2024 Registration Information
Welcome to the Dulles Farms Swim Team online registration for the 2024 summer swim season!
We are excited to announce that our swim team is at capacity. Email [email protected] to be put on a wait list.
Eligibility Requirements
Our competitive swim team is open to community residents* ages 5-18.
To swim competitively with the Devil Rays, all new swimmers (including Mini Rays who did not compete by the end of last season) are required to pass swim evaluations based on the following:
- Swimmers, ages 8 & under, must be able to swim 25 meters (one length of the pool) on top of the water without touching the bottom or using the lane line for assistance.
- Swimmers, ages 9 & above, must be able to swim 50 meters (two lengths of the pool) on top of the water without touching the bottom or using the lane line for assistance.
Our preparatory Mini Rays program is open to community residents, ages 5 & above, who are not ready to swim competitively but aspire to do so. This program is designed for swimmers who have learned basic swimming skills (i.e., getting in and out of the pool safely, putting their face into the water and able to control breathing, floating on their back, treading water, etc.) and are ready for stroke development. These swimmers are comfortable in the water alone, and in a group setting, but aren't able to make it all the way across the pool safely.
* Residents are defined by the following:
- Dulles Farms Resident (swimmer resides in one of the four Dulles Farms' subdivisions: Stratshire Crossing, Virginia Manor, Westridge, White Oak Crest)
- Non-Resident (swimmer resides outside of one of the four Dulles Farms' subdivision)
Registration Fees
| Dulles Farms Resident | Non-Dulles Farms Resident** | ||
| First Swimmer | $215 | $240 | |
| Each Additional Swimmer | $195 | $195 |
** Non-Dulles Farms Resident fees include an additional $25 per family.
Registration fees cover costs for coach salaries, ribbons, awards, team t-shirt, Swimtopia subscription, equipment, liability insurance, ODSL fees and social events include season-end banquet.
All payments will be collected at the time of registration via credit/debit card.
Volunteer Requirements
Our swim team operates successfully because of the support and dedication from all families. Each family is required to complete volunteer obligations which are tracked via a point system (specific 2024 points will be determined once registration is closed).
To hold families accountable, a $250 conditional volunteer fee will be applied to this registration but will only be charged to the pre-approved credit card after the season is over if the family does not meet its volunteer obligation. This method is now being used in place of the check system used in previous seasons.
The pre-approval is not a "hold" on the card but is an authorization for your card details to be stored temporarily by the payment system for future use should payment be necessary. If your family meets its volunteer obligation the conditional fee will be lifted, and credit card information will no longer be stored.
Key Upcoming Dates
Please note the following:
- Registration (returning members) Opens - Friday, March 1st
- Registration (new members) Opens - Friday, March 15th
- Registration Closes - Sunday, May 5th at midnight
- Swimsuit Order Closes - Sunday, May 5th at midnight; purchase through Cassels
- New Swimmer Evaluations - Email Coach Laura to coordinate
- Mandatory Parent Meeting - Thursday, May 16th
- First Day of Practice - Tuesday, May 28th
- Time Trials - Saturday, June 8th
Membership Cancellation & Refund Policy
A written cancellation request must be submitted to [email protected] no later than Saturday, June 8th. All refund requests will incur a $20 processing fee per swimmer.