Swim Team
The Orem Recreation swim program offers a variety of teams designed to transition swimmers from basic lessons to competitive environments. Currently we offer teams for 14 and younger, 13 and older (a high school prep team), fall/winter/spring subscription team, and a competitive swim team.
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14 and younger swim team
13 and older hs prep summer rec team
Fall/winter/spring Subscription Swim Team
Competitive swim team
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are meets required?
No, attendance at meets is not required but is highly encouraged.
What if there is bad weather? (Outdoor Pool)
In the case of inclement weather, practice will be cancelled with no make-up days. Information on whether practice will be held can be gained by calling the Scera Park Pools office at 724-3751 between 7-9 a.m. each day.
If I have a conflict can I come at a different time or location?
In order to maintain our numbers for each practice slot swimmers will need to attend their assigned time and location they registered for the entire summer.
Do I get a team t-shirt?
Yes, we will distribute team shirts during the second week of practice.
What do I do if I lose my card to get into the pool?
You will need to purchase a replacement card at the front desk for $2.
How do I register for the swim meets?
We are going digital! Swimmers will need to submit a registration google form the Friday before each swim meet. Please use the following link to register for swim meets:
Do I need to pass off butterfly and breaststroke with a coach before I swim it in a meet for the first time?
Yes, swimmers will need to pass off their butterfly and breaststroke with a coach before swimming it in a meet for the first time. Please let your coach know at the beginning of practice that you would like an evaluation.
How can I volunteer to help at the meets?
Please click on the link below to sign up to be a volunteer for our meets.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aMstWZ0JuoYiVELS6C-12ac2TBSWhVNDaE0qhyjS4uc/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you!! It is vital we have enough volunteers for each of our meets to ensure we can offer great swim meet experiences for our swimmers.
What if I want to swim year round?
The City of Orem offers year round subscription track lessons if you want to keep your skills up during your off season. Practices are offered one to three times a week. Please click below for further information or contact our team at [email protected].
https://www.oremrecreation.com/swim-2/#1591309734819-423b4cab-efbd
We have a couple of different options for year round swimmers. The city of Orem has a USA Swimming Competitive program (UVRays) that swims at the Family Fitness Center and is offered year round. For more information please visit their website: https://www.teamunify.com/team/usuvr/page/home
Where do I get a swim cap?
The first week of practice coaches will be handing out caps to their swimmers.
What swim equipment do I need for practice?
Swimmers will need a swimsuit (Preferably one with straps that cross in the back)
Goggles
Swim Cap
Kick Board
Water Bottle
Fins (optional)
What if I lose or rip my swim cap?
Additional caps are available for purchase at the front desk.
What do I need to bring to the swim meets?
Extra towels, healthy snacks, warm clothes, water bottle, and sunscreen
How do I contact if I have any concerns or questions?
Please contact us at [email protected]
What if I can't stay to get my ribbons on the last swim meet day?
Ribbons will be available for pick up at the front desk of the Scera pool.
What if I go on vacation?
Please make sure to let your coach know and please submit your event selections via google form from our website before you leave. All entries are due the Friday before the meet is to be held.