Try-outs September 13 2025 at 9am
& January 31 2026
Or contact [email protected] to schedule a try-out!
Expect to spend about 20 minutes at the pool. Swimmers should be able to swim the length of the pool (in any fashion) without stopping or using the lane lines for assistance. All ages welcome!
The Elko Swim Team season is September through July, with the month of December off. Swimmers are able to join the team at any time, with monthly dues. A summer only session is also available, lasting May through July. The team is part of the Snake River LSC (Local Swim Committee), which means most of our meets are in Southern Idaho, from the Nampa/Boise area to Idaho Falls. We host one meet the last weekend of June each summer. Swimmers are expected to attend at least 3 meets per year, with travel being the responsibility of the swimmer.
To be a member of the swim team, swimmers should be able to swim across the length of the pool without stopping or using the lane lines for assistance. Swimmers also need to demostrate proper water safety during the try outs. All ages welcome! Swimmers can be as young as 5, and technique is taught at practice, so don't worry about form. Style and technique do not matter - that's what we are here to teach! Based on the tryout, the swimmer will be placed in the appropriate swim level group.
Elko Swim Team Dues (September through July ):
Gold: $95 a month
Silver: $85 a month
Bronze: $75 a month
Copper: $70 a month
Annual Registration fee (non refundable): $80 for USA Swimming Registration and $90 annually - includes $40 admin fee and a $50 volunteer fee
Fundraising Obligation:
$200 fundraising obligation, per swimmer, by June 30th. There will be many opportunities to meet this obligation, however, if you choose not to participate in fundraising your account will be charged the amount not raised (up to $200 per swimmer), regardless of time spent on team
Summer schedule and rates or flat fee determined in May and will be posted.
**Please note that there is a separate charge for use of the pool set by the City of Elko. The pool has several payment schedules including a yearly pass and punch cards. All swimmers must pay the pool entrance fee for each practice. Swimming Fees and Passes.pdf (revize.com)
We understand, and encourage, that some swimmers participate in other sports throughout the year. Swimmers are welcome to take that time off from the swim team or limit their practice to work around the other sport(s). To be able to swim in a meet, the swimmer must have been attending practice for at least 2 weeks prior to meet. In addition must have had 2 practices in the week of the meet.
*If you need to pause your swimmers account during the season, please notify the team treasurer by email at [email protected] by the 25th of the month prior to the planned pause. There is a $20 per month pause fee for your swimmer to remain on the team.
*If your swimmer decides to no longer swim on the team, a resignation form will need to be completed and returned to our treasurer by email at [email protected] by the 25th of the month prior to the planned resignation. The form mailed in needs to be received by the 25th of the month prior to the month in which the termination is planned to begin to allow time for it to be processed. The resignation form can be found on the teams website.
We also have scholarships available to help cover the cost of swimming. If you are interested in applying, please contact us through the web site or at [email protected]
