Swim Team Practice Groups and Schedules
2026 Practice Groups
Our practice groups will align by age. The practice times will be updated by end of March. The general timing will be similar to 2025, but grouped by age.
For all 8&U swimmers who were not previously on the team. A swim evaluation will done in the first week of May. Swimmers should be able to meet the following criteria to join the team.
- Able to swim 25 meter (1 length) Freestyle without stopping in 1:00 or less
- Able to swim 25 meter (1 length) Backstroke without stopping in 1:15 or less
- Comfortable in the water and in most cases does not need extra time to get used to it before beginning practice
- Able to consistently withstand 45 minutes of attention and effort
- Please contact the Head Swim Coach if your swimmer falls between group levels or are unsure what group to register your swimmer for. Swimmers who do not yet meet this criteria may be a good fit for the Pre-Team or Mini Cudas Program and/or may look into private lessons. They will be eligible to move up to the team mid-season.
2026 Practice Schedules
EARLY SEASON: May 26 - June 21st
While school is in session, practices run as listed below Monday through Thursday. We will switch over to summer schedule on Monday June 22nd.
On Friday evenings starting June 12 we will offer stroke clinics to prepare for A meets. On Friday mornings starting June 19, we will host joint swim & dive water polo and donuts!
4:40-5:25 PM 11-12 year olds
5:30-6:15 PM 8 and unders*
6:30-7:15 PM 9-10 year olds
7:15-8:00 PM 13 and over
*8U Swim Evaluation on May 26: Swimmers age 8 and under who have not been on Swim Team before must take a swim evaluation on this day. If they join pre-team, they would be welcome to work with the pre-team coach and transition to team mid-season
SUMMER SEASON: June 22 - July 16
Swimmers will register for either a morning or evening practice time starting June 22. Participating in morning practices is strongly encouraged and should be the default where possible, as the Team has full use of the pool and gets more practice during that time. Evening practices have limited space and availability, and often get cancelled due to thunderstorms.
Morning practices likely will not run the week of June 22nd - June 26th, but this is pending coach availability. Swimmers would be welcome at evening times (if still in school)
MORNING PRACTICE - Monday – Thursday
7:30-8:30 AM All ages
7:45-845 AM All ages
9:00-10:00 AM All ages
EVENING PRACTICE - M, T, Th - no Wednesday practices due to swim meets
4:40-5:25 PM 9-10 year olds
5:30-6:15 PM 8 & unders
6:30-7:15 PM 13 and over
7:15-8:00 PM 11-12 year olds
FUN FRIDAYS!
Water Polo & Donuts, Friday June 19, 26, July 3: Open to all Swim and Dive teammates: 10U 7:45-8:45am, 11+ 9-10am. Join the team for water polo followed by a treat!
Water Polo & Pancake Breakfast, July 10: All swim and dive teammates are invited to water polo followed by a pancake breakfast provided by parents the final friday of regular season.
Stroke Clinics, June 12, 19, 26, July 3 (?), 10: Every Friday before a Saturday A Meet, coaches will lead Swim Team stroke clinic from 5:00-6:00 PM
Pep Rallies, Fridays June 12, 19, 26, July 3 (morning!), 10: Every Friday before a Saturday A Meet, all teammates and coaches will gather in the Pavilion 6-7pm for cheers, making posters, playing games and generally building spirit, with a theme! On Friday July 3rd, Pep Rally will be in the morning following Waterpolo!
