West Memorial Tiger Sharks Swim Team
Registration Information
Welcome to the West Memorial Tiger Shark Swim Team!!
The Tiger Sharks are a friendly, community-centered, family-oriented competitive swim team. We would love to have you join our team! We practice at the West Memorial pool on Kingsland Blvd next to the West Memorial Civic Association. We welcome swimmers between the ages of 4 to 18 years. You do not need to live in West Memorial to join our team!
Please note that swim team is NOT a learn to swim program. Swimmers must be able to be in the water independently. If in doubt, we strongly recommend that swim lessons be taken prior to practice beginning. All swimmers need to swim the length of the pool, without any assistance, by May 31st. If your child cannot swim the entire length of the pool without assistance at that time, the child will not be able to continue attending practices or swim in the meets competitively. Swimming unassisted means the swimmer may not touch the pool's side or bottom and may not be assisted by another swimmer or adult. It is permissible for the youngest children to rest briefly on the lane ropes, but they cannot touch the bottom.
SWIMMER FEES:
$125-first child, $105-second child, $95-third child, each additional child $90.
15 to 18-year-old swimmers can now register for $35. Additionally, parents whose only swimmer is in this age group will not be required to fulfill a volunteer commitment.
Please note that we offer scholarships and financial assistance to families who want to swim but for whom it is cost prohibitive. If you are interested in swimming but need assistance, please email us at wmsttigersharks@gmail.com.
Non-Resident Fee: Any family that does not reside in West Memorial will pay a small non-resident fee. This fee allows for the use of the pool during practice, swim meets, and award banquet. If the non-resident cost precludes you from affording swim team, please e-mail us, as we want every child who wants to swim to have the opportunity. Governors Place residents must contact the board prior to registering regarding your non-resident fee.
Registration is due by May 15th. All swimmers must complete the registration process before attending practice. We do accept out of the neighborhood swimmers.
Sponsorship discounts available: We love and support our corporate sponsors who donate to West Memorial Swim Team. If you receive a donation from a corporate sponsor, we can discount your swimmer fees. A Butterfly Level sponsor who donates $500 will enable you to have one child swim for free. A Backstroke Level sponsor who donates $250 will allow you to have one child swim for half price.
PRACTICE TIMES:
Practice begins on Monday May 1st, 2023.
May schedule (5/1/23 - 5/26/23)
Monday- Friday
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm - 13 and older
5:45 pm - 6:15 pm - 6 and under
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm - 7 and 8's
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm - 9 and 10's
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm - 11 and 12's
Note: These afternoon practice times are effective prior to the end of the Katy ISD school year. When school lets out for the summer, we will switch to the morning practice schedule, as shown below.
Summer Practice changes to morning times on Tuesday May 30th, 2023.
Tuesday- Friday
7:30 am - 8:15 am - 13 and older
8:15 am - 8:45 am - 6 and under
8:45 am - 9:30 am - 7 and 8's
9:30 am - 10:15 am - 9 and 10's
10:15 am - 11:15 am - 11 and 12's
The following Tuesday/Thursdays there will be evening practice for those who missed practice, swimmers invited by their coach, for competing athletes from 8:00pm – 9:00pm: 5/30, 6/1, 6/6, 6/8, 6/13, 6/15, 6/20 and 6/22.
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Please read and review the team handbook before registering. There are several new policies in 2022 including policies related to swimmer evaluations, assisted and non-swimmers and registration procedures.
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All home swim meets will be at the West Memorial Pool. *NEW* in 2022 - swimmers must compete in a minimum of 50% of the meets. If a swimmer has missed more than half of the meets, including at least one of the first two meets, he or she will not be allowed to attend future practices or meets.
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Due to insurance reasons, parents and non-swimmers MUST stay off the pool deck and out of the pool.
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If you have questions, concerns, or compliments, please talk to a Board Member. DO NOT approach the Coaches as they are busy working with your swimmer and ensuring that all swimmers are safe. If you need to talk to a Coach, please notify any Board Member.
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Updates are posted primarily via email but also on Facebook and Remind 101.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: One MANDATORY meeting will be held April 24th via Zoom. An adult from each family MUST attend this meeting. This meeting will provide information about the upcoming swim season, and it will be a time to meet our coaches and ask questions.
VOLUNTEERING: As a member of the West Memorial Tiger Sharks Swim Team, each family is REQUIRED to work a season-long position. If your swimmer qualifies for Meet of Champs, you will be required to volunteer. Parents will choose a job upon registration; however, we request patience and flexibility in what you select as we may ask you to serve in another role. Due to certification and training requirements for certain volunteer jobs, we may need to rearrange parent volunteers to fulfill meet requirements. *NEW* in 2022 - all 6 and under parents will be required to volunteer for meet set up with the exception of the 6 and under wrangler. If there is a physical reason you CANNOT volunteer for all meets, please reach out to the President at wmsttigersharks@gmail.com.
FUNDRAISER: This year, we will have our annual car wash to help support our team. The car washes will be held Sunday, April 16th and Saturday, May 20th. We are also asking for families to help spread the word and invite those around the community. We will also have Spirit Nights held at local businesses to raise money for the team.
West Memorial Tiger Shark Website
