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Register for Swim Team Here: Teams Registration – Sleepy Hollow Recreation Association
SHRA Sharks are a team of swimmers from six to eighteen years old, with a wide variety of swim abilities. SHRA Sharks develop a greater love of the competitive sport, enhance their aquatic skills, build sportsmanship, and experience camaraderie among fellow swimmers and their families that last a lifetime.
The summer swim team season begins the day after Memorial Day and wraps up by the end of July. It’s short, action-packed and FUN! We spice up our weeks with different events including pep rallies, potlucks, senior night, teams social and your year-end banquet. We ask our competitive swimmers to please avoid vacations during this time. Your team needs you!
Join the Team!
For your child to join the swim team, a parent or guardian must be a SHRA member, register your children to join the team (on the website as well as swimtopia) and pay a fee. Registration and other important links/info are below.
The SHRA Swim Team Program has an offering for every skill level. See loose descriptions below.
* A meets are dual meets that are recognized by the Northern Virginia Swimming League (NVSL), and are conducted according to NVSL and USA Swim official rules. They are held on Saturday mornings, and swimmer assignments are determined by our coaching team. With each A meet swimmers compete for first, second, and third place points.
** B meets are Monday night dual meets and are developmental experiences for all swimmers on the team. Scores are not kept, but swimmers compete for good times, regulation swims (no disqualifications), and are awarded first through sixth place ribbons for each event.
*** Specialty Meets such as the annual relay carnival, a mini-meet for beginning swim competitors to develop their meet skills, and a divisional meet for the fastest swimmers who qualify for NVSL championship competition may occur once per summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Swim Reps for 2025?
Megan Underdown & Ash Sheriff
swim@shrasharks.org
Who are the 2025 Coaches?
Head Coach: Aubrey May
Assistant Coach: Rich Early
Junior Coaches: TBD
How do I apply for a Junior Coaching Position?
If you are 15 or older on 6/1/25, you can apply to be a junior coach. Application is here: Summer 2025 Swim Coach Application Questions
Does my swimmer need a SHRA Swimsuit?
Swimmers should wear a SHRA swimsuit at competitive meets. They are not required for swim practices. Team suits can be purchased from Sport Fair in Arlington. They will have a pop-up shop on June 1st from 5-7pm @ SHRA.
How can I be a parent volunteer?
So glad you asked! If you child is signed up to swim in a meet, please plan on attending and volunteering at the meet. Meets require 20-40 volunteers! Roles range from timing, to clerking, to writing ribbons and so much more. Participating in this capacity gives parents a close-up view of the races, and it’s honestly just a lot of fun.
How do I sign my child up for Learn to Swim / Minnows?
Coaches will hold evaluations in mid-June to determine which program your child should sign up for. More Info & Dates Forthcoming.
Are coaches in the water during Learn to Swim / Minnows?
There will be one certified coach with the minnows, along with up to six junior coaches who will be in the water with the swimmers.
Who can I hire to give my child private swim lessons?
SHRA has many swimmers who can help your child individually. Please confer with Coach Aubrey and/or Coach Rich for help finding a good fit.
Where Can I Find Team Records?
https://shrasharks.org/swim-records-18/
Where Can I find the Top 10 Fasted Times?
https://shrasharks.org/swim-records-best-times-last-10-years-18
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