Welcome to the Dominion Valley Sharks Swim Team Registration platform for our FALL 2026 SWIM CLINCS.

When registering your swimmer(s) for our clinics, you will input your information, your swimmer(s) information, choose your clinic group and register. If you have a Swimtopia account already, please login to begin Registration. If you don’t have a Swimtopia Account and are a new family, you will be prompted to create an account. You’ll receive more information on our Fall Clinics the week before clinics begin.

The intent of the Dominion Valley Sharks Swim Clinic Program is to teach a love of competitive swim while working on stroke development and enhancing swimmers’ skills for Summer 2027 Sharks Swim Team.

Please note these important items to consider prior to registering your child:

• All swimmers MUST be 6 years or older.
• All swimmers MUST be able to swim unassisted to participate in clinics.
• Swimmers must arrive at least 5 minutes early for their session.
• Parents are allowed on deck during clinic sessions, however this is subject to change.
• Parents are expected to refrain from coaching or interacting with swimmers or coaches during clinics.

SWIM GROUPS

Please choose the group which best fits your child's skill set.

• Minnows: Ages 6 through 11 - This group is designed for developmental swimmers who can comfortably swim the length of the pool unassisted but have not swam competitively and have not mastered the basics of freestyle and backstroke. The focus will be on stroke development and refinement. Practices are 45 minutes.
• Sharks 2: Ages 10&Under - This group is for swimmers ages 10 and under that have swam competitively, are comfortable swimming freestyle & backstroke and are looking to learn/enhance their skill level and technique in all 4 strokes. Practices are 60 minutes.
• Sharks 1: Ages 11&Up - This group is for swimmers age 11 and up that have swam competitively, are familiar/comfortable swimming freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly and are looking to enhance their skill level and technique. Practices are 60 minutes.

****If you are unsure which group to sign your swimmer up for, please reach out to [email protected]****

SKILLS TAUGHT

Each practice will address all of the aspects of the strokes including:

• Head and body position
• Kick efficacy and leg action
• Pull and propulsion phases
• Arm recovery
• Timing
• Breathing and timing
• Starts and turns

LOCATION/DATES

Waverly Club Indoor Pool - 15401 Fog Mountain Cir, Haymarket, VA 20169

Practices will occur between October 10 and December 6. Each group will meet once a week, either on Saturday or Sunday. You can choose the day that works best for you during registration and your assigned day and time will stay the same for the entire 8 week session.

TIMES

Saturdays (October 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5 - No Clinics November 28 due to Thanksgiving) - Please note, our clinics are currently scheduled for 9am-11am on Saturdays, but this is subject to change to 10am-12pm. If times change this information will be updated and communicated immediately.

• Sharks 1&2: 9:00am - 10:00am 
• Minnows: 10:05am - 10:50am 

Sundays (October 11, 18, 25, November 1, 8, 15, 22, December 6 - No Clinics November 29 due to Thanksgiving)

• Sharks 1 & 2: 10:00am - 11:00am
• Minnows: 11:05am - 11:50am 

FEES

$150 Per swimmer

We look forward to having you join the Dominion Valley Sharks Swim Team Swim Clinics and are excited for another great season!