2024 Important Dates & Information

Registration

Registration: Online registration will be open May 1st-May 31st. A $25 late registration fee will be enacted starting June 1st. 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 2024 registration form and bringing it with payment to Melissa or Todd during the first week of swim practice. Please email Coach Melissa with any questions.
*In order to be on the swim team, swimmers must be able to swim 15 yards unassisted (without a coach in the water).*

Bathing Suits

The team suit will be a black bathing suit with a small marlin logo.
You may purchase your suit in-store at All American Swim (Kiefer Aquatics) in Cary or call the store: (919) 439-8678.
Order information: CLICK HERE (pdf)

Important Dates & Practice Schedule

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

Dates: TBA
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:

July 23rd at 6pm

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