Sharks Swim & Dive Team
2026 Season Information
2026 SWIM & DIVE REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
WE'RE OFFERING SEASON-LONG EVENING SWIM PRACTICES. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
SWIM TEAM -- 2024 DIVISION CHAMPIONS! 2018 and 2019 Division Champions
DIVE TEAM -- 2017, 2018, and 2019 Division Champions
Sideburn Run Recreation Association (SRRA) hosts both swim and dive teams that teach appropriate technique, team building, and preparation for local competition with nearby community pools. Our coaches and staff run a summer program that’s fun and challenging for all levels!
Dive practices are deconflicted from swim practices for those who want to do both. Check the team schedule and the pool calendar for more detailed information about social activities and meets.
For more information, please contact the Team Reps at [email protected] and [email protected].
Who Can Join the Sharks Swim & Dive Teams?
The swim and dive team is open to children of SRRA bond members and summer members with a Family Membership (no single or two-person memberships). If you would like to join the pool, click here for more information.
Swim Team Requirements
Generally, children 5-8 years old, who are capable of safely swimming one length of the pool are accepted as Swim Team members. Children 9 years and older must also be capable of swimming one length safely to join the team; however, the strength to finish two pool lengths is required to participate in meets. All swimmers new to our team will be evaluated during the first week of practice to ensure this requirement can be met or a plan developed to eventually meet the requirement.
Our Lil' Sharks program is a shortened (but just as fun!) version of swim team for those approximately 4-8 years old who cannot yet make the full length across. It is also administered by swim team coaching staff. Lil' Sharks typically have the goal of joining the swim team as the summer progresses or in future years. Lil' Sharks will be evaluated for water confidence and willingness to submerge in shallow water, 2-3 feet deep, prior to, or on the first day of class.
Please feel free to discuss your child’s skill level with the Team Reps if you have any questions. We're flexible!!!
Dive Team Requirements
Previous dive experience is not required; however, the child must be able to pass the pool swim test, which includes swimming the length of the pool unassisted, and treading water and floating on the back for one minute. In order to compete in the Dive “A” meets, the divers must be able to perform the required dives for their age group.
Volunteer Hours: A commitment from each family to volunteer during the season is essential. A family is expected to volunteer accrue at least 10 volunteer points in support of the swim team; 8 points for the dive team; or 18 points if on both swim and dive teams. Points are based on the job for which you volunteer. The more demanding the job, the more points one receives for each volunteer instance.
We can't execute swim and dive meets without volunteers! For instance, swim meets require a large volunteer staff of over 40 people to time, officiate, and score. We need you! Meet officials (stroke & turn and starters) require additional formal training via NVSL Officials Clinics held each year. Please inform Swim Reps if you're interested in being a meet official.
Volunteers are also needed to help set up the pool for all home meets (Saturday A Meets–generally after the Friday evening pep rallies; Monday B Meets–arrive at the pool by 4 pm); to run the snack bar during the meet; and tear down immediately after the meet to get the pool ready for members. There are other non-meet opportunities to help the team: e.g. serving Monday morning breakfasts, assisting with team spirit and group activities, etc. The Team Reps can always use some extra help, too!
Once the season has started, you will be able to volunteer weekly for meets via this SwimTopia website.
Communication
Communicating with parents and team members is done primarily through email, the website, and GroupMe. We will set up the team 2026 GroupMe the last week of May to ensure we capture as many families as possible. Always check your email and/or follow-up with the coaches and Team Reps when in doubt. Information will also be placed in your family’s folder, which will be available on the pool deck during practice.
Philosophy
While competing is part of what NVSL is all about, at Sideburn Run we place equal emphasis on all aspects of summer swimming and diving. Our philosophy for the season is: Sharks, coaches, and parents having fun and working hard, both individually and as part of a team, in a respectful atmosphere.
Our goal is that your athlete:
- Improves his/her skills over the summer
- Embodies the spirit of sportsmanship in competition
- Enjoys the summer and has FUN!
In keeping with the NVSL’s goals and standards of conduct we hope to “develop in our children a love for the sport, advanced aquatic skills, teamwork and the principles of good sportsmanship.” We ask that all families and their swimmers and divers keep this philosophy in mind throughout the season and work together in the best interests of the team.
