Parent/Family Info
Wyoming Seadragons Swim Team FAQ’s
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Should my child be a Junior Seadragons or a 8&under or 9&10 Seadragon? Junior Seadragons help kids transition from swim lessons to competitive swimming. They need to be comfortable swimming unassisted, but can work on building confidence and learning strokes. Regular Seadragons are more advanced, swimming freestyle and backstroke well, and learning breaststroke and butterfly. Coaches guide from the deck, with some time in the water for demonstrations. If you're familiar with Wyoming Rec Center's swim levels, Junior Seadragons match with Jellyfish and regular Seadragons with Octopus.
What if my kid doesn't know all the strokes? Swimming is a highly technical sport. Swimmers join a summer swim team with a wide range of abilities. Our coaches will work to teach or improve all strokes. Keep in mind, the summer season is short, so mastering all techniques may take longer than the 7 week season. Swimmers will be evaluated at the start and placed in the right practice groups.
When are the swim meets? There is one exhibition meet and 7 regular meets in the summer season. Regular season meets are held on Tues and/or Thurs evenings. The full schedule is posted on the website. Swimmers must have competed in at least 2 regular swim meets in order to qualify for the end of the season Championship Meet. The Championship Meet brings the whole Northern Suburban Swim League together. The 2025 Championships will be held July 14/15 at Norwood, so be sure to mark your calendar! This is the season highlight and goal meet. You want to your swimmers make their best times and have fun during Championships. More details about Championships will be provided as we get closer to the date.
How do I sign my kid up for meets? Sign in to the team website, then click the "Attend/Decline" button next to each meet, to sign your swimmer up. Be sure to DECLINE those meets you know you will not be able to attend as soon as possible.
Will there be a Kickoff Meeting? The Team Kickoff Meeting will be at the Wyoming Wyoming Green and Gilligans on May 13 from 6-8pm. This will be your chance to meet the coaches and other parents, order team suits, and get lots of information about the Seadragons.
What kind of gear do my kids need for swim? The gear is pretty simple. Swim cap, goggles, a swimsuit, and a towel are all you need to get started. Caps are provided by the team, practice suits are typically jammers or speedos for boys and one piece athletic suits for girls. Team swimsuits can be ordered at the Kickoff Meeting. At the meets, swimmers should wear their official team suit or any one-piece Navy suit.
Will I need to volunteer at the meet or events? YES!! Swim Meets typically require lots of parent involvement, from officials and timers to concession workers and wranglers. It is truly a family sport. Job signups will open at the beginning of the season. You can sign up by clicking the "job signup" button next to each meet. Each family will be required to volunteer typically between 3-5 times during the season, depending on how many home meets we have. More information about specifics for the current season, worker assignments, and how to sign up for slots will be provided at the Kickoff Meeting.
When do we meet the coaches? Coaches will be available for meet & greet/questions at the Kickoff Meeting.
When does the season start? For 2026: First practice is Tuesday, May 26. The full practice schedule for each group can be found by clicking the Practice Schedules Tab on the website.
See you at the pool!!!!
