Montgomery County Swim Team Sharks

Remember that getting in the water to practice as much as possible is the best case senerio but if your swimmer can not come to practice everyday it is not necessary.  Practice is not required everyday but the more the swimmers swim the more opportunities they have to improve and get skilled in the sport of swimming! 

• Please be on time and ready to swim by the scheduled time for practice begin
• Swimmers and coaches on the pool deck only for practice, all parents and siblings need to wait in the concession area.
• We will begin every practice with stretches and then get busy in the pool
• Respect yourself and other swimmers by staying positive and not putting others down
• We are a zero bullying swim team. Swimming is supposed to be fun. If your child participates in bullying behavior they will be asked to leave the team
• Everyday practice is NOT mandatory but the more you swim the more opportunities you have to improve skills and get more comfortable in the water. 

We practice at Litchfield Memorial Park Pool Monday through Friday during the season. Our practices start the Tuesday after Memorial Day and go until the middle of July (when the conference meet takes place)

Your swimmer may come to practice EVERY day for he or she can come as they are available. What is important is, the more they swim the more comfortable they are in the water and the more they learn.

Practice Times:

Starting May 26th, 2026 *** exception May 26th-28th 5-6:30pm.  Friday May 30th 8-9:30 practices will begin and moving forward all practices will start at 8-930am M-F.  

In the event of inclement weather we will not have practice. If practice is cancelled it will be posted on the Facebook Page before practice is scheduled to begin as well as through the SwimTopia app and texting to get information to swimmers and families as quick as possible.

**In the event of bad weather conditions or cold pool temperatures practice will be rescheduled to 5:00-6:30pm and will be announced via email, SwimTopia app and team Facebook page. 

*** The coaches reserve the right to adjust the practice schedule pending the schedule of swim meets during the week. 

If you’re new to swimming you might be unsure about what swim equipment and accessories your kids need. What’s it for? Which kind to buy? What’s the best way to use it?

Swim Suit

Boys- jammers or speedo. These need to fit snug to the body and not be baggy.

Girls- need a one piece suit that does not tie and fits snug to the torso.

Baggy suits create more drag and will make it hard for your child to swim.

**We will sell team suits at the beginning of the season**

Goggles

What they’re for: keeping water out of the eyes (duh).
How to use them: The straps should go directly around the head in line with the eye area. Don’t pull the straps down around the base of the scull, have them too high, or put them over the ears.
How to choose them: Every decent pair of goggles easily come out of the packaging, always try them on BEFORE buying! They need to fit the swimmer’s face. Ensure they feel suction around the eyes when the goggles are pressed to the eye sockets. Leave them on for a minute and turn from side to side, make sure there is no air moving into the goggles, in the pool this will be water coming in! Goggles that have an adjustable nosepiece are helpful for correct fit. Mirrored lenses block the sun’s glare, helpful for outdoor swimming.
Other tips: Goggles should not need to be super tight to keep the water out. They should be worn as loosely as possible for comfort. If goggles are leaking and you have tried tightening them and adjusting the nosepiece to no effect, throw them away and try another pair! They will not magically start fitting better! We swim outside for practice and for many of our meets tinted goggles will help protect your child's eyes sort of like sunglasses but this part is up to them.

Goggle Anti-fog

What it’s for: anti-fog coated goggles don’t usually work. Using a goggle anti-fog solution keeps goggles clear all practice long.
How to use it: rub a small amount of the solution on each of the goggle’s lenses, rinse it off in the pool before wear.
How to make it: the tried and true swimmer formula is to use a mix of one part baby shampoo (no tears), with two parts water. Get a small squeeze bottle and mix your own. Viola! You’re in business.

Swim Cap

What it’s for: to keep hair out of the eyes and face and to make the swimmer more streamlined.
How to use it: hold the center fold of the cap in the middle of the forehead and pull the cap from the front of the head to the back (the fold is not meant to go ear-to-ear, but little kids sure look cute with it that way!). Swimmers with long hair should put it in a low pony tail first then wind their hair into a bun and tuck it into the cap, keeping the bulk of their hair closer to the base of the head rather than the top. Dry them out after use and keep them flat to make them last longer.

Water Bottle

What it’s for: drinking water or some sort of sports drink. Your child may not realize how thirsty or dehydrated they are since they are in the pool and will not feel as hot. Generally one hour practice means that they need drink at least an extra 8oz of water a day.