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. Read more about our Narwhals program here.
Upcoming Tryout Dates
Tryouts for the Fall 2025 session are complete and there are no upcoming tryout dates. To inquire about program openings, email appointments@fitnessalivephilly.com.
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 |