What is a wahoo?

The wahoo is one of the fastest, most fierce fish in the entire ocean — a sleek, powerful predator with razor-sharp teeth that can rocket through warm tropical waters at nearly 60 miles per hour. With its lightning speed and fearless attitude, it's basically the ultimate ocean hunter, which makes it the perfect name for a swim team!

How old does my child need to be to join? 

Your child needs to have turned 5 by June 1st of the current season.

Does my child need to know how to swim before joining? 

To fully participate, we expect that your child can swim the full length of the pool by May 15th.  

How many practices per week are required?

There are no minimum number required — we want this to be a fun, positive experience for every kid and family! That said, the more your child swims, the more their confidence and skills will grow, and practice is honestly where a lot of the magic happens. Kids who show up regularly tend to improve faster, have more fun at meets, and build some of their best summer friendships. So while nothing is mandatory, we'd love to see your swimmer in the water as much as possible!

What should my child bring to practice? 

Your child should come in their swim suit, goggles, and a towel. If they have longer hair, they may choose to wear a cap or not. Make sure to sunscreen them up at least 15 minutes before they get in the pool!

What strokes will my child compete in? 

The 5&6 year olds only compete in freestyle and backstroke. Once they are 7+ they may compete in any of the 4 strokes. The stroke they'll compete in for any given meet is up to the discretion of the coaches and comfortability level of the swimmer. Swimmers may only swim in a maximum of 3 events per meet. 

Do parents need to volunteer?

In short, YES! Meets cannot happen without parent volunteers, so every family is expected to help out in some capacity during the season, whether that's timing swimmers, working the concession stand, or helping with team events. But beyond just keeping the lights on, volunteering is genuinely one of the best parts of being a swim team family. This team is a community, and the energy and effort that parents bring is every bit as important as what happens in the water.

Do I need to stay during practice? 

No, you do not need to stay as long as your child is comfortable with you leaving. Keep in mind, if there is lightening OR thunder, the pool policy is to clear the pool and wait 30 minutes before swimming again. If this happens after practice has started, coaches will clear the pool and decide whether to wait or cancel the remainder of practice at that time.