Swim Team Registration
The Tarheel Swimming Association (TSA) voted to not hold a 2020 season. The Otter board has decided to follow suit. There is no summer swim team for 2020. :(
There will also be a registration session at the pool on Sat, May 2, 10am-noon. This is not required but is recommended for new parents/swimmers. The pool registration will allow for:
If you have any questions, please send an email to the swim team committee.
2020 Registration Form
Otters Handbook
New 6 and Under Questionnaire
There will also be a registration session at the pool on Sat, May 2, 10am-noon. This is not required but is recommended for new parents/swimmers. The pool registration will allow for:
- Meet and greet with coaches and committee
- New parent/swimmer signup. If you were not on the 2019 team please remember to show proof of age by bringing a copy of your child(ren)'s birth certificate. Registration cannot be completed without this.
- Buying team gear (caps, swimsuits)
- Final swimmer and volunteer signup
- The deadline for registration submission is May 11. We start practices on May 11th. Please contact Mary Petersen (mpete427@yahoo.com) for further instructions if registering after May 11th.
If you have any questions, please send an email to the swim team committee.
2020 Registration Form
Otters Handbook
New 6 and Under Questionnaire
Otter Pups
- The Otter Pups program is for the new 6 and under swimmers that need reinforcement of current skills prior to joining the team.
- All new 6 and under swimmers will register for the swim team at registration.
- Parents are asked to fill out "New 6 and Under Questionnaire" to better gauge the skill level of the new swimmer.
- On or before the first day of practice, all new 6 and under swimmers will be tested against the criteria we have for making the team.
- The swimmer must be able to swim one length of the pool (25yds), without assistance.
- If the swimmer is unable to pass the test, they may try again the following year.
- The cost of the Otter Pups program is the swim team registration fee plus an additional $25 with a no refund policy.
- If you start Otter Pups and opt out prior to the end of the session, finish the program but do not pass the criteria to participate with the team, or go through the entire program and pass the test to advance to regular team practices and then decide not to swim on the team, no money will be refunded.
- Refund requests due to moving or other situations beyond normal control will be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Freestyle
- Kick - using kickboard
- Side breathing
- Long strokes
- Streamline
- Backstroke
- Floating on back - by themselves
- Kick - remove board/kick in streamline
- Arms
Volunteering
- Families are required to volunteer for a swim meet position and/or serve on a committee.
- Swim meet volunteers will be assigned by the volunteer coordinator based on the needs of the team.
- We ask that at least one parent choose a first, second and third choice of volunteer duty.
- We will make every effort to accommodate your preferences; however, no guarantee is made that you will receive your first choice.
- Please keep in mind that it takes approximately 30 volunteers to staff and run a single swim meet, not including concessions, and 25 volunteers for away meets.
- Please note: Stroke & Turn Judges and Starters are required to attend one two hour class presented by the TSA.
- Times and dates are posted on the TSA website.
