Our Team Philosophy
We do not have an "A TEAM" and a "B TEAM". We are all ONE team and cheer on our teammates at all levels of our program. Everyone's contributions matter. We are all KINGFISH.
Summer Swim Meets 101
🏊 Summer Swim Meets 101
Everything you need to know about Kingfish summer swim meets!
Our team competes in the Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL). Each summer, MCSL determines team divisions based on performance from the previous season. In 2025, we will swim in Division F.
We have daily practices (check the homepage for the schedule) and a variety of swim meets throughout the season:
- Saturday mornings – A Meets (competitive meets, lineup selected by coaches)
- Wednesday evenings – B Meets (developmental meets, open to all swimmers)
- Relay Carnivals – Two team-based relay meets
- Special Meets – End-of-season meets like Superstars, Divisionals, and the Sara Auer Mini Meet
Meets take place at both home and away pools—see our Meet & Events Schedule for full details.
🐟 Swimmers are not required to attend meets to be part of the Kingfish, but participation is encouraged as a fun way to improve, build friendships, and enjoy some friendly competition!
📝 Common Swim Season Terms:
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Declare / Commit / Sign-In or Out –
Let coaches know your swimmer’s availability for each meet through the "Schedule of Events and Meets" section on our website. See our guide: [How to Sign-In (Out)] for step-by-step instructions.
🔔 New Policy Starting 2024:
Swimmers must be signed in as ATTENDING for every meet (A & B Meets, Relay Carnivals, Superstars, Divisionals, and Special Meets). This helps coaches with planning and lineup preparation.Changes after sign-in? Please notify the Head Coach or Assistant Head Coach ASAP.
🏁 Meet Terminology:
- Event – A specific race defined by stroke, distance, and swimmer category (age/gender).
- Heat – A group of swimmers racing the same event at the same time. Multiple heats can occur per event.
- Heat Sheet / Psych Sheet – Also called the Meet Program, it lists all events and swimmer entries by number and time. Kingfish heat sheets are usually posted the evening before each meet on our website.
- Scratch – Withdrawing from a race after being entered. Scratches should be discussed with the Head Coach in advance, as they can cause delays or affect team scoring.