FAQs
What ages and skill levels does our team accept?
Ages 5-18. We may accept younger than age 5, depending on swim skills.
More important than age is a willingness to be in the water. If your child is comfortable in the water (puts face in the water and can float by themselves) we have a place for them on our team. We consistently take kids of this level and train them into strong, enthusiastic swimmers.
What are tryouts like?
Instead of tryouts, we offer free evaluations so the coaches can see what the swimmers level/skills are and then place them accordingly into a swim group (i.e. Incredibullets, Bronze, Silver and Gold) that best fits their age, and abilities.
Where do you practice?
We have pool space at Eisenhower Pool (next to Southeast High School in Springfield) and at FitClub West on Lawrence Ave. We are opening a new site in Lincoln, Illinois at the Lincoln College Scully Natatorium in April, 2022.
What is the practice commitment like for our team?
Practice times range from 45 mins to 2 hours based on the swimmer’s level/group. There are usually sessions offered 4-6 times a week but there are no requirements as to how many practices swimmers must attend each week. Our coaches suggest finding a consistent schedule that works for your family/swimmer.
Because of this flexibility, our team is a great fit for athletes who participate in multiple sports or activities.
Click here to see what our practice schedules usually look like.
What commitment can I expect for meets?
Our swimmers participate in a variety of meets. Most of our newer swimmers participate in our intrasquad and Future Stars meets which are held at our home pool. We also offer meets throughout Central Illinois in places like Bloomington/Normal, Peoria, Champaign, etc.
Participation in meets is voluntary and families sign up for the meets they are interested in and are able to attend. Some of our meets are multi-day meets and allow for swimmers to sign up for the days they want to attend.
In a normal season we generally offer approximately 2 meets per month.
How much does the swim team cost?
Our fee varies, based on your swimmer’s level placement. You can find detailed monthly pricing here.
Other expenses include:
$65 Registration Fee/Swimmer (1x per season)
$83 USA Swimming Fee/Swimmer (1x fee per calendar year)
Meet fees:
Intrasquad Meets - flat $10 fee
Multi-Day USA Swimming Meets - Fees vary by meet but there is normally a $10 surcharge and charge per event entered ranging from $3.00 to $5.00 per event.
If you have specific billing questions, you can reach Kelly Capen here.
What gear do we need?
IncrediBULLETS Group: Fins, Water Bottle
Bronze Group: Fins, Water Bottle
Silver Group: Finis Junior Snorkel, Fins, Pull Buoy, Stroke Maker Paddles, Mesh Bag, Water Bottle
Gold Group: Finis Snorkel, Zoomers, Fins, Pull Buoy, Stroke Maker Paddles, Mesh Bag, Dryland Stretch Cords w/paddles (Silver), Tempo Trainer, Water Bottle
Have other questions? You can see more FAQ here or reach out to us!