FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you offer lessons?
Yes, swim lessons and dive lessons
How old does my child have to be for SWIM or DIVE lessons?
Participants must be 5 years old by 1 August of the lesson year
What is the class size for SWIM lessons?
TWSC is committed to focused swim education
Classes are organized so that the ratio of instructor to student is 1:2 to ensure that goal
When are SWIM lessons available / how do I select when to come?
First, choose a SESSION:
There are TWO sessions available:
Session 1 runs June 3rd through June 13th
Session 2 runs June 17th through June 27th
BOTH sessions run Monday through Thursday during the noted dates
Second, choose a TIME SLOT:
Each session has MULTIPLE time slots:
9-9:30 am, 9:30-10am, 4-4:30pm, 4:30-5pm
Choose the session time slot that works best for you & your child
Each session costs $80
You may sign a child up for BOTH sessions… your cost would be $160 ($80 per session)
What does my child need for SWIM lessons?
Swimsuit (one piece preferred for girls)
Towel
You may want to bring a small snack & drink for AFTER their session
What is the class size for DIVE lessons?
Again, TWSC is committed to focused dive education
Classes are organized so that the ratio of instructor to student is 1:8 to ensure that goal
What does my child need for DIVE lessons?
Swimsuit (one piece preferred for girls)
Towel
Yoga mat for deck work
What is deck work? Work outside of the pool prior to being on the board/in the
water…generally core body exercises and stretching
You may want to bring a small snack & drink for AFTER their session
Some divers prefer to have a chamois (see the suggested equipment list) to wipe down between dives which, helps them stay warm(er)
When are DIVE lessons available / how do I select when to come?
There are TWO sessions available:
Session 1 runs May 7th through May 28th and, is from 6 – 8pm
Session 2 runs July 9th through July 30th and, is from 6:30 - 8:30pm
BOTH SESSIONS are on TUESDAY ONLY
Each session costs $75
You may opt to register for BOTH sessions 🡪 your cost would be $150 ($75 per session)
What is the master’s swim?
The masters club is for swimmers ages 18+ who desire lap swim opportunities
You do NOT have to be a “master’s” level swimmer! You just have to be able to swim the length of the pool safely
A coach will be on-site to assist with stroke education and exercise plans
What is CLUB SWIM and, how does it differ from swim/dive lessons and the master’s swim?
Swimmers participate year-round in what is called a long course and a short course
Club swim is considered COMPETITIVE swim
Swimmers are evaluated by USA Swimming certified / Tri West Swim Club head & assistant coaches and placed in the most appropriate “level” based on their swimming ability, age, and social developmental needs, and endurance level
There are four competitive swim group levels:
WHITE: beginning swimmer, ages 5-14 years
must be able to swim the length of the pool freestyle
BLUE: intermediate swimmers, ages 14 and under
must be able to handle 1-hour practices
must have working knowledge of breaststroke/ butterfly/starts
BLACK: intermediate/advanced swimmers
must be in middle school or suggested, per coach’s evaluation
must be able to handle 1-hour practices
must know rudiments of legal strokes/starts/turns/finishes
GOLD: advanced / elite swimmers
must be in middle school or suggested, per coach’s evaluation
must be able to handle 2-hour practices
must know all four strokes/starts/turns/finishes
TRI WEST SWIM CLUB is a member of USA Swimming and as such, meets all requirements set forth to participate in competitive inter-squad and inter-team meets
What equipment does my CLUB SWIMMER need?
Suit girls: one piece, preferably navy blue in color for meets, any color for practice
Suit boys: jammer, preferably navy blue in color for meets, any color for practice
Speed suits: are permitted and, may deviate from the navy blue color
Swim cap: a club cap will be provided with opportunity to purchase additional silicone caps with swimmer’s name for meets, any color for practice
Goggles: minimum of one pair (a back- up pair highly suggested)
Towel (two are highly suggested)
Water bottle
Suggested additional equipment on additional form from head coach
*Label your swimmer’s items as much as you can
How do I register my child for SWIM lessons?
Visit us on-line at triwestswimclub.org
Click on Swim Lessons
How do I register my child for DIVE lessons?
Visit us on-line at triwestswimclub.org
Click on Team Registration and then the green Continue button
How do I register for MASTER’S SWIM?
Visit us on-line at triwestswimclub.org
Click on Team Registration and then the green Continue button
How do I register my child for CLUB SWIM?
First, schedule a coach’s evaluation
Our coaches and board members will assist in scheduling your swimmer’s evaluation
Evaluations are ~30 minutes
Second, visit us on-line at triwestswimclub.org to register
Click on Team Registration and then the green Continue button
Registration REQUIRES a copy of each swimmer’s birth certificate
This enables your swimmer to receive the benefits of USA Swimming including participation in USA Swimming swim meets
Forward a copy to triwestswimclub@gmail or, drop a copy at the pool desk with a member of the TWSC administration
Registration includes:
Seasonal membership in USA Swimming = $35.50 per athlete
Seasonal registration fees for TWSC = $30 per athlete
Training group fees per the established fee schedule
May be paid upfront in one payment for a discount of $40 (if joined and paid by April 30th) per family
Those paying in upfront in one payment should also enter a credit card for potential future fees associated with meets
May be paid in installments per the respective payment plan
Those paying in installments must enter credit card information to permit automatic payment of monthly installments which, will occur on the 1st of each month
$20 off the total fee (if joined and paid by April 30th) per additional child on training group fees will be applied for a family with multiple swimmers participating in club swim
A family cap does exist for families with 4+ club swimmers, see a board member
Hardship Scholarships
We believe in inclusivity which, means lending a financial hand to those athletes who have a proven financial hardship.
Please see a board member for information.
All information is held in the strictest confidence.
Does the multi-swimmer discount, upfront one payment discount, or family cap apply to SWIM/DIVE lessons or MASTER’s?
Unfortunately, no.
However, the USA Swimming membership and the TWSC registration fees are waived!
SWIM MEETS
An email will be sent when the meets are available for sign-up
Meets will have a sign-up deadline; email reminders will be sent TWICE before the sign-up deadline
You will sign-up for the days/sessions that your swimmer can attend
There is a fee for each event you sign your swimmer up to participate in
Coaches will marry the events with the swimmers
State & divisional meets DO require minimum time standards in each event
Feel free to add notes for the coaches when signing up
Meets are NOT required but are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! This is an opportunity to see you swimmer instituting what they are learning while visualizing their improvements in both stroke progress and, efficiency.
ALL club swimmers are expected to attend our home meets. As an inclusive club, cheering one another on and celebrating our progress together is KEY to our success!
How can we get involved?
The TWSC is run by a parent board of volunteers
The program could NOT run without volunteers!
USA Swimming clubs are successful and continue to foster optimal club results because of their volunteers!
There are multiple opportunities for you to use your talents to support the swimmers, our mission of inclusivity, and our club’s growth!
Committees include:
Sponsorship/Fundraising: seek sponsorships and fundraise for club equipment, hardship sponsorships, etc.
Club/Outreach Promotion: spreading the word about our club, programs, etc.
Lessons: Promotional think tank for our lessons programs
Meet Planning: coordination of home meets the club hosts
Club Gear: coordination of club gear such as t-shirts, hats, fun apparel, stickers, etc. displaying our logo
Official’s Clinic
In order to HOST a meet and, to ASSIST with away meets that our club attends, USA Swimming officials are needed!
Participation as an official is a GREAT way to be more deeply involved in your swimmer’s sport as it allows you to learn and grow beside them
Officials so NOT pay admission to meets (bonus!)
Officials are fed during the meets (I mean, who doesn’t love a free meal?)
TWSC will reimburse fees incurred when you pay to become and, when you pay to renew as an official affiliated with our club
PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING YOUR TALENTS ON ONE OF THESE COMMITTEES!
