2023 Important Dates & Information

Registration

Online registration will be open May 1st - May 26th. A $25 late registration fee will be enacted starting May 27th. You will be able to register by entering your information on our SwimTopia site. https://seven-oaks.swimtopia.com/ The cost is $120 for the first swimmer and $110 per each additional swimmer.

If you prefer to pay via check and paper form, you may do so by filling out the 2023 registration form (pdf) [Coming Soon] and bringing it with payment to Melissa or Todd during the first week of swim practice. Please email Coach Melissa with any questions.

*Swimmers must be able to swim 15 yards unassisted*

Bathing Suits

The team suit will be a black bathing suit with a small marlin logo.
Order Information (doc)
You may purchase your suit in-store at All American Swim Wear or call the store: (919) 439-8678

Informational Meeting for NEW parents:

Tuesday, May 16th at 5 PM

Important Dates & Practice Schedule

May 15 - June 9
Monday-Friday
6 & under*: 4:30-5:00
7 & over: 5:00-6:00
*Swimmers must be able to swim 15 yards unassisted*

June 10 - July 18
Morning Practice (Mon-Sat)*	Afternoon Practice (Mon-Fri)
all age groups 9:00-10:00 am	6 & under 4:00-4:30
	7 & 8s 4:30-5:30
*no morning practice on the Wednesday morning following a swim meet	9 & 10s 5:00-6:00
	11 & over 5:30-6:30

Meet Schedule

Marlins Home page

Team Banquet:

Tuesday, July 25th

Swim Records:

Marlin Team Records (pdf)
Seven Oaks Pool Records (pdf)

Swim Team Sequence

• Medley Relay - 7/8boys, 7/8 girls, 9/10 boys, 9/10 girls, 11/12 boys, 11/12 girls, 13/14 boys, 13/14 girls, 15-18 boys, 15-18 girls
• Freestyle – 6 and Under Boys, 6 and under Girls, 7/8boys, 7/8 girls, 9/10 boys, 9/10 girls, 11/12 boys, 11/12 girls, 13/14 boys, 13/14 girls, 15-18 boys, 15-18 girls
• Backstroke - Same
• Breast stroke - Same
• Butterfly - 7/8boys, 7/8 girls, 9/10 boys, 9/10 girls, 11/12 boys, 11/12 girls, 13/14 boys, 13/14 girls, 15-18 boys, 15-18 girls
• Freestyle Relay - 7/8boys, 7/8 girls, 9/10 boys, 9/10 girls, 11/12 boys, 11/12 girls, 13/14 boys, 13/14 girls, 15-18 boys, 15-18 girls
• Meets begin promptly at 6:00 PM and conclude between 9:00 and 10:30 depending on the size of the pool and the size of the swim team.
• For Home meets we warm up at 5:00 so please be at the pool by 4:30
• For Away Meets we will warm up at 5:30 promptly, so please arrive at the away meet by 5:00
• All relays are main events - 3 per team. Individual events begin with a main heat with 3 swimmers who score points. Main events are followed by group heats with all the remaining swimmers. Coaches determine which swimmers will be in Main Events.

Scoring

Individual Events
1st: 5 points
2nd: 3 points
3rd: 1 point

Relays
1st: 5 pts

General Information

• Wear the team swim suit and swim cap to all meets
• Bring plenty of towels for children to sit in the swim team corner
• Bring dinner, snack and drinks to the meet for your family's needs
• Take folding chairs to away meets along with drinks and snacks
• Younger swimmers bring cards and games to play while waiting
• Meets can be delayed or postponed due to thunder and lighting but please stay and wait for announcements on cancellations or delays
• Cheer for the Seven Oaks Marlins throughout the entire meet
• Clean up your trash throughout the meet especially in the swim team corner  
• No glass at the pool
• BE ON TIME
• HAVE FUN!
• No smoking or alcohol allowed
• Home meets require almost 50 volunteers and 40 for away meets so please sign up for parent volunteer positions
• Main heat swimmers will be posted prior to the meet
• Swimmers must participate in the Time Trials or be timed by a coach before or after a practice if they will not be able to attend Time Trials
• Parent volunteers are also needed to set up and clean up for social events
• All swimmers will receive a trophy at the banquet
• Special awards will also be presented by the coaches at the banquet