The Developmental Program consists of three (3) groups: Piranhas, Barracudas & Sharks.  There are multiple session offerings from early September through May.  The main sessions help swimmers develop solid and efficient stroke technique. We also work on water safety, and starts and turns. Each session culminates with a FUN time trial event. This event not only inspires our swimmers, but also helps coaches determine group placement for the next session.  

The Development Program is aimed at preparing the swimmers to transition into the Varsity program.  Any swimmers older than 12 years old as of the start of a given session are expected to have the skills to enter the Varsity program, and therefore must register for an evaluation for the Varsity program.

When possible, we offer ancillary sessions, such as Clinics and Small Group Lessons. The Developmental Groups do not participate in US/SAL meets, but there is an advancement pathway to the Varsity Program if competition is a goal.  Advancement from one group to another is based upon age, times and ability. The most important aspect about our program is FUN! 

Registration Information

• Development Registration - CLICK HERE!
  • If your athlete feels they should be in a higher group, you are welcome to evaluation night to challenge for the higher group. Please register for the group your child has been assigned and we will adjust the final placement in our system if/as needed. 
  • If over the age of 12 please select the "Swimmer Tryout" registration option.  Following tryouts, you will be notified of your swimmer's placement and timing for group start dates and session dues will be communicated. Swimmers will not be permitted to start practice until they are registered to a training group and have paid their fees.
  • Session 3 "Summer Prep" will run the 6 weeks of 4/8 - 5/19.
    • Sharks and Barracuda registration fees for Session 3 are $365 and will have 3 practices per week.
    • Piranha registration fees for Session 3 is $265 and will have 2 practices per week.

Group Descriptions: 

PIRANHAS 

Equipment: 

All swimmers will need a suit, cap, goggles, kickboard and long fins.  Swimmers can bring a water bottle as desired.

Fins and kickboard are required for all our swimmers; please visit our team store here.  Visit Toad Hollow Athletics to try on fins prior to purchase and receive assistance with sizes.