Octopods - Swim Team
Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation is moving forward with a collaborative approach to the aquatic programming offered to residents of Ann Arbor. Staff are excited to announce that all City of Ann Arbor swim teams will be combined into one team. The move to a city-wide swim team is a transition designed to help the facilities to be more equitable and more responsible for the resources that we have available.
There will be four sessions throughout the year organized as one cohesive program to meet the needs of your swimmer. The swim team is for kids ages 5-17. To participate the child must be able to swim one length of the pool front crawl. Registration will be required for each session.
Registration is underway now (click here to register) with the summer session starting Monday, June 17. It will run for seven weeks and includes meets. For summer practices, two of the city's outdoor pools will be utilized (Buhr Park and Veterans Memorial Park).
Buhr Park
11 and up 9 (and advanced 9/10):
- Monday-Friday 8-9:30 a.m .
- Monday-Thursday: 7-8:30 p.m .
10 and under:
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30-10:30 a.m .
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7-8 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Park
11 and Up (and advanced 9/10):
- Monday-Friday 7-8:30 a.m.
- Monday-Friday 8:30-9:30 a.m.
10 and under:
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-10:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Fall, winter and spring sessions will be hosted at Mack Indoor Pool (located inside Ann Arbor Open School, 715 Brooks St.)
Parent/Guardian Expectations
Although it is not a requirement, we do appreciate any and all help to make our home swim meets a reality. We will be emailing information about swim meets and volunteer opportunities via email. Please make sure that your correct email is listed in your CivicRec account.
Team Contact Information
Have questions or want to talk to a coach? Contact Carly Houston chouston@a2gov.org.
Masters Swim Team
A year-round program at Mack Pool from September-May and at Fuller Park Pool, during the summer time. Our master's program offers adult swimmers at all levels an opportunity to attend coached workouts, stroke feedback and help in preparing to compete if that is your goal. We offer 10 practices times throughout the week. Learn more at a2gov.org/masters or sign up using the online registration system.
Questions about the summer team?Contact Parks & Recreation Supervisor Carly Houston, at chouston@a2gov.org or 734.794.6234