TRYOUT INFORMATION:

• If you are coming up through out Learn to swim program, then your instructor will let you know when you are ready to try out. 
   
• Those new to our program, email [email protected] with info about your swimmer. 
   
• Complete a FREE evaluation. Please call Head Coach Rick at 716-777-0119 if your swimmer has previously been on a swim team. Please call Learn to Swim Director Patti at 716-730-9612.
   
• The child must be able to swim a length of a 25 yard pool.

JOIN US:

• After the evaluation is completed, REGISTER (click here) to join our team for a fun competitive swimming experience.
• Please look at the Membership fee schedule. Includes TIDE swim suit, TIDE swim cap, TIDE team shirt...  
• Registration Fees are non-refundable.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Join anytime...We swim year round as our pools are heated!
• At Buffalo TIDE, all of our swimmers meet fees are included in the membership fee structure.
• For ages 7 and up. 
• Groups are set up by age and skill level.
   
• NO mandatory practice attendance requirements.
   
• Most practices last for 1 hour or 1 1/2 hours depending on the group.
   
• Up to 4 days per week offered for our Novice teams (Green and Orange) and 4 days per week for our Advanced teams (Bronze, Silver and Gold).
   
• Swimmers learn stroke skills for competition.
   
• Multi-child discounts given for year round groups.


• All coaches are USA Swimming certified professionals.