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Swim Teams | Classes & Expectations

MID SEASON REGISTRATIONS: If you are interested in registering/enrollment and tuition fees Mid-Season (January '26 and after), please email the Team Manager, teammanager@pflaquatics.org.

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PFL Aquatics
Competitive Team

PFL Aquatics Association Competitive Team has 6 team levels based on the age of the swimmer. All swimmers must tryout for competitive teams.  

 

Must register with USA Swim - Premium Membership.

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Thunder I - Elite Group

Thunder I is a competition based group for swimmers ages 15 and up who have achieved outstanding  performance and dedication to USA Swimming.

Qualifications include:

  • Aim to qualify for National level meets

  • Sectionals Qualifier & Achieve qualifying T-30 results

  • Demonstrated dedication to USA swimming

  • Must attend USA meets throughout the year & maintain seasonal IMX score

  • 5 practices per week (4 out of 5 must be attended weekly)

  • Recommended that swimmer compete in all swim meets

  • May not participate in summer league as an athlete
     

Thunder 2

Thunder II is a competition based group for swimmers ages 14 and up.

Qualifications include:

  • Placed by the Head Coach

  • ​Focus is primarily high school swimming

  • Must attend at least 2 USA meets per season (short course & long course) -- 4 total per year)​

  • IMX score encouraged

  • 5 practices per week (4 out of 5 must be attended weekly)

  • Recommended that swimmer compete in all swim meets

 

Thunder 3

Thunder III is a competition based group for swimmmers ages 13 and 14.

Qualifications include: 

  • Must attend at least 2 USA meets per season (short course & long course) -- 4 total per year

  • IMR score encouraged

  • Focus on technique with introduction on training methodologies

  • 5 practices per week (4 out of 5 must be attended weekly)

  • Recommended that swimmer compete in all swim meets

 

Lightning I

Lightning I is a competition base group for swimmers between the ages of 9 and 12.

Qualifications:

  • Ages 11-12 with IMX score

  • Must attend at least 2 USA meets per season (short course & long course) -- 4 total per year

  • Focus on technique in an atmosphere that promotes learning and fun

  • 5 practices per week (4 out of 5 must be attended weekly)

  • Recommended that swimmer compete in 4 swim meets

 

Lightning II

Qualifications:

  • Ages 9 - 10

  • Must attend at least 2 USA meets per season (short course & long course) -- 4 total per year

  • Focus on technique in an atmosphere that promotes learning and fun

  • 4 practices per week​ (3 out of 4 must be attended weekly)

  • Recommended that swimmer compete in 4 swim meets

 

Rain

Rain is for school aged children up to age 8 ready for a competitive environment.  

Training is age appropriate and fun, however, swimmers must be disciplined enough to participate in structured swim training. 
Qualifications:

  • Swimmers are expected to participate in USA meets.

  • 3 practices per week (M/W/F - 2 out of 3 must be attended weekly)

  • Recommended that swimmer compete in 3 swim meets

Thunder 1
Thunder 2
Thunder 3
Lightning 1
Lightning 2
Rain

 ORDER REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

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ALL GROUPS EXCEPT RAIN

  • Pull Buoy

  • Goggles

  • Tritan Fins

  • Stroke Maker Paddles (exception - Rain) should be slightly larger than swimmers hand

  • Kick Board

  • Snorkels

RAIN ONLY​

  • Kick Board

  • Pull Buoy

  • Goggles

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Shark School &
Swim Up

2025-26 SEASON BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8, 2025.

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This program has a fun environment with age appropriate drills to encourage skill development.  Some drills may look like play time, but all have a purpose in developing competencies.  Participants will learn all four competition strokes plus legal starts, pullouts, and turns.  Individual Medley concepts will be introduced.  There is no attendance at meets. All swimmers must tryout, this is not a "learn to swim" program.

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Shark School requires a USA Swimming - Flex Membership.

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​SHARK SCHOOL 

Shark School is an entry level, non-competitive program for swimmers up to age 12. Its goal is to prepare the swimmers for the PFL competitive team.

Shark School Details - GOAL: Move to competitive team when ready!

  • Practices on Monday and Wednesday evenings - 6:05 PM to 6:45 PM or 6:50 PM to 7:30 PM

  • 6 practices per month guaranteed

  • ​School year only; switch to Stroke Clinics in the summer months

  • Swimmers are grouped by ability and will progress through three levels as they demonstrate key competencies
     

SHARK SCHOOL SWIM UP

  • Swim Up is an advanced Academy program designed for swimmers who have nearly mastered the skills needed to move to the competitive team.

  • Practices focus on fine-tuning technique, building endurance, and learning the basics of drills.  

  • Placement requires a coach's recommendation.

  • Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:15 PM to 6:00 PM during the school year.  
     

MOVING UP TO PFL

  • Swimmers who have passed all three levels of Shark School and who can complete a 100 yd IM legally, including starts and turns may be invited
    to join the competitive team. Final decision on placement is at the discretion of the Head Coach.

  • Swimmers can be moved up throughout the year, but primarily in October, January, and April.

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