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Vestavia Swim and Dive Association
The Vestavia Swim and Dive Association is a summer swim and dive program located in Vestavia Hills, AL. Children ages 5-18 are eligible to participate in the program if they can swim 25 yards independently. The cost for swim and dive is $225, which includes a swim cap and a t-shirt. The program is managed by a volunteer board in collaboration with Vestavia Parks and Recreation. If you are interested in joining the board, please contact vestaviaswim@gmail.com.
Registration Dates: April 1 – June 15
Swim Evaluations: Thursday, May 16, and Friday, May 17, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Vestavia Aquatic Complex.
Swim Groups:
– Minnows: No swim team experience; can swim somewhat but not yet the full 25 yards.
– Guppies: New to swimming; can swim 25 yards but do not know strokes.
– Turtles: Beginner swimmers; can swim 25 yards comfortably but only know 1-2 strokes.
– Dolphins: Intermediate swimmers; can swim longer distances easily, know 3-4 strokes, and are working on technique and speed.
– Sharks: Advanced swimmers; know all strokes, can swim long distances easily, and have participated in the swim team for multiple summers.
Dates for Summer Swim & Dive: May 30 – July 31
Daily Swim Team Practice Schedule (based on evaluation):
– 7:00 – 7:30 AM: Minnows/Guppies
– 7:00 – 8:00 AM: Dolphins
– 7:30 – 8:00 AM: Minnows/Guppies
– 8:00 – 9:00 AM: Turtles
– 8:30 – 10:00 AM: Sharks
Daily Dive Practice Schedule:
Choose the time that best fits your schedule:
– 7:30 – 8:30 AM
– 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Practice Days: Monday – Friday mornings at the Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex (VHAC). There will be a few Fridays without coaches due to away swim meets; you will be notified of those dates as soon as possible.
Swim Meets: Held Tuesday evenings at clubs throughout the Birmingham area. The Jefferson Shelby Swim Council (JSSC) will release the swim meet schedule closer to the start of the season.
Dive Meets: Typically scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday nights throughout the summer. The schedule will be announced before the swim season begins.
Swim Communication:
We communicate through email and the Remind App. If your child is registered with VSA, you should automatically receive emails from us.
Swim Team Email Address: vestaviaswim@gmail.com
To receive swim team texts, subscribe to the Remind App by sending a text to 81010 with the following message:
– For last names ending in A-M, text: @vsa2024a
– For last names ending in N-Z, text: @vsa2024n
Dive Team Email Address: vestaviadive@gmail.com
To receive texts for the dive team, subscribe to the Remind App by texting 81010 with the following message: @vestaviad
This communication method will be used for quick updates, such as canceled practices, and for general reminders.
Please check the Remind App and the VSA website FAQs before sending emails, as many answers are available there. If you can’t find what you need, don’t hesitate to reach out.