Register for a KW Swim Program
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| Swim Program | Group(s) | Season / Session Dates |
| KW Swim Team Learn More |
Pre-Competitive Developmental Age Group Junior Senior |
Swim Team Spring / Summer Registration - Open Learn more information  |
| Flying Fish Heads Learn More |
Masters / Adult | Masters Fall - Summer (Year Round) Registration - Open |
| KW Swim School Learn More |
Beginner swimmers not yet ready for the KW Swim Team |
Registration - Closed |
Registration FAQs
How much does it cost to register?
KW Swim Team: You can view the exact registration fees during the registration process. Fees are different for each Skill Group Level. Additionally, KW Swim Team registrants are required to separately purchase a USA Swimming Membership.
KW Swim School: You can view the exact registration fees during the registration process. Learn more about swimming lessons.
Flying Fish Heads: Learn more about FFH.
When are practices / lessons?
KW Swim Team: During the Fall / Winter and Spring Seasons, practices are held during the late afternoon and evening hours. During the Summer Season, practices are held in the morning. View a sample practice schedule.
We compete in swim meets throughout the Allegheny Mountain region, from the North Hills to Moon. We typically have two Home Meets during the Fall / Winter season. And, as swimmers progress and achieve certain time standards, they have opportunities to compete at the state, region, and national levels as well.
Learn more about practices and meets.
KW Swim School: Practices are on Saturdays and are in six-week session blocks. Learn more about swimming lessons.
Flying Fish Heads: Learn more about FFH.
Where are practices / lessons and meets?
KW Swim Team: Most practices take place at the Fox Chapel High School Swimming Pool. Per the high school's policy, we must enter the school through the doors located by the "Fox statue." We are guests of the high school and are obligated to respect the facility and any rules set forth by the facility. Some groups may also swim at Shady Side Academy Senior School. Additionally, we use various nearby outdoor pools during the Summer Season. Learn more about pool locations.
KW Swim School: Practices are at the Fox Chapel High School pool.
Flying Fish Heads: Learn more about FFH.
Who are the coaches?
Dan Taylor has been the head coach of the Fox Chapel Killer Whales since 2014 and started working with the Killer Whales in 2006. He has coached: Age Group, Zone, Sectional, WPIAL, and Pennsylvania state champions, USA Swimming Top 100 Ranked swimmers, Junior National qualifiers, Senior National qualifiers, and an Olympic Trials qualifier.
Learn more about Head Coach Dan Taylor and the entire talented KW coaching staff.
More questions?
Please first read all of our web pages which may answer your question(s) and give you helpful information. You can also contact us.
