Age Groups:   A participant's "swim-age" is based on their age on April 1, 2020.  

** Parent-Led Swimmers (participants ages 4-6 that need parental assistance) - 

For swimmers that CANNOT swim one length of the pool unassisted.  Swimmers registered for this division will be instructed by their parents, in a lane alongside a normal swim team practice, until at which time they can successfully swim one length unassisted & move up to the main swim team level under the direction of PW Coaches.  Swimmers registered in this division MUST have a parent/ adult guardian in the pool with them at all times  - NO EXCEPTIONS.  Please note this division is NOT SWIM LESSONS.   For more information on swim lessons, click on the tab for POOL.

 

 

All rising middle schoolers and above are eligible to participate in Dry Land Training. 

What are the benefits of Dry Land Training?

 

Coaching Staff:  identifiable by COACH logo on the back of their red or blue shirts  

               

                                                   

Team Shirt:  Every swimmer will receive a 2020 team shirt with completed registration.  Shirt sizes are ordered based on selection during registration.   ​​​​No exchanges for sizes incorrectly chosen.      

 

 

 

Team Suits:  ALL swimmers will be required to wear the team suit for swim meets. The 2020 team suit is the same pattern as previous seasons.  If you have a properly fitting team suit, you do not need to purchase a new one for 2020.  We will have suits available to try on for size during the 1st practice.   For those new to the team, a competition suit for meets is supposed to fit snuggly.  Most kids will choose a size too large for them.  Suits should not bunch and straps should be snug.  Jammers/briefs should be tight on the waist/legs.  If the suit goes on too easily, it is too large.  Coaches will be on hand helping determine the correct sizing for team suits.

 

                                 

 

PW Spirit Wear:  The following items will be available for purchase during the registration period & at the 2020 1st Practice/Parent Meeting.    NO ORDERS PAST MAY 3rd WILL BE ACCEPTED.   We will have order forms at the Parent Meeting/1st Practice and will be able to accept cash/check/credit cards as forms of payment.

                         

Volunteers are crucial to running a swim meet!!  As part of your  registration commitment to swim team, each family is REQUIRED to volunteer a minimum of two times per registered swimmer.    If three swimmers are registered in a family, that family is required to fill six volunteer slots.  A team Sign Up Genius link is available for all swim team events in which we need volunteers.    CLICK HERE to sign up for your required volunteer slots.   Failure to fulfill your required volunteer slots will result in loss of participation for the 2020 Championship Meet.

 

One of our most popular events each season, this event is a fundraiser in which participants earn money for their team by swimming lengths of the pool.  Aside from fundraising, the most important part of Swimathon for each swimmer is their own personal swim goals that each swimmer sets.  Swimmers have a two-hour period to swim a maximum of 200 lengths. Participants get pledges from businesses, family, neighbors, etc. prior to swimming.  Donations can come in the form of a per-lap pledge or a simple flat rate.    Swimmers will be assigned to Session 1 or 2 based on ability.  Assignments will be given out by coaches one week prior to event.

 

 

Planters Walk Swim Team Facebook Group                           Planters Walk Pool Rules

Team Store through SwimOutlet.com                                   2020 Team Calendar of Events

Just Swim Charlotte league                                                 Volunteer Sign Up - Dry Land Training

What to Expect at a Swim Meet                                           Volunteer Sign Up - Practices/Meets

The Sharpie Process                                                           Dry Land Training Liability

Release of Liability                                                             Sponsor Family/Non Resident Liability Form    

 

For financial need based questions, please email us at info@planterswalkswimteam.com for a confidential conversation.