Fall / Spring Season

The Prince George's Parks and Recreation (PGPR) Sharks Club Swim Team is an official USA Swimming Team (PGPR-PV) within the Potomac Valley Swimming LSC. The Club Season begins in the Fall and continues throughout the Winter and Spring. The Club Season PGPR Swim Team practices in the Competition Pool at Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex. Meet locations will vary across the DMV area.

Club Season Information


  • PGPR Swim Team Club Season competes in USA Swimming, Potomac Valley Swimming LSC meets. 
  • A non-refundable $82 USA Swimming Registration fee is a separate cost that will be processed at the time of registration; there are additional fees for swim meet entries due prior to monthly swim meet(s).
  • Kickboards and pull buoys are provided during practice. There will be an additional fee for a swim suit, swim cap, fins and training paddles.
  • Price is prorated by the number of classes remaining at the time of registration if participants begin after the first month of practice.
  • PGPR Swim Team courses are not eligible for fee assistance.
  • Multi-child discounts and payment plans are available, please see details below.
  • Each participant must complete a form packet (PDF) before they can enter the water and swim on the first day of practice. Returning swimmers may need to review and sign off on their forms prior to entering the water.

Tryouts


Before coming to tryouts, please review the information on this website such as the Group Descriptions/Practice Schedule so that you understand the time and travel commitment. The fee structure and parent obligation information will be available during the tryouts.



Level 1 Prerequisites


Participants will be evaluated on their ability and endurance to swim continuously 2 to 4 lengths of freestyle and backstroke repetitively during this 1-hour practice tryout. Swimmers who can complete the minimum requirements may be asked to demonstrate other skills such as butterfly or breaststroke, competition turns, and starts as part of the tryout process.

Level 2 Prerequisites


Participants will be evaluated on their ability and endurance to swim continuously 4 to 8 lengths of freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly and backstroke during this 1-hour practice tryout. Swimmers who can complete the minimum requirements may be asked to demonstrate other skills such as competition turns and starts as part of the tryout process.

Levels Descriptions


Registration for the tryouts and for the PGPR Swim Team can be completed via SMARTlink or in person at a staffed facility. Prospective (new) swimmers to the team must register and pass tryouts.

Swim Team Level 1 (Ages 6-12)


This beginning group practices 4.75 hours a week during the Club Season with focuses on teaching the 4 competitive strokes and improving swimming endurance and stroke-and-turn skills in preparation for competition. Participation in weekend swim meets is determined by coach per athlete. A non-refundable $81 USA Swimming Registration fee is a separate cost that will be processed at the time of registration.

Level 1 Practices
  • September 12 - 29 (Bourne Pool):
    • Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • October 3 - May 11 (Sports and Learning Pool):
    • Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    • Wednesdays 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Registration
Fees
Additional swim meet entry fees are due throughout the season. A payment plan is available for this activity.
  • Residents - $557 ($475 program fee + $82 USA Swimming Registration Fee)
  • Non-Residents - $700 ($618 program fee + $82 USA Swimming Registration Fee)
  • Price is prorated by the number of classes remaining at time of registration if participants begin after the first month of practice
  • Space is limited. Team Manager/Registrar override required for registration upon passing tryouts.

Swim Team Level 2 (Ages 8-14)


This intermediate group practices 7 hours a week during the Club Season with focuses on stroke refinement, endurance, and competitive starts, turns, and finishes. Participation in weekend swim meets is encouraged at this level. A non-refundable $81 USA Swimming Registration fee is a separate cost that will be processed at the time of registration.

Practices
  • September 12 - 29 (Bourne Pool):
    • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
  • October 3 - May 11 (Sports and Learning Pool):
    • Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15 - 9 p.m.
    • Wednesdays, 7:45 - 9 p.m.
Registration
Fees
Additional swim meet entry fees are due throughout the season. Payment plan and multi-child discount are available for this activity.
  • Residents: $832 ($750 program fee + $82 USA Swimming Registration Fee)
  • Non-Residents: $1057 ($975 program fee + $82 USA Swimming Registration Fee)
  • Price is prorated by the number of classes remaining at time of registration if participants begin after the first month of practice
  • Team Manager/Registrar override required for registration upon passing tryouts.

Level Placement


In an effort to afford each swimmer the attention that he/she deserves, practice groups will be established based on the level of training with consideration to age (rather than by age only). Swimmers' placement into each group will be based on swimmer performance: first during the scheduled tryout and then during the training session. All swimmers between the ages of 6 and 17 are welcome to tryout.

Skill assessments will be conducted on the first few days of practice and adjustments may be made to the participant's level, if necessary. In the event the swimmer does not pass tryouts, registration payments will be credited to the SMARTlink account or refunded. If a participant is moved to another level, they will be withdrawn for the originally registered level and registered for the new level once the additional fees are paid if applicable.

Multi-Child Discount


A 10% discount for swimmers beyond the first registration within a family can be applied for participants in Level 1 and 2. Swimmers must be in the same family account in SMARTlink. Multi-Child Discount is not applicable for Level 1 participants.

To receive the Multi-Child Discount, place the money on your SMARTlink account and then send an email to the Swim Team to complete your registration. You will receive a confirmation receipt once the registration is complete. Discounts cannot be applied online or at the facilities, so please contact team registrar at 301-446-6825 to complete this process.

Payment Plans


Money is not automatically deducted from credit cards, therefore, you must manually apply money to your SMARTlink account prior to each payment plan due date listed below. Late payments may restrict your swimmer from participating in practices and/or meets until the balance on the account is paid. A non-refundable USA Swimming Registration fee ($82) is will be processed at the time of registration cost. Payment plans will be calculated based on the "prorated by program session" course fee.

Additional Information


Contact the Swim Team Manager for questions or more information.