SWANSON SWIM TEAM
We are so excited to begin another swim season with our Swanson Sharks. This is a great for kids looking for a summer activity, kids who would like to become better swimmers, kids 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. We are adding Coach Josh, whom many of you will recognize, as he was a long-time Swanson Shark swimmer himself. While Coach Caleb won’t be an official coach this year, you’ll be happy to know that you can expect to see him on deck many mornings as he will be our pool manager.
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.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
2025 Swim Team Registration Form - (signed up and paid by June 9th for a team t-shirt). Family and Friends can order shirts on the Graphie-Tee website starting June 2nd
Form required (one per child) - Must be completed prior to be able to attend first practice! (form link also found within registration form above)
Credit Card Payments are made via Square - add the needed swim team option to your cart.
Please see below our schedule for the Swanson Sharks 2025 MAPSC Season
TEAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE -
(M/TU/TH/F) 8:45-9:45 AM = 9 & under
9:45-10:45 AM = 10 & older
June 9th - M, TU, TH, F
June 16th - M, TU, TH, F
June 23rd- M, TU, TH, F
June 30th- M, TU, TH, No practice July 4th
July 7th - M, TU, TH, F
July 14th - M, T, TU, F
July 21st- M, T
July 24th Team party in the evening (possible date)
TEAM MEET SCHEDULE (Wednesdays)
June 18th- Vs Morris Park (Home meet)
June 25th- vs. Benton Harbor YMCA (Away)
July 2nd is the bye week
July 9th vs. Knollwood (Home meet)
July 16th vs. St. Joe River Yacht Club (Home meet)
July 23rd- Conference 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.
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).
Special Events:
Weekly Fun Friday activities
Pancake Breakfast- parent volunteers and donations needed
End of the Season Banquet- parent volunteers and donation needed
Equipment Needed:
Swim Suit (suits should be tight; if you need help fitting your child, you could get help at Milinkos Scuba and Swim)
Girls Team Suit (optional)
Boys Team Jammer Suit or Brief (optional)
Swim Cap
Team Swim Cap (optional)
Towel
Goggles
Suggested Favorite Among Most Kids (can also be found on Amazon or at Milinkos Scuba and Swim)
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
2025 Swim Team Registration Form
Form required (one per child) - Must be completed prior to be able to attend first practice! (form link also found within registration form above)
Payment-
Members- $160
Member families with four or more swimmers pay $125 (4th swimmer and after)
Non-member- $180
Credit Card Payments are made via Square - links to the Square site, add the needed swim team option to your cart. No refunds.
Best Regards,
Coach Danny, Coach Matthew, and Coach Josh