Sun Valley Swim Team

Registration Fees

*The $650 fee now includes what used to a separate spring clinic fee and allows all swimmers to begin practice on April 6th.

Sibling Discount

• 2 Swimmers: $20 discount
• 3+ Swimmers: $40 discount
• Swimmers aged 15-18 are not eligible for this discount.

Registration Fee Includes:

• Pre-Season and Summer practices starting April 6th.
• Swim Team T-shirt (if registered by March 21st).
• Splash fees for the Championship Meet and the County Meet.
• Social/Spirit Events (e.g., Spirit Tent, Fun Days, Thrill Days, Spirit Week, Age Group Socials, Awards Night).

Additional Potential Costs (Optional/Required):

• Required: SVST team swimsuit (or similar competition suit), swim cap, goggles, and fins.
• Shared Cost: Splash Fees for Devil Mountain and Medieval Madness meets.
• Optional: Splash fees for any Last Chance Meets (e.g., HOX Last Chance).
• Optional: Social Events where the team secures discounted tickets (e.g., Giants Game, Water Park, Bowling, 15-18 Rafting Trip, Top Golf).
• Optional Contributions: Coaches Lunches and End-of-Season Coaches Gifts & Bonuses.

Important Dates and Deadlines

• Registration Opens: February 1st
• Registration Closes: March 21st, OR when age groups reach capacity, whichever comes first.  To guarantee a Swim Team T-shirt, you must register by March 21st. A $75 late fee will be added for registrations after March 21st, if space allows.
• Practice Start Date:  April 6th. (Note: There is no separate Spring Clinic this year).
• Swim Team Refund Deadline: Refunds are available through April 30th, minus a $50 processing fee.
• Volunteer Job Sign-ups: Jobs go LIVE May 1st and close May 3rd.
• Social Host Discount Deadline: Sign up to organize or host a social event by March 31st to reduce your job requirements.

Swim Team Registration Notes

SVSPA Pool Membership

• All Sun Valley Swim Team (SVST) members aged 4-14 must be Sun Valley Swimming Pool Association (SVSPA) members in good standing.  The only exception is for swimmers aged 15-18.
• Pool Membership Questions: Email [email protected].

Practice Groups & Assessment

• To maintain optimal coach-to-swimmer ratios, age group registrations are capped and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Coaches may reassign swimmers to different practice groups to balance the teams.
• New Swimmer Assessments: Swimmers new to SVST are required to complete an assessment with the coaching staff in April. This helps ensure proper placement.

Swimmer Readiness

Swimmers are ready for the team if they:

• Can (almost!) swim freestyle the length of the pool (25 yards) without assistance.
• Are comfortable on their back.
• Can hold the side of the pool and listen attentively to coaching instruction.
• Not quite ready? Consider Mini-Rays, a pre-swim team program starting in June.

Spring Trial Option for New Families

New families interested in SVST can participate in Spring Swim without being a pool or swim team member to experience the instruction and team atmosphere.

• $325 for practices, April 6th - May 17th
• Deadline to convert to swim team is April 20th, and the $325 will be applied the $650 team registration.

2026 Job Requirements (Ages 4-14 Families)

Mandatory Volunteer Jobs

• Each family must work approximately 7 regular season jobs (1 job = 1 meet or spirit/social activity). The exact number may vary based on team size and meet responsibilities.
• Championship Meet Job: All swim team families with swimmers age 14 or younger (regardless of role or other exemptions) are also responsible for working one job at the Championship Meet unless a buyout was purchased. Jobs range from timing to organizing lost & found.

Ways to Reduce Volunteer Assignments

• Host a Social Event: Sign up to organize or host a social event (e.g., age group social, Mom's Night) by March 31st. Each social you host/organize will reduce your overall regular season job requirement by 1 job.
• Job Buy-Out Option: A limited number of job buy-outs are available for $800 each, payable at the time of registration. This buyout is for the entire season, including the Championship Meet.  The Volunteer Coordinators will arrange substitutes on your behalf, and you will not be responsible for any jobs during the season. This fee reflects the significant need for volunteers to successfully run the team and meets.