Swim Team Eligibility
A novice swimmer as defined by the South Houston Recreational Swim League (SHRSL) is a swimmer who:
• Is between the ages of 4 and 18 as of May 31, 2026
• Can demonstrate the ability to enter the water un-aided
• Can swim one length of the pool without benefit of resting on the bottom of the pool or on the lane ropes
• Can swim one length of the pool without the aid of an adult or coach in the water
Registration Fees & Rules
• Registration is $200 per swimmer ages 4 - 12 ($180 for siblings)
• Ages 13-14: the cost is $100
• Ages 15 and up: FREE!
Registration includes a Team T-shirt
Refund Policy: As a rule, the swim team has a policy of No Refunds once practice has begun. Any refunds requested before practice starts will require Board approval and will be made less any electronic processing or administration fees already incurred by the team.
By the end of the 8th practice, every swimmer's eligibility will be determined by their coach. If your swimmer is ineligible to swim on the team, we will refund $50 of your registration fee. Any other drop from the team roster, once practice starts, will result in forfeiture of all registration fees.
Practices
• All pool rules must be obeyed.
• All swimmers must attend the practice time as designated by their age group.
• Only swimmers swimming in their designated practice time can be in the pool during practice.
• For the safety of all swimmers, please do not talk to the coaches or your swimmer while they are on deck or in the pool. Any questions or concerns must be directed to the coach by email.
• In case of thunder or lightning, the coach will make the call to cancel practice and follow Red Cross Procedures to evacuate the facility.
Meet Attendance Requirement: When registering, you must do so with the intent of swimming the entire season (excluding Champions Meet and All-Stars). We understand that swimmers may have to miss a meet or two due to illness, a family emergency or some other unavoidable situation. If you register without the intent of swimming all season, this is unfair to those who are willing to make this commitment. We rely heavily on parent volunteers to run our meets. If you do not fulfill the meet attendance or your volunteer requirements, you will not be eligible to register with returning families for the next season. Thank you for your cooperation!
Team Gear: The purchase of a team suit is optional, but highly recommended.
Sponsors Needed : The Piranhas love their sponsors!! Please let our sponsors know how much we appreciate their support. The Piranhas would not be the great swim team it is without them. If you know of a sponsor, please contact our treasurer Irene Leal.
SHRSL Website: https://shrsl.org/ and bylaws https://shrsl.org/bylaws-forms/
