Park Forest Piranhas Swim Team

Welcome to the Park Forest Swim Team

The Park Forest Swim Team is more than just a swim team—it's a summer tradition that brings our neighborhood together. Each year, kids ages 5 to 17 dive into the season with excitement, energy, and team spirit. While we're a small team, we’re proud of our competitive edge and the strong sense of community that drives us.

Our team is entirely run by dedicated parent and community volunteers who make every practice, meet, and event possible. Whether your child is new to swimming or already a confident competitor, there's a place for them on our team.

Who Can Join

To join the team swimmers must:

· Be between the ages of 5 and 17

· Be a current member of the Park Forest Pool

· Be able to swim at least 5–10 yards unassisted

· Pass a brief swim assessment with our coaches

No prior swim team experience is required—just a willingness to learn, have fun, and be part of the team! The swim assessment helps ensure each swimmer is ready to safely participate in practices. Don’t worry—our coaches are great with beginners and will support every step of the way. See the link for “New Swimmers” below for more detailed information on assessments and requirements.

Registration

Returning Swimmer Registration begins 4/23

Returning swim families – Please click here to begin the registration process.

New Swimmer registration 5/4

New Swimmer Registration begins 5/4 · NEW swim families – Please click here to begin the registration process.

*You must have an active Park Forest Pool Family Membership in order to register your child.

To renew your Park Forest Pool Membership click here. Interested in Membership, fill out our Prospective Membership application here.

What We’re About

Community first. From daily practices to weekend meets, the swim team is a great way for families to connect, kids to make lasting friendships, and everyone to feel part of something special.

Skill Building Coaches focus on developing stroke technique, building endurance, and teaching race strategies. Swimmers improve week by week while learning the values of discipline, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

Summer Fun We believe swimming should be fun! Spirit Nights, Piranha of the Week, and poolside celebrations are all part of the experience. It’s not just about the races—it’s about the memories made along the way.

Practice Schedule

All practices take place at the Park Forest Pool. The 2025 Summer Season practices begin on Tuesday May 27th. Practice times are based on age/experience level but *tentative* ages/times are below:

Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday (except Swim Meet days):

· Ages 5–8: 5 - 5:30 PM

· Ages 9–12: 5:35 - 6:15 PM

· Ages 13–17: 6:20 - 7 PM

**Please note practice times are subject to change based on number of swimmers in each age group.

Meet Calendar

Our team competes in a local summer swim league with nearby neighborhoods. Meets take place on Thursdays and begin at 6 PM (swimmer arrival time is 5 PM).

2025 Meet Schedule:

· Thursday June 5th 6pm – at Glen Cove

· Thursday June 12th 6pm – Sparkman at Park Forest

· Thursday June 19th 6pm – at Club Royal

· Thursday June 26th 6pm – at Sparkman

· Wednesday July 2nd 6pm – Club Royal at Park Forest

· Thursday July 10th 6pm – at Glen Cove

· Saturday July 13th 8am – Invitational at Sparkman

Details and meet times will be shared weekly via email and posted on the team Facebook Page.

Get Involved: Volunteer Info

The Park Forest Swim Team is a true community effort—and we couldn’t run without the help of our families. Volunteering is required for each family, and there are plenty of ways to contribute, no matter your schedule or experience level.

Helping out at swim meets and team events not only keeps things running smoothly—it’s also a great way to meet other parents and be part of the fun!

How you can help:

· Meet timers and recorders

· Ready Bench

· Heat sheet and ribbon coordinators

· Concession stand helpers

· Team social organizers

· Fundraising and sponsorship support

Thank you for helping make this summer awesome for our swimmers!

If you are interested in swim team, please email piranhas@parkforestdallas.org

To purchase your Park Forest Piranhas gear click here to visit our store.