TEXAS ELITE LOCATIONS
KATY
Cinco Ranch - 281-795-3295
Cinco Ranch High School
Lake Crest Pool
North Katy - 346-337-2812
Paetow High School
Lake Crest Pool
HOUSTON
Houston - 281-795-3295
Willow Pool
Houston Swim Club
What does it cost?
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Annual Team Registration - $160
1 swim suit, 2 swim caps, and 2 team shirts.
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USA Swimming Registration - $98 Annually
Covers Insurance and Meet attendance
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Swim Group Monthly Dues - Group Dependent
SWIM GROUPS
Swimmers are placed into training groups based on their age, skill level, experience, and commitment to the sport. This structured progression allows athletes to develop at an appropriate pace while building strong technical skills, fitness, and confidence. As swimmers achieve specific performance standards, training goals, and skill benchmarks, they advance through the program into more challenging groups designed to support their continued growth and long-term success in competitive swimming. Swim Groups are determined at a Team Evaluation. Sign up below!
SWIM GROUP PROGRESSION
ELITE GROUP
Offered at: Katy and Houston
$250
PER MONTH
Required Equipment: Fins, Kick-board, Pull Buoy, Snorkel, Hand Paddles
Elite Group athletes are committed to achieving high levels of success in competitive swimming and pursuing peak performance at championship-level meets. Athletes in this group embrace Texas Elite Swim Team’s values of hard work, accountability, and team unity while continuing to develop a team-first mindset. Through a carefully structured training program, swimmers refine stroke technique, build endurance and race skills, and develop the discipline necessary for long-term success in the sport. Elite Group athletes are expected to attend all scheduled practices, participate in assigned swim meets, and demonstrate a strong commitment to their training, teammates, and personal goals. Elite Group standards are designed for swimmers who are 13 years old or older that achieve a current Gulf Senior Championship cut or have at least 2x A motivational standard in a 100 or longer events for their respective age group in an event that is 100 yards/meters or longer. To maintain Elite Group status one must attend 6 practices per week or a minimum attendance of 80 percent between September 15 and December 5, January 3 and February 28, April 1 and July 5. Between the dates of May 15 -July 5 weekly 9 practices or 80% of during the bulk of the summer/ training season. Attendance will be tracked on the OnDeck app. Aerobic test set time standards: Boys 1:05, Girls: 1:08 Championship meets are mandatory
GREEN+ GROUP
Offered at: Cinco Ranch and Paetow
$235
PER MONTH
Required Equipment: Fins, Kick-board, Pull Buoy, Snorkel, Hand Paddles
Green+ is the highest training group for swimmers age 15 and under who have achieved Gulf Age Group Championship (GAGS) and/or Texas Age Group Swimming (TAGS) qualifying standards, or are demonstrating the ability to compete at that level. Athletes in this group are committed to excelling in competitive swimming and continuing their development toward senior-level success. Through challenging training, technical refinement, and a strong emphasis on accountability, swimmers build the endurance, race skills, and work ethic necessary to reach their full potential. Green+ athletes are expected to attend all scheduled practices, participate in assigned swim meets, and contribute positively to the team’s culture by supporting and encouraging their teammates. Green+ Group standards are designed for 13-14 year old’s that achieve 2x “BB” time in an event that is 100 yards or meters or longer in their current age group. Some 11 -12 year old’s who show maturity and ability to train with older swimmers may be allowed into the Green+ Group (with Head Coach and swimmers current coach approval) so long as they achieve a “AAA” time in an event 100 yards/meters or longer. A meeting with the coach is mandatory prior to the move up. Complete aerobic test sets under 1:10 and 1:20 To maintain Green+ Group status one must attend 6 practices per week or a minimum attendance of 75 percent between September 15 and December 5, January 3 and February 28, April 1 and July 5 during the bulk of the training season. Attendance will be tracked on the OnDeck app. Championship meets are mandatory
BLUE+ GROUP
Offered at: Cinco
$195
PER MONTH
Required Equipment: Fins, Kick-board, Pull Buoy, Snorkel, Hand Paddles
Blue+ Group is designed for swimmers who have very strong competitive swimming fundamentals and are ready for a higher level of training and commitment. Serving as the transition between Blue Group and Green Group, athletes in Blue+ continue to refine stroke technique while increasing their focus on endurance, race strategy, training intensity, and performance goals. Swimmers are expected to demonstrate consistent attendance, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to improvement both in practice and at swim meets. Blue+ athletes are preparing for the increased training demands and competitive expectations of the Green Group. Achievement (must meet at least one): Times close to/above Blue standards but not yet Green. Complete aerobic test set ≤ 1:35. Skill Level: Strong fundamentals from Blue group plus readiness for longer, more intense training. Attendance: ≥ 65% during training periods.
WHITE GROUP
Offered at: Cinco Ranch, Paetow, and Houston
$180
PER MONTH
Required Equipment: Fins, Kick-board
White Group is designed for swimmers who have developed proficiency in freestyle and backstroke and can perform legal breaststroke and butterfly. Athletes in this group focus on refining technique in all four competitive strokes while continuing to develop starts, turns, underwater skills, and overall swimming efficiency. Swimmers build the foundational skills, discipline, and practice habits necessary for success in competitive swimming. White Group athletes are encouraged to attend practices consistently and participate in swim meets as they progress through the Texas Elite Swim Team program. Achievement: Swim 25 yards freestyle & backstroke legally. Swim 25 yards breaststroke & butterfly with basic movements. Age 6+ Attendance: None required.
SENIOR GROUP
Offered at: Cinco Ranch and Paetow
$205
PER MONTH
Required Equipment: Fins, Kick-board, Pull Buoy, Snorkel, Hand Paddles
Senior Group is designed for high school athletes who are committed to continued improvement in competitive swimming while balancing the demands of academics, extracurricular activities, and other commitments. Swimmers in this group focus on developing advanced training habits, refining stroke technique, increasing endurance, and improving race performance. The Senior Group provides a challenging and supportive environment that encourages personal responsibility, goal setting, and leadership. Athletes are expected to attend practices consistently, participate in assigned swim meets, and contribute positively to the culture of Texas Elite Swim Team.
GREEN GROUP
Offered at: Cinco Ranch, Paetow, and Houston
$205
PER MONTH
Required Equipment: Fins, Kick-board, Pull Buoy, Snorkel, Hand Paddles
Green Group is designed for swimmers who have progressed beyond foundational competitive skills and are ready for more structured and demanding training. Athletes in this group demonstrate solid proficiency in all four competitive strokes and begin applying more advanced technique, efficiency, and race execution in practice and competition. Training places increased emphasis on aerobic development, consistent training habits, controlled intensity, and technical refinement across all stroke disciplines, including starts, turns, and underwater skills. Swimmers are expected to attend practices regularly, participate in swim meets, and show a strong commitment to improvement and team standards within the Texas Elite Swim Team program. Achievement (must meet at least one): 2+ BB motivational times (current age group). Complete aerobic test set ≤ 1:25. Skill Level (must meet 2+): Use pace clock, follow complex sets. Age 9+ Attendance: ≥ 70% during training periods.
BLUE GROUP
Offered at: Cinco Ranch, Paetow, and Houston
$190
PER MONTH
Required Equipment: Fins, Kick-board, Pull Buoy, Snorkel, Hand Paddles
Blue Group serves as a bridge between developmental swimming and competitive training. Athletes in this group continue to build proficiency in all four competitive strokes while developing the fundamental skills needed for long-term success in the sport. Training focuses on stroke technique, starts, turns, underwater skills, race strategy, and introducing structured conditioning. Achievement (must meet at least one): Meet times: 50 free ≤ :37, 50 back ≤ :50, or 100 free ≤ 1:30, 200 free ≤ 3:05 (meet or practice). Complete aerobic test set ≤ 1:45. Skill Level: Competitive starts from blocks, legal turns (open & flip). Able to use pace clock and follow complex sets. Attendance: ≥ 65% during training periods
GRAY GROUP
Offered at: Cinco Ranch, Paetow, and Houston
$160
PER MONTH
Required Equipment: Fins, Kick-board
Gray Group is Texas Elite Swim Team’s entry-level competitive program. Designed for swimmers who are at least 6 years old and can independently swim one length of the pool using a passable freestyle and backstroke, this group focuses on building the fundamental skills needed for success in competitive swimming. Athletes continue developing freestyle and backstroke while being introduced to breaststroke and butterfly. Training emphasizes proper technique, body position, kicking skills, breathing patterns, water confidence, and practice habits. Swimmers also learn practice structure, lane etiquette, and the foundational skills necessary for advancement within the Texas Elite Swim Team program. Achievement: Swim 25 yards freestyle & backstroke unassisted and legal. Age 5+ Skill Level: Basic body position, breathing, and kick technique in freestyle & backstroke. Attendance: None required.