FAQs

How much does it cost?

Registration is $160 for the first swimmer, and $165 for each additional swimmer. This cost goes up after April 1, 2024 by $20 per swimmer. (Fees include a $18 fee that goes directly to Swimmingly to help manage the roster and times/points for the year).

The registration fee also includes a silicone swim cap and one t-shirt.

How old does my child have to be? What are the requirements?

Between the ages of 5 and 18 prior to June 1. Each child 6 and under will be required to swim one length of the pool without assistance. This will be determined during a swim test on May 10.

When are practices?

Starting May 6th, Monday through Thursday for 7 and up:

4:30-7:30pm (exact times for each age group tbd)

Starting May 13th, Monday through Thursday for 6 and under:

4:30-7:30pm (exact times for each age group tbd)

Starting June 11th, Monday - Friday (times subject to change):

6 and under: 7am-7:30am

7 & 8: 7:30am-8:15am

9 & 10: 8:15am-9:00am

11 and up: 8:45am-9:45am

When are meets?

See the home page.

What are the volunteer requirements?

Each family that has swimmers signed up is required to volunteer at FOUR shifts.

Can we miss practice?

Our goal with this swim team is first and foremost to instill a love of swimming and have FUN!

With that being said, swimmers:

Should be at 3 practices a week if possible
Can miss a week (or two!) for summer camps/family vacations

I'm excited for the swim season to start, but how can I help NOW?

We are in need of SPONSORS! Ask your boss, your neighbors, your friends and see if they will donate.

We also need Committee Heads! If you are interested in leading or joining a committee, please send us an email at OPSwimteam2022@gmail.com.

What are my volunteer requirements as parent or guardian?

We rely on our volunteers to operate. Each family is required to volunteer for Four (4) shifts.

Are practices cancelled for weather?

Swimming will not occur during inclement weather. In general, postponement of practice will occur for 30 mins after the last clap of thunder/lightning within an 8 mile radius of Oyster Point. If there is a rain delay, practice will resume once inclement weather has passed, but will not result in an extension of practice time. Practices that are fully canceled are not rescheduled. Postponement and cancellation are at the discretion of the head coach. We use the Remind app to communicate with the team. Please download it and join @opospreys for up to date weather information.

Can we still be in the pool during practices and meets if we're not on the swim team?

During practices, residents will be able to use the deck area, the 4 ft area, and the wading area as well as the lap lane. The lap lane will be for adults only, circle-style swimming during team practices.

During meets, the pool will be limited to swimmers only during meets for insurance reasons. However, residents are welcome to be a spectator on the pool deck and will be covered by the insurance rider. A reminder that this is for only 4 days for the year, mid-week, for a 6-hour period of that day.