Skyline Acres Swim Team is a member of the Denver Metro League Swimming Association, consisting of  Skyline, Crestmoor Community Association, Eastmoor Swim and Tennis Club, Central Park (formerly Stapleton) Swim Club, and Virginia Vale Swim Club.

Skyline swimmers work to improve their technique while building strong bonds with their teammates. Swimmers work together at practices, encourage each other at meets, and have a blast at team social events throughout the summer. The competitive season runs from the first week of June to the end of July.

Skyline members 5 to 18 years old are welcome to join the Skyline Swim Team. They must be able to swim the length of a 25-meter pool to participate.

• Have fun and be JAWSOME!
• Embody and endorse our core values: Joy, Integrity, Sportsmanship, and Respect.
• Encourage and promote swimming, improve strokes and techniques, promote good sportsmanship, and build self-esteem.
• Develop and foster friendships and team unity through activities that increase team spirit.

Early Bird registration and discount for Swim Team is held annually from April 1 – April 30. The registration fee includes:

• Skyline Sharks team t-shirt.
• Skyline Sharks swim cap.
• Practice four days per week from mid May 15 – July.
• Opportunity to compete in four dual-club meets, one Metro League meet (B League), and two additional meets for swimmers with qualifying times (A League and State).
• Ribbons earned at meets.
• Two all-team socials: Pancake Breakfast / Team Picture Day (June) + the Swim, Dive & Synchro Team Rally Party (late July).
• Terrific coaching by our Skyline coaching staff!

Swimmers who register after April 30 will be charged a $50 late fee. Swimmers will not be allowed to attend practice until all fees are paid.

As we say in the summer, if it’s not fun, it’s not sustainable. At Skyline we aim for the perfect balance of hard work and play.

Swimmers attend practice according to their age group: 8 years of age and under (8 & under), 9 and 10 year olds (9-10), 11 and 12 year olds (11-12), and 13 to 18 years olds (Upper Division or Upper D).

Practices are held after school during the last half of May and beginning of June, and then in the mornings in June and July once school is out for the year. Swimmers should wear a comfortable swimsuit that will not fall off when diving. Swim caps are recommended for swimmers with long hair. Goggles will help eyes that are sensitive to the pool. See sidebar for practice dates and times.

Swimmers compete in four dual-club Metro League meets. Each swimmer can participate in up to three individual events and two relays at a dual meet. Swimmers compete against others of the same age and sex. Swimmers may also compete in one or two League meets (qualifying times required for A League) and the State Meet (qualifying times required). The swim meet schedule is available on the sidebar of this page, and also on the Aquatics calendar.

Team Uniforms: Swimmers proudly wear our classic Skyline suit during meets. Order custom Skyline swim suits, sweats, caps, parkas, swim bags, and more from our neighborhood shop, Swim ‘N Things.

We STRONGLY recommend going into the store to try on different sizes before ordering your suit online. Only orders placed by May 1 are expected to arrive before the first meet. Order HERE before May 1.

Parent involvement is critical for running swim meets‚ and required for participation in the swim team.
 For those who are new to the summer swim league experience, participating in swim meets is a FAMILY AFFAIR! Being a Skyline team parent is a lot of fun and a great way to get to know other Skyline families and become involved with your child’s team. By registering your child for the swim team, you are agreeing to our Parent Participation Requirements.

The information provided below is a summary. Please read the Parent Participation Requirements document for full details (document updated May 2024).

EVERY family is required to offer a parent to work at swim meets and/or team social events as follows:

• Every year, a minimum of 3 shifts. If a family does not sign-up for 3 shifts, we will assign shifts to them. If you have ANY unfulfilled requirements on JULY 31, 2024, a $400 charge will be placed on your CASA account.
• If your children compete in Invitationals, A League or State, you may be required to do additional timing shifts at those meets as well.
• Failure to show up for any shift, whether assigned by us or selected by you, will result in a $100 charge added to your CASA account.
• No exceptions – every swim team family is required to work a minimum of 3 shifts, regardless of whether you attend meets, travel, work full-time, or are on the waitlist.
• Families may opt-out of the parent participation requirements for $400 paid in CASA before May 8th.

If you believe you have a compelling case for an exception, please email us at aquatics@skylineacres.org. Exceptions will only be granted by consensus of the Aquatics Committee. Only the Aquatics Committee may assign, give credit, or grant exceptions to the Parent Participation Requirements.

The Sign-Up Genius for Parent Participation Opportunities will open yearly on May 15 at 9 am.

Skyline Swim Team uses email as our main method of communication. Our preferred method of communication is pool side with a cold beverage in hand. As a summer pool, we try to stay true to our old-school vibe, and have as many IRL (in real life) conversations as we can vs emails. But if all else fails, email us at aquatics@skylineacres.com.

Sign up for Rained OUT to receive text alerts when practices or meets are cancelled due to weather.

We invite you to become a part of this year’s team and enjoy some fun in the sun! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at aquatics@skylineacres.org.

GO Skyline!