SWIM TEAM

Practice Information

Practice Schedule

There is no minimum practice requirement, but it is recommended that swimmers come at least once a day. If your swimmer is signed up to swim in a meet, it is required that they attend at least 1 practice the day before, OR the day of. If your swimmer cannot attend on a specific day, you do not need to email Coach Olivia.

Important Dates

Practice groups will be emailed out on Tuesday, May 20th, after the last session of the clinic.
Afternoon practices begin on Wednesday, May 21st, and will run Monday–Thursday.
Morning practices will begin on Monday, June 16th, and run Monday–Friday
There is no practice in the afternoons of meet days

Practice Groups by Age

The practice groups are roughly organized by age, and are always subject to change as swimmers progress throughout the season.

6 & Unders: Orcas & Dolphins

7/8s: Octopi, Otters, & Squids

9/10s: Sea Turtles, Seals, Sea Lions, & Seahorses

11/12: Starfish & Jellyfish

13 & Overs: Hammerheads & Clownfish

Please allow your swimmers to attend 1 full week of practice before requesting a group change. The groups have been made with careful consideration of lane space, coach availability, and team needs. We appreciate your continued patience and flexibility as the season continues!

Afternoon Practice

Before CHCCS Summer Break
Wednesday, 5/21- Friday, 5/23; Monday-Thursday, 5/27-6/13
*NO practice Memorial Day*

Time (PM)	Practice Group
4:45 – 5:30	Orcas, Dolphins, Octopi, & Otters
5:35 – 6:30	Squids, Sea Turtles, Seals, & Sea Lions
6:35 – 7:30	Seahorses, Starfish, Jellyfish, Hammerheads, & Clownfish

Morning Practice

Mon-Fri from 6/16-on

Time (AM)	Practice Group
7:15 – 8:00	Orcas, Dolphins, Octopi, & Otters
8:05 – 9:00	Squids, Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, & Seals
9:05 – 10:00	Seahorses, Jellyfish, Starfish, Hammerheads, & Clownfish

Afternoon Practice

Mon–Thurs from 6/16-on

Time (PM)	Practice Group
4:15 – 5:00	Orcas, Dolphins, Octopi, & Otters
5:05 – 6:00	Squids, Sea Turtles, Sea Lions, & Seals
6:05 – 7:00	Seahorses, Jellyfish, Starfish, Hammerheads, & Clownfish

Important Note

Swimmers will not be permitted to start practicing until they have completed an evaluation. Swimmers who miss the evaluation date must coordinate a makeup time with the Head Coach.

Evaluations Schedule

Depending on your swimmer’s age as of June 1, 2024, they will be evaluated on May 7th, 8th, or 9th before being placed into the appropriate age-based practice group. If the swimmer is not able to complete the age-level requirements, they will be recommended to participate in either the Pre-Season Clinic or private swim lessons. Coaches will meet with parents the day of evaluations to discuss evaluations and recommend optimal placement.

Schedule

Wednesday, May 7th, 4:45-7:00pm

Thursday, May 8th, 4:45-7:00pm

Friday, May 9th, 4:45-7:00pm

Sign up for a 15-minute time slot for one of these dates on Sign-Up Genius (Linked on Registration Portal).

Swimmers of the same family are allowed to sign up for the same time slot, but please indicate the number of swimmers in your family (ex. Smiths, 2).

Please arrive on time for the time slot you signed up for. Coaches will not begin evaluating your swimmer before your designated time slot.

Please do not sign up for an evaluation slot until after registering your swimmer

Pre-Season Clinic

A pre-season swim clinic will be offered for those swimmers who are not quite “swim team ready” and require minor stroke improvement before the regular season begins. The clinic is invite-only, based on the swimmer’s evaluation.

There will be 7 sessions from May 12-16, 19 &20. At the completion of the clinic, swimmers who show improvement and have high attendance rates will be offered a spot on the SVGC swim team.

There will be an additional $80 fee for all clinic participants.

Age based on June 1, 2022
Group	Monday–Friday May 13–17, 20 & 21	Saturday May 18
6 and under	4:45 – 5:30 PM	9:15 – 10:00 AM
7 and up	5:30 – 6:30 PM	10:00 – 11:00 AM

Swim Team Requirements

* These are general guidelines, so please do not let these requirements prevent you from signing your swimmer up. A coach will determine optimal placement during your swimmer’s evaluation!

Age 6 and Under:

Swim one lap (25 yards) freestyle unassisted and without stopping, using a flutter kick and rythmic breathing, under 1 minute

Age 7–8:

Swim one lap (25 yards) freestyle unassisted and without stopping, using a flutter kick and rythmic breathing, under 45 seconds
Show a basic understanding of backstroke

Age 9–10:

Swim one lap (25 yards) freestyle unassisted and without stopping, using a flutter kick and rythmic breathing, under 35 seconds
Swim one lap (25 yards) backstroke in under 50 seconds
Show a basic understanding of breaststroke or butterfly

Age 11–12:

Swim two laps (50 yards) freestyle unassisted and without stopping under 1 minute
Swim two laps (50 yards) backstroke under 1:30
Show a basic understanding of breaststroke and butterfly

Age 13 and Up:

Swim two laps (50 yards) freestyle under 50 seconds
Swim two laps (50 yards) backstroke under 1:20
Swim two laps (50 yards) breaststroke without stopping
Swim two laps (50 yards) butterfly without stopping

OR

Swim two laps (50 yards) freestyle under 50 seconds
Swim two laps (50 yards) backstroke under 1:20
Swim four laps (100 yards) Individual Medley (IM) without stopping

SVGC Swim Team

The SVGC swim team is part of the Chapel Hill Summer Swim League, and welcomes swimmers ages 5–18. Our goal is to help each swimmer improve their skills by emphasizing fun, team spirit, healthy competition, and good sportsmanship. The friendships formed among team members make being part of the team truly special.

In order to participate on the Stingrays, swimmers must be a current member of the following clubs: Southern Village, Governors Club, Governors Village, Governors Park, The Preserve, or The Legacy.

Registration info →

Practice Information

Practice Schedule

Important Dates

Practice Groups by Age

Afternoon Practice

Morning Practice

Afternoon Practice

Important Note

Evaluations Schedule

Schedule

Pre-Season Clinic

Swim Team Requirements

SVGC Swim Team

Questions

CHSSL Member Clubs