Q1.  What is the cost for swimming?

A1.  Since all groups practice 5 days a week, the fees are based on the number of children registered per family.  

Q2.   How do I know what group my child should be in?

A2.  Our group page will help you decide.  Coaches will be assessing swimmers during the first week and ensuring they are in the appropriate group.

Q3.  The equipment page states my child needs a competitive suit, cap, and goggles for swim practice, where do I get those?

A3.  A mostly blue or mostly black competitive swimsuit (swim jammers for boys and one-piece athletic suit for girls), caps, and goggles can be found at any sporting goods store or on Amazon.  They can also be found online at www.swimoutlet.com, at FrontRunner Athletics in Chattanooga, and swim and tri in Knoxville.  

Q4.  Do parents need to stay during practice? 

A4.  Your choice! The Greenway is located behind Tinsley pool and is a good option! If parents desire to stay, we ask that you bring a camping chair, as seating is limited. 

Q5. Does my child need to be at every practice? 

A5.  It is recommended that swimmers attend as many practices as possible, but we understand that summer is scheduled full of fun things to do such as camp, family vacations, etc.  

Q6.  Does my child need to attend every meet?

A6.  Your swimmer should make every attempt possible to be at all swim meets.  Swim meets help to reinforce the hard work they have put in at practice is paying off with faster times at the swim meets.  When a swimmer does not attend a swim meet, it affects the entire team, as it limits our relay teams, especially.

Q7.  How long are the meets? 

A7.  Meets will begin at 5:30 or 6pm and last about 2 -2.5 hours.

Q8.  How much do the swim meets cost to attend? 

A8.  Most meets do not cost anything! Some pools do have a concession stand, and you may choose to buy a drink or some food. For several home meets, the Kona Ice truck will be set up at the gate. The only meet paid separately will be the end of season championship (City Meet)

Q9.  What do you bring to a swim meet? 

A9.  It is mandatory that you have all of your swimming equipment: swim suit, team cap, and goggles.  A towel is recommended to dry off in between events.   Bring a Sharpie to write your child's events on their arm along with their name and age.  For comfort, families can bring lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers with drinks and snacks (venue dependent).      

Q10.  If it is raining, will practice or swim meets be cancelled?

A10.  Rain alone will not cancel practice or swim meets.  In the event of thunder or lighting, all swimmers will exit the pool and wait 30 minutes from the last thunder or lightning event prior to getting back in.  In some instances, this may lead to cancellation.

Q11.  What are the volunteer requirements for swim meets?  

A11.  Parent volunteering is required. These volunteer positions include but are not limited to timers, concessions stand workers, set-up and take-down, and runners. Volunteering is tracked on our website. If you do not meet volunteer requirements, you will be fined $150 at the end of the season. 

Q12.  What is City Meet? 

A12.  This is the last meet of the season.  The meet is typically all day Friday and Saturday with prelims in the morning and finals in the evening.  All 14 teams in our Chattanooga Area Swim League (CASL) group come together the last weekend of the season. The City Meet is the only swim meet during the season in which you will be charged for based on the amount of events your children are entered in.  The 2023 City Meet will be held July 10-11; location (in Chattanooga) to be determined.