Ready to take your young swimmer to the next level? The KW Jr. Whales program is the perfect next step after KW Swim School lessons. Designed as a fun and supportive bridge to the KW Swim Team, KW Jr. Whales helps kids strengthen their technique, build confidence, and fall in love with swimming even more. With consistent coaching and a clear, structured curriculum, your child will stay motivated, improve their skills, and feel fully prepared to dive into the KW Swim Team Bronze group when the time comes. (We recommend...

Looking for swim lessons? The Killer Whales Swim School is the perfect place for kids to learn, grow, and make a splash! Our multi-week swim program helps children ages 3 to 12 become safe, confident swimmers through engaging, lesson-based instruction. Whether your child is brand new to the water or ready to start learning freestyle and backstroke, our dynamic teaching approach makes swimming both fun and effective. Classes are directed by an experienced adult KW Swim Team Coach. Parents/guardians "stay dry" and watch while advanced members of our competitive KW...

We are excited to get this season started! To ensure that you and your swimmer(s) are fully prepared for the season and stay in the know, please review these KW Swim Team 101 tips. Learn More About the Swim Seasons The KW Swim Team offers a year-round program broken into three sessions, which you can register for separately: Fall/Winter, Spring, and Summer. The Jr. Whales swim group has three separate sessions available for registration: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Learn more about the swim seasons Your Swimmer's Skill Group Level We...

Mark your calendars, and please attend the Parent Meeting that corresponds with your swimmer’s skill group. During the meeting, you will learn important details about the upcoming season, and you can ask any questions you may have. Location: Fox Chapel High School - Library Dates / Times: Senior Group: 8/26 @ 7:00 p.m. (In-District & Out-of-District) Gold Group: 8/28 @ 7:00 p.m. Silver Group: 9/3 @ 6:45 p.m. Bronze Group: 9/3 @ 7:15 p.m. Jr Whales: 9/4 @ 7:15 p.m. Where is the Fox Chapel High School Library? Enter the...

KW now sends text alerts for urgent updates. Essential info will always be emailed, but if you add a mobile number to your www.kwswimming.com account, you’ll also get last-minute or emergency alerts by text. Add your mobile number today—it only takes two minutes and ensures you won’t miss an important alert. (You can add and verify up to two mobile numbers.) Learn how to add and verify your mobile number to get text alerts now. Please add this KW Text Alert number to your mobile Contacts list: 1-888-615-5516

New Swimmer Tryouts - Aug. 25 and Aug. 27, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Do you want to register a child who is NEW to the KW Swim Team for the Fall / Winter season? If your child is a new swimmer or has not been on the KW Swim Team for more than one year, you must attend one of our swimmer tryout dates before registering. Fall / Winter Swimmer Tryout Details Who: Swimmer tryout dates are for new swimmers or swimmers who have not participated in...

We designed the KW Jr. Whales group to be a bridge between beginner KW Swim School Lessons and full KW Swim Team participation. This program strengthens foundational skills and keeps swimmers engaged and confident before they advance to the KW Swim Team, Bronze skill group. This group has a consistent coaching presence and a structured curriculum. What to Expect: Focused technique development across all four strokes. Introduction to team expectations and training structure. Weekly communication from the coaching staff. End-of-session feedback and evaluation to determine readiness for the next level....

Registration for the KW Swim Team, FALL / WINTER Session opens on Aug. 11 (Returning Swimmers) and Aug. 28 (New Swimmers), for all skill groups: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Senior. Session Dates: Fall 2025 through Winter 2026 Gold & Senior Groups - Practices the weeks of Aug. 25, 2025 - March 23, 2026 Bronze & Silver Groups - Practices the weeks of Sep. 2, 2025 - March 23, 2026 Program: KW Swim Team - Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Senior skill groups New to KW? Sign up to attend New Swimmer...

The KW Swim School is a multi-week, lesson-based swim program designed to teach children to swim safely. Our dynamic approach to swim instruction allows children ages 3 to 12 to learn safe, effective, and sustainable aquatic skills. Our swim school students range from those with little to no aquatic experience to those learning freestyle and backstroke, preparing to build endurance. Our KW Swim Team coaches direct our swim school. Parents/guardians "stay dry" and watch while advanced members of our competitive KW Swim Team are in the pool with the students....

To ensure you stay "in the know" with all the Killer Whales news and updates, tap into these tips and resources today! 1. Get KW Emails and Urgent Text Alerts Sign in to the KW Website. Select "Sign In" or your name at the top, right of the page. On the left, black column, select My Account > Account Info. Under "Account Login Email," ensure your email address is correct. (Add any additional emails using the "Alternate Email" input fields.) Ensure you have a current and verified Mobile/SMS number so...