We are accepting new Memberships through our New Member Application.
2024 members should have received an email from Los Ranchitos on how to update your membership.
We look forward to seeing your family in the Shark Tank!
The following are the three parts of the application process that must be completed for your application to be confirmed:
- Club/Swim Team Membership and Payment
- Sharks Required Registration Information
- Meet Attendance Form – We are a competitive recreational team; not a practice only team. Swimmers are expected to swim at each of the swim meets. Swimmers are required by league rules to attend a minimum of 2 meets in order to qualify for Champs.
You will need to have the following information ready to complete the registration form:
- Doctor and Dentist name/address/phone
- Medical and Dental Insurance info (including group number/member ID)
- Emergency contact information
- Your summer schedule (for Meet Attendance)
To be guaranteed a spot, register early!
We cap the number of swimmers in each age group so we can evenly balance our team. As such, certain age groups fill more rapidly than others! Our roster typically fills up by the early bird deadline of 3/1/25 and swimmers may be turned away.
All swim team members shall be either full LRCC Members or Swim Team Program Only members. Should you become a full member of the Cabana Club, you do not have to pay the additional Swim Team program membership fees.
LRCC Membership fees (full membership in the Cabana Club) please see our membership tab.
Swim Team fees** (in addition to membership):
- 1st swimmer $250
- 2nd swimmer $175
- Each additional swimmer: $125
Returning swimmers have priority registration. New Swimmers to the team will be granted on a first come, first need, first-served basis after returning swimmers are registered. Confirmation of placement on the team or wait list placement will be sent via email by April 1, 2025. We have not capped our team in the last 2 years.
Swim team registration fees pay for up to 5 days per week of swim team coaching, facility usage fees, 4 dual meets, the championship meet, swim team photos, spaghetti feed, pancake breakfast, and the awards ceremony. Fees are all-inclusive, and partial refunds will not be given if guidance changes or for absences: including weekly practices, meets, socials or pictures.
Early Bird Discount! $25.00, 1st swimmer only discount ends 3/1/24
** Swimmers who are 18 years of age should contact us for a discount code at lrccsharks@gmail.com before registering.
Swim-a-thon obligation of $50 per family will be collected with swim team registration.
Parent Participation Requirement
Every swim meet and social requires parent participation to run the event. Therefore, all swimmers under the age of 18 are required to have one parent or other responsible adult contribute approximately 30 hours over the course of the swim season. These hours are to be completed by working on at least 2 team social events, time trials, and working at every swim meet in which your swimmer is entered. Working at meets and social events is fun and provides a great opportunity to work side-by-side with other swim parents.
Refund Policy
The Swim team is designed to develop swimmers for competition in a social and fun environment. It is not designed to take the place of swim lessons. For safety and insurance reasons, if your swimmer cannot swim the length of the pool (not width) within the first two weeks of practice, he/she will be dropped from the team and a full refund of the swim team registration fees will be given. For any other swimmer terminating prior to May 1st, a charge of $25 per week will be deducted from any refund given. No refunds after May 1, 2025.
Practice Groups
Questions regarding placement in groups can be answered by the coach via email. As a swimmer develops during the season, the coach may ask your swimmer to switch to another group. The characteristics of the practice for each group are:
Whale Sharks
Ages 10 and under who are new to the team and still learning the four competitive strokes. Swimmers must be water safe and capable of being comfortable in the deep end of the pool. Emphasis is on learning stroke technique, rules of practice, and FUN.
Leopard Sharks
Ages 8-12 (younger only at the discretion of the head coach) who can swim entire laps without stopping, have basic knowledge of all four competitive strokes (although still developing) and are capable of enduring slightly longer practices. Emphasis is on learning stroke technique, conditioning, and FUN.
Tiger Sharks
Ages 12 and up (younger only at the discretion of the head coach) who have complete knowledge of all four strokes and greater endurance to complete longer sets and longer practice times. Regular attendance is expected. Increased emphasis on technique, endurance, and racing.
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