Calling all future Narwhals! We will be holding free tryouts for participation in our Spring Session Narwhals program. Narwhals is our pre-competitive level for kids interested in transitioning to swim team. Participation in on a tryout-only basis.
About Narwhals
Narwhals is our confidence-boosting, pre-competitive program for kids ages 7-12 who’ve graduated from learn-to-swim lessons and are ready for the next level.
Narwhals gives them a taste of what swim team is like without high-pressure competition. Swimmers meet each week with our talented Narwhals coaches for classes focusing on endurance; team-building; and refining technique, speed and efficiency in the water. Narwhals is not a swim team, but a swim team-prep program.
In addition to our weekly classes during Fall and Spring sessions, we host a Mock Swim Meet at the end of each Session as a capstone, as well as skill-focused clinics and night out events — open swim, play and pizza! — just for our Narwhals kids. These are great opportunities for swimmers to get a feel for the camaraderie and expectations of swim team in a confidence-first setting.
Tryout Info
Swimmers seeking to join the Narwhals program must complete a free 15-minute tryout.
Currently enrolled Narwhals do not need to try out again. Swimmers enrolled in Fall Dolphins classes also do not need to try out, as they will complete a tryout during an upcoming Dolphins class.
However, swimmers enrolled in private lessons or drop-in lessons, or swimmers who are lapsed or new to Fitness Alive, need to complete a free 15-minute tryout with our Narwhals coach to assess skill readiness.
Tryouts will happen on the following dates:
11/13 (South Philly)
11/14 (Center City)
11/17 (Center City)
11/20 (South Philly)
Click below to sign up for a free tryout.