This youth swim team program is conducted at the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center in Gainesville, Ga.  All group placement is based on the coaches’ discretion and the evaluation of skills, conditioning and readiness along with meeting the minimum requirements for placement into each group.

Evaluations:

Summer time (June & July) - evaluations are done Monday through Friday at 9:45AM

School Year (Mid-August through May) - evaluations are done Monday through Friday at 4:00PM

To schedule an evaluation for Lanier Aquatics please e-mail Coach Crystal Tavares at ctavares@gainesvillega.gov

 

 

 

2024 Spring / Summer

Seasonal Groups:

 

2024 SUMMER SWIM TEAM

Upcoming Try-out / Evaluation Dates:

Saturday, May 4th 10-10:30AM

Saturday, March 11th 10-10:30AM

Friday, April 24th 7-7:30PM

The Lanier Aquatics Summer Swim Team will run from May 29th through July 17th, 2024.  Lanier Aquatics Summer Swim Team is a fun oriented summer swim team and meet program that aimed at the seasonal recreational level swimmers but open to others that wish to participate. Swimmers will develop meet and team experiences that allow for the recreational swimmer and their family exposure to the sport in a fun, educational, and positive atmosphere that leaves everyone looking forward to the next practice/meet.  We want all swimmers to gain confidence in the water and learn to test their capabilities.  There will be 3-4 invitational style swim meets offered throughout the season.

Practices:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 5-6:30PM (excluding meets and Holidays)

Cost:

$150 for the season for practices (includes cap & t-shirt).  Swim meets are additional fees.

 

LA TEAM PREP

This is a pre-swim team prep group that helps bridge the gap between swim lessons and swim team. Swimmers must be able to swim unassisted to join.  Swimmers will learn the four competitive strokes and turns so that they can be prepared to join Swim Team!  This program runs September through May each year.  

Fall & Spring practices - Tuesdays / Thursdays 6:30-7:30PM in the Warm-Pool. 

City Residents: $70 per month, Non-Residents: $85 per month

 

 

Year-Round Groups:

NOVA

This is the entry level for swimmers ages (approximately) 6 – 10 years, with basic swimming skills.  They have five available practice times per week and should strive to make at least three. The focus is on elementary technique and enjoying the water. Participants need to be able to complete at least 25 yards (one pool length) unassisted.

Fall & Spring Practices are Monday through Friday 4-5PM.

Summer Practices are Monday through Friday 10-11AM.

$115 per month plus USA Swimming Annual Membership

 

INTERMEDIATE

This group ranges in age from 8 years to early teens.  The basics are constantly emphasized and more conditioning is introduced.  Participants need to be able to swim all four strokes legally. Of the five practices offered each week, it is recommended that swimmers in this group attend at least four. 

Fall & Spring Practices are Monday through Friday 4-5PM.

Summer Practices are Monday through Friday 10-11AM.

$130 per month plus USA Swimming Annual Membership.

 

ADVANCED

This level is for swimmers ages 9 years and over with good basic skills that need accelerated training in technique and conditioning.  Of the six practices offered each week, it is recommended that swimmers in this group make at least four. Must be able to legally perform all strokes and also be able to swim ten fifties leaving every minute.

Fall & Spring Practices are Monday through Friday 4-5:30PM and Saturdays 8-9:30AM.

Summer Practices are Monday through Friday 9:30-11AM.

$145 per month plus USA Swimming Annual Membership.

 

GOLD

This is the second highest level training group and is for swimmers age 11 years and older that have the desire, skills and conditioning to train for the eventual move up to the top training group. Must be able to perform all events in the sport and be able to make fifteen 100’s leaving every minute and thirty seconds.

 Swimmers in these group should make as many scheduled practices per week as possible. 

Fall & Spring Practices are Monday through Friday 5:30-7:30PM and Saturdays 8-10AM

​Summer Practices are Monday through Friday 7-9:30AM.  Tuesdays Long Course 5-6:30PM and Thursdays Long Course 3-4:30PM.

$170 per month plus USA Swimming Annual Membership.

 

SENIOR

This is the highest training group offered and is for those swimmers with the desire, skills and conditioning necessary to train at the elite level.  Fourteen years is the usual entry age for this group.  Swimmers in this group are required to make all scheduled practices. Mutual consent from coaches, swimmers and families required to join this group. Must have performed all events in the sport in competition and be able to swim twenty 100’s leaving every minute and twenty seconds.    

Fall & Spring Practices are Monday through Friday 5-7:30PM and Saturdays 8-10AM.

​Summer Practices are Monday through Friday 7-10AM.  Tuesdays Long Course 5-6:30PM and Thursdays Long Course 3-4:30PM.

$195 per month plus USA Swimming Annual Membership.

 

 

 

Sibling Discount: 10% for second swimmer from family for our Year-Round Groups.

 

Scholarship Opportunities:

Children at Play scholarships will be given to swimmers that qualify. For more information about scholarship opportunities contact Zandrea Stephens ([email protected]).

 

Other Fees:  

 

2024 USA Swimming Registration:

Annual Year-Round Lanier Aquatics Groups are required to be USA Swimming Athlete Members: The 2024 USA Swimming Registration is $89.00 per swimmer paid online to USA Swimming through the Lanier Aquatics link you will be provided upon registration.

 

Meet Fees:

All meet fees can be paid over the phone (770) 533-5850 or at the front desk of the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center.