SWIM TEAM LEVELS

*Note: Each new swimmer will start in Group #1. Coach Stephani will determine swim placement at the beginning of each season. Group assignments may change throughout the season based on each swimmer’s progress.

GROUP #1: 3:45-4:30 PM (M/W/F) – recommended to attend 2-3 practices per week

Beginner: Swimmer is learning all 4 strokes, has to build endurance, must learn to flip turn, and dive. 

GROUP #2: 3:45-4:45 PM (M/W/F) – recommended to attend 3-4 practices per week

Intermediate: Swimmer can legally perform all 4 strokes; flip turns and a dive – has participated in at least one swim meet.

GROUP #3/#4: 4:00-6:00 (M/T/TH/F); 4:00-5:45 (W) – recommended to attend at least 5 practices per week

Advanced: Swimmer can legally perform all 4 strokes, perform flip turns/dives, participates in multiple meets per season, and has at least one qualifying state cut time (BB) in the last season.

Saturday Practice: Group 1: 10:15-11:00 AM/ Group 2/3/4: 10:15-11:45 AM

• These practice times are available to each swimmer according to their level of ability.
• Swimmers may come as often as they would like during their designated time.
• Practice times are not interchangeable. You must come to YOUR ASSIGNED TIME.
• PRACTICE is not mandatory, but it is STRONGLY encouraged to maximize each swimmer’s potential.

What does SWIM TEAM COST?

Swim is a year-round sport. It is divided into two season – short course and long course. Each season is approximately 6 months. The season is determined by the length of the pool for competition.

Cost per season: may be paid in full at the beginning of the season or charged monthly:

1^st child: $400

2^nd child: $350

3^rd child: $300

4^th child: $250

5^th child: $200

Other costs:

• All members must have a credit card on file on TeamUnify website (www.swimcolumbus.org) for billing.
• Each swimmer must be a member of the MUW Stark Recreation Center to swim for SCSO. You will need to join MUW Stark Recreation Center immediately to swim. This can be done at the front desk. Ask for the Swim Columbus rate.
• Each swimmer must register with USA Swimming to join any swim club.
• Team gear: Each swimmer must have a SCSO swim cap.  Any other team gear is optional.
• A $25.00 meet fee will be assessed to each family if participating in a swim meet. This is per family, not per swimmer. It is assessed whether the swimmer(s) participate 1 day or all 3 days.

Swim Meets:

We do travel to swim meets throughout the state of Mississippi as well as surrounding states. ALL meets are not mandatory but strongly encouraged. (NOTE: There will be ONE mandatory team meet per season.) They are so much fun and the best learning tool for swimmers at any level. Meet dates are released through our team website via Team Unify. Each swimmer is responsible for his/her travel arrangements as well as lodging, food, etc. Typically, the team does try to stay at the same hotel if possible.