Here are some of the frequently asked questions many people have about our swim team.
My child can’t swim so they can’t be on the team, right?
We will allow children to swim with the use of kick boards as long as they can do so for the length of the pool without a helper in the water by time trials.
What if my child doesn’t want to swim in meets?
You don’t have to compete but we think it can be a very positive thing for a swimmer to boost their self-esteem. We have a meet once per week and it is exciting to watch all the kids compete in their age group and work as a team.
We are going on vacation this summer. What happens if we miss swim team practice?
The majority of our swimmers take vacations or attend camps over the summer. They miss practice…it is okay! Please let the coaches know if they won't be at practice. Sign your swimmers in and out of meets on Swimtopia. We are done with practice by the end of July so swimmers also have August free!
Do I have to attend practice with my swimmer?
For our younger swimmers (8 & under), we ask that you attend or have someone be there in your place. Older swimmers do not need parental supervision and many ride their bikes or walk to the pool.
When are practices?
After school practices will start the day after Memorial Day. Starting mid June (after school ends), practice will take place each morning. After school practices are: high school from 3:30-4:30, middle school from 4:30-5:30, and elementary school & younger from 5:30-6:30 [5:30 to 6:05 more advanced swimmers][6:05 to 6:30 developing stages]. Morning practices are currently ages 9-12 from 8:00-9:00, ages 8 & under from 9:00-10:00 [9:00 to 9:35 more advanced swimmers][9:35 to 10:00 kids who are developing], and ages 13 & up from 10-11. These details are under the Swim Meets schedule. The coaches may decide to adjust the groups based on numbers and ability as needed.
What does my child need to wear?
For swim meets, we offer a team suit for purchase through our Swimoutlet store or a plain black suit. We get a small percentage back from Swimoutlet using this link: https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/edgehillee...- brand does not matter for a plain black suit! For practices, any color is fine, but we do ask that girls always wear a one-piece suit! Swim shirts are also allowed for practices but not meets. VPSU also has a rule prohibiting tech suits.
What are my commitments as a parent?
Swim meets cannot take place without parent support. Each family is required to volunteer by signing up for half the meet (if you have a swimmer participating in the meet). In addition to volunteer support, concession donations for our home meets are much appreciated. It could be as simple as a case of water or Gatorade, or if you enjoy baking it could be cookies or brownies. Concessions income helps us pay our coaches and for equipment.
What is the cost and who do I contact for more information?
For summer 2026: $70 for an individual swimmer, $125 for two swimmers, and $165 for three or more swimmers. You must also be a pool member of the Edgehill Homeowner’s Association. That information is posted on the Edgehill Association site – https://www.edgehillonline.org/membership . You have the option to purchase a team t-shirt and swim cap as well. Our Swim Team Board is happy to answer any questions…contact [email protected]
