Stratford Knolls Sharks Swim Team 2026
Join the Stratford Knolls Sharks for the 2026 summer swim season!
The Stratford Knolls Sharks are a community summer swim team located in Germantown, Maryland. Our team is part of the Gaithersburg-Germantown Swim League (GGSL) and provides swimmers with the opportunity to build skills, improve confidence, compete in swim meets, and have fun with teammates throughout the summer.
Program Details
- Team Name: Stratford Knolls Sharks
- League: Gaithersburg-Germantown Swim League (GGSL)
- Home Pool: 11521 Doxdam Terrace, Germantown, MD 20876
- Season: Summer 2026
- First Week of Practice: Begins Monday, June 1, 2026
Practice Times
- Ages 6 and under: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Ages 7–12: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Ages 13 and older: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Practice schedules may vary during the season due to holidays, swim meets, weather, or team events. Families should watch team communications for updates.
Who Can Participate
The Sharks welcome swimmers of varying experience levels. Swimmers should be comfortable in the water and able to safely participate in a group practice environment.
Our program focuses on:
- Swim skill development
- Teamwork
- Sportsmanship
- Confidence building
- Friendly summer competition
- Having fun as part of the Sharks family
Parent and Family Participation
The Stratford Knolls Sharks are a volunteer-supported team. Parent or guardian participation is expected throughout the season, including helping with swim meets, team events, and other activities that support our swimmers.
Season Events
The 2026 season includes:
- Regular swim practices
- Team-building activities
- Spirit events
- Dual swim meets
- Relay Carnival
- Mini Meet
- Invitationals
- End-of-season team banquet
Meet themes, event details, and volunteer information will be shared with registered families during the season.
Team Communication
Families are encouraged to join our team communication channels for reminders, schedule updates, meet information, volunteer details, and spirit event announcements.
- Remind Class Code: @sksharks
- Facebook Group: Stratford Knolls Sharks Swim Team
Registration
Registration is open for the 2026 Stratford Knolls Sharks swim season. Space may be limited, so families are encouraged to register early.
We are excited to welcome new and returning Sharks for another great summer in the pool! 🦈