Here are the Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I have to be a member of River Rock Swim Club to be on the swim team?

Yes. Click here to learn how to join.

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How do I get weather updates about swim delays/cancellations for swim meets & practices?

Weather alerts will go out through our Twitter, Facebook page, and Google Group. Please add Twitter link www.twitter.com/SwimSilverton along with Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132464960107447 and Google Group link http://groups.google.com/group/silvertonsharks?hl=en. Weather can come up fast and leave fast so check both of these often.

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SWIM SUITS: We didn't make it to the swim suit fitting. How can we get our swim suits ordered?

Inside Out Sports will be ordering our swimsuits for us. So, if you didn' t make it to the Swim Suit Fitting Session, you can go directly to their Cary store which is next to Biaggis in Preston Walk. Here's more information about them:

www.insideoutsports.com
2002 Grisdale Ln
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 466-0101

Please let them know that you swim for the Silverton Sharks at River Rock Swim Club.

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2012 Swim Meet Schedule

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How do we get receive ongoing information about the swim team?

Please add Twitter link www.twitter.com/SwimSilverton (for practice/meet rain delays) along with Facebook http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132464960107447 (for social) and Google Group link http://groups.google.com/group/silvertonsharks?hl=en.

If you join the swim team, we recommend that you join these services using the links above in order to be notified of the latest happenings with the Sharks. You can also contact our TSA Rep with your questions at .

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How are the Silverton Sharks ranked in the Tarheel Swimming Association?

We are ranked #6 out of over 40 teams in the TSA Southern Division. Last year, we were the Southern Division 2 Champions. You can learn more about the Tarheel Swimming Association, the different leagues, and the teams that are in the Southern League at their website at http://www.tsanc.org/

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What are the Volunteer Requirements for each family?

Each family is required to work at least three of the six meets unless other arrangements have been made. Sign up early if you want a certain position or date. You can sign up for your volunteer position at the swim suit fitting or online when this is available.

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How much does the swim team cost? Does this include the cost of the trophy?

First, you must be a member of the River Rock Swim Club to be a part of the Silverton Sharks Swim Team. The annual dues for the swim club varies from $335 for an individual to $450 for a family. Once you are a member, your children can join the swim team for $100 for the 1st child, $80 for the 2nd child, and $70 for any child thereafter. The cost pays for the coaches, ribbons, the Cary City Swim Meet fee, and trophies.

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How do I sign my children up for the Swim Team?

Click here to view the different ways to join River Rock Swim Club: Online, In Person, or By Mail.

View/Print and send in the membership application above. You can sign up your children on the swim team on the lower portion of page one of this application.

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How old does your child need to be to join the swim team?  Are there any other requirements? What if my child is learning how to swim?

Your child must be 18 years or younger. If they are in the "six years old and under" division, they must be able to swim at least a half lap. If they are seven years or older, they must be able to swim a complete lap.  In the issue of safety, we cannot make exceptions to this rule. Every child must be able to safely swim the required distance for their age group before being allowed to join the swim team. If you aren't sure about your child's swimming abilities, just ask the coaches.
Please also view our "What are the Requirements" page...

The age brackets that the children swim in are:  

• Six and Under...
• 7 & 8 yr old
• 9 & 10 yr old
• 11 & 12 yr old
• 13 & 14 yr old
• 15 -18 yr old

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When will the children practice?

While traditional school is in session, there will be one afternoon practice for each age group. Once school is out of session, the swim team will offer both a morning and an afternoon practice. This way children who are in school (year-round) can also attend. View the practice schedule here...

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Will there be a photographer to take individual and/or team photos?

Yes, we expect to offer this service again this year.

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How many swimmers will be on the swim team? Will there be a "cap"?

Our swimteam will cap the number of swimmers allowed at 200. This will allow for a better experience for the swimmers and more individualized attention by the coaches.

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