We hope you will consider signing up your children for participation on the CSTC swim team, The Swim Machine. Swim team is an excellent way for your child to better his or her swim techniques, meet and exceed personal benchmarks for increased self esteem, and learn the importance of sportsmanship. Swim meets are exciting, fun, and enhance the sense of community.

We have two options for the kids this year:  Regular swim team and Swim Pups.

• Swim Team – Children must be 4-18 years old and must be able to swim 15 yards unassisted by June 4th. There is an additional fee for team dues – $95 for the first swimmer, $90 for the second swimmer, and $80 for each additional swimmer.
• Swim Pups – For our 3, 4, & 5 year olds who cannot swim on their own yet, they may join our Swim Pups program! This program will meet for 7 weeks in the evening and will include 3 Saturday morning showcases! $70 for each Pups swimmer.

To sign up for swim team, please visit our Swimtopia website.

It’s Never Too Late to Join!

Family meetings are May 16th. Swim pup parents please join us at 6:30pm and swim team parents join us at 7:00pm to learn about our plans for the upcoming season! In water practice begins on May 20. Swimmers can join at any time during the season, but we’d love to have you join us at the beginning! Just email Olivia Hare at the email above and she will help you get set up for your child to attend his or her first practice.

Team Dues

Team dues must be paid before the first swim meet. DO NOT leave money in the Crab Shack. Checks must be made to Crabtree Swim and Tennis Club, with SWIM TEAM stated clearly in the memo. Pay Olivia Hare at any of the swim practices. Dues this year are $95 for the first swimmer, $90 for the second, $80 for each additional swimmer. Swim pups are $70 each.

2024 Schedule

May 16 – Parent Meeting
May 20 – PM practice starts (AM practice will start after WCPSS is out)
June 4 – Time Trials/Mock Meet
June 11 – First Meet
June 18 – Meet
June 25 – Meet
July 2 – Meet
July 9 – Meet
July 16 – Last Meet
July 18 – Banquet

Other Announcements

Team Swim Suits: We are using plain black suits again this year! Girls suits and boys jammers can be purchased several places around town from Omega, Dicks, etc. A green stripe down the side is totally fine.

Team Sponsors: If you or your company would like to sponsor the swim team, please contact Kelly Pittman at 919-818-7326. Your company name and logo can be displayed on a banner at our swim meets, displayed on our web site and team t-shirts, and shared on our social networks like Facebook. Money will be used to purchase equipment, team t-shirts and awards for the banquet. View Sponsor Packages!

Meet Volunteers: The swim team could not function without its wonderful parents. Please consider helping – no experience necessary! Go to the TSA website to view and sign up for all volunteer positions.

Pancake Breakfasts Tuesday mornings: sign up to cook or bring supplies.

Crab Shack Workers: sell food and drinks during home swim meets

Banquet Committee: decorations, cake and paper products, awards, finding a location

TSA Reps: We are excited to have Dutchie Sexsmith and Kelly Pittman as our TSA Reps this year!