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Step 1 - Attend a Team Evaluation

Step 2 - Receive your group placement

Step 3 Register to your assigned swim group

Team Registration

How long is the swim season? Texas Elite Swim Team is a year-round competitive swim program. Our season begins in late August and runs through July 31 each year. The season is divided into two parts: * Short Course Season: Late August through March * Long Course Season: April through July Swimmers may join throughout the year if space is available and they meet the requirements for one of our training groups. Please note that the Annual Team Registration Fee is assessed upon completion of the registration process at the beginning of each swim year (August) or when a swimmer joins the team during the season.

What gear does my swimmer need? Gear requirements vary by group and are listed on our Swim Group page. Texas Elite is proudly sponsored by A3 Performance.

How do I withdraw from Texas Elite Swim Team? Families wishing to withdraw from the program must log in to the Texas Elite Swim Team Captyn Portal and follow the instructions to submit a withdrawal request. Withdrawal requests must be received by the 20th of the month to avoid billing for the following month. For example, if you wish to withdraw at the end of December, your withdrawal request must be submitted by December 20. Once monthly dues have been successfully billed on the 1st of the month, they are non-refundable. Please note that Texas Elite Swim Team does not offer membership pauses, holds, or temporary suspensions. Due to limited group capacities and waitlists, we are unable to reserve spots for swimmers who are not actively enrolled. If your swimmer will be away for an extended period and you wish to guarantee their spot in the program, monthly dues must continue to be paid during their absence.

Can I watch my swimmer's practice? Parents are welcome to watch practice from the bleachers, but you are not required to remain at the pool during your swimmer’s practice. Many families choose to run errands or return at the end of practice. We do ask that swimmers are picked up promptly when practice concludes. To help create the best training environment, please refrain from coaching from the bleachers, giving hand signals, calling out to your swimmer, or otherwise distracting athletes during practice. Our coaches work hard to keep swimmers focused and engaged, and we appreciate your support in helping maintain that focus.

How does moving up to a new group work? Advancement is determined at the coaches’ discretion and is based on a swimmer meeting the skill, training, and performance expectations of the next group. There is no set timeline for moving up, and swimmers progress at different rates. Our coaching staff continuously evaluates each swimmer’s development and will contact families when a swimmer has met the requirements and is ready for the next level. We believe it is important for swimmers to fully develop the skills and habits of their current group before advancing.

How do I communicate with my child's coach? To ensure swimmers receive their full attention, we ask that parents communicate with coaches by email whenever possible. Most emails receive a response within 24 hours during the week. Our coaches’ primary responsibility during practice is coaching the athletes in the water. There may be occasions when a coach has a few minutes available before or after practice. If the coach is not actively working with a group, feel free to ask if they have a moment to speak. For matters that require a more detailed conversation, we will gladly arrange a meeting at a mutually convenient time.

Do I have to register with USA Swimming? Yes. All swimmers are required to register independently with USA Swimming in order to participate in practices, even if they do not plan to compete in swim meets. The annual USA Swimming membership fee is $98. Memberships expire each year on December 31st and must be renewed annually. This membership is required for participation in club practices and includes athlete insurance coverage, as well as eligibility to compete in sanctioned swim meets if the swimmer chooses to participate.

Is there a fee associated with attending meets? Hosting teams assess a swimmer surcharge and a fee per event entered. Meet fees vary by meet and will be detailed within each meet announcement. Example: Swimmer surcharge ($15) + Meet Fees (6 events x $8 per event)

What mindset should I bring to meets and practices? Think like a grandparent. Grandparents are usually just happy to see their grandkids out there doing something they love, without being focused on any particular outcome. That kind of presence, being in the moment and genuinely enjoying the experience, is exactly what your swimmer needs from you on both the good days and the hard ones.

Do parents need to volunteer at swim meets? Competitive swimming depends on parent volunteers to operate swim meets. Positions such as timers, runners, hospitality workers, and officials help ensure that meets run smoothly and efficiently for all athletes. Volunteer participation is required from families when their swimmer is attending meets. No prior experience is necessary for most volunteer positions, and training is typically provided. Volunteer positions are assigned as part of meet participation. As the meet date approaches, any remaining unfilled positions will be assigned to families as needed. If a family is unable to fulfill an assigned position, they are responsible for notifying the team as soon as possible so coverage can be adjusted. Volunteering is a required part of meet participation and is essential to the success of our swim meets and team operations.

Is swim meet attendance required? For developmental groups (Gray, White, Blue) no; however, we encourage swimmers to attend all available meets. More advanced groups (Greens and Elite), meet attendance is a group requirement.

I have an account/billing question. Who do I contact? For questions regarding your account, billing, or other administrative matters, please contact us at Info@texaseliteswimteam.com. Families can also view all past and pending charges directly through their Captyn Portal.

Can my monthly dues be prorated if we miss practices? Monthly dues are not prorated for planned absences such as vacations, travel, camps, or other time away from the pool. Swimmers are enrolled in a training group with a reserved spot that is maintained year-round. Coaching, pool space, and staffing are planned in advance based on enrollment, regardless of individual attendance. If a swimmer will be away but the family wishes to retain their place in the program, monthly dues must continue as normal.

What is included in the Annual Team Registration Fee? The Annual Team Registration Fee is assessed upon registration each swim year (August) or when a swimmer joins the team. This fee helps cover essential team costs and provides starter items for each swimmer, which typically include a team suit, team t-shirts, and swim caps. For swimmers registering after the season commences (October onward), families are responsible for ordering their own team suit through A3 Performance. Additional program-specific items, meet fees, and monthly training dues are not included in the registration fee.

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