Frequently Asked Questions:

Who can join?

• Age 5+
• Able to swim across the pool independently (25 yards)
• Girls and boys
• Athletes with Disabilities

What are the swim levels?

• Novice - Beginner and younger swimmers learning the basics of artistic swimming. This group competes in 1-2 local meets per year
• Intermediate - Swimmers who have mastered the basics of artisitic swimming. This group competes in 5-6 meets per year, mostly local (Land O'Lakes, Orlando, Ocala, sometimes South Florida)
• Junior Olympic - Swimmers who are are training to qualify and compete in the Junior Olympics (usually out of state, the week of July 4th). This group attends 6+ meets per year. Most meets are within Florida, but the National Qualifying meets (Zones) and Junior Olympics are usually out of state.

When does the season start /end?

• This is a year-round sport
• Practices for the season start in August. Competitions start in December and run through June.
• Novices can join anytime throughout the year

What is needed for practice?

• yoga mat - for stretching and land work
• goggles
• nose clips
• swim caps
• athletic swimsuit
• towel
• water bottle
• sunscreen

Where does the team practice?

• Interbay Pool (currently Tuesdays and Thursdays)
  • 4321 W Estrella St., 33629
• Bobby Hicks Pool (currently Wednesdays and Saturdays)
  • 4120 W Mango Ave, 33616

What is included in practice times?

• Land training - stretching and strength work
• Pool training

What is the committment?

• Time
  • This is a team sport. You are committing to attend practices and meets that are planned for your level.
    • Novice - practice Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings
    • Intermediate - practice Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings
    • Junior Olympic - practice Tuesday/ Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings
• Financial
  • There are annual dues that can be paid in full at the beginning of the season or monthly over 11 months.  Fees vary by level. There is a one month discount, if paid in full by October 1st.
    • Novice - $650 annual if paid by Oct 1 or $65/month Aug - June
    • Intermediate - $900 annual if paid by Oct 1 or $90/month Aug - June
    • Junior Olympic - $1500 annual if paid by Oct 1 or $150/month Aug - June
  • City of Tampa Rec card $15 (free teen pass for 13+)
  • Annual registration team fee $160 to $210, depending on level. This includes the USA Artistic Swimming fee and some team apparel.
  • Fees for additional small routines (Junior Olympic level)
• Travel
  • Some meets require overnight travel
• Apparel
  • Plain black swimsuit
  • Plain white swim cap
  • Team swimsuit (to be advised)
  • Team swim cap
  • Competition swimsuit (to be advised)
  • Team t-shirt
  • Team jacket
  • Parka (optional, but nice to have in the winter months)
  • Swim backpack (optional)
  • SwimOutlet team store : https://www.swimoutlet.com/collections/tbs

Is artistic swimming a college sport or Olympic sport?

• Yes, artistic swimming is a varsity college sport or club sport at many colleges
• Yes, artistic swimming is an Olympic sport.

Can I try it?

• Yes, join us the first Saturday of the month at Bobby Hicks pool at 10:00am and ask for Coach Beth (with the exception of July 5th, we will be at Junior Olympics).
• We host a few summer camps, which are a great way to try it out.
• If the 1st Saturday of the month doesn't work for you, feel free to reach out to plan a different Saturday to try it.