Recreational Swim Team
Our recreational swim team is great for a new swimmer who wants to try a swim team or a more experienced swimmer who is looking for a less competitive option. This recreational swim team helps kids/adults learn competitive swimming skills. Participants will work with coaches on all four competitive strokes, dive starts, and turns.
There are no try-outs for the team, but any participant who is unable to perform the mentioned requirements may be asked to switch to our lesson program until they are prepared for the swim team, at which time they can later join.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE. At the Y, no one is denied service due to the inability to pay. Funds for Financial Assistance are provided through the YMCA’s Annual Giving Campaign. Learn more here!
If you are pre-qualified for Financial Assistance, please note that some of our programs have minimum fees in order to cover costs of materials and supplies. This fee may be higher depending on your amount of assistance.
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Blue Marlins | Beginner
The Blue Marlins are a recreational swim team with an emphasis on stroke development and aerobic exercise. Participants will continue their growth as a swimmer by increasing their endurance through age/skill appropriate workouts in a fun environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Passed a level 4 in swim lessons OR Beginner swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards Freestyle and Backstroke
While we do not require a try-out for the team, it is up to the coaches discretion to suggest lessons for any participant who may need additional stroke development.
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/22 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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03/30/26 - 04/24/26
Mo,We,Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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18 / 25 Available | $50 - $160 |
Registration Closed on 03/29/2026 |
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03/31/26 - 04/23/26
Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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3 / 25 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 03/30/2026 |
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04/27/26 - 05/22/26
Mo,We,Fr - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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24 / 25 Available | $50 - $160 |
Register Closes 04/26/2026 |
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04/28/26 - 05/21/26
Tu,Th - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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8 / 25 Available | $30 - $140 |
Register Closes 04/27/2026 |
Blue Marlins | Intermediate/Advanced
The school year Blue Marlins are a recreational swim team with an emphasis on stroke development and aerobic exercise. Participants will continue their growth as a swimmer by increasing their endurance through age/skill appropriate workouts in a fun environment.
*Please note! Our 50-meter pool is closed for maintenance. This program will take place in the instructional pool*
REQUIREMENTS:
Have passed a level 5 swim lesson OR swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards of Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, and Breaststroke
While we do not require a try-out for the team, it is up to the coaches discretion to suggest lessons for any participant who may need additional stroke development.
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/22/22 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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03/30/26 - 04/23/26
Mo,We,Fr - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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3 / 24 Available | $50 - $160 |
Registration Closed on 03/29/2026 |
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03/31/26 - 04/24/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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7 / 24 Available | $30 - $140 |
Registration Closed on 03/30/2026 |
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04/27/26 - 05/21/26
Mo,We,Fr - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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14 / 24 Available | $50 - $160 |
Register Closes 04/26/2026 |
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04/28/26 - 05/22/26
Tu,Th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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9 / 24 Available | $30 - $140 |
Register Closes 04/27/2026 |
Summer Blue Marlins (Ages 5-10)
This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 4 local swim meets throughout the valley on Saturday mornings. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration.There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.
Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.
Swim meet days: Saturday mornings
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 320.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/01/26 - 07/25/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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13 / 24 Available |
Register Closes 05/29/2026 |
Summer Blue Marlins (Ages 11-18)
This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 4 local swim meets throughout the valley on Saturday mornings. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.
Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.
Swim Meet Days: Saturday Mornings
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 320.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/01/26 - 07/25/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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12 / 24 Available |
Register Closes 05/29/2026 |
Summer Y City Pirates (Ages 5-8)
This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 5 local swim meets throughout the city of Boise on Tuesday nights. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.
Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.
Swim Meet Days: Tuesday nights
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 320.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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- | Waiting List |
Summer Y City Pirates (Ages 9-13)
This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 5 local swim meets throughout the city of Boise on Tuesday nights. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.
Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.
Swim Meet Days: Tuesday nights
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/25 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 320.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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- | Waiting List | |
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06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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3 / 25 Available |
Register Closes 05/29/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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- | Waiting List |
Summer Y City Pirates (Ages 13-18)
This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 5 local swim meets throughout the city of Boise on Tuesday nights. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.
Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.
Swim Meet Days: Tuesday nights
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 320.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/01/26 - 07/18/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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6 / 13 Available |
Register Closes 05/29/2026 |
Swim Fit - Intermediate/Advanced Adult Swim
This program is for age 16+ swimmer who are looking to increase their technical swim skills and endurance. The coach will provide workouts and technique based feedback on how to improve your strokes to be more a more competitive swimmer. This program is excellent for adults who are training for triathlons, ex-competitive swimmers looking to get back into the pool, and anyone who knows the competitive strokes and wants to incorporate swimming into their workout routine.
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to swim AT LEAST 100 yards of crawl stroke and backstroke
- Must be familiar with how to swim breaststroke and butterfly
If you do not meet these pre-requisites, please register for our Adult Swim Lessons.
Schedule:
- Thursday & Friday 6:45pm-7:30pm
- Saturday & Sunday 10:30am-11:15am
- (no practice April 4th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Come to as many or as few practices as you want per week!
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Althea Jackson at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/23/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
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04/02/26 - 04/26/26
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Registration Closed on 04/09/2026 |
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04/30/26 - 05/22/26
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Register Closes 04/29/2026 |
Swim Fit - Intermediate Adult Swim
This adult program (ages 18+) is for adults who are looking to increase their technical swim skills and endurance. The coaches will provide workouts and technique based feedback on how to improve your strokes to be more a more competitive swimmer. This program is excellent for adults who are training for triathlons, ex-competitive swimmers looking to get back into the pool, and anyone who knows the competitive strokes and wants to incorporate swimming into their workout routine.
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to swim AT LEAST 100 yards of crawl stroke
Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director: Hailee Kiser at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/23 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | Special Rate | ||
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03/24/26 - 04/21/26
Adult Swim Team - Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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9 / 14 Available | $30 - $70 |
Registration Closed on 03/22/2026 |
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04/28/26 - 05/19/26
Adult Swim Team - Tu - 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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13 / 14 Available | $30 - $70 |
Register Closes 04/26/2026 |
Swim Fit - Intermediate Adult Swim
Dynamic morning swim program for adults 18+ led by a certified swim instructor! This structured workout is designed to boost your cardiovascular fitness, build strength, and improve stroke technique – whether you’re training for a race, cross-training, or simply swimming for health and wellness.
Workouts are tailored to a range of skill levels, with options for endurance, speed, and skill refinement. Each session includes a warm-up, main set, and cooldown, with feedback and motivation throughout.
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to swim AT LEAST 100 yards of crawl stroke
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12/1/25 | 11/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 30.00 | $ 140.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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05/04/26 - 05/27/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 05/01/2026 |
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05/04/26 - 05/27/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 05/01/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/24/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 05/29/2026 |
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06/01/26 - 06/24/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 05/29/2026 |
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07/06/26 - 07/29/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 07/03/2026 |
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07/06/26 - 07/29/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 07/03/2026 |
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08/03/26 - 08/26/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 07/31/2026 |
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08/03/26 - 08/26/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 07/31/2026 |
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09/09/26 - 09/30/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 09/06/2026 |
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09/09/26 - 10/02/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 09/06/2026 |
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10/05/26 - 10/28/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 10/02/2026 |
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10/05/26 - 10/28/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 10/02/2026 |
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11/02/26 - 11/25/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 10/30/2026 |
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11/02/26 - 11/25/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 10/30/2026 |
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12/07/26 - 12/30/26
Mo,We - 6:00 am - 7:00 am
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/04/2026 |
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12/07/26 - 12/30/26
Mo,We - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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$30 - $140 |
Register Closes 12/04/2026 |
Yellow Fins (Ages 5-10)
This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 4 local swim meets throughout the valley on Saturday mornings. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. All registrations submitted by April 30th, 2026 will be guaranteed their chosen t-shirt size. All registrations after this date will be able to choose from a variety of sizes of team shirts. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.
Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke. Ages 8–12 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.
There are no try-outs for the team, but any participant who is unable to perform the mentioned requirements may be asked to switch to our lesson program until they are prepared for the swim team, at which time they can later join.
Practice Times:
Ages 10 & Under: Monday-Friday 9:00-10:00am
Ages 11 & Older: Monday-Friday 10:00-11:00am
Please contact Swim Lesson Coordinator, Sam Brown, at [email protected] with any questions or assistance.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3/16/26 | 6/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 320.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/01/26 - 07/25/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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8 / 30 Available |
Register Closes 05/25/2026 |
Yellow Fins (Ages 11-18)
This summer recreational swim team brings together children ages 5–18 for a fun-filled experience. Children will compete at 4 local swim meets throughout the valley on Saturday mornings. They will gain confidence, improve strokes, and make new friends. All participants will receive a team t-shirt and swim cap with their registration. All registrations submitted by April 30th, 2026 will be guaranteed their chosen t-shirt size. All registrations after this date will be able to choose from a variety of sizes of team shirts. There will also be opportunities for family members to volunteer at meets.
Ages 5-8 must be able to swim 25 yards of Freestyle and Backstroke.
Ages 11–18 must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle and backstroke. Ages 13+ must swim 50 yards freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and 25 yards butterfly.
There are no try-outs for the team, but any participant who is unable to perform the mentioned requirements may be asked to switch to our lesson program until they are prepared for the swim team, at which time they can later join.
Practice Times:
Ages 10 & Under: Monday-Friday 9:00-10:00am
Ages 11 & Older: Monday-Friday 10:00-11:00am
Please contact Swim Lessons Coordinator, Sam Brown, [email protected] with any questions or assistance.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16/26 | 6/30/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 100.00 | $ 320.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/01/26 - 07/25/26
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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14 / 30 Available |
Register Closes 05/25/2026 |