TUNA TRYOUTS

Interested in joining TUNA? There are a number of tryout or clinic opportunites through out the year. Cuurrently our training teams are full and not accepting new swimmers mid-season.

Current competitive swimmers of all levels interested in transferring to TUNA should contact Sharon directly to arrange a trial practice or tryout.

• Swimmers 11 and older should have competive swim experience with high Bronze, Silver, Gold and State cut times.
• Swimmers should be able to swim test sets for level placement. These are found under Training Team discriptions.

NEW 11 and older swimmers will need to attend tryouts/trial practice. These are typically the first week of a season.

MINIMUM requirments for older swimmer Tryouts/trial practice (11 and older)

• Swimmers 11 and older should have competive swim experience with high Bronze, Silver, Gold and State cut times.
• Swimmers should be able to swim test sets for level placement. These are found under Training Team discriptions.

NEW 10 and under swimmers should attend a Pre-Team Novice Clinic. These are typcially held the last portion of the season. Placement will be for the next season. The clinic purpose is to assess swimmers' readiness to join a competitive team as well as to determine the approproate training level. We do not start new swimmers mid-season.

• Swimmers should be able to swim 25 yards Backstroke and 25 yards Freestyle with rhythmic breathing continuously and unaided.
• Previous swim lesson experience is highly recommended.
• A swim suit and goggles are required.