Whether your swimmer is returning for their 10th season or joining for the first time, we’re excited to have them on the SPRA Dolphins team! Our focus is on fun, friendship, and improving swimming abilities in a positive environment. Swim meets are encouraged but not mandatory.
All swimmer registrations must be completed online by July 1st for their points to count toward team meet totals. This is a 2-step process.
If you can’t make a payment online, please contact the Parent Reps at spraconcessions@gmail.com
FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE: TUESDAY JUNE 9th
FIRST NIGHT OF PRACTICE: WEDNESDAY JUNE 10th @ 8:00 PM (ALL AGES)
LAST DAY OF PRACTICE: TUESDAY JULY 28 for 11+ and THURSDAY JULY 30 for 10U.
Morning Practices (Monday – Thursday):
Evening Practices (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday):
Swimmers are grouped by age and skill level. Regular attendance is encouraged. Swimmers training with a club team should attend at least one SPRA practice per week.
Coaches ask that swimmers arrive a few minutes early so that they are ready on the pool deck when practice is scheduled to start. Swimmers must be picked up after their assigned workout time. The coaches are not responsible for your child after their scheduled practice is finished, as they are concentrating on the next group of swimmers.
SPRA offers lessons for all levels of swimmers if you feel your swimmer requires additional stroke instruction – more information on the lessons tab on the spra website.
SPRA is a member of the Central Pennsylvania Swim League (CPSL), which includes Park Forest, Penns Valley, Bellefonte, Juniata Valley, and Welch. The league organizes the meet schedule, rules, and championship events.
All swimmers must be registered and have paid their fees by June 30th to participate in league meets.
Meet signups will be sent out via email. Swimmers must be signed up by the deadline if they plan to swim.
Each event in a meet will have various heats. Coaches aim to give everyone an opportunity to swim each event during the season to qualify for championships. Swimmers may swim a maximum of 4 events per meet (3 individual and 1 relay OR 2 individual and 2 relays). Coaches determine event assignments based on attendance and swimmer ability.
To be eligible for championships, swimmers must participate in at least 2 regular-season meets. Championship seeding is based on a swimmer’s best time from the season. Swimmers can compete in up to 3 individual events and 1 relay at championships.
All meets begin at 6:00 PM with warm-ups at 5:00 PM unless otherwise noted.
Note: Penns Valley home meets will be hosted at Lewistown’s Rec Park Pool (100 Cherry Street, Lewistown, PA)
Back by popular demand… Starting Sunday, June 14 through Monday, July 26, our Swim Mentor Night Clinics are here to help swimmers develop stronger skills and more confidence in the water!
These clinics are led by our experienced swim mentors and follow a rotating focus throughout the week. Younger swimmers are encouraged to attend — it’s a great opportunity to learn from older team members and build team spirit.
Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Days: Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday nights
Clinic Dates:
SPRA Night Mentor Swim Schedule
June 14 – July 26
All Practices: 8:00 – 9:00 PM
| Date | Focus (8:00–9:00 PM) |
| Sunday, June 14 | Freestyle |
| Monday, June 15 | Backstroke |
| Wednesday, June 17 | Starts |
| Sunday, June 21 | Breaststroke |
| Monday, June 22 | Butterfly |
| Wednesday, June 24 | Starts |
| Sunday, June 28 | Freestyle |
| Monday, June 29 | Backstroke |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Starts |
| Sunday, July 5 | Breaststroke |
| Monday, July 6 | Butterfly |
| Wednesday, July 8 | Starts |
| Sunday, July 12 | Freestyle |
| Monday, July 13 | Backstroke |
| Wednesday, July 15 | Starts |
| Sunday, July 19 | Breaststroke |
| Monday, July 20 | Butterfly |
| Wednesday, July 22 | Starts |
| Sunday, July 26 | All-Stroke Review + Relays |
Mentor Coaches:
Claire Fuller, Evan Koehle, Hudson Pell-Gibson, Erik Sulman, Luke Flickinger – Check back for an updated list of names!
We hope to see your swimmer there — let’s dive in and make the most of it!
We plan fun activities throughout the season to build team spirit:
Activities and dates will be posted at the pool and shared via email. Have an idea? Let us know!
Did you know that grabbing a snack at a swim meet helps keep our coaches on deck and our team thriving?
Our Concessions Stand, lovingly known as The Dolphin Pod, isn’t just about snacks—it’s a fundraiser that helps pay for coach salaries and keeps our meets running smoothly.
We are in the process of making our Dolphin Pod the best yet, check back soon for updates on how it will run this year!
Show your team spirit with official SPRA Swim Team apparel and gear!
Visit our SPRA SwimOutlet storefront to browse and purchase items like suits, towels, shirts, caps, and more.
It is encouraged, but not mandatory to purchase a swim team suit.
One parent is encouraged to attend ONE of the parent meetings – especially if this is your first swim team season. Returning families will review meet logistics; new families can meet the coaches and ask questions.
All families are expected to help during meets:
Please sign up for both halves of meets when possible. Additional help is always appreciated.
Responsible teens age 14+ can assist (one per meet). Check back for updates and sign-ups!
Volunteer Positions:
*Computer, Referee, and Starter/Announcer all require training.
Practices proceed in light rain at the coaches’ discretion. In case of thunder or lightning, practice will be canceled. For updates, check our Facebook page.
During meets, if a thunderstorm occurs, we must clear the pool and deck promptly. Please wait in your car until we announce whether the meet will resume or be canceled. Do not leave unless instructed, as we aim to continue the meet if possible.