swimming on the team again this year. She is very excited to be heading the swim team this year.
Coach – Jenni Gibbs
Jenni is attending University of Missour, where she is studying elementary education. This is her fifth year working for the park district. She is returning for her second season at the pool. She has been a lifeguard as well as a camp counselor. She swam on the sea lions team for four years. She has volunteered at the Hinsdale Humane Society and throughout the community. She is very energetic and enthusiastic for this season.
Coach – Kevin Jay
Kevin is returning for his third season at the pool. He has been a swim instructor for the past two summers. He just graduated from Hinsdale Central and will be attending University of Wisconsin, Madison in the fall. He played water polo and swam on the swim team back in high school, so he’s very excited to be coach for the Sea Lions this year!
Practice Schedule
June 3 – June 7
| AGE | Times |
|---|---|
| 8 & Under: | 3:30pm-4:15pm |
| 9-10 year olds: | 4:15pm-5:00pm |
| 11 & Up: | 5:00pm-5:45pm |
June 10 – July 19
| AGE | Times |
|---|---|
| 8 & Under: | 9:30am-10:30am |
| 9-10 year olds: | 8:30am-9:30am |
| 11 & Up: | 7:45am-8:45am |
Team Calendar
Parent Volunteers
Parents are beneficial to making a meet happen. It is required for each parent to volunteer a minimum of two dual swim meets in order for your swimmer to compete in the Conference Meet. There will be sign up sheets available at Sea Lions Corner at the pool.
Sea Lions Swim Team Apparel
Team apparel is ordered directly from The Swim Team Store. Swim team gear such as the team suit, hoodie, pj pants, team t-shirt, and track jacket and pants are available for purchase through our very own team store. Once items are purchased they will be shipped directly to your home.
Team Site for Ordering Items at The Swim Team Store
Suit Sizing
The Swim Team Store has provided a sizing kit available for swimmers to try on the suit in order to purchase the correct size online. The sizing kit is available at your convenience at the Community Center, 315 Chicago Avenue from May 1-May 23.
Monday – Friday: 9:00am -5:00pm
Limited Saturdays: 9:00am -12noon
Emergency Contact Form
Please fill out and return the Swimmer Emergency Contact Form by the first of practice.
Swim Team Manual
The Team Manual contains information about the team, practices, coaches and meets. It will passed out at the Parent Meeting.
Sea Lions Swim Team Records
The Team Records Board was updated after the 2017 season.
Things to Know
Parent Meeting – Thursday, May 30 7:00-8:00pm at the Community Center. Parents are required to attend for a Meet & Greet of the coaching staff along with reviewing the Sea Lions Manual. This is a great opportunity to ask questions about the practices, meets, strokes and team activities.
New swimmers are required to complete a swim test at the first team practice: Monday, June 3.
Swimmers are required to swim 1 length (25 yards) of freestyle and backstroke unassisted. If the swimmer is unable to swim the required distance a refund will be issued.
Mock Meet: Saturday, June 8 from 8:00-10:00am at Lions Park Pool. This is an intersquad meet for each swimmer to test their times in the pool. Coaches will then determine the Sea Lions “A” and “B” team from the times of the swimmer’s events.
Sea Lions Swim Team – 2019 Meet Schedule
“A” Team Meets
| Date | VS | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| June 11 | Wheaton | Home |
| June 15 | Western Springs | Away |
| June 18 | Glen Ellyn | Away |
| June 25 | Lisle | Away |
| July 2 | Hinsdale | Away |
| July 6 | Downers Grove | Away |
| July 16 | Lemont | Home |
| July 20 | “A” Conference |
“B” Team Meets
| Date | VS | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| June 13 | Wheaton | Away |
| June 20 | Western Springs | Home |
| June 22 | Glen Ellyn | Home |
| June 27 | Lisle | Home |
| June 29 | Hinsdale | Home |
| July 9 | Clarendon Hills | Home |
| July 11 | Lemont | Away |
| July 13 | “B” Conference |
Meet Locations
Lemont Park District Centennial Outdoor Aquatic Center:
16028 W. 127th Street, Lemont (630-257-6787)
Downers Grove Swim & Racquet Club:
5560 Fairview Avenue, Downers Grove (630-515-9444)
Western Springs Swimming Pool:
1300 Hillgrove Avenue, Western Springs (708-246-0491)
Village of Hinsdale Community Pool:
500 W. Hinsdale Avenue, Hinsdale (630-789-7099)
Glen Ellyn Park District Sunset Pool:
483 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn (630-858-7665)
Lisle Park District Sea Lion Aquatic Park:
1825 Short Street, Lisle (630-964-3410)
Wheaton Park District Northside Family Aquatic Center:
1509 N. West Street, Wheaton (630-653-3345)
