FAQ

I am participating in a Spring sport. Can I still join the team?

Yes! Some of our athletes participate in other sports and join our team as soon as their season is over.

Do I have to be a good swimmer in order to join the swim team?

Kids 8 and under should be able to swim independently at least 12.5 yards (the short side of the pool).

Older kids should be able to swim a minimum of 25 yards.

Come to see us at try-outs!

Is there any cost to being on the team?

​The cost is $125 per age swimmer and $100 for an additional swimmer from the same family.

The cost for a high school swimmer (after 9th grade - exiting 12th grade) is $75.

There is a participation fee, which is refundable with parental participation helping with meets.

What is the difference between high school swimmer and age swimmer?

Age swimmer is every swimmer who is currently in 8 grade and below.

A high school swimmer is a swimmer who is currently in grades 9-12.

When and where do we practice?

This year we will have practice at the YMCA pool.

while school is still in session, the high school group plus some advanced swimmers practice from 3:30 to 5:00.

Age group practice is from 5:00 to 6:00. When school is out, practices are early in the morning.

When is the first practice?

Monday, May 3, 2021.

What do I need on the first day of practice?

You will need a swimsuit and goggles. A towel would be a good idea as well.

​Is there a morning practice?

​Yes. We will switch to a morning practice as soon as ALL the area schools will move to a summer break.

Is swimming hard?

Frankly, yes, it is as hard as any other sport in which you would want to succeed.

Is swimming fun?

Anything is fun with the right attitude! There is a lot of cheering during meets and you will also have the opportunity to make new friends. Hard work turns into a success, and success is fun.

Do we have practice during any holidays?

We will not have practice on holidays. Please refer to the calendar page for the most current info.

How do I know if a practice is canceled?

The best way to hear up-to-date team info is to sign up for Remind me by clicking the “instant alert” icon on this website.