Swim Team
Swim Team
NOTE: Please note that all dates/times/information is subject to change. We will do our best to keep you posted. Please stay tuned for information on joining our SportsYou site for updated information.
PVRA has consistently fostered a lifelong love of the sport of swimming in our children. Our swimmers have gone on to swim competitively in both high school and college (and beyond!). It is our goal to have our kids become good swimmers while having lots of fun during the summer swim team season. They will experience the benefit of 1-on-1 coaching, fun exercises and challenging games during practices.
*Member please note: the pool will be closed to members until noon during swim team season. We apologize for any inconvenience.
We are excited to begin registration soon for the 2026 PVRA Swim Team Season! You can register by using the Membership Toolkit platform link below.
FEES
$175 for Swimmer #1
$150 for Swimmer #2
$120 for Swimmer #3 (and #4, #5…)
Swim Team runs from Thursday, June 25-Friday July 31
Available to members only for rising 1st graders (or born in 2020) through age 16.
Although we love to have our swimmers at every practice, it is okay to miss for vacations/camp, etc. We are happy to see you when you can make it!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR SWIM TEAM
The registration deadline is JUNE 13!
We want our kids to become stronger swimmers while having lots of fun during our summer swim team season. They will have opportunities for 1-on-1 coaching, fun, and games during practices. We are excited to continue to offer Pre-Swim in the program, allowing our newest swimmers to be part of the team and move up seamlessly as their skills advance.
PVRA team gear is again available through Tiger Sports! Although some items are specific to the swim team, any member is invited to order and stock up on PVRA swag!
The shop closes on June 14 so that all orders can be delivered by our first meet.
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Mark your calendars for SATURDAY, June 6…
It’s the evaluations and New Parent Q&A kick-off day!
The team is open to all PVRA member swimmers from rising first graders (or those born in 2020) to age 16. After being evaluated by our Head Coach, Jenna, swimmers will be placed on the Swim Team or into Pre-Swim.
Schedule:
10:30 am Evaluations
10:45 am New Parent Q and A
*Reach out to Coach Jenna via text to let her know to expect your swimmer.
Who needs to be evaluated?
- Anyone new to the team
- Returning swimmers from Pre-Swim
- Returning swimmers from the Swim Team who DID NOT compete in a meet last year.
How do evaluations work?
- The kids will be asked to swim one length of the pool (attempting freestyle) to make the swim team. (Important: They don’t need to be good at this, but they do need to be able to safely get across the pool independently.)
- If they can float on their backs and belly AND are willing to put their heads underwater, they will qualify for the Pre-Swim Team Group.
- Lifeguards are IN THE WATER with the kids during evaluations, so they have someone there if they need help.
Want to brush up or build your skills before the season starts?
Coach Jenna is available for private lessons prior to and throughout the swim team season for swimmers of all ages. Reach out to her directly via text to schedule a lesson if you are interested!
Other Helpful Swim Team Information
Swimmers should have goggles, and we recommend that those with long hair either tie it back or wear a cap (it’s much easier to swim that way and better for keeping our pool clean). Please arrive at practice 5 minutes early and be ready to swim! Although PVRA suits are available for purchase through the Tiger Sports shop, any blue suit works for meets.
Key Swim Dates 2026 (Meet Schedule to follow in June):
- Saturday, June 6: Evaluations (10:30) and New Parent Meeting (following evaluations)
- Saturday, June 13: Swim Team Registration Deadline (must register by this date to be included in the order for the team gift)
- Sunday, June 14: Tiger Sports Swim gear shop closes.
- Thursday, June 25: First Day of Swim Practice
- Friday, July 3: Independence Day observed, no practice, pool open to all members
- End-of-season pool party celebration and team photo: TBD (last week of practice)
- Friday July 31: Last Day of Swim Team
*Please note: If dates or times need to change, the most up-to-date information will always be on the Swim Team SportsYou app. More info to come once the season starts.
Swim Practice Schedule:
Swim Practice will start on Thursday, June 25, and run through Friday July 31. There will be no practice on Friday, July 3.
Monday-Friday* (No practice for any ages (including Pre-Swim) on swim meet days!)
9:00-10:00: 11 and over
10:00-10:45: 9/10 year olds
10:45-11:30: 8 and under (must be entering first grade or higher in the fall (or born in 2020) and pass the evaluation)
11:30-12:00: Pre-Swim**
*Practice schedule subject to change with registration numbers
**As they are ready, kids may move up from this Pre-Swim group to the regular Swim Team throughout the summer.
Coaching:
Jenna Budicini, Head Coach
Phone (203) 525-0871
