2025 SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jVJnIWFJ8X0Glzb9qNTNn8rZSjyvhTYPqo0gnnGwEMI/edit?usp=drive_link
Swim Team Board Members:
Colleen Smith & Caitlyn Buttaci Presidents
Joyce Cooper & Jo Capp Meet Managers
Steve O’Shaughnessy, Treasurer
Jenn Gramiccioni, Data Manager
Mary Fran Litner, KoC Liaison
Jessica Burshtynskyy, Head Coach
Mason Stoops, Assistant Coach
Swim Team Groupings & Evaluations:
Team representatives and/or coaches will be available for swimmer evaluations if you are unsure in which group your swimmer(s) belong, these evaluations are not required. Swim evaluations will be conducted on May 27th and 28th 5:30-7pm. Evaluations are also available during Time Trials on June 7th. Please sign up for a time slot using the Swim Evaluations Sign Up.
Swim Team: Swimmers do not need to know all 4 strokes but should be able to swim front stroke across the length of the pool without assistance. Swimmers must be 18 or younger on May 31, 2025. Practices are 5 days a week with meets on Saturday mornings. Each swimmer must be a pool member or part of a family pool membership.
MiniKnights: We are working to restructure the mini-knights program. Please do not register children for mini-knights using the swim team registration link. If you have a child(ren) interested in mini-knights, please complete this interest form. Those families expressing interest via the form will have priority for registration.
Volunteers:
Our team runs on volunteer power. We expect that all families will volunteer at a minimum of three swim team events. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer throughout the season, sign ups will be through Sign-Up Genius. Not sure which job fits you best? Here’s a brief description of what opportunities are available at each meet.
Some volunteer positions require training, such as: Stroke & Turn Judge, Starter/Referee, Team Rep, and Data Manager. There is a $15 discount on Team Fees for trained officials that fulfill this role in at least 3 meets. There is a fee from USA Swimming for the courses, the team will cover the cost of your course in addition to the registration discount.If you are a USASwim member, there is no fee for the course and a $50 discount will apply for your registration fees if you are willing to work at least 3 meets. If you’d like more information on getting trained for those positions, please contact our Meet Manager, Joyce Cooper at grover735@verizon.net
Team Uniforms:
Team suits are encouraged but not required for participation. Team suits are available for purchase through SwimOutlet.com. Aquaknights Team Store, the team earns a small portion of each purchase made through the team store. PMSL does have swimwear guidelines, please ask a coach or the PSML handbook for all regulations.
Registration:
All registrations must be completed electronically using this Registration Form.
If you are unsure if your swimmer is ready for the swim team, please sign up for an evaluation prior to registering that swimmer. Evaluations Sign Up.
Swim Team Fees:
Registration fees are due in full no later than June 7, 2025
1 Swimmer: $100
2 Swimmers: $170
3 Swimmers: $230
4 Swimmers: $260
5 Swimmers: $300
6+ Swimmers: $325
$15 discount for families that have at least one adult that is willing to work at least 3 meets as a stroke and turn judge and/or starter. $50 discount if you are a current USA Swim Member as there is no charge for the course.
Payments are due no later than Saturday June 7th. If payment is not received prior to June 7th, your swimmer(s) will be deleted from the registration log and will need to re-register if space is available. All payments will be accepted in person only and can be in the form of cash, check, or credit card. Payments can be made during the registration process via credit card, Venmo Payments will be accepted on the day of parent meeting Tuesday May 27th at 7pm or at Time Trials, June 7th. In cases of refund requests, a $5 refund fee will be assessed if the original payment was made by credit card in order to cover service charges.
Schedule:
Swimmers are encouraged to practice as often as possible. For the beginning of the season, we are limited to evening practices only, starting June 16th we will have both morning and afternoon practices available for swimmers.
Evening Practices (M-F, 5/27-7/19): 8 & Under 6-6:30pm, 9-12yo 6:30-7:10, 13&Up 7:10-7:55
Morning Practices (M-F, 6/16-7/19): 11&Up 8:30-9:30 am, 10&Under 9:30-10:30 am
Important Dates: 2025 Aquaknights Calendar
5/27 6:30pm- daily practice starts
5/27 7pm- parent meeting (pool pavilion), in person payments accepted
5/27 5:30-7pm swimmer evaluations available, Sign-Up (optional)
5/28 5:30-7pm swimmer evaluations available, Sign-Up (optional)
6/7 Time trials, in person payments accepted
6/14 Dual Meet
6/21 Dual Meet
6/28 Dual Meet
7/5 Dual Meet
7/12 Dual Meet
7/13 Mini meet (10 & Under events only)
7/19 Divisional Meet
7/19 Awards & Celebration
7/26 PMSL All-Star Meet (determined by placement in divisional meet)