Swim Teams
The Woodlands is home to several neighborhood-based swim teams that offer youth swimmers the chance to build skills, stay active and compete in a fun, team-oriented environment. Teams practice at Township pools. Summer swim teams participate in local meets throughout the summer season. Our teams proudly compete in the Northwest Aquatic League (NWAL). For more information on summer swim teams, please visit individual swim team websites.
Other offerings outside of our summer swim teams include Cyclones Swim team which is a non-competitive swim team that offers multiple sessions a year.
Not sure if they are ready for swim team? Our Junior Swim Team program is designed to help kids be ready for the next step. More information can be found in the descriptions below.
The Woodlands Hurricanes
The Woodlands Hurricanes is a neighborhood swim team based at Lakeside Pool dedicated to fostering skill development, team spirit, and a love for swimming in a fun and supportive environment.
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The Woodlands Riptides
The Woodlands Riptides is a neighborhood swim team based at Creekwood pool dedicated to offer a fun and competitive summer swim experience focused on skill building, teamwork, and sportsmanship
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The Woodlands Waves
The Woodlands Waves swim team is a neighborhood swim team based at Forestgate Pool that is dedicated to providing a positive and energetic environment for swimmers to improve their skills, build confidence, and enjoy friendly competition.
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Junior Swim Team
Designed to prepare swimmers for swim teams. This program is to fill the gap between advanced lessons and swim team. This program is designed to improve skills while building strength and endurance. Swimmers should be able to swim a full length of the pool before joining. See activity guide for latest details.
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The Woodlands Cyclones
Cyclones is a non-competitive swim team that works on swimmers strokes, turns, drills, starts and endurance. Sessions are offered in the spring and fall. See activity guide for latest details.
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Program Requirements & Resources
Swim Team Handbook
The Swim Team Handbook provides important information on team expectations, schedules, rules, and procedures to help swimmers and families have a successful and enjoyable season.
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Parent & Coach Code of Conduct
Parents and coaches are expected to adhere to the Parent and Coach Code of Conduct, which emphasizes respectful communication, supportive behavior, and creating a positive, safe environment for all swimmers.
Download Parent & Coaches Code of Conduct(PDF, 31KB)
Swimmer Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to follow the Swimmer Code of Conduct, which promotes respect, safety, good sportsmanship, and positive behavior in and around the pool.
Download Swimmer Code of Conduct(PDF, 162KB)
Pre-Requisites for Joining
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Swim team is for ages 5 and up. No exceptions.
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Swimmers must attend an evaluation hosted by The Woodlands Township.
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Evaluation includes one lap (25 yards) freestyle in 1 minute or less and complete one lap (25 yards) on their back with no time limit.