Welcome to the West Howard Wahoo Swim Team

You must be a member of West Howard Swim Club to be a member of the Swim or Dive Teams.  

2025 Swim and Dive Registration Now Open

West Howard Swim Team (WHST) is a non-profit youth swim team competing within the Central Maryland Swim League (CMSL). The team is led by parent volunteers and a paid coaching staff. Our swimmers are led by Head Coach Jody Frey, Assistant Coach/Team Admin Sarah and Assistant Coaches Alicia and Gabby
 
 
Mission:
West Howard Swim Team provides youth swimmers opportunities to have fun, make friends and develop team camaraderie while improving swim stroke techniques. West Howard Swim Team encourages good sportsmanship and team spirit while providing an environment that supports the emotional and physical well-being of all swimmers in a setting of family participation, encouragement, and support.
 
WHST will be swimming in Division IV of CMSL this summer. Welcome to both new and returning Wahoos! WHST welcomes all swimmers age 5 and up (entering K in the fall) who can swim a full length of the pool freestyle.

          For any questions regarding Swim Team, please email our team admin 

Swim/Dive Team Registration -   

  • Swim Team Registration $165
  • 8 and under Swim Team Registrtation $200 
  • Dive Registration  $200  
  • ​Included in this fee are a team tshirt and AAU insurance
    • ​Swim meets are Saturdays from June 24-July 29th 
    • Dive meets are Tuesdays and Thursdays 
  • ​Swim Team Tryouts
    • ​All 10 and unders and NEW to swim team will try out starting Wednesday May 28th through Friday May 30th (change due to weather) Tryouts May 27th and May 28th cancelled
    • Full length of freestyle with face in and no assistance (11 and older 2 full lengths)
    • Half a length kicking with a board
    • Half a length of swimming any other stroke
    • Tryouts determine groupings for 8 and under swimmers and meet participation for all 10 and unders
      • Safety is the number one priority of all Coaches, swimmers and families

The West Howard Swim Team offers age based training and practice groups for swimmers of all abilities who swim a full length of the pool with face in the water. It is the goal of the Wahoos to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities and to meet the needs of ALL swimmers. Any practice adjustments will be made by the coach. 

Junior Coaches we want to hear from you! Please reach out to the team with your interest AND availability.

 

Swim Team Practice Schedule for 2025 
Subject to change, after school practices are subject to change based on water temperature

May 27th-May 29th 
Tryouts 10 and under 5-7 pm
Practice ages 11 and up 5-6 pm
Practice and Tryouts May 27 and 28 are cancelled due to forecasted temperature
Pracitce and Tryouts May 29 and May 30th are TBD this weekend

June 2nd-17th  Afternoons Monday through Friday

Ages 13+      4:30-5:15
Ages 8u groups to be determined after tryouts
                    5:15-5:45 
                    5:45-6:15
Ages 9/10     6:15-6:45
Ages 11/12   6:45-7:30
 

June 19th-July 18th Mornings Monday through Friday

Ages 7-12        7:00-7:30
with practice conflict, limited to 20 swimmers, legal in 2-4 strokes. Advance Signup Required 
Ages 11-18      7:30–8:30   
​Ages 8u           8:30-9:00
Ages 9/10        9:15-10:00
 

Evenings June 23-July 23, Monday and Wednesday
*advanced sign up required, designed for familes who can otherwise not attend morning or camp practice*

Ages 10 and Under 6:30-7:15
*must be able to swim multiple lengths unassisted*
Ages 11 and up 7:15-8:00

July 21st-July 25th
Swimmers selected for Divisionals and Straehle Championship meet will have a modified practice.
Swimmers will know from Coaches by July 20th if attending

*Swimmers participating in Novice, Straehle or Divisional Championship meet will incur minimal meet fees to participate*

Reminders During Practice:

Swimmers 12 and under need to have an adult present or in the care of an adult that is present. 

During after school practices if a guest is bringing a swimmer/diver they will need to pay the guest fee

Children will swim with their assigned age group practice regardless of ability. Exceptions are based on the Head Coach only.
 
Parents, please keep the pool deck clear for the coaches while practices are going on. Let the Coaches work with your swimmers and let them do the coaching.  Please email or see the Coach or Team Admin after practice should you have any questions. 
 

WEATHER:  If it is raining, we will have practice.  If it Thunders, then the pool closes for 30 minutes and practice will be delayed/canceled for that age group.  If it is raining very hard and you can't see the bottom of the pool, then the pool closes until you can see the bottom.  If all or any age group is canceled, then the coaches will send an email or text to the swimmers. 

Missing Practice for a week: We understand that your child may miss practice and thats ok, it's summer!