When is swim season? Our main competition season is during fall and winter terms. Practices start the 2nd week of fall term! Our competition swim season goes from the beginning of fall term through the beginning of spring term.
When and where are practices? We practice 4 days a week at the UO rec center pool. Monday-Thursday from 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM.
I’m not the fastest swimmer. Will I be able to make the team? Swimmers of all ability levels are welcome! We do like, however, to make sure that people are able to competently swim four lengths of the pool.
Is practice mandatory? While attending practice is the best way to improve, attending every practice is not mandatory. We live by the saying “the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.”
How much does it cost to join swim club? Dues are $385 for the season. Dues cover a swim cap, t-shirt, pool fees, and a coach. Cost of travel to meets is additional (this helps keep initial dues down!) but is offset by fundraising and supplemental funds.
What about competition? The UO Swim Club swims as a part of Collegiate Club Swimming. All of our meets are travel meets and occur on the weekends.
What’s the best thing about swim team? We love our swimming family. When you spend an hour and a half almost every day training with the same amazing people, you tend to get close to them. We love racing, getting faster, pushing ourselves and having a good time in each other’s company. Since we travel, competitors get to see a little more of the West Coast than just Eugene, and further, Nationals is definitely an unforgettable experience.
Do we do anything outside the pool? We have fundraisers and gatherings a few times during the season. Team bonding events are some of the best ways to get to know your teammates outside the pool.