Who can join?

• Registration is open to all children of Mountain Lodge community residents (owners and/or tenants) between the ages of 5-18.
• Swimmers must be 5 by June 1st of the current competition year and are eligible to participate through age 18 or the summer following their high school senior year.
• The swimmer's age for the entire season is determined by their age as of June 1st of the current season.

Requirements for 2026

• All parents must sign up for volunteer positions equaling 6 points
• All swimmers must attend 3 or more meets
• All new swimmers, ages 5 -8, will be evaluated by the Head Coach prior to the end of the first week at the Seven Winds Pool to determine eligibility for the swim team.   
• Minimum requirements for younger swimmers will include being able to swim 1 length (25 yards) of the pool using any stroke under 1 minute 15 seconds, without stopping and without assistance.  Additional requirements may be set by the Head Coach.
• Swimmers ages 5 - 8 who are evaluated and do not meet the requirements can enroll in PUPS (non-competitive).  Pups will focus on teaching strokes and building endurance/confidence in the water.  Will be offered in June only. 

Registration Fees for 2026 swim season:

The fees for swimmers ages 13 - 18 are $95.

The fees for swimmers under the age of 13 (including Pups) are as follows:

• First swimmer in the family   $150.00
• Second Swimmer in the family $140.00
• Third Swimmer in the family $130.00

A parent must complete a registration form, pay team fees, sign up for a minimum of 6 points in volunteer positions, and sign all waiver forms before attending any practice. 

Team Suits

Suit costs are NOT included in the swimmer fees above

PUPS do NOT need to buy team suit.

Pups
Starting back in 2015, the Manta Rays started offering Pups for swimmers ages 5 - 8 who are evaluated and do not meet the requirements to compete.  This is a NON-COMPETITIVE  group.  Pups will be offered for swimmers that are comfortable in the water but still need to develop skills and endurance to compete.  

What is included:

• 8 -12 lessons in June to learn strokes, build endurance, and build confidence in the water
• Manta Rays t-shirt
• Team bag
• Mock meet for the Pups
• All social events (including team picture)  

Refunds

Please consider the commitment made by joining the swim team.   NO FULL refunds will be made.  A partial refund will be ONLY be considered in the event of an injury preventing a swimmer to swim.   Any partial refunds will be at the board’s discretion.