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What are tryouts like?

Our tryouts are very relaxed and low-key. Your swimmer just needs to wear their swimsuit and be ready to swim. During the tryout, they will be asked to swim at least one length of the pool (25 meters) to demonstrate their ability. Based on their performance, the coach will decide which group is the best fit for them.

Sep 09 @ 05:30pm - Sep 12 @ 07:30pm

VAC

Tryouts

We offer tryouts at the beginning of each season and look forward to seeing your swimmer demonstrate their skill level. Swimmers are expected to swim 25 yards unassisted to qualify for our team. 

ALL LEVELS

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tryout Info

Please arrive promptly at your scheduled start time and check in at the front table when you arrive.

We host open tryouts during the first week of practice each season. The exact dates are listed above — unless that week has already passed.

Missed tryout week? No worries!
Just fill out the registration form below to get updates about upcoming tryout dates — or to see if private tryouts are available.

Tryouts are held at our pool which is located at Valley Central High School. Please enter through the side door to the right of the pool which is the adjacent building to the main entrance. Follow the other swimmers and parents if you are unsure on the exact pool location. 

Address

Valley Central High School Pool
1175 Route 17K Montgomery, NY 12549

 

Your swimmer will be asked to complete one full lap, unassisted in the pool (25 yards). Please let the coach know if they know multiple strokes and what their swimming level for each stroke is. 

The coach will notify you if your swimmer isn’t quite ready to join the VAC, otherwise you will be assigned a swim group proceeding their tryout and how to officially register and pay. 

Blue Group

Beginner

Fall & Spring: 5:30pm – 6:30pm Daily
Summer: 7:30am – 8:30am Daily

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White Group Intermediate-Beginner

Fall & Spring: 6:30pm – 7:30pm Daily
Summer: 8:30am – 9:30am Daily

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Competitive & Varsity

Intermediate-Advanced

Fall & Spring: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Daily
Summer: 7:30am – 9:30am Daily

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Please bring or wear the following:

  • Swimsuit (any style)
  • Goggles
  • Towel
  • Change of clothes as needed (there are changes rooms in the pool area)

The purpose of VAC is to develop motivated athletes who are driven to succeed in a competitive environment.  A committed staff of coaches and parent volunteers supports the growth of the team and swimmers by developing a safe, supportive, and educational environment for all athletes.

VAC aspires to develop a premiere swim club inspiring a commitment to team through a competitive and fun environment that builds on hard work and dedication both in and out of the pool.

The club makes demands on parents, swimmers and the coaching staff. The demands on the parents are very important. For the parents there is a time commitment between practice and meets, a financial commitment, as well as the commitments as a volunteer (i.e. working at meets, fund-raisers, annual dinners, etc.).

For the athletes, the commitments can be very demanding. Practice demands hard work and a commitment to improve. ESSL meets are held for every swimmer. The athlete must take on responsibilities for her/himself as well as the whole team.

The coaching staff feels that the demands made by the club will help develop the athlete into a well-rounded young person. The following are some ways we believe you will help us achieve our goals:

  1. Get to know the coaches. They are always available after practice. Feel free to communicate any problems or suggestions.
  2. Understand that competition can be a thrill that our athletes will enjoy. Although it means hard work, it can be fun. It does not always mean winning. Improving in skills, times and attitudes are equally important goals.
  3. Understand the courage required when an athlete competes. When a swimmer competes, they are taking a risk. Therefore competition and risk taking require courage and develop strength and character.
  4. Remember that coaches and parents cannot compete. When this occurs, the all-important communication system can fall apart.

We believe the Viking Aquatic Club can be advantageous for the athletic swimmer, the coaching staff, and the parents of the athletes.

Please attend your first practice on the Monday following the end of tryouts week, unless instructed otherwise by the coach.

Reserve Your Spot

1

Sign Up for Tryouts

Complete the form below to receive more info about our program and register for our next set of tryouts!

2

Attend
Tryouts

Show up to Valley Central Pool during the tryout times to demonstrate your swimmers skill level. 

3

Complete your application

The coaches will notify you which group your child will be swimming in and how to access registration from our website. 

Register for tryouts!

Tryouts are Sep 09 - Sep 12, 2025 @ 5:30pm @ Valley Central High School Pool

Our next tryout session will take place in the first few weeks of September. If you'd like to be notified once the dates are confirmed, please fill out the form below.

Swim Season Info

Help Center Articles

What do I need to know for practices?

To ensure our swim program runs smoothly, please take note of the practice times and meet schedules for each group. Swimmers are expected to attend at least 3 practices a week. We appreciate your dedication to punctuality and your understanding when unexpected changes arise. Blue Group Practice Times White Group

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What kind of swim programs do you offer?

We are a competitive swim team so coaches teach all 4 strokes. New swimmers come to a tryout to make sure they can safely swim one lap in the pool and to see what they already know. Then they are placed in the appropriate  group based on ability. Fall &

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