***** PLEASE READ PROGRAM DETAILS CAREFULLY! *****
ELIGIBILITY
In order to participate swimmers should:
- be 5-18 years of age
- have a basic foundation of swimming (e.g. swim lessons and/or previous swim team experience)
- be able to swim 25 yards unassisted (one long length of the pool)
- be able to tread water for 30 seconds
If you are unsure if your child meets this requirement:
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Do NOT register your child for the team at this time.
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Sign-up and attend our skill assessment on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6-7 pm. (Sign-ups are available under the "join the team" section on our main website.)
During the skill assessment, our coaches will evaluate your swimmer and will determine if your child can safely participate on the team. Because we are not providing swim lessons, we will invite your swimmer to return next season if your swimmer needs a stronger foundation. We want your child to be a part of the team, but more importantly, we want your child to be safe.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes May 3, 2026.
Registration is as follows:
- McCullough residents - $150/child
- Non-residents - $175/child
A non-refundable deposit will be required. Registration is not refundable once the season begins (5/18). Prior to season start, refunds will be approved at the discretion of the MST Board of Directors minus the deposit and/or any fees already paid for the team.
Swimmers ages 13-18 are eligible to receive a 50% DISCOUNT for the 2026 swim season. Please email Erin at mcculloughswimteam@gmail.com to receive a discount code prior to registration. Discounts cannot be applied after registration is complete.
Parents are REQUIRED to volunteer a minimum of 2 times per registered swimmer during the 2026 swim season. For example, swim families with 2 registered swimmers should volunteer a minimum of four times during the season. Volunteer requirements can be met by volunteering on a committee, at a swim meet, pep rally or any other swim related event. Sign-ups will be available on our website.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE*
May 12th – June 9th
- Tuesday & Thursday
- 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. (8 & under)
- 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. (9 & up)
*Additional optional practices may be added during the month of May to better prepare swimmers.
June 12th – June 26th
- Monday, Wednesday & Friday
- 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
- 7:45 - 8:30 a.m.
*Swimmers may be divided into two groups based on age and/or skill.
**We understand that vacations and summer camps will create conflicts with practices and swim meets. No worries! Just be sure to let our head coach know if you will be absent so your swimmer is not mistakenly added to swim meets when on vacation.
SWIM MEET SCHEDULE:
Regular Season Meets
- Sunday, May 31st @ MCCULLOUGH vs. Palisades & Crossings
- Friday, June 5th @ PALISADES vs. McCullough & River Hills
- Saturday, June 13th CHAPEL COVE hosting @ PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL vs. Planters Walk, McCullough & Crossings
- Sunday, June 14th @ BEREWICK vs. Chapel Cove & McCullough
- Monday, June 22nd @ RIVER HILLS vs. McCullough & Planters Walk
Champ Meet
- Sunday, June 28th @ PALISADES HIGH SCHOOL
Please continue to check our website for additional events throughout the season. We'll have a kick-off event in April, pep rallies on Fridays, and an end of season luau party to celebrate our accomplishments.
OUR COACHES
In 2026, we’re welcoming back Coach Drew Bollea and Coach Jordan Hennessy.Check out their bios on our team website.
ADDITIONAL TEAM INFO:
Please be sure to visit our website at McCulloughSwimTeam.com. You can find helpful information like meet sign-ups, our season calendar and event details. We ask that you please familiarize yourself with the parent handbook. Our PARENT HANDBOOK provides our team policies, information related to practices, meets, and volunteer positions, as well as swimming terminology and important forms.
We have a lot to look forward to this season! We can’t wait to get back to the pool with you!
Erin Beck
mcculloughswimteam@gmail.com