Group Information

Piper 1 and Piper 2

Ages: 4th grade or under

Prerequisites: Must be able to complete all requirements of stroke school.

Swimmers in these groups have some competitive swimming experience. The focus of this group is to refine and continue to develop the swimmer’s skills. Conditioning and endurance training are also introduced. As with Piper 3 & 4, Piper 1 & 2, Junior, and Age Group all of the swimmer’s other activities, such as soccer, baseball, dance, etc. are encouraged. Swimmers generally compete in Sandpiper hosted inter-squad and sanctioned invitational meets and are encouraged to attend at least 3-4 of the 1-1/2 hour practices offered each week. More experienced swimmers generally compete in local "BRW" level swim meets. Skills are still being used to advance to the next level. Advancement to the next level would be Junior 1, Junior 2, or Junior 3. 

Team tryout information can be requested from swimsandpipers@gmail.com

Fundraising

White groups will be responsible to participate in one major fundraising activity per quarter of the team year. Fundraising activities are used to meet the team's budgetary needs to support team operations. Quarters 1, 2, and 3 will consist of smaller fundraisers with the equivalent of $30 fundraising/donation required each quarter. Quarter 4 will consist of our largest fundraiser the Swim-A-Thon, sponsored by USA Swimming. $75 per swimmer is the minimum required for the Swim-A-Thon event. Total minimum fundraising requirement for the year is $165.

Piper 3 & Piper 4

Ages: 4th grade and under 

Prerequisites: Must be able to swim one length (25 yards) of the pool demonstrating freestyle and backstroke staying horizontal from the head to the feet.

This is our first level of swim team and is for beginning swimmers just out of swim lessons. Beginners will learn about competitive swimming strokes and will work towards being introduced to competition. Swimmers will have two scheduled practice sessions per week. Progression to the next level would be one of three levels which are geared towards their same age group (Piper 1, Piper 2, or Junior 3.)

Team tryout information can be requested from swimsandpipers@gmail.com

Monthly Fee $110/month

Fundraising

Fundraising is not required for Stroke School but they may participate in fundraising activity held every quarter of the team year. Fundraising activities are used to meet the team's budgetary needs to support team operations.

Practice Locations

Desert Breeze Aquatic Center