2025-2026 MSA Tryout Information

Coming soon! Late August- Tryouts for swim team and clinic evaluations. 

Swimmers that are 9 and older and interested for our MSA team should fill out this google form. Please read our team information below and what would be expected of your commitment before signing up for the tryout.  

The Malvern Swimming Association competitive swim team main season runs from September through March for swimmers 5 - 18 years old. MSA has been a sanctioned USA swim team located in Malvern, PA for over 50 years. Our team practices at the Hornsleth Natatorium at the Malvern Preparatory School.

We attend meets once a month starting in October, with the championship meets in March. Malvern hosts a meet in December which is a great opportunity for our swimmers to race in their home pool!

Swimmers who are interested in joining our team should know that they are committing to the season (September through March). We offer different groups for different ages and abilities. For more specific details of requirements, please read below.  At the tryout swimmers will be tested based on their age. 

If you feel your swimmer is ready to commit to the entire season (September through March), then please sign up for one of our tryouts dates! It is a first come first serve tryout. The tryout should take anywhere from 20 - 45 minutes. Please make sure you arrive on time. 

Below is a general swimmer expectation for our evaluations and to be considered for our team. All laps must be swum without assistance. Spots are limited. 

7 & under: at least 25 yards freestyle breathing to the side, 25 yards of backstroke, 2 x 25 of kick w/ board

8-9 YO: knows all four strokes, but might not be fully legal in breast/fly

10 - 11 YO: complete sets of free, can kick/swim 50’s or more of each stroke

12 & older: complete swim/kick sets of free, stroke, and IM