About
We were just a couple of moms who wanted to swim, so we grabbed our shovels and started digging a pool!
-Your Board Members
Eligibility
The Westhaven Swim Team is a summer-only (May – June) recreational swim team that competes against other neighborhood, rec, and country club teams. Any Westhaven resident or Westhaven Golf Club member between the ages of 4 - 18 on June 1st is eligible to swim on the team. Because we use the Westhaven Facilities, you must be in good standing with the Foundation to participate on the team. Registration will be first come first serve.
We have swimmers of all abilities, but children must be able to swim 1/2 the length of the pool to be on the team. If swimmers are not able after the first week of practice, the coaches will recommend that they spend the year in lessons to prepare for next year.
Parents of young swimmers, you'll be amazed by what your children learn in the month they are on the team. By the end of the season, most swimmers will be able to swim full 25 yards freestyle and backstroke unassisted without touching the lane lines and/or the walls. By age 7 some children will be learning to swim breaststroke and butterfly legally.
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The Westhaven Swim Team is a summer recreational swim team that practices and competes during May and June against other neighborhood, recreation, and country club teams.
Who Can Join?
- Any Westhaven resident or Westhaven Golf Club member who is 4–18 years old as of June 1 is eligible to participate.
- Because the team uses Westhaven community facilities, families must be in good standing with the Westhaven Foundation to register.
- Registration is first come, first served.
Swim Requirements
We welcome swimmers of all ability levels. However, each child must be able to swim half the length of the pool independently to participate. During the first week of practice, coaches will evaluate swimmers' readiness. If a swimmer is not yet able to meet this requirement, coaches may recommend swim lessons during the year to help prepare for the following season.
Meet Participation
The Westhaven Swim Team is a recreational, team-focused program. Every swimmer is expected to participate in a minimum of two swim meets during the season. Meet participation is an important part of the team experience and allows swimmers to apply the skills they have developed in practice while supporting their teammates.
What to Expect
The Westhaven Swim Team is a fun, supportive environment where swimmers build confidence, improve technique, and make lasting friendships. Parents of younger swimmers are often amazed by how much their children accomplish in just one season.
By the end of the summer, most new swimmers can:
- Swim a full 25-yard freestyle and backstroke independently without relying on lane lines or walls.
- Develop stronger endurance, confidence, and proper stroke technique.
- Begin learning legal breaststroke and butterfly, with many swimmers mastering these strokes by age 7.
Volunteer
Other than the coaches, the team is run 100% with volunteers. Each family is responsible for volunteering to work at least 2 volunteer shifts per season with a per family point requirement of 50 points. Volunteer jobs include lane timers, stroke and turn officials, clerk of course workers, scorekeepers, etc. We have made the signup process for volunteer jobs during the season as easy as possible. Since a swim meet is run by parent volunteers from each swim team, volunteer participation is vital to run each swim meet. To learn more about volunteering, pop over here.
Volunteer Commitment
The Westhaven Swim Team is powered by volunteers. Aside from our coaching staff, every aspect of the team is run by parent volunteers, and your support is essential to a successful season.
Each family is required to earn a minimum of 50 volunteer points, which is typically fulfilled by working at least two volunteer shifts during the season. Volunteer opportunities include lane timers, stroke and turn officials, clerk of course, scorekeepers, concessions, and other meet-day roles.
We've made the volunteer sign-up process as simple and convenient as possible. Because every swim meet depends on volunteers from both participating teams, your commitment ensures that meets run smoothly and that all swimmers have a positive experience.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities and point requirements, visit our Volunteer Information page.
The League
The Westhaven Swim Team is part of the Williamson County Swim League (WCSL). The WCSL is a summer swim league composed of community, subdivision, and country club swim teams in the Williamson, Rutherford, and Maury Counties. Teams compete every week throughout the month of June. The County Championship meet is held at the end of the season with swimmers competing from each team at the Brentwood Indoor Sports Complex. *This year's meet is still TBD if it will be held virtual or in-person.
The WCSL was formed to create a friendly atmosphere for the benefit and personal satisfaction of our children. The league strives to offer an opportunity for children and young people to challenge themselves, to learn and think in a positive manner, to be part of a team and enjoy the experience of friendly competition and good sportsmanship.
