Join the Marlins

  • The Sierra Marlins Swim Team is not a learn-to-swim program. We do not offer lessons for non-swimmers.
  • Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool) unassisted with strong flutter kick, face in the water and good side breathing
  • Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards backstroke unassisted
  • Swimmers must be able to understand breaststroke kick mechanics
  • Swimmers will be evaluated for their age appropriate maturity level. ability to follow directions and overall water safety.
  • The evaluation is a time for Marlins coaching staff to determine if a swimmer is prepared for dynamic group training.

If your swimmer meets the criteria above or if your swimmer is coming from another USA Swimming team or knows all four strokes leagally, please complete the assessment request form with the link below:

Assessment Registration - This will open for the 2023-2024 season on July 25th.

After filing out the form a team representative will contact you within 48 hours to advise of the next assessment date and time.

Assessments Checklist

  • Your swimmer will need to come ready to get in the water for about 10-15 minutes for a coach to run them through some drills and observe their swimming.
  • Please have your swimmer come to assessments wearing a swimsuit and have goggles, if they have a cap that is also great.
  • After the assessment the coach will let you know which roster group the swimmer will be assigned to.
  • Our team operations will then send a followup email with instructions on registration.  Please do not register until you have attended an assessment.

For details about the Team Registration including pricing please review here: Sierra Marlins Swim Team - Team Registration 

Looking for a Fall only option? Review the details here