Team Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I join the swim team? Swimming is a wonderful sport. It develops self-discipline, it is fun, and it is great way to cool off.
Do I have to swim fast? No. We want you to work toward improving your personal time an technique in all four strokes.
Do I have to know all the strokes? Swimming is an individual sport. The more strokes you know, the more events you can enter.
Do I need to purchase goggles? Where do I purchase them? Yes, you should buy goggles! Goggles may be purchased from our swim suit supplier, Augusta Swim Supply, at sports equipment stores like Academy Sports or online at https://www.swimoutlet.com/
When and where does the swim team practice? We practice at Three Pines Country Club pool on Tue, Thur, and Fri mornings and at Converse University pool on Mon and Wed evenings. Swimmers may attend all age-appropriate practices.
Do we have practice in the rain? Yes! Unless there is thunder or lightning.
How often are the swim meets? Dual meets are normally held on Tuesday evenings for 5 weeks beginning the end of May (the first meet happens to be on a Thursday....all the rest are on Tuesdays in June). We have a Championship Meet at the end of the season on Saturday.
Where are the swim meets? How do I get directions? Three Pines Penguins will host home meets at Three Pines Country Club and will travel to other pools located in Spartanburg for away meets. Directions can be found at https://www.spartanburgsummerswimleague.com/ under the Teams tab.
Do I have to swim in the Championship Meet? We would highly recommend you support your team from the beginning to the end. The Championship Meet is an important event for our team, our swimmers, our coaches, and for our pool.
How do I sign up for each weekly meet? You login to www.penguinsswimteam.swimtopia.com and go to the Swim Meets tab. There is a button to select "sign up for meet" for each meet of the season.
