Welcome to the West Memorial Tiger Shark Swim Team!!
The Tiger Sharks are a friendly, community-centered, family-oriented competitive swim team. We would love to have you join our team! We practice at the West Memorial pool on Kingsland Blvd next to the West Memorial Civic Association. We welcome swimmers between the ages of 4 to 18 years. You do not need to live in West Memorial to join our team.
Please note that swim team is NOT a learn to swim program. Swimmers must be able to be in the water independently. If in doubt, we strongly recommend that swim lessons be taken prior to practice beginning.
All swimmers MUST be able to swim the length of the pool independently by May 20th. Swimmers 6 and under will be required to undergo an evaluation on May 20th. A parent/guardian is required to attend the evaluation. If your swimmer is unsuccessful in reaching the milestone at the time of the evaluation, he/she will not be able to continue attending practices, participate in the mock meet/time trials or swim in the meets competitively and a 25% refund will be issued. To be eligible for the partial refund, your swimmer MUST have attended practice every day. The swimmer may be allowed to participate as an assisted swimmer only. Swimming unassisted means the swimmer may not touch the pool's side or bottom and may not be assisted by another swimmer or adult. It is permissible for swimmers 6 years and under to rest briefly on the lane ropes, but they cannot touch the bottom.
For our full refund policy - click here.
SWIMMER FEES:
Securing team sponsorships is a great way to have your swimmer fees waived and generate funds for the team.
Register by April 1st to ensure you receive the lowest registration price! Registration for 15-18 year olds is $50 regardless of when you register.
Before April 1st, 2026:
$145 - 1st child
$125 - each additional child
On or after April 1st, 2026:
$155 - 1st child
$135 - each additional child
15 to 18-year-old swimmers can register for $50. Additionally, parents whose only swimmer is in this age group will not be required to fulfill a volunteer commitment.
Non-Resident Fee: Any family that does not reside in West Memorial will pay a small non-resident fee. This fee allows for the use of the pool during practice, swim meets, and award banquet. If the non-resident cost precludes you from affording swim team, please e-mail us, as we want every child who wants to swim to have the opportunity. Governors Place residents must contact the board prior to registering regarding your non-resident fee as the GP HOA subsidizes this fee (applicable to GP residents only).
Registration is due by May 9th. All swimmers must complete the registration process before attending practice. We do accept out of the neighborhood swimmers.
Sponsorship discounts available: We love and support our corporate sponsors who donate to West Memorial Swim Team. If you receive a donation from a corporate sponsor, we can discount your swimmer fees. A Butterfly Level sponsor who donates $500 will enable you to have one child swim for free. A Backstroke Level sponsor who donates $250 will allow you to have one child swim for half price.
Practice Schedule
FINAL PRACTICE TIMES*:
Practice begins on Monday April 27th, 2026
April to late May schedule (4/27/26 - 5/22/26)
Monday- Friday
5:00pm - 5:45pm 13 and older
5:45pm - 6:15pm 6 and under
6:15pm - 7:00pm 7 and 8's
7:00pm - 7:45pm 9 and 10's
7:45pm - 8:30pm 11 and 12's
Note: These afternoon practice times are effective prior to the end of the Katy ISD school year. When school lets out for the summer, we will switch to the morning practice schedule, as shown below.
Summer Practice changes to morning times on Tuesday May 26th, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGES FROM 2025 WITH 13+ PRACTICING FIRST!
Late May to June (5/26/26-6/26/26)
Tuesday- Friday
7:30am - 8:30am 13 and older
8:30am - 9:00am 6 and under
9:00am - 9:45am 7 and 8’s
9:45am - 10:30am 9 and 10's
10:30am - 11:30am 11 and 12's
The following Wednesdays there will be evening practice from 8:00pm – 9:00pm: 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Please read and review the team handbook before registering. We have updated several policies related to meet entries and volunteer requirements.
- VOLUNTEERING: Each family is REQUIRED to work a season-long position. Families who do not satisfy their volunteer requirement will be charged the $200 volunteer fee. If your child does not attend a meet after you have declared their attendance and registered for a volunteer role, you are still responsible for fulfilling that role or finding a substitute. If your swimmer qualifies and attends Meet of Champs, you will be required to volunteer. Parents will choose a job upon registration; however, we request patience and flexibility in what you select as we may ask you to serve in another role. Due to certification and training requirements for certain volunteer jobs, we may need to rearrange parent volunteers to fulfill meet requirements. All 6 and under parents only will be required to volunteer for meet set up with the exception of the 6 and under wrangler. If there is a physical reason you CANNOT volunteer, please reach out to the President or Vice President at [email protected].
- MEET ATTENDANCE: All home swim meets will be at the West Memorial Pool. Swimmers must compete in a minimum of 50% of the meets. If a swimmer has missed more than half of the meets, including at least one of the first two meets, he or she will not be allowed to attend future practices or meets.
- Due to insurance reasons, parents and non-swimmers MUST stay off the pool deck and out of the pool.
- If you have questions, concerns, or compliments, please talk to a Board Member. DO NOT approach the Coaches as they are busy working with your swimmer and ensuring that all swimmers are safe. If you need to talk to a Coach, please notify any Board Member.
- Updates are posted primarily via email but also on Facebook and Remind 101. You are responsible for staying up to date on communications.
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: One MANDATORY meeting will be held April 21st via Zoom. An adult from each family MUST attend this meeting. This meeting will provide information about the upcoming swim season, and it will be a time to meet our coaches and ask questions.
FUNDRAISER: This year, we will have two car washes to help support our team. The car washes will be held Sunday, April 27th and Saturday, May 17th. We are also asking for families to help spread the word and invite those around the community. We will also have Spirit Nights held at local businesses to raise money for the team.
