2026 Swim Team Registration

Registration will go live February 2026

Who is WHO?

The Walnut Heights Otters is a summer recreation swim team focused on developing swimmers of all levels and ages. We are committed to providing high quality coaching to our swimmers while making it a fun experience for all. The Otters consistently rank in the top half of their conference and many swimmers go on to swim competitively or at the high school level. As a team we dedicate ourselves to being known as the most spirited team around. We offer fun activities away from the pool for the whole family such as the adult social, beach day, and age group parties.

What is the family commitment?

Swim meets are held every Wednesday night and Saturday morning late May through July. It’s important for our swimmers to participate in as many meets as possible - and more fun too - please mark your calendars now (or better yet, subscribe to our WHO Calendar). Please plan your family vacations around the Conference Meet in late July as this is the pinnacle event for the team and we want as many swimmers available to give us a chance at reclaiming our title as CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!

Swim team takes a village and we need all hands on deck to make that happen. All WHO families (except families with only 15-18 swimmers or Otter Pups) are required to hold both a Season Job (per meet job) AND a Spirit Job. Job sign ups will open in early April. Check the calendar and set a reminder.

Season Jobs

The MANY Season Jobs to choose from include working in the snack shack, being a timer, shepherd (herding our younger Otters), timing desk, set up, take down etc. We are always looking for people who want to do more so if you have a specific talent (photography, announcing etc) please let us know and we will find the perfect spot for you. Many jobs can be shared between family members and many can be subbed out. A list of approved subs can be found under volunteers subs on the website. Be aware some jobs cannot be subbed out so be sure to check the complete jobs list or speak with our jobs team to ensure you find the best job for your family.

Spirit Jobs

This is the fun part! Want to help with the pep rally before City Meet or Conference, plan the adult social or age group parties, or help at our end of year awards night? We all want to have fun and it takes a village to have fun. View the full list of spirit jobs.

What are the fees?

Swim Team

1st - 3rd swimmer: $475 per swimmer

4th + swimmer: $400 per swimmer

Otter Pups: $350 per swimmer

*15-18 swimmers: $400 per swimmer

Walnut Heights Swim Club

The Walnut Heights Otters Swim Team is a subsidiary of the Walnut Heights Swim Club. All members of the Walnut Heights Swim Team (except families with only 15-18 swimmers or Otter Pups) must join the Walnut Heights Swim Club to participate on the swim team.

The Walnut Heights Swim Club fees include a one time deposit of $420 refundable upon the future sale of your club membership + annual pool dues of $700 for 2026. The Walnut Heights Swim Club offers new swim team families, who are not current swim club members, a 1-year trial club membership which waives your $420 deposit. This deposit will be due in 2027 if/when your family decides to continue your Walnut Heights Swim Club membership. This 1-year trial membership is available once per family to non-swim club members.

You will be contacted with next steps to join the Walnut Heights Swim Club after you complete your WHO swim team registration. Information on joining the club can be found at: www.walnutheightsswimclub.com/join. For questions, please email [email protected].