2026- 2027 Sharks Swim Team Information



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Teams:

 

Pre-Team

  • Who It’s For
    • Swimmers who can independently swim the full length of the pool in freestyle (with a working knowledge of rhythmic breathing—they do not have to have perfect technique) and backstroke.
    • This group focuses on building endurance, refining stroke technique, and developing confidence for competitive swimming.
  • Practice Schedule
    • 1 practice/week
    • 1 hour
  • Member: $500
  • Non-Member: $605

Mako Sharks

  • Who It’s For
    • Swimmers with a solid foundation in freestyle and backstroke, and a working knowledge of breaststroke and/or butterfly.
    • Strokes do not need to be perfect—this group continues to develop technique while increasing endurance and introducing more advanced training.
  • Practice Schedule
    • 3 practices/week
    • 45 minutes each
  • Member: $650
  • Non-Member: $870

Tiger Sharks

  • Who It’s For
    • Swimmers who are comfortable swimming all four competitive strokes, with butterfly continuing to be refined.
    • Practices emphasize stroke technique, endurance, racing skills, and preparing athletes for higher levels of training.
  • Practice Schedule
    • 4 practices/week
    • 1 hour each
  • Member: $680
  • Non-Member: $920

Great White Sharks

  • Who It’s For
    • Advanced swimmers with proficiency in all four competitive strokes who are ready for a more challenging training environment.
    • Practices focus on advanced technique, endurance, race strategy, and overall competitive performance.
  • Practice Schedule
    • 4 practices/week
    • 1 hour each
  • Member: $680
  • Non-Member: $920

Please Note:

  • Team placement is based on each swimmer’s skill level demonstrated at tryouts.
  • Practice days and times vary by team and will be confirmed after tryouts.
  • Season registration and tuition are not due at tryouts. Families will receive registration instructions and payment information after team placements have been finalized.


Swim Team Tryout Policy

Our swim team tryouts are designed to evaluate each swimmer’s current skill level—not endurance. This allows our coaching staff to place every swimmer in the training group where they will be most successful and continue to develop.

If we determine that a swimmer would benefit from additional skill development, they may be placed in Pre-Team or another training group that better matches their abilities. Likewise, swimmers demonstrating advanced skills may be placed in a more challenging training group. Team placement is based on ability and coach evaluation.


What’s Next After Tryouts?

Within a few days after tryouts, families will receive an email with their swimmer’s placement and next steps. This email will include:

  • Team Placement: Which Sharks team your swimmer has been assigned to based on the coaches’ evaluation.
  • Practice Schedule: The days and times for your swimmer’s assigned practice group.
  • Season Calendar: A calendar outlining the season schedule, including practice start dates, planned days off, holidays, and swim meet dates.
  • Registration Information: A link to complete your swimmer’s registration for the 2026–2027 season.
  • Payment Options: Season tuition is due after team placements have been announced. Families may pay in full or choose a 3-month payment plan for added flexibility.

 

Please note: Season registration and tuition are not due at tryouts. Registration will open after team placements have been finalized, and your swimmer’s spot will be secured once registration is completed.

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