FAQ's
Who can join the swim team?
Limestone County residents ages 5 to 18 are welcome to join and participate in all competitions.
My child is not Michael Phelps. Can he still join?
Of course! No prior competitive swim experience is necessary. We do require, though, that your child be able to swim an age-appropriate length without assistance:
8 and under - 25 yards
9 to 12 years old - 50 yards
13 to 18 years old - 100 yards
How much does it cost?
Summer swim dues are $130 plus a $15 facility fee per swimmer (subject to change). This fee covers practices, all meet fees (with the exception of the optional Madison Medal Meet, Boaz Invitational, etc.), all coaching fees, facility usage, and all team equipment (not goggles, swim caps, and suits) for the entire season.
How often does the team practice?
Attendance at practice is strongly encouraged. Regular practice attendance builds discipline, both mental and physical, which is essential for competitive swimming. Generally, the more you practice, the more you win! See our "Practice Schedule" tab for more information on practice times.
What about meets?
All of our 6-8 meets are scheduled to be split between home and away. Our regular season away meets are within a one-two hour drive and are during the months of June and July. They are usually on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays (occasionally on Saturdays). While meets are not required, they are strongly encouraged. This really is one of the most fun parts of being on a swim team!
Can I help?
Parents are required to work at least 3 meets. It is really fun to be a part of your child's team. Kids love to see that parents are an active part of their sport. No formal training is required for most of the duties. We can show you what you need to know in less than 2 minutes. Duties include: Timers, Scoring, Judging, Bull Pen Parent, Concessions, Deck Parent, Runner, Set-up or Clean-up Crew, and Ribbons. Home swim meets cannot be run without 24 or more workers per meet. Away meets require at least 10+ workers.
