Swim Team

Grow your SWIMMING
skills in a fun and competitive environment!

The Bolingbrook Pelicans is a recreational swim team that completes with the Northern Illinois Swim Conference. Our coaching staff is experienced working with athletes of all ages, and dedicated to helping them develop a positive, lifelong relationship with the sport of swimming.

The Pelicans Swim Team is open for registration! Current athletes can register starting July 25, and registration opens to all on August 11. The fall/winter 2026–27 season runs September 14, 2026–March 7, 2027. The registration deadline is September 9.

Ready to register for the season? see below or contact Pelicans@bolingbrookparks.org

All-Team Informational Meeting and Practice

All athletes and parents of the fall/winter 2026–27 season must attend the pre-season informational meeting on September 11 from 6:00–8:00 pm. The meeting will be in the multi-purpose room at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex. Light refreshments will be served. Swimmers will attend their first in-water practice of the season from 7:00–8:00 pm.

New Member Evaluations

All new and prospective athletes must attend an evaluation. This is your chance to show the coaches what you can do and learn about being a Pelican. The meeting is free and pre-registration is required. Please see Swim Team New Member Evaluations for available dates and times.

Pelican Swim Team Requirements:

  • Ages 6-8 years: Must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle or back stroke, using correct technique (including rotary breathing).

  • Ages 9-10 years: Must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke, using correct technique (including rotary breathing), and must be familiar with breaststroke or butterfly.

  • Ages 11-12 years: Must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle and backstroke, using correct technique (including rotary breathing and not stopping), and must be able to swim 50 yards of another competitive stroke (breaststroke or butterfly) with correct technique.

  • Ages 13-18 years: Must be able to swim 200 yards of freestyle and backstroke, using correct technique (including rotary breathing and not stopping) and must be able to swim 50 years of butterfly and breaststroke.

Register for Pelican Swim Team Today

250205 / New Swim Team Member Evaluations

Ages 5-18
For new and prospective members of the Bolingbrook Pelicans Fall/Winter season, this is your chance to show the coaches what you can do and learn about being a Pelican. Pick a timeslot to come in and a Pelicans Swim Team Coach will meet you on the indoor pool deck. Meeting includes swimming skill evaluation, swim team introductory meeting and time for questions. Please contact pelicans@bolingbrookparks.org if a scheduling accommodation is required.

250205 D01 / New Swimmer Evaluation

08/24/2026 - 08/24/2026
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 0.00
Register

250230 / Swim Team Pre-Season Snorkel Clinic

Ages 11-18
Learn how to use a competitive swimming snorkel from Pelican swim team coaches. Snorkels help to keep body alignment and kick strong and steady while swimming. A competitive swimming snorkel is required to participate in this program.
Optional add-on fee: Purchase a competitive swimming snorkel in-house. It will be delivered on the first day of class. $35.00.

250230 D03 / Swim Team Pre-Season Snorkel Clinic

09/01/2026 - 09/10/2026
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

Click Register to view pricing
Register

250200 / Bolingbrook Pelicans Swim Team

Ages: High School (14-18)
These sections include adjusted dates and prorated fees to accommodate Bolingbrook Pelicans athletes who are also competing on their local IHSA swim teams. Participants will join the 13+ age group practice schedule and are only eligible to attend practices and competition meets when their IHSA team is not in season. For non-IHSA athlete registration, please see Bolingbrook Pelicans Swim Team. Pre: Sept 8-Nov 22 / Post: Feb 23-March 7.

250200 D14 / Pre/Post Boys IHSA Season

09/14/2026 - 03/07/2027
12:00 am - 12:00 am
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)

$ 247.00/$ 255.00
Register

  
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