TRYOUTS
TEAM TRY-OUTS WILL BE HELD IN MID TO LATE AUGUST FOR THE UPCOMING 2025-26 SEASON. WE LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING YOU JOIN US. PLEASE REVIEW THE INFORMAITON BELOW AND LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
NCAT is a team for swimmers of almost ALL abilities; your child does not need to be an experienced competitive swimmer to join our team. A tryout is required for all new members 8th grade and younger in order to assess swim team readiness and determine appropriate group placement. High School level swimmers do not need to schedule a tryout.
Minimum Requirements to Join NCAT
Pre-Competitive Group
- Swimmers must be able to complete one length of the pool on their front (freestyle or front crawl) and back (backstroke).
- Swimmers must be at least 6 years of age.
- Swimmers must be ready to listen and follow instructions.
Developmental 1 Group
- Swimmers must be able to complete a 50 freestyle with rotary breathing and a 50 backstroke.
- Swimmers must be familiar with butterfly and breaststroke and basic swimming postures (position 11 and streamline)
- Swimmers must wear appropriate swimming attire to practice.
Additonal group skills are listed under Training Groups from the drop-down menu under the About tab.
Tryouts
We are fortunate to have three (3) primary locations for NCAT. Solon, Shaker Heights and Broadview Heights (1 Eagle Valley Ct.) Please choose the contact listed below for the site that would best suit your schedule and location.
TRY-OUTS
FALL TRY-OUTS:
Shaker Site: contact Coach Charlie Lownes to schedule an evening try-out at the Shaker Middle School Pool: [email protected]
Solon Site: contact Coach David Perchinske to schedule an evening try-out or Saturday : [email protected]
Broadview Hts: contact Coach Liz Hastings to schedule an evening try-out at our 1 Eagle Valley location: [email protected]
Senior group level swimmers, do not need to try-out. Senior group level = swimmers in grade 9-12.
We will offer try-outs on a space available basis after the above listed general fall try-outs.
