2023-2024 Swim & Dive Team Tryouts

April 20, 2023

All swimmers, new and those wishing to return, will need to tryout for the team. Additionally, everyone who is not currently a member of the team will need to complete the waterloo waiver and bring it with them on the day of tryouts.

Dates: Monday, May 8th for returning swimmers

Dates: Wednesday, May 10th for incoming 9th graders and all other interested swimmers

 
Tryouts will start promptly at 8:00am, please arrive between 7:30am-7:45am. They will conclude at approximately 9:15am. Those currently not on the team this season will be excused from class during this time, those on the team will participate in tryouts instead of a study hall period this morning.

Swim Team Tryout Details:

  • Location: Waterloo Swimming (where we practice) ○ 12332 Ranch Rd 620 N, Austin, TX 78750 
  • Arrival: Please try to arrive in the lobby around 7:30am
  • Attire: Swimmers will need to bring a swimsuit, goggles, cap (optional), towel, and signed Waterloo Swimming waiver (if not a member of the team this past season).
    • Locker rooms and changing rooms will be available
  • Parking: Available in the Waterloo Swimming Lot
      • Parents are able to wait for/watch athletes either inside the building (in the lobby) or outside (from the window openings)

Students trying out should have knowledge of all four competitive strokes. Although not necessary, it is recommended that students have experience on a swim team.

Tryout Set:

  • Warm-Up – 300 Swim, 200 Kick

  • 10 x 100s Freestyle @ 1:25/1:30

  • 200 IM (Looking for technique) @ Coach’s Go

  • 4 x 50 Flutter K @ 1:00

  • Sprints off the Block

    • These sprints will be conducted in heats and times will be recorded

 

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