Summit Surge Swim Team

Available to swimmers, ages 9-18.

Prospective swimmers 11 & under must be able to swim fifty (50) yards in all four competitive strokes. All 12 and older swimmers must be able to swim one hundred (100) yards of each competitive stroke. All potential swimmers must have achieved (and be able to provide proof) of a “b min” short course (yards) time standard as outlined by the USA Swimming National Motivational Time Standard in two (2) events for their age group. You may access those time standards here.  Swimmers may be eligible for consideration if the swimmer possess a time within 3 seconds of any two events, and at the discretion of the head coach. Participants who do not meet the prerequisites will participate in an alternative developmental program to better suit their skill level and aid in developmental progression.

Short course prospective swimmers must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. This group will focus on the fundamentals of body position and proper technique, as well as building endurance and learning necessary racing skills, including starts and turns. This group is intended to develop emotional enthusiasm for swimming. This group will practice two days a week for one hour each day. While not required, swim meet participation is highly encouraged.

One-time Swimmer Registration:  Includes USA Swim Membership, first monthly fee, team shirt and swim cap and additional administration fees.

·         Membership fees are through Missouri Valley

Monthly Fees:  Due the 5th of each month or the first weekday of the month. Late payments will be subject to a $15 late fee.

·         $110.00 per month-KC SURGE Competitive

Swim Meets and Fees: 

All participants that attend the scheduled USA Swimming sanctioned swim meets will pay an entry surcharge plus fee per individual event and relay as outlined by the official meet information of the hosting team and facility. (Generally, $5 per individual event $7 per relay, and $5-$20 entry surcharge OR one flat entry fee, alternatively). A Travel Fee is added to parent invoice of $10 if the team travels to any Missouri Valley Swim Meet. All Swimmers must participate in two (2) swim meets in the Short-Course Season. There are no refunds once payment have been received or if team entries have been submitted to hosting team.

Check Missouri Valley Swimming for short-course swim meets.

Confirmed swim meet schedule to be announced by coach.

Practices start Tuesday, September 5th, 2023.

Practice times: 

• 5:30- 6:30pm (MON)

• 6:00PM- 7:30PM (T/TH)

• 8:00AM- 9:00AM (SAT)

Swimmers are required to attend at least two practices per week.

Club swimsuits are required and purchased at the SwimThings retail store. Swimmers shall bring their own kickboards, pull buoys,  training short blade fins, and snorkels to each practice in addition to goggles and water bottle.