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Swim Teams | Classes & Expectations

2025-26 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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2026-2027 Swim Season Enrollment - New Enrollments

  • The 2026-27 Competitive Team Season is September 2026 - July 2027.

  • The 2026-27 Shark School and Swim Up Season is September 2026 - the first week of May 2027.

  • 2026-27 Season Enrollment will begin June 1, 2026.  All new enrollments MUST tryout first!  

  • A sign up for tryouts will be posted HERE on June 1, 2026.

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Registration/Facility and Tuition Fees for 2026-27 - Please Note: PFL Aquatics uses a tuition payment platform with does charge a convenience fee. We do not accept checks or cash.

 

1. Tuition Payments are paid one month in advance on the 15th of the month (Ex: August is September's payment)

    If tuition is paid in full upon enrollment, there is a $275 discount.

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2. Competitive Teams* pay for an 11.5 month season paid over a 9 month period.  No payments in May, June, or July. 

 

3. Shark School/Swim Up pay 3 payments - 1 payment for each three month cycle--processed on the 15th of the month
    of the payment cycle.

 

4. Registration and Facility Fee are paid upfront upon registration. No refund or proration. 

  •     Registration Fee: $285

  •     Competitive Facility Fee: $25 per month = $275

  •     Shark School/Swim Up Fee: $15 per month = $120

 

5. Registration fee pays for the following:

    Competitive Team Swimmer - Welcome Back Party, Holiday Party, Banquet, Team Shirt, and 1 Swim Cap

    Shark School/Swim Up Swimmer - Welcome Back Party, Holiday Party, and a Shark School Shirt

 

6.  WITHDRAWAL FROM PROGRAM

     Competitive Team  

  •      Withdrawal form must be submitted 45 days in advance of actual withdrawal.

  •      There are no refunds or proration on paid fees and tuition.

  •      A $95 withdrawal fee is auto-charged upon receiving the withdrawal form.

  •      There is no suspension of tuition or leaves of absence due to extracurricular activities or medical conditions.

 

     Shark School & Swim Up

  •      Withdrawal form must be submitted 30 days prior to the end of the cycle or a fee of $95 will be auto-charged.

  •      There is no suspension of tuition or leaves of absence due to extracurricular activities or medical conditions.

 

7. Mid-Season Registrations

  •     Season Registrations fees are paid for the swimmers upon their starting date. 

  •     Mid-Season tuition and payments will be determined based on tuition through July 31st.

  •     A unique discount code will be provided to registrant for mid-season registrations as needed. 

  •     Tuition will be calculated by the months within the season payment cycle (August-July paid by April 15th (Ex: If
        registered in January for example, the adjusted  tuition will be paid in full by April 15th, adjusting the monthly    
        payment for the season ending July 31st.)

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8. All New Enrollments MUST register with USA SWIMMING - National swim club.  

  •  Once you have enrolled your swimmer, please click here to go to the USA SWIMMING page with instructions on how to enroll.  Swimmers will not be allowed to swim without this registration.

  •  Competitive Swimmers - Annual Fee = $100

  •  Shark School/Swim Up Swimmers - Annual Fee = $30
     

9. *Swim Suit and Equipment Requirements for PFL Competitive Teams

All competitive swimmers are required to purchase a team swim suit and swim practice equipment (see list below in yellow bubble).  D & J Sports is our vendor for swim suits and equipment.  Please contact D & J for swim suit fitting, purchase and equipment purchase. D & J Sports - 617 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 | Phone: (832) 321-7946

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Below is a list of all the PFL Teams, age group designation, requirements and monthly tuition fee.

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Thunder I - Elite Group (15 years & Up)

​$293.48 per month ($375 paid August-April)

  • 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 - (14 years & Up)

$260.78 per month ($333.22 paid August-April)

  • 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 - (13 & 14 years)

$252.17 per month ($322.22 paid August-April)

  • 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 - (9-12 years)

$252.17 per month ($322.22 paid August-April)

  • 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 - (9-10 years)​

$242.62 per month ($310 paid August-April)

  • 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 - (6-8 years)

$223.91 per month ($286.11 paid August-April)

  • 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

 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

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EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR ALL COMPETITIVE TEAMS

  • Pull Buoy

  • Goggles

  • Tritan Fins

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

  • Kick Board

  • Snorkels

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Shark School 25-26

Shark School and Swim Up are not "learn to swim classes". All potential swimmers must tryout.  The 2026-27 Shark School Season is September through the first week in May.

​SHARK SCHOOL 

$164.12 per month ($465 paid in 3-3 month installments)

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

  • Practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings - 6:30-7:30 PM

  • ​September through the end of April

  • Swimmers are grouped by ability and given evaluations throughout the season
     

SHARK SCHOOL SWIM UP

$211.76 per month ($600 paid in 3-3 month installments)

  • Swim Up is an advanced 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.
     

MOVING UP TO PFL

  • Swimmers 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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