Practice Groups
Juniors (3-5 Years):
- Must be able to swim unassisted for short distances.
- Intended for children who are almost ready for swim team but need to improve stroke technique, endurance, and boost confidence.
Swim Team (5 & Up):
- Must be able to swim unassisted for 25 yards.
- Children in this group will be improving upon their current skills, learning all 4 strokes, and building endurance.
Swim Team Fees
- Juniors: $125/swimmer registration (covers first month) + $125/swimmer monthly dues (starting the second month)
- Swim Team: $125/swimmer registration (covers first month) + $125/swimmer monthly dues (starting the second month)
Communication
Our primary means of communication throughout our swim seasons will be through email and the SwimTopia app. Please let us know if you need us to send any information to another email address. If you need to speak with one of the coaches for any reason, we ask that you email them or wait until after practice is over.
Helpful Vocabulary Terms
DQ (Disqualified): The swimmer's time is not considered in the competition due to an improper or illegal stroke technique or another rules infraction. The referee or stroke judge determines DQ's.
Event: A specified race which entails the stroke and distance that should be swam.
Heat: A division of an event in which there are too many swimmers to compete at one time.
Warmup: A planned session prior to a meet or practice.
Warm Down: (aka cool down) A period after a race / practice for the swimmer to loosen up the muscles to prevent stiffness or soreness.
False Start:
- (Individual Race) is given to any swimmer who makes any movement after being called to your mark, but before the starting signal has been given.
- (Relay Race) is given to the swimmer who leaves the block before the swimmer touches the wall. If this happens the entire relay team is disqualified.
Inclement Weather
ICC Lightning Policy
In the event of rain or storms, the pool may remain open as long as the lifeguards can see the bottom of the pool and there is no thunder or lightning present. In the event of thunder or lightning, the lifeguard staff will use several tools to determine when the pool should close and when it shall reopen, including recommendations by the National Lightning Safety Institue, radar, and the ThorGuard. No single tool is used to absolutely decide this important decision. The lifeguard staff will always err on the side of caution. Please respect their decisions. Individuals are required to seek safe shelter indoors. Aquatics and Cabana staff will not be allowed to serve individuals that remain in the pool or on the pool deck.
ThorGuard Lightning Alerts
- One 15 second alarm = Red Alert
- Three 5 second alarms = All Clear
