2025 Practice Schedule
Swim team is for children ages 4 - 18 (age as of May 1, 2026) that can swim an entire lap (25 yards) unassisted.
Shark Swim School is for children ages 4+ who are learning to swim but not yet ready for swim team. Please refer to the 6 & Under page for more information about eligibility for Shark Swim School.
After School Practices
After School Practices are Mondays - Thursdays: Monday April 20th - May 21st
*NO PRACTICE on Tuesday May 19th, Friday May 22nd or Monday, Memorial Day, May 25th
MONDAY - THURSDAY After School Schedule
- Shark Swim School: 3:50 - 4:20 (Starting Monday, May 4th)
- 6U Girls: 4:20pm - 4:50pm
- 6U Boys: 4:50pm - 5:20pm
- 7/8 Girls: 5:20pm - 5:50pm
- 7/8 Boys: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
- 9/10s: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
- 11+ age group: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Stroke Clinics
Stroke Clinics will be offered on Saturday mornings in May this season. These will be in lieu of regular Saturday morning practices and will be focused practices on developing / improving stroke technique. Details to come.
Morning Practices
Morning Practices are Tuesdays - Fridays and Saturday mornings, beginning Friday Tuesday, May 26th - Friday, June 19th.
* Open Swim is ONLY available for swimmers ages 7 & up.
TUESDAY - FRIDAY Morning Schedule
- *OPEN Swim (7+ Only): 7:30am - 8:00am
- 6U Girls: 8:00am - 8:30am
- 6U Boys: 8:30am - 9:00am
- 7/8 Girls: 9:00am - 9:30am
- 7/8 Boys: 9:30am - 10:00am
- Shark Swim School: 9:30am - 10:00am
- 9/10s 10:15am - 11:00am
- 11+ age group: 11:00am - 11:45am
SATURDAYS (June ONLY)
- NO SHARK SWIM SCHOOL
- 6U Girls: 8:00am - 8:30am
- 6U Boys: 8:30am - 9:00am
- 7/8 Girls: 9:00am - 9:30am
- 7/8 Boys: 9:30am - 10:00am
- 9/10s: 10:15am - 11:00am
- 11+ age group: 11:00am - 11:45am
**Meet of Champs practice: June 22 - June 26 for Meet of Champs qualifiers only. Meet of Champs will be June 27 - 28, 2026.
Practice Policies
- A parent or guardian must be present during Shark Swim School practices.
- Swimmers practice only in their registered age groups and assigned practice.
- The open practice is for age 7+ swimmers as needed.
- Please arrive on time and exit the pool deck promptly after practice.
- NO Sharks in the baby pool before, during or after practices.
- Swim fast and have fun!
NFST Weather Policy
Practice will NOT be cancelled due to rain.
Practice will be cancelled for thunder or lightning. If thunder is heard, all swimmers must exit the pool and wait a mandatory 30 minutes. If a second round of thunder is heard, the clock restarts.
The coaches will do their best to send an email or text if practice is canceled.
No Sharks in the Baby Pool
NO Shark team swimmers allowed in the small pool during practices. This pool is always closed during swim meets. Thank you for your help maintaining this team rule.
Private Swim Lessons
Private lessons are available from our assistant coaches for a small fee.
If your swimmer is unable to make regular practice times during the summer, consider organizing with friends and booking a coach for small group lessons.
Two lanes are available for lap swimming during NFC pool hours.