Team Information

*All teams are ultimately subject to coach’s discretion

 DOLPHINS

  • Open to new and/or less experienced swimmers 4th grade and younger
  • Must be able to swim 25 yards of one of the four competitive swim strokes completely unassisted
  • Focus on developing the 4 competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) as well as starts, turns and underwaters
  • Not expected to compete in meets (meets are optional)
  • Practices Tuesday & Thursday 6:45pm-7:45pm
  • Cost $290

 STINGRAYS

  • 5th Grade and up
  • Must be able to swim minimum 50 yards (unassisted) of at least one of the four competitive swim strokes (freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke)
  • Practices Monday 6:30-8:00, Tuesday & Thursday 6:45pm-8:15pm
  • Cost $350

 SHARKS

  • More experienced swimmers (5th Grade and up)
  • Must be able to swim 100 yards in of one of the four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) completely unassisted
  • Focus on developing the 4 competitive swim strokes, starts, turns and on building endurance, and improving race strategy
  • Practice Monday-Thursday 6:30-8:30, Friday 6:30-8:00
  • Cost $410

Swim Meet Information

SWIM MEET CHECKLIST

  • Swimsuit, cap, goggles
  • Towels (2 or 3)
  • Swimmers need to stay warm and dry between events. Many kids wear a bathrobe between events
  • Blanket or sleeping bag for the rest area
  • Folding chairs for parents in the rest area
  • Games
  • Travel games, cards, coloring books, something to read between events
  • Food/beverages
  • Concessions are available, and all purchases benefit the host club. However, you are free to bring your own cooler.  Make sure your swimmers stay hydrated and eat light, HEALTHY snacks throughout the day!!
  • Dry clothing for the end of the meet
  • Permanent marker and highlighter for marking swim events both on the heat sheet and on the back of your swimmer’s hand, arm or leg.
  • Heat sheets/programs typically cost $2-$3 each. Admission to meets is FREE.
  • Positive attitude
  • Cheer on your teammates

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