2026 Fall Program Overview
Fall Swim is a 9-week program that runs Monday through Thursday, starting Monday August 24th through Thursday, October 22nd, led by our Sycamore coaches. There is no practice on Monday, September 7th, Labor Day.  

The program is open to those swimmers who have participated on a recreational swim team for at least one season. Each program option gives swimmers opportunities to gain experience with appropriately challenging workouts, proper stroke technique training, and learning through play! Registration limits are set by our HOA agreement, so be sure to register now to hold your spot!

Fall Swimming program - $380- up to 2 days per week

Attend any 2 days per week, Monday thru Thursday (you do NOT have to attend the same 2 days each week).

Ideal for swimmers who want to “keep their feet wet,” and continue developing, but want to have time for other sports (which we support and encourage).

Fall Swimming + Advanced Technique program - $440- up to 4 days per week

Attend 3-4 days per week, Monday thru Thursday

Ideal for swimmers who want to improve endurance and speed to build upon their knowledge and gains from the previous season. Technique instruction and review is modified each time to keep the group skill focus together while having a fresh and interesting approach each practice, with additional challenges as appropriate.

Fall Practice Schedule:

Group 1: 4:00pm – 4:40pm M-Th (IM Times greater than 2:30, and all new 9Un swimmers)

Group 2: 4:40pm – 5:45pm M – Th (IM Times between 2:30 and 1:57, and all new 12&Un swimmers*)

* 12 & Under Swimmers can test into Group 3 with a 100 IM swim faster than 1:57

Group 3: 5:45pm – 7:00pm M –Th (IM Times lower than 1:57, and all 13&Up swimmers)

The first week of practice should be relaxed for all swimmers as we ease back into practice and build our routines. Any concerns about appropriate level of challenge for each swimmer should be brought to the attention of the coaches, via email when possible.

*Swimmers who are very close to the IM cutoff should register appropriately, then may email a request to change groups, and we will do our best to be accommodating.

Fall Swim Prerequisites

Sycamore’s fall swim programs are limited to swimmers who have completed one full season of a summer recreational program. Priority is given to those who participated on the 2026 Summer Swim Team.

If your swimmer has not participated as a member of a full swim team, but was a SSST Little Stinger and you feel he/she is ready for Fall swim, please send a video of your swimmer swimming one lap of freestyle and one lap of backstroke to Coach Sean at [email protected].

All SSST Little Stingers must register on the waitlist and will be moved into the program as space is available. This will ensure safety for our youngest swimmers.

Registration is open Tuesday, August 4th to current 2026 Summer Swim Team Members.

Fall Swim Meets

We anticipate at least two Fall swim meets, which may be against neighboring swim teams. Meets are recommended but not mandatory, though practices may be adjusted or cancelled on meet days. There are no additional fees to participate in meets.

Questions? Email: [email protected]