2025 Practice Schedule
Swim team is for children ages 4 - 18 by April 30th 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 and Saturdays beginning on Tuesday April 22 - Wednesday May 28.
NOTE: No Practice on Monday April 21. Practice starts Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
*NO PRACTICE on Memorial Day, Monday May 26th, Tuesday May 27th, or Thursday May 29th
MONDAY - THURSDAY
- Shark Swim School: 3:50 - 4:20 (Starting Monday, May 12th)
- 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
SATURDAYS
- 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 - 11am
- 11+ age group: 11am - 11:45am
Morning Practices
Morning Practices are Tuesdays - Fridays and Saturday mornings, beginning Friday May 30 - Friday June 20.
* Open Swim is ONLY available for swimmers ages 7 & up.
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
- *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: 10:15am - 10:45am
- 9/10s 10:15am - 11:00am
- 11+ age group: 11:00am - 11:45am
SATURDAYS
- 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 23 - June 27 for Meet of Champs qualifiers only. Meet of Champs will be June 28 - 29.
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!
2025 Meet of Champs Practice
Coming Soon!
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
The NFC “baby” pool is open during practices to little siblings with the understanding that parents must monitor their own children. There is no lifeguard. 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.