KW Jr. Whales - FALL Registration Opens Aug. 11 for Returning Members and Aug. 28 for New Members

Heidi Stanczak

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.

We offer three sessions per year for Jr. Whales registration: Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Session Dates: Sep. 2, 2025 - Nov. 6, 2025

Days/Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 6:15 - 6:30 p.m. - Dryland & Technique Talk;  6:30 - 7:15 p.m. - Swim

Location: Fox Chapel High School Pool

New to KW? Sign up to attend New Swimmer Tryouts on either Aug. 25 or 27 (7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) at the Fox Chapel High School pool.

 
 


Starting on Aug. 11 (Returning Members) and Aug. 18 (New Members)

 

Common Registration Questions

For which skill group should I register my child(ren)?
The coaches will email those swimmers who will change groups starting this fall. All other families should register for the same group that their child(ren) finished at the end of their last season of participation. If you feel that your child(ren) should be evaluated for placement, please come to one of our tryout dates before registering.

How much does it cost to register?
You can view the exact registration fees during the registration process. Fees are different for each skill group level.

When and where are practices?
During the Fall / Winter, practices are held during the late afternoon and evening hours. View a Sample Practice Schedule. Most practices take place at the Fox Chapel High School Swimming Pool. Some groups may also swim at Shady Side Academy Senior School.

More questions? 
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