Is my child qualified to begin swimming on your swim team?   Swimmers should be at least five years old, and can successfully swim 25 yards of the four basic strokes out stopping.

Where are practices held?

Cache Valley Swimmers - Sports Academy/1655 North 200 East, Logan, Utah 84341

Ogden Swimmers - OHS Swimming Pool/2875 Tyler Avenue, Ogden, Utah 84403

North Ogden Swimmers (Summer only) - North Shore Aquatic Center /245 East 2550 North, North Ogden, Utah 84414

Tremonton  Swimmers - Bear River Natatorium/1455 East Main Street, Tremonton, Utah 84337

How do I know which group (level) my child should join?  Coaches decide on the appropriate placement of each swimmer. 

Can my child start swimming in the middle of a season?   Yes

Is my child expected to attend every practice?   Although coaches would love to see every swimmer attend every practice, they realize that other family obligations may make that impossible.  However, every practice is critical in the training and progression of successful competitive swimming.  The practices that are offered should be attended.

Can we receive a refund for missed practices?   No refunds will be given to swimmers that miss practice due to a vacation, participation in other sports/activities, or short-term illnesses.

Does my child need to show up early for practice?   Swimmers should arrive at practice 15 minutes before the scheduled practice time.  During the 15 minutes before practice, swimmers prepare for practice removing outer clothing, putting on a swim cap and goggles, gather any additional equipment, and meet the coach on deck.  Please make every effort to have your swimmer on deck, ready to swim, on time.

What should my child wear to each swim practice?   It is recommended that swimmers wear a practice swim suit (not a beach swim suit or bikini), a swim cap, and goggles.  If you need to purchase swim related apparel or equipment, we recommend Poco Loco. 

Does my child need to bring any special equipment to practice?   All swimmers should bring a water-bottle on deck during practice.  Be sure the bottle is labeled with your child’s name, is not made of glass, and contains water or a sports drink.  Water bottles should not be left on deck after practice - please take home to recycle or wash. 

Depending on the group your child is in, other equipment is needed.  For the beginner level groups, the required equipment is minimal.  All equipment is available through Elsmore Aquatic.  They have an online store, and if you tell them that your swimmer is joining the Bearcats they will know what equipment and team suit your swimmer will need.

• --Bronze - fins
• --Silver - fins
• --Gold - fins and paddles

It will be acceptable to your coach if you do not have the other equipment for the first couple of weeks of your first season with our club.

Can I watch my child’s practice?   Parents may watch practice from the bleachers.  Please do not make any attempt to talk to or "coach" your child from the bleachers.  Do not make any attempt to talk to your child’s coach during practice either, except in the case of an emergency.  The coach will tell your child everything they need to know.  Your role is to support and encourage your swimmer, while resisting the urge to be a second coach to your child.  Please remain in the bleachers/viewing gallery - do not go on deck.  Assure your child that you will meet him/her at the end of practice.

When can I talk to my child’s coach?   If you’d like to talk to a coach while at a practice, if possible, please wait until AFTER practice.  Before each swim practice, your child’s coach will be busy preparing for practice, reviewing the prepared workout, etc.  This is usually not a good time for parents to talk to a coach.  After practice, however, you may talk with your child’s coach in the bleacher/viewing area.  Please be respectful of your coach’s time, and be aware that other parents may be waiting to talk to the coach, too.  If you need to have an extended or private conversation with a coach, consider emailing or phoning a coach instead of approaching the coach on his/her way out of practice.

Does my Child Have to Compete in Swim Meets?   Swimmers are recommended to compete at meets.  It would be no different than joining the soccer or baseball team and going to play at the match or game.  The meets are where swimmers flourish and coaches can provide feedback.  There are meet entry fees for each meet. 

What Team Uniform is Required?   As swimmers prepare to compete in meets, they are required to have a team suit and team cap.  Team suits are available through Poco Loco.  This suit will last longer if it is only used at meets.  Swimmers can wear any suit for practices. 

A TYR brand suit is required to be worn during meets.  A Barracuda cap must be worn at swim meets.  Latex caps are $5.00 and a silicone cap is $15.00.  Your coach will have caps at the meets.