Swim and Dive
ATHLETIC CLEARANCE & TRY OUTS
Please make sure you are cleared through the school to swim.
Try-outs
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Seniors - 8:30 AM, Juniors - 9:15 AM
Sophomore - 10:00 AM
Freshmen - 10:45 AM
You can not swim if you are not cleared through the school.
PRACTICE
Practice begins Feb 9. (there is no school, but we will get started with organizing and
introducing workout plans- will not count against attendance but will be a bonus)
Items you will need:
Practice swim suit (girls - one piece - modest cut ( as in CIF rules) and no tie backs, no
waterpolo suits)*
Goggles (your choice)*
Swim cap if needed (we will be giving out caps to all swimmers for practice)
Long blade fins - ( ex. Sporti, or Finis long floating rubber fins or any brand similar)*
Paddles - (Sporti, or speedo power swim paddles or any brand similar)*
Center mount snorkel - Finis, no purge valve is best)
Mesh bag to keep gear in (you will be able to keep gear bags at the pool for storage)*
*Most important gear to have
We would like swimmers to have these items for stroke development, efficiency, and strength. Using proper tools in the pool can make the difference. Please have these items by Feb 10. I will have these items listed on the Swimoutlet.com website under SCHS Swim and Dive. You can order these items through Swimoutlet, Amazon, Swim West Store in Kearney Mesa, are a few suggestions.
These items are important to you for learning proper technique as you progress through
the season. Having strength in strokes, speed, and conditioning are crucial to improving
in the pool.
WORKOUT TIMES
Workout times will be according to your school schedule. During 4th block, or after
school.
SCHEDULE
Date | Day of week | Home or away | School | Time start | Varsity/JV | Bus/ TIME TO REPORT |
2/7 | Sat | Home | Tryouts | Sr 8:30 AM Jr 9:15 AM So 10:00 AM Fr 10:45 AM | All | No/ 15 MIN. PRIOR TO YOUR START |
2/28 | Sat | Home | Intrasquad /Potluck | 9:00am | No | No / 7:30 AM |
3/5 | Thurs | Away | Double Dual Mar Vista/Clairmont | 4 pm Swim | Limited /Dive? | Yes/ 2:00 PM |
3/13 | Fri | Away | Grossmont | 4 pm Dive 5 pm Swim | Both | Yes/TBD |
3/19 | Thurs | Home | Granite Hills | 4 pm Dive 5 pmSwim | Both | No |
3/21 | Sat | Away | Hedberg Invite - Granite Hills | 9:00am TBD w- up | Varsity | No/ TBD |
3/23 - 4/3 | Mon | Spring Break | Steele Canyon Swim practice M-TH | 4:00 pm - 6:00pm | All |
|
4/10 | Fri | Home | Helix | 4 pm Dive 5 pm Swim | Both | No |
4/17 | Fri | Away | Valhalla | 4 pm Dive 5 pm Swim | Both | Yes/ TBD |
4/24 | Fri | Away | West Hills | 4 pm Dive 5 pm Swim | Both | Yes/TBD |
4/27 | Mon - Fri | Away | Leagues |
| Qualifiers | Yes/ TBD |
5/6-9 | Wed - Sat | Away | CIF |
| Qualifiers | Yes/ TBD |
5/15-16 | Fri - Sat | Away | State |
| Qualifiers | No |
5/21 | Th |
| Banquet? | 6 pm? | All/ including Family |
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Parents/Swimmers - If you would like to donate towards adopting a swimmer, or purchasing extra fins/ paddles to have on hand, please let us know. Thank You.
Each swimmer will be given a team T-shirt. Hoodies and additional Team T-shirts will be
available for purchase.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising information will be out shortly.
We will also be selling Pennants with personal messages, positive quotes, good luck
phrases, and or short personal inspirations for $100 to be hung along the fence for all to
see. These will be hung out every year as inspiration and support to swimmers today and
in the future.
CLUB SWIMMERS
Club swimmers, there will be a form to fill out if you are to train with your USA Swim club. I
will be in contact with your club coach. You must attend Steele practice the day before a
scheduled meet or will not be eligible for that meet.
COMMUNICATIONS
We will be setting up a BAND communication platform for all swimmers and parents as we
enter the swim season. All communication will be through this App. Papers, Photos, and
communications through text will be through BAND.