Getting Started:
Swim

Want to join the swim team?

Learn how to apply and what the process looks like
Step 1 - Required

The Frog Test

FROG test is required for:

  • swimming in the Big Pool
  • for all children under 12 years of age to participate in the Swim and Dive Teams

What is the FROG test?

  • Successful completion of the Frog test requires both:
  • A 50 Meter Freestyle swim with side breathing
  • 2 minutes of treading water at the 25 Meter point 

When can I take it?

The Frog Test is given at Martin’s Dam by a Manager during pool hours.

Who administers it?

Please ask the attendant at the front deck when a manager will be available to give the test. 

View Our Frog Lesson Hours
Step 2

Register your child

Registration opens first day after Memorial Day.

Register your child here
Reminder: The SSL League requires that swimmers swim only for their SSL club. Swimmers may not swim for any other SUMMER team or league. 
This does not include year-round USA swim programs.
Infractions will result in the disqualification of said swimmer from all current and future SSL events, and the automatic forfeit of any meets in which the swimmer participated. 
For questions or clarification, please email coachphilmunger@gmail.com
Step 3

Early Season

Practice sessions are organized by age group. Just show up at the designated time, and the coaches will take of the rest. 

NOTE: Practices at this time of year can be chilly, so please pack extra towels and warm clothing in case we do dryland activities instead.

Step 4 - Required

Time Trials

Time trials paired with coach discussions help us decide on which team a swimmer may be placed: Varsity or Junior Varsity.

Results will be sent to your email.

View Time Trials Schedule Here

NOTE: If your child cannot make a time trial session, please reach out to one of the coaches to find a suitable time. 

Step 5

Practices

Overview

Practices take place in the morning, with swimmers divided into Varsity and Junior Varsity on separate sides of the pool.
Each session includes:

  • Technique development
  • Core strength building
  • Race skill refinement

Practices are organized by age group.

Morning Swim Team Practices

View Practice Schedule Here

Start & Turn

A 30-minute add-on practice focused on key skills:

  • Starts off the blocks
  • Flip turns
  • Finishes
  • Relays

While these are covered in regular practice, this session helps swimmers improve faster and gain more confidence—plus extra time in the pool.

View Schedule Here

Long Course

Long Course (Optional)
A limited-capacity, advanced practice held in long course format. This style of swimming differs significantly from short course and may not be suitable for all swimmers.

  • Limited due to coaching availability and difficulty level
  • Non-varsity swimmers must check with Coach Phil before attending

Meets

  • Junior Varsity: Tuesday mornings
  • Varsity: Wednesday evenings
  • Rain date: Typically the following day

Attendance is strongly encouraged for all swimmers and expected for Varsity.
Meets give swimmers the opportunity to:

  • Apply what they’ve learned
  • Build confidence
  • Support teammates and celebrate progress

Required:

  • Martin’s team suit
  • Swim cap (if applicable)
View JV Meets HereView Varsity Meets Here
Step 6

Championships

Divisionals

End-of-season meet for all swimmers

Held the second-to-last Saturday in July

A-Champs (Qualifying Required)

Swimmers who meet qualifying times may compete in A-Champs, which includes:

  • Distance Freestyle Meet (evening)
  • Individual Medley (IM) Meet (evening)
  • A-Champs Finals (half-day event; morning or afternoon by age group)
View The Championship Schedule Here

Qualification Rules

Standard event cuts must be achieved during SSL meets (not intraclubs)

 Distance Free & IM cuts may be earned through:

 Intraclub meets

 Verified winter times

Important Notes

  • If a swimmer qualifies for A-Champs in an event, they cannot swim that event at Divisionals
  •  Late qualifiers (final week of the season):
  •  Will be removed from Divisionals for that event
  •  Will be entered into A-Champs before the deadline

Stay Informed with the Season

Want to sign up?

Use Club Automation

Looking for the swim schedule?

Use Our Calendar

Need to register for meets?

Use Team Unify

Suit and Cap are Required for Participation

We believe in representing ourselves as a unified front. Swimmers do not have to wear these at practice, but they are required in meets. 

Order Online

Order Here

Order In Person

1590 Old Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA

(610-640-0594) 

Swim Cap Pricing

Personalized

Order Before May 10th

  • Latex ($16.00 per 2 cap order)
  • Silicone ($40.00 per 2 cap order) 

Non-Personalized

  • Latex ($16.00 per 2 cap order)
  • Silicone ($40.00 per 2 cap order) 

Frog Lessons

Group Swim Lessons are available throughout the season, taught by Swim Team assistant coaches.

Ages 5 and up with some swimming experience (freestyle and attempted side breathing preferred).

Chances for competition are offered through our Thursday Intraclub meets with fun prizes and ribbons.

Please see an assistant swim coach for an evaluation.

Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

  • Session 1: 11:30 – 12:00
  • Session 2: 12:15 – 12:45

June 15th – July 19th

View Schedule

Parties & Camp Room Rental

  • Parties & Camp Room Rental – A party – defined as a group of members or nonmembers that would like to use MDC Pool facility and/or surrounding areas consisting of 8 or more people.

    • Camp Area Rental Fee (2 hour maximum rental unless approved by GM) – $100

      • Must provide Party Request Form 7 days prior to rental.

      • Non-refundable deposit of $25 upon rental request

      • Guest fee and policy applies to any non member attending rental/party

*All parties are at the General Manager’s approval. Party size, date, location, and price are at the GM’s discretion*

Download Party Request Form

Guest Policy

  • Guests are permitted to visit MDC with any member that is 11yr and older. We allow kids to be at the pool by themselves at age 11.
  • Limit of 2 guests per member/per day – unless approved by GM.
  • Guests permitted 7x in a calendar year.
  • Guests must be accompanied by an active member.
  • Member must be present with guest during their time at MDC, unless approved by GM (no drop offs).
  • A guest will be asked to leave MDC Property if he or she displays behavior that is not in line with the club’s code of conduct. If a guest is asked to leave, they will not be permitted to return to MDC for the remainder of the season.