FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a swim team?
Swim team is a team sport for boys and girls ages 5-18 that provides an
opportunity to learn the art of competitive swim in a fun and structured
environment.
Is swim team a substitute for swim lessons?
No. Your child should be able to swim 25 yards unassisted (with or without a kickboard) to participate in practice. This is a safety requirement for our team due to limited adult and teen assistants available to help with the extra young swimmers daily. If your child is age 4-5 and cannot swim unassisted across the pool we recommend signing them up for FLASH. FLASH is a swim lesson program for our younger swimmers in June. They will not compete in meets.
Will my swimmer need to complete a skills assessment at the start of the season?
New swimmers must be able to get safely across a 25-yard pool unassisted in a reasonable amount of time. The Head Coach will conduct a swim assessment for all new swimmers on the first and/or second night of practice.
Is my child eligible to join the swim team?
This year we’re asking that your child be 5 years old as of May 31st AND be able to safely cross a 25-yard pool unassisted or with a kickboard. If your child is age 4-5 and cannot swim unassisted across the pool we recommend signing them up for FLASH. FLASH is a swim lesson program for our younger swimmers in June. They will not compete in meets.
The swimmer's age group is based on the age of the swimmer on May 31. For example, if a swimmer that turns 7 on May 31 would race as a 7-year-old. But if that swimmer turns 7 on June 1, then he or she would race the whole season as a 6-year-old. This rule applies to all swim meets in our League. Here are the are six age groups:
1. 6 & Under
2. 7 & 8
3. 9 & 10
4. 11 & 12
5. 13 & 14
6. 15 & up
Do I have to be a resident of Nesbit Lakes or
Briarstone to swim on the Swim Team?
No. The Nesbit Lake Swim Team is an open team but we charge $35.00 per family
that are non-HOA Nesbit Lakes families.
How many swimmers are on the team?
There are approximately 60-75 swimmers.
How many coaches are on the Nesbit Lakes staff?
Generally there is one head coach and at least 2-5 junior coaches. This can
change based on the number of swimmers on the team and availability of junior coaches.
What is included in my registration fee?
8 weeks of swim workouts, a team t-shirt, five swim meets, season end ribbons/awards, time with neighbors and friends, and an
end of season team award ceremony.
How often do I have to practice?
Everyone is requested to attend the practices as often as possible, but
practices are optional. The more you practice, the better you will swim.
Will my child swim at every meet?
Yes with the exception of FLASH swimmers. Nobody warms the bench. All swimmers get to participate in each of the
schedule meets.
Is there a way for parents to get involved?
Yes, we are a 100% volunteer run sports team and parent participation is a
must.
How much does it cost?
$115 per swimmer ages 10 and under, $75 for swimmers ages 11-14, $25 for swimmers ages 15-18. Plus, the ASA fees. FLASH swimmers cost is $75 plus the non-competitive ASA fee.
When does swim team start?
Preseason practice is at night the last 3 weeks of school. Practice will shift slightly later in the evenings once school gets out and continue through the last meet of the season.
When are the meets scheduled?
The 5 dual meets begin the Thursday after the last day of school and are on the
following 4 Thursdays. The 5th meet is on the following week is on a Tuesday.
