Evendale Eagles Swim Team
The "Evendale Eagles" swim team is a family oriented organization dedicated to competitive swimming. The team practices on weekday mornings, and meets are held on Tuesday & Thursday (practice begins before Memorial Day and the season ends usually the 3rd week of July). A fee is required to participate. There is no minimum age limit, and older swimmers must be in high school and not over the age of 18 years. Note: Participants must be able to swim comfortably in the pool, be able to push off the wall and be able to swim to the first row of flags. Non-Evendale children are not allowed to participate on the swim team. At this time, if resident participant numbers are under 190, then up to five (5) “business” families can register their children and participate on the swim team. The “business” family must, at least, purchase a “business” family pool membership.
Where is the information on meets and locations? This information is published on the team’s website: www.EvendaleEagles.org
How many meets are there? Seven total (about half are held in Evendale, the rest are away depending on the year)
How old do you have to be to be on swim team? There is no minimum age, but the child should be able to push off from the wall and swim to the first set of flags.
What happens when we go on vacation? Children may be “signed out” of meets for this, or other reasons.
Do parents need to help? Parents are required to work at 3 meets and help at one special event.
When do I need to sign-up for special events? Must sign-up at least 2 weeks prior to event.
Do we have to go to special events? No, they are optional.
When are championships and where will they be? July. Watch newsletter and the team’s website for dates.
When is the end of year Award’s Night? Usually the Thursday following championship.
Do we get a t-shirt this year? If signed up by the deadline.
Can we use our suits from last year? Yes, they are the same as last year and can be purchased at Kast-A-Ways.
Do we have to purchase a suit? No, it is not required, but most kids do have teams suits.
Do I need a membership to the pool to be on swim team? Yes
Can I join after the deadline? Yes, but probably will not receive a t-shirt. As long as the child can swim one length of the pool they may sign-up at any time during the swim team season.
Season runs mid-May to mid-July
Suit Fitting/Ordering will be the first day of after school practice from 4:00-6:00 pm.
New parent orientation meeting will be on a Monday in May at 7:00 pm in the Recreation Center. Watch the Eagels website page for details.
Parents register at the recreation center and pay the swim fee; once the team coordinator confirms with the center that you have registered and paid, you will be authorized onto the website. Then you should register on the Eagles website www.EvendaleEagles.org as a participant. Volunteer positions are made available late on the evening of the new parent oriendtation meeting and are filled first come, first serve. Every family is required to volunteer.
After school practices start Monday, May 18, 2020
3:30 - 4:30 pm 9 & Over (no 8 & unders at this time)
4:30 – 5:00 pm 8 & under
5:00 – 6:00 pm 9 & over (no 8 & unders at this time)
Morning practices times: Practice M-F, include meet days.
8:00 – 9:30 am 13 and over
9:30 – 10:15 am ages 7, 8, & 9
10:15 – 11:15 am ages 10, 11, 12
11:15 – 11:45 am 6 & under
Practice times depend on the swimmer’s age and are posted on the swim team website. Meets are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. “New” swimmers should be comfortable and confident in the water on their own. The swimmer will need to be able to enter the water on their own and maneuver in an independent manner past the flags. Full evaluation dates and details online.