Join The Lightning
AGES 8 – 19
Our swim team practices year-round and we are always accepting new swimmers to the team! Tryouts are available by appointment with Coach Gibb (coachgibb@southlakeaquatics.com).
What is required?
Swimmers will be evaluated on their endurance and stroke technique. Requirements vary by age but in general, swimmers must successfully complete the following to be considered for placement on the swim team:
- 100 yards continuous freestyle (4 laps short course)
- 50 yards continuous backstroke (2 laps short course)
- 50 yards continuous breaststroke (2 laps short course)
- 2 x 25 yards butterfly (2 laps short course with a rest after each lap)
If your swimmer cannot yet complete the above requirements to join the swim team, please check out our Swim School to join our SwimAmerica lesson program, to start private lessons or to join our pre-team!
What do I bring to try outs?
Please come dressed to swim: bathing suit, goggles and a swim cap if possible.
Please arrive at the NTC a few minutes before your appointment with Coach Gibb. Let the front desk know you’re here for a swim team tryout and they will send you through the locker rooms to the pool deck where Coach Gibb will meet you.