Swim Squad

Novice Squad

     After learn-to-swim, swimmers will then transition from having an instructor in the water to out of the water. At this level, consistency of technique in each stroke is prioritized. 

To join Novice, swimmers must be able to do freestyle with side breathing seamlessly, basics of breaststroke, and backstroke for 25 meters each way.

Development Squad

     This group is where swimmers learn the skills required to train in a squad setting. At this level, swimmers will be aiming to complete 100 meters of each competitive stroke emphasizing proper technique. 

To join Development, swimmers need to be able to competently complete 200 IM under World Aquatics Guidelines

Junior Squad

Swimmers in the Junior Squad must be able to demonstrate consistent techniques in all strokes.  At this level, they are swimming for personal fitness goals or to improve their performance with an aim to become a competitive swimmer. These swimmers will be aiming to complete 1km-2km per session. 

To join Junior Squad, swimmers must be able to competently swim 100 meters of all strokes under World Aquatics Guidelines, with knowledge of proper starts/turns.

Senior Squad (NEW for 2025!)

This is an advanced squad where swimmers are training to improve their performance with an aim to compete at higher levels of competition. Swimmers in the Senior Squad must be able to achieve certain time standards and be technically proficient in all strokes. Senior Squad swimmers must be willing to swim at least 3 sessions per week and will be aiming to complete 2km-4km per session. Senior Squad swimmers will be encouraged to compete at representative-level competitions. 

Swimmers in Senior Squad must be able to autonomously perform good technique in all strokes and drills while maintaining a higher volume/intensity in the workout. In Senior Squad, maintaining proper skill and technique is the responsibility of the swimmer. To join Senior Squad, swimmers must be able to proficiently swim each stroke under time constraints. 

These terms and conditions may be updated based on need and adjustments will be communicated to families prior to implementation:

Swim Team sessions will run at the time(s) previously agreed upon by The Club and Actio Aquatics.

To ensure quality practices, the pool(s) should be heated to a minimum 75 degrees and pool water must be clear to the bottom, lane lines properly installed. 

Swim Team monthly spots are non transferable. Packages are transferable based on written notice (email/text) and swim assessment. 

When swimmers sign up for the monthly rate, they sign up for a specific day(s) and time, rescheduling can only happen within that calendar month. 

If families choose packages, they can reschedule as needed for each season.  Packages for swim team must be completed within each season. 

All swimmers will be required to bring their own equipment to Squad Training. As they sign-up, families will be provided with a list of equipment needed.

Actio Aquatics reserves the right to utilize a different coach with any swim session should the need arise.

Should Actio Aquatics have to cancel a practice for its own reason, a single 30 min private session will be given to each family affected. (Max 1 per family)

If due to bad weather or natural event(s) (below 65, rain, lightning, strong wind, ect...) Actio Aquatics will follow The Club’s standards on whether to commence practice or not. USA Swim guidelines state swim clubs should attempt to wait out bad weather before conducting or canceling practice(s).

In case of cancellation due to bad weather, natural events, or pool quality, Actio Aquatics asks The Club to allow for an alternative date/time when lanes can be made available.

If a client refers a new family who purchases an 8-pack of private lessons (as their first purchase), or a new family signs up for swim squad without canceling the month, referring member will receive a complimentary private session to their current package.

Each monthly swim term is a calendar month. Clients are responsible for the monthly dues regardless of swim time within a month. Dues will not be prorated based on attendance.

Actio Aquatics processes all transactions electronically via Square.

Payments for Swim Team will be processed on the 26th of the prior month of the swim term. If payments are not received by the 5th of the swim term, a 20% late fee will be applied.

Package Payment Policy:  

Families who prefer to purchase a package of lessons will follow the payment policy of Actio Aquatics Learn to swim program in addition to the following: 

If a family wants to transfer a package to another swimmer, that swimmer will have to pass an assessment prior to confirmation. If the swimmer is part of a different family, that family will have to pay their own registration fee. 

All sessions from each package must be utilized within a swim season. Packages do not transfer to the next year.

Swim packages are not refundable.

Withdrawal from Swim Team:

All requests for withdrawal must be made by the 20th of each swim term in writing (email or text) to prevent future billing for the following term.

If families withdraw between the 21st- 30/31st, 75% of the term’s payment will be reimbursed.

If within the first 7 days of each term, a family wishes to withdraw, they will be refunded 75% of the term’s cost.

Post 7 days of each Swim Term, the family will be charged for the entire period.

If families withdraw from the Swim Team and wish to return within the same year, they must do so in writing. Re-enrollment is considered based on space, but is not guaranteed.

Immediate family members with more than one swimmer in Actio Aquatics Swim Squad will receive a 15% discount applied to the lower-cost squad member(s).

If there is a medical reason that will prevent a swimmer from participating, medical documentation will be required in consideration of swim dues.

As per USA Swimming Guidelines, all families that sign up for Actio Aquatics Swim Squad must agree to Actio Aquatics’

➢ Liability waiver

○ (same as Private Swim Lesson)

➢ Swim Team Terms and Conditions

○ As listed above

➢ Swim Team Handbook

○ Will be sent to families as they sign up for Swim Squad

All swim team families are required to agree to the terms of Actio's Swim Squad Handbook linked above.