Anonymous
02/06/2026 19:17
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Anonymous wrote:Each practice session is 2 hours? They are likely split into hour 1 and hour 2, and kids either chose one or they are split (young/old or something).
More is better, but generally nothing bad happens if you don't get to all of them. But if you don't go a lot, you won't get better, either.
What bridge program is this? Do they actually go to meets? I think that if your child has "finished" lessons, they are good to go for summer swim. Yes, at a top division team a 9 year old walk on won't be swimming any A meets, but in the bottom third it could happen.
It’s split practice time, so each practice is dryland plus pool. I think it’s 45 minutes of dry land followed by 80-90 minutes of pool. DC has finished basics in terms of moving through required levels and rotary breathing, but not really mastered the strokes. There are 10 levels and DC is at level 6, which is what they say is required to try out for competitive teams. The summer tryout is for a non or pre competitive team meant to help prep kids who want to try out for competitive year round.
Anonymous
02/06/2026 18:47
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Anonymous wrote:How much does it cost to join these teams?
I don't see pricing for example on the Bethesda Barracudas.
Google Bethesda Barracudas swim cost
Anonymous
02/06/2026 18:37
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Each practice session is 2 hours? They are likely split into hour 1 and hour 2, and kids either chose one or they are split (young/old or something).
More is better, but generally nothing bad happens if you don't get to all of them. But if you don't go a lot, you won't get better, either.
What bridge program is this? Do they actually go to meets? I think that if your child has "finished" lessons, they are good to go for summer swim. Yes, at a top division team a 9 year old walk on won't be swimming any A meets, but in the bottom third it could happen.
More is better, but generally nothing bad happens if you don't get to all of them. But if you don't go a lot, you won't get better, either.
What bridge program is this? Do they actually go to meets? I think that if your child has "finished" lessons, they are good to go for summer swim. Yes, at a top division team a 9 year old walk on won't be swimming any A meets, but in the bottom third it could happen.
Anonymous
02/06/2026 12:49
Subject: Re:summer Swim Teams
We are new to swim. Can anyone explain swim and summer swim expectations? DC9 is joining a bridge program (between lessons and competitive swim team). Practices are listed as 3x/week preseason in May, and then 4x/week over the summer. Each practice is over 2 hours! Are kids expected to join all 4 practices each week, or is that just when practices are available? What about vacation weeks when we are out of town for 1 week? We are signed up for an info session next month, but wondering what is common.
Anonymous
02/06/2026 09:33
Subject: summer Swim Teams
How much does it cost to join these teams?
I don't see pricing for example on the Bethesda Barracudas.
I don't see pricing for example on the Bethesda Barracudas.
Anonymous
02/06/2026 08:48
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Anonymous wrote:I thought this was going to be the annual thread complaining about mid-morning practices! Summer swim teams are very fun but they are not conducive to working parents or, in this case, parents who haven’t even figured out that you usually have to belong to a pool to join.
It depends on the team. Another vote for the Bethesda Barracudas, which does not require pool membership. They offer practices at night, from 8:00-9:00 pm- super helpful for working parents!
Anonymous
02/06/2026 06:53
Subject: summer Swim Teams
I thought this was going to be the annual thread complaining about mid-morning practices! Summer swim teams are very fun but they are not conducive to working parents or, in this case, parents who haven’t even figured out that you usually have to belong to a pool to join.
Anonymous
02/06/2026 06:46
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:LOL I'm looking for summer teams right now but I'm in the Bethesda area...I wanted Wildwood but apparently you must be a member....so gonna check out Country Glen (if you have to be a member as well)
If so I guess its the Bethesda Barracudas
Inverness and Tilden Woods often take out of area members. Both are nice pools with great teams!
But you still have to be a member to join their teams.
Anonymous
02/05/2026 21:45
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Anonymous wrote:LOL I'm looking for summer teams right now but I'm in the Bethesda area...I wanted Wildwood but apparently you must be a member....so gonna check out Country Glen (if you have to be a member as well)
If so I guess its the Bethesda Barracudas
Inverness and Tilden Woods often take out of area members. Both are nice pools with great teams!
Anonymous
02/05/2026 21:43
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:LOL I'm looking for summer teams right now but I'm in the Bethesda area...I wanted Wildwood but apparently you must be a member....so gonna check out Country Glen (if you have to be a member as well)
If so I guess its the Bethesda Barracudas
You do
damn it
Anonymous
02/05/2026 17:48
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Anonymous wrote:LOL I'm looking for summer teams right now but I'm in the Bethesda area...I wanted Wildwood but apparently you must be a member....so gonna check out Country Glen (if you have to be a member as well)
If so I guess its the Bethesda Barracudas
We love the Barracudas! Tryouts are after Memorial Day.
Anonymous
02/05/2026 04:11
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Anonymous wrote:LOL I'm looking for summer teams right now but I'm in the Bethesda area...I wanted Wildwood but apparently you must be a member....so gonna check out Country Glen (if you have to be a member as well)
If so I guess its the Bethesda Barracudas
You do
Anonymous
02/04/2026 19:47
Subject: summer Swim Teams
LOL I'm looking for summer teams right now but I'm in the Bethesda area...I wanted Wildwood but apparently you must be a member....so gonna check out Country Glen (if you have to be a member as well)
If so I guess its the Bethesda Barracudas
If so I guess its the Bethesda Barracudas
Anonymous
02/04/2026 16:15
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Takoma Park All-Stars are the Summer Swim team closest to you. They're in the Prince-Mont Swim League.
Anonymous
02/04/2026 15:27
Subject: summer Swim Teams
Hey, any recommendations on summer swim teams in DC (NE if possible) and/or MD (we in a Brookland), for a for a 8 year old. I know DC Wave has one but it's at 4 PM. we looking for something later. We can't join a private pool this year.