2026 SWANSON SWIM TEAM

Swanson Sharks swim team is great for kids looking for a summer activity, those who would like to become better swimmers, swimmers who have recently graduated from swim lessons and would like to learn their strokes, as well as competitive swimmers who would like another place to practice and have fun! This is a low-pressure and fun introduction to competitive swimming.

We are thrilled to be welcoming back Coach Danny and Coach Matthew this year. Coach Ethan will also be joining our coaching crew. He has been a lifeguard as well as a swim lessons teacher for a few years at Swanson, so he will be a familiar face to many of you!

REQUIREMENTS

Swimmer must be able to swim* one length of the pool. (*doggy paddle and its infinite variations are copacetic, but repeatedly touching the bottom/side/lane-lines is/are not) If you are unsure you can email with any questions to swansonpoolreg@gmail.com. We also have a wonderful swim lesson program.

COST
Swim team is available to both pool members and non-members, with discounted rates available to our members (both unlimited and limited).

Members- $180

Sibling Discount for Members - $155 for each swimmer after the 1st swimmer

Non-member- $200

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT 

There are three things you must do to be fully signed up for swim team

  1. Fill out the registration form - (signed up and paid by June 8th for a team t-shirt).

  2. Make your payment.  Credit card payments are made via Square - add the needed swim team option to your cart. Alternatively, you may bring a check or cash payment to the desk at the pool.  Please note though that your payment secures your spot on the team and that payment is due before you can begin practice. If you choose to drop off payment at the pool, please be sure to make very clear to the guard at the desk what you are paying for and your swimmer’s name.

Fill out the required MAPSC Form(one per child) - Must be completed prior to be able to attend first practice!

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

  • Swim Suit (suits should be tight; if you need help fitting your child, you could get help at Milinkos Scuba and Swim)

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS

  • Athletes will only be permitted to enter the building 5 minutes before their scheduled practice. If they arrive early, they must wait with an adult until the appropriate time to enter the building. 

  • Athletes must be picked up on time at the completion of any practice. Keep in mind there are other scheduled events after your child’s practice.

  • Athletes should arrive prepared for practice, in their suits and with a water bottle (already filled).

TEAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

(M/TU/TH/F)      8:45-9:45 AM = 9 & under

                          9:45-10:45 AM = 10 & older

June 8th  - M, TU, TH, F

June 15th  - M, TU, TH, F      

June 22nd- M, TU, TH, F        

June 29th- M, TU, TH, F  

July 6th  - M, TU, TH, F        

July 13th  - M, T, TU, F

July 20th- M, T 

TEAM MEET SCHEDULE

All meets take place on Wednesday mornings. Exact start time will be announced in the week prior to the meet; however, the commitment is generally about 7:30am-noon.

June 17th - Home meet vs. Morris Park

June 24th - Away meet at Benton Harbor St. Joseph YMCA

July 1st - bye week - no meet

July 8th - Home meet vs. Knollwood

July 15th - Home meet vs. St. Joseph Regional Yacht Club

July 22nd - Conference Meet at Knollwood Country Club

  • Swimmers must compete in 2 dual meets to participate in the Championship meet

  • Swimmers must inform coaches by Monday before the swim meet (by the latest!) if you are unable to make the meet. Preferably, you let coaches know at the beginning of the season your availability.

SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Pancake Breakfast- July 14 during practice

  • End of the Season Banquet- evening of July 29