​​     Join the Mustangs!

New Members will be registered for the 2025-2026 season.

 

1) First, you MUST attend an Open Tryout (Do not continue to step 2 until your tryout is complete)

Upcoming tryout dates, times and locations (Note:  Please check back here for any last minute updates due to pool closures, etc):

Wednesday, November 12 @ 6:00 PM @ HP and Loos Only.  No tryouts at SMU (Addresses available here). - No need to RSVP.  Just show up on deck and report to a coach.  

Important Tryout Notes/FAQS:​

  • The tryout is low stress.  The coaching staff will be asking swimmers to show them what they can do within their ability range.  Swimmers are not competing or racing with each other; each swimmer is evaluated on their own skills and not compared with other swimmers. 
  • Typically a swimmer will need to be able to complete a full length of the pool in both freestyle and backstroke to be placed in our precomp group.  If they don't meet the minimum requirements for the precomp group it will be recommended they seek additional lessons until they are ready to meet our minimum requirements.
  • Typically a swimmer will need to be able to complete a length of the pool (25 yards) of each of the four competitive strokes with legal form (Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Freestyle) to qualify for the competition team starting with our Bronze group.
  • If you are an existing USA club swimmer we may be able to place you without a tryout,  Please email us ([email protected]) with your swimmer's name, current club and 3-5 of their times from different events.
  • If the tryout date listed is in the past, please check back on this page for future opportunities.  We will post the next tryout date when it is available.   The next tryout date will be based on size of waitlist and number of available spots on the team.  We are not able to accomodate individual tryouts outside of the planned team tryouts.

NEXT STEPS:   After the tryout, the coach will give you a group placement.  Based on the group placement please reference this information to determine your next steps

 

Group

Current Status

(11/12 tryout)

Next Steps

Loos Bronze 1

SMU Silver

Limited Space available

Please fill out the Waitlist Request Form after tryouts by EOD Wed 11/12.   We will email you on Thursday with the status of your request along with next steps.  We will accommodate as many as possible based on space available.  We will use a random lottery if we have more swimmers than spots available.

Waitlist Request forms received after Wed 11/12 will be processed with the next tryout.

 

Do not continue with registration steps below until we contact you.

Loos Bronze 2
Loos Silver

Loos Gold

 

HP Gold

 

SMU Bronze 1,2,3

Space Available

Please proceed to Step 2 below and complete both Dallas Mustangs and USA Swimming registrations by Saturday, November 15 to start practices December 1. 

 

Registrations received after this date will be processed for starting January 1

Loos Pre-Comp

 

HP Pre-Comp 1

HP Pre-Comp 2

 

Currently Full and

closed for registration

Please fill out the Waitlist Request Form and we will contact you as soon as space becomes available. 

Do not continue with registration steps below until we contact you with next steps.  
 
 

2) Create an Account on DMSwim.com & Register your Swimmer

If you received a registration invitation after the 8/27 tryout, New members can register here. You will be asked to create a Dallas Mustangs account during the registration process.  You can complete the registration process, but you will not be able to log back in until your account has been approved. You will receive an email once this is done with login instructions. 

Please be sure to select the correct practice group that was given to you during your tryout.  Also pay attention that you select the correct practice location.

Please note: If our registration system launches you directing into the USA Swimming registration system, please exit out and use the link provided below in step 3.  Particularly at the beginning of the season that launch can be problematic and we don't want you to accidentally register for the 2024-2025 season instead of the 2025-2026 season!

REGISTRATION FEES: NEW SWIMMERS

All new swimmers will be charged with a Registration Fee that DOES NOT INCLUDE USA Swimming Registration. Fees are prorated based on when a  member joins the team:

  • August 1 - Nov 30: $125
  • December 1 - February 28: $100
  • After March 1: $75
*Precomp Registration is $25 regardless of the registration period. 

3) Register with USA Swimming - Needed for all groups, including pre-comp

First, you will need to create a parent account with USA Swimming (SWIMS) and then register your swimmer(s).  Detailed instructions and the link needed are available here.  The USA swimming registration fee will be paid directly to USA swimming through this process and is $105 for the 2025-2026 season.  Please note that USA Swimming does not offer a prorated fee depending on when you join.  

4)  Receive account approval and start attending practice

Once you have completed team registration, USA swimming registration and space is available in your assigned group and requested location, you will receive an email confirmation that your registration is approved.   You will also receive login instructions for your account.   Upon receipt of the confirmation email, your child can start attending practice.  They should let the coach know it is their first day at practice.
 

HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR NEW PARENTS

PRACTICE SCHEDULE CAN BE FOUND HERE

NEW PARENT INFORMATION PACKET

When considering a swimming program ask about...

Flexibility- We recognize the importance of a kid being a kid. Among young swimmers, there are high priority things like birthday parties, soccer games, scouts, etc. We encourage these activities and have a practice schedule that works with you.

Stability & Strength- The Dallas Mustangs have operated for 28 years and have a strong membership, board and dedicated parent volunteers.

Coaching Continuity- Our head coach, Mark "Mook" Rhodenbaugh, a graduate of SMU and former U.S. National Champion in backstroke, is committed to our swimmers and has been with us for 21 years. Over this period, Mook has received North Texas Coach of the Year honors numerous times as well as additional regional and national honors.

Record of Achievement- The Mustangs consistently finish as one of the top age-group teams in Texas at the biannual Texas Age-group (TAGS) Championships. Past and current members include NCAA All-Americas, Texas High School Record Holders, U.S. National, World and Olympic Champions.

Team Focus- Ours is to develop a program for each swimmer based on their skill, age, and interest. It is our belief that swimming with the Dallas Mustangs develops many enduring life skills which include self-discipline, goal setting, sportsmanship, teamwork, nutritional awareness, confidence, persistence, responsibility, time management, concentration, and developing a work ethic. 

Are We Having Fun Yet?
We just don't go to practices and swim meets! Annually the team coordinates a number of special activities for members.

Examples include:

  • Season kick-off picnic
  • Annual swimmer recognition banquet
  • TAGS fire up parties
  • Holiday party 
  • Intra-squad Meets
  • Summer out of town trip to meet