Poolesville Piranhas Swim Team

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Q: How do I join the Piranhas Swim team?

• If you were not on the team last year, or withdrew from the team mid-season, you must attend one of the New Swimmer Evaluations at the pool. It is recommended that you also attend the Parent Meeting for information about the team and the season
• Evaluations are the Tuesday and Friday after Memorial Day, at the pool, at 5 PM
• The Parent Meeting is held the Tuesday after Memorial Day, at the pool, RAIN or SHINE, at 7 PM
• If you pass the evaluation, you must register. See the next question

Q: How do I register for the Piranhas Swim team?

• You will need to register in 2 places

1. With Montgomery County
   • Registration typically opens in mid-May
   • New Swimmers will need to do this in-person at the pool, after attending an Evaluation and being accepted to the team
   • Returning Swimmers may register online *until Memorial Day*
   • After Memorial Day, returning Swimmers will need to register in-person:
     • A cashier will be available at the Outdoor Pool during evaluations and the first few weeks of practices
     • At any of the Montgomery County Indoor Pools when they are open
2. On this website. When Registration is open, there will be a button at the top of the page. It typically opens around the same time as the Montgomery County Registration

• You must complete both steps before being able to swim at Practices/Meets

Q: What are the age and swim requirements to join the team?

• Swimmers must be between 5 - 18 years old, based on your age as of June 1st.
• 8 and under - swim one continuous length of the pool (25 meters) using a coordinated stroke and rhythmic breathing, and be able to float on your back
• 9-12 years old - swim one continuous length (25 meters) of freestyle using a coordinated stroke and rhythmic breathing, and one continuous length of backstroke
• 13 and over - swim two continuous lengths (50 meters) of freestyle with coordinated stroke and rhythmic breathing, and two continuous lengths of backstroke
• We do not offer "pre-team" Information about Montgomery County Swim Lessons is available Here

Q: When are practices?

• See the Practice Schedule page for specific days/times
• All practices are held at the Western County Outdoor Pool.
  • When school is still in session, they will be weekdays, in the afternoon/early evening.
  • Once school has ended, there are morning practices Monday - Friday, and evening practices 3 days a week.

Q: Is there a required amount of practices to attend?

• No, there is no requirement. However, the more practices and meets you attend, the more you will get out of the program

Q: When and where are the meets?

• "B" meets are held Wednesday evenings at 6 PM
• "A" meets are held Saturday mornings at 9 AM, not every swimmer will qualify to participate in A meets
• Half of each kind of meet will be held at the Western Outdoor Pool, the other half will be held at other pools throughout the county

Q: How can I get more information about Swim Meets?

• See the Swim Meet FAQs page

Refund/Withdrawal Policy

• All MCR programs (including MCSL) are subject to the County Refund Policy, which can be found here
• After the start date of the program (listed on www.ActiveMontgomery.com) no refunds will be given