SWARM SWIM TEAM 2023-2024:
If you are interested in joining our year round SWARM Swimming Team, we would love to have you. SWARM Swimmers range from ages 8-12, and must meet the requirements at the tryout. We will hold tryouts, on an individual basis, on Mon and Wed evenings at the FB Natatorium at 5:45 PM. Tryouts will take approx. 10 minutes. Bring your swimmer, a towel, and goggles to the tryout.
Registration forms and waivers will be available at the pool, in paper form, at the pool until PayK12 is up and running. Please see a Coach for the forms. All forms must be completed prior to your swimmer beginning practice. The Pay K12 link will be posted as soon as it is up and running.
Cash or check Payments will be accepted at the pool until the PayK-12 system is up and running. Checks should be made out to SWARM. A receipt will be issued at the time of payment. Payments received after the 15th of the month will be subject to a $10 late fee.
Minimum Requirements for SWARM Swim Team:
- 25 yards Freestyle unassisted without stopping.
- 25 yards backstroke unassisted without stopping.
- 25 yards freestyle kick with a board unassisted without stopping.
- 25 yards backstroke unassisted without stopping.
- **Swimmers must be comfortable in deep water as the practices are in the deep end of the pool
**If your swimmer is unable to make the tryout requirements, coaches will refer the swimmer to the FB SWARM lessons program. SWARM Coaches work closely with Coach Margie for movement through the lessons program to ensure they are prepared for the SWARM Team should that be the goal.
SWARM Practice Schedule: (Beginning September continuing through the end of April- Swimmers are welcome to join at any time)
White Group: M-Th 6:00-6:45 $80 monthly fee plus separate meet fees
Maroon Group: M-Th 6:45-7:45 $100 Monthly fee plus separate meet fees
Other SWARM Swim Info:
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- Swimmers will be placed in groups by training/ability levels. We will have a scheduled move up date in January.
Swarm Equipment Needs
- SportsYou will be utilized to communicate information to parents about SWARM swimming. Coach will provide the SportsYou access code to all SWARM team members. It is imperative to join the SportsYou APP for practice information and updates.
- All SWARM swimmers are required to wear goggles and caps for girls.
- Swim FINS are required for EVERY group – Upper-level groups are required to have a kickboard, pull buoy and mesh bag.
- No 2-piece swimsuits allowed.
- Equipment may be purchased at Swimmin’ Stuff, Amazon, or Swimoutlet.com
- Meet Schedule – TBD – separate meet fees will be charged per swimmer.
- Meets are not mandatory but recommended – ALWAYS a FUN time to get together with friends.
- Practices are offered 4 days a week, but we understand if you have other activities. Please keep in mind that when your swimmer is out, the other athletes gain important skills.
- Practices will be held during Thanksgiving and Winter breaks.
- Summer SWARM is a separate team that begins practice in May through mid-July. Look for information about Summer SWARM in April.
For questions, please email ahutchinson@flourbluffschools.net