Registration for 2019 season is now open!
This year we are moving registration online to Swimtopia, and all fees (including ASA <swim only> if applicable) will be paid online. We are excited to get another great season underway, and we have a lot of exciting news — so please read all the important details read below!
Feel free to contact us with any questions: swimming@thebranches.org
Important Dates:
- April 10th, 2019, 3-6pm – Swimsuit Sizing (if needed), New Spirit Wear & Ice Cream Social
- May 13th, 2019 – First Day of Practice;
- June 1st 2019 – Intrasquad (for 12 and under only)
- July 1st, 2019 – End of Season Banquet
Once we get the meet schedules, we will post to the Swimtopia website. See below for season fees, practice times and dates.
Registration Information
Team Fees Before April 14th
|
Swim Only |
Swim & Dive |
Dive Only |
|
|
1st Child |
$160 |
$230 |
$160 |
|
2nd Child |
$140 |
$210 |
$140 |
|
Family Cap |
$425 |
$510 |
$425 |
|
15 & Over |
$45 |
$55 |
$45 |
LATE FEES: After April 14th
|
Swim Only |
Swim & Dive |
Dive Only |
|
|
1st Child |
$190 |
$265 |
$190 |
|
2nd Child |
$165 |
$240 |
$165 |
|
Family Cap |
$445 |
$530 |
$445 |
|
15 & Over |
$55 |
$65 |
$55 |
If a child resigns for any reason other than a coaching decision before May 24th, Branches swim/dive fees will be refunded less $70 per child. There will be no refunds after May 25th.
ASA Swim Registration Fees:
ASA Registration is mandatory for all Swimmers. Fees will be as follows:
|
Through April 14 |
$29.50 per swimmer |
|
April 15 – June 1 |
$38.50 per swimmer |
|
After June 2nd |
$43.50 per swimmer |
Practice Times Age Group Practice Time
Afternoons (beginning May 13th- May 24th)
|
Swim |
Dive |
|
|
6 & Under |
4:30pm- 5:15pm |
5:15pm – 6:00pm |
|
7&8 |
5:15pm – 6:00pm |
4:30pm- 5:15pm |
|
9 & 10 |
6:00pm – 6:45pm |
6:45pm – 7:30pm |
|
11 & Up |
6:45pm – 7:30pm |
6:00pm – 6:45pm |
Practice Times Age Group Practice Time
Mornings (beginning May 28th)
|
Swim |
Dive |
|
|
6 & Under |
8:30am – 9:15am |
9:15am – 10:00am |
|
7&8 |
9:15am – 10:00am |
8:30am – 9:15am |
|
9 & 10 |
10:00am – 10:45am |
10:45am – 11:30am |
|
11 & Up |
10:45am – 11:30am |
10:00am – 10:45am |
Practice Times Age Group Practice Time
Afternoons MONDAY & THURSDAY ONLY (beginning June 3rd – June 20th).
*This practice is optional if you are unable to make the Morning practice sessions.
|
MONDAY & THURSDAY |
Swim |
Dive |
|
8 and Under |
6:00pm – 6:45pm |
6:45pm – 7:30pm |
|
9 & Over |
6:45pm – 7:30pm |
6:00pm – 6:45pm |
The Branches Swim and Dive team is volunteer driven. We will need each family to volunteer to work 4 shifts for Swim Team, and 3-4 shifts for Dive Team. There will be a separate Sign Up Genius sent out as we get closer to the start of the season, usually around the end of April.
Meet the Coaching Staff
Shelby Ponder attends Georgia and studies Public Relations. She graduated from Pius where she swam and played soccer.
Elizabeth Williamson will be back as assistant coach.. Elizabeth is a student at Marist. She comes to The Branches from Mill Glen.
Samantha Carmon will be returning and will be Head Dive Coach. She dives for Atlanta Dive League.
Abby Camarda is a senior at Norcross High school. She is on the school leadership team, is an executive member of FCA, and is involved with the School Special Needs students. She swims and dives on the Varsity and also dives for Atlanta Dive League.
Mackenna Buchanan dives for Atlanta Dive and won the State Championship this year. She will be attending Boston College and plans to major in Business Economics and Analytics. She loves to sing, plays the piano and does calligraphy.