General Swim and Dive Information

Information about Joining the 2010 Team
(Why Join? and Fee information can be found on the link above)

General

The Seminole Sharks swim and dive team is a recreational team in Madison’s All-City Swim League.   There are no tryouts to join the team, all you need is to be a member of Seminole pool and want to be part of the most fun activity the pool has to offer! The summer swim season consists of seven dual meets and culminates in one of the largest outdoor swim meets in the country.  There are few things more exciting than 1,800 swimmers all competing at a single meet!  So big that it even gets covered by local TV & newspapers! Participants  compete against others their own age, boys and girls separately.  The age groups are 8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15 & up.  The age group that the swimmer competes in is based on their age on June 1.

Last year was a great season culminating with All-City where we won the Efficiency Award, the Food Drive Award, and had the best coaches costumes when our coaches dressed the Kentucky Derby, the Disney Villians, and the crowd favorite, the Milwaukee Sausages, complete with a sausage race during the meet. In addition to working hard, we're big on fun. There is a kick-off pizza party, the team trip to Noah's Ark, the Glow Night swim party, and the tie-dye party,and maybe more. The Seminole Sharks swim team had about 170 swimmers and 30 divers. Join the fun. 

Practices are weekday mornings & Meets are typically on Saturday mornings for swimmers, Friday evenings for divers.  Team members are encouraged to attend at least three practices per week.   

Meets are not mandatory, but you must swim at least 3 dual meets to participate in the All City meet.   Swimmers and divers are encouraged to attend as many meets and practices as they can, but all levels of participation are well received. Doing both swim and dive team is certainly encouraged.

 

NEW THIS YEAR!

Mini Sharks coached by Seminole's own Carleigh Olson & Dani Basche. This new practice group is for our younger, less experienced 8&Under swimmers. The Mini Sharks will practice 3 times per week and jump into swim team at a pace just their size.