Narwhals Tryouts
Participation in Narwhals is on a tryout or invitation-only basis. Current Fitness Alive swimmers must be recommended by their coach. New Fitness Alive swimmers and former clients who have lapsed must complete a free tryout. Scroll to the bottom of this page to begin booking your tryout.
Upcoming Tryout Dates
Saturday, April 20th @ Fitness Alive Center City (1425 Arch Street), 1-2:30pm
*Tryouts are booked in 15 minute slots during the time window above. You can choose your slot by registering below.
Class Descriptions
Tryout Requirements
Swimmers will need to complete a free 10-15 minute tryout that assesses the following:
Narwhals Silver |
Narwhals Gold |
• Age minimum: 7
• Complete 2 lengths of freestyle demonstrating proficiency with bilateral breathing. • Complete one length of backstroke • Complete one length of breaststroke (general knowledge of form, but proficiency not necessary) • Complete at least 1/2 length of butterfly (general knowledge of form, but proficiency not necessary) • Tread water for 90 seconds | • Age minimum: 8
• Complete 4 lengths of freestyle with general knowledge of flip turns • Complete 2 lengths of backstroke • Complete one length of legal breaststroke • Complete one length of legal butterfly • Tread water for 2 minutes |