Swim Team

New Lakewood swimmers will be assessed and placed into an appropriate group based on skill level, age, and by the group requirements stated on the subsequent pages. For new swimmers, a designated coach will assess and place every swimmer after a “try-out” is conducted by the perspective athlete. The perspective swimmer/family must request a try-out and a time and date will be scheduled for that swimmer/family for the assessment.

“Move-ups” will take place twice a year; 1^st at the beginning of every season (September) and 2^nd in the Spring (April). For a “move-up” to take place, both coaches (current, and perspective) must agree on the swimmers move. All move-ups will be on a 1-month probationary period to ensure the athletes can handle the new challenges of their new group.  

Our goal is to set every Lakewood swimmer up for success. The Lakewood coaches will be basing move-ups on physical ability (times) and mental and emotional preparedness (practice requirements). All swimmers and families must be ready for the physical and mental challenges that each higher-level group demands; therefore, ultimately move-ups will be at the coach’s discretion to ensure every swimmer is ready for success and will have a smooth transition into their next group.