Swimmers

The swimmer’s commitment to Surfside Swim Team means swimming three to five times per week, year-round, and participating in swim meets with the team.

Team Participation

Each swimmer is responsible for the following:

  • Check the "Events" and 'Workout Info" pages for meet and workout updates.
  • Work out three to five times every week.
  • If you miss a workout, check for any notices or information you may have missed.
  • Make an honest effort to improve both swimming technique and endurance.
  • Arrive at workouts on time with all your equipment (practice suit, goggles, towel, kick boards, buoys, and fins).
  • Compete in swim meets, particularly if recommended by your coach.
  • Follow your coach’s directions during meets and workouts.
  • Complete paperwork and forms necessary for meets and submit before meets.
  • Get to meets in time for pre-meet warm-ups (usually one hour before start time).
  • Wear team suit at meets and practice suits for workouts.
  • Keep locker rooms clean; turn off showers. No food in locker rooms.
  • Participate in Surfside Swim Team functions.
  • Communicate with your coach! Ask for help to become a stronger swimmer. If you do not understand, ask your coach to explain.

 

  • Keep track of your times - Check on 'My Meet Results' regularly. 

You should keep separate records for USAS and SCAA. Each meet entry requests the swimmer’s best times for events. If you do not have a time from another meet, enter "NT" (No Time). It is important to fill in a time if you have one from a prior meet. If you do not, you will compete with other swimmers who do not have previous times and may not be of the same ability level as you, and you may not be eligible for ribbons or trophies.

  • Leave valuables at home. Surfside Swim Team is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • Lend a hand! Help set up and take out lane lines and pool covers, clean up pool area.

Equipment -click here!

  • Goggles
    All swimmers must have goggles. The pools are chemically treated to keep them sanitary and exposing your eyes without protection during workout can cause redness and pain.
  • Kick Boards
    All swimmers should have their own kick boards and bring them to every workout.
  • Fins
    All swimmers should have fins. Please purchase swimmer fins rather than boogie board fins--swimmer’s fins are specifically designed to work the legs.
  • Pull Buoys
    All swimmers should have their own pull buoys.
  • Caps
    keep hair out of your face when you are swimming, reduce chemical damage to the hair, and decrease drag in the water.

Equipment can be found at various sports supplies stores. Be sure to mark all equipment with the swimmer’s name in permanent marker to help lost equipment get back to the swimmer.