Swim Team
Dive into the world of competitive swimming
Katy Aquatics is a competitive swim team dedicated to developing swimmers of all ages and abilities. Our comprehensive year-round program focuses on technique, strength, and endurance, with a strong emphasis on building a love for the sport. We offer a variety of training groups to meet the needs of swimmers at every level, from beginners to elite competitors. Join us and experience the thrill of competitive swimming!
Katy Aquatics Group Structure 2026-2027
Updated 2026-2027 Group Pricing & Registration
Note:
We are currently updating our group fees for the upcoming season. To view the finalized 2026-2027 group pricing structures immediately.

Future Stars (Ages 6+)
Description: Pre-competitive program focusing on stroke techniques, turns, and diving
Prerequisites: Ability to swim all 4 competitive strokes
Goals: Improve stroke technique, turns, and diving
Practices: 3-60 minute sessions per week (recommend 2-3)
Competition: 2 meets per year
Locations: Tompkins HS and Katy HS
Monthly Fee: $136

Novice (Ages 8-10)
Description: Our beginner group
Prerequisites: 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke
Goals: Learn basic strokes, body position, and turns
Practices: 2-60 minute sessions per week
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: Seven Lakes High School
Monthly Fee: $129.75

Intro to Age Group (Ages 10-12)
Description: Our first development group for 12 & under athletes
Prerequisites: 100 IM or 4×25 IMO and 2-4 50 FR
Goals: Complete training sets, dive certification, and 200 IM
Practices: 3-60 minute sessions per week
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Locations: Katy & Seven Lakes High School
Monthly Fee: $141.25

Intro to Age Group II (Ages 10-12)
Description: Our second development group for 12 & under athletes
Prerequisites: Meet Intro to Age Group goals, training test times, and 200 IM or 50s of each stroke
Goals: Complete training sets, dive certification, and 200 IM
Practices: 3-60 minute sessions per week
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: Tompkins High School
Monthly Fee: $141.25

Age Group I (Ages 10-12)
Description: Our advanced development group for 12 & under athletes
Prerequisites: Meet Intro to Age Group II goals, training test times, and 6x50s of each stroke
Goals: Improve stroke technique, speed, team skills
Practices: 4-60 minute sessions per week (recommend 3)
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Locations: Tompkins & Katy High School
Monthly Fee: $172.50

Age Group II (Ages 11-12)
Description: Our advanced development group for 11-12 year olds
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 3×200 IM, and at least one 10 & Under “B” time
Goals: Commit to increased practice schedule and achieve 11-12 “B” time
Practices: 5-75 minute sessions per week (recommend 4-5)
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: Katy High School
Monthly Fee: $188.50

Advanced Age Group (Ages 11-12)
Description: Our most advanced group for 12 & under athletes
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 11-12 “B” time, and 4×200 IM
Goals: Achieve 11-12 “BB” time, race all distances, and develop aerobic conditioning
Practices: 6-90 minute sessions per week (recommend 4-5)
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: Katy High School
Monthly Fee: $206.75

Bronze (Ages 10 & Under)
Description: Our advanced group for young swimmers
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 10 & Under “BB” time, and 65% attendance
Goals: Refine stroke technique, enjoy racing, achieve 11-12 “BB” times, and compete in TAGS
Practices: 5-90 minute sessions per week (recommend 4)
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: Tompkins High School
Monthly Fee: $196

Silver (Ages 11-12)
Description: Our most advanced group for 12 & under athletes
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 75% attendance, and 3×11-12 “BB” times
Goals: Develop aerobic and anaerobic ability, racing skills, and qualify for TAGS
Practices: 6-105 minute sessions per week (recommend 5)
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: Katy High School
Monthly Fee: $225

Junior Development (Ages 13-18)
Description: Developmental group for new competitive swimmers
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 200 IM, and 60% attendance
Goals: Refine stroke technique, racing skills, and training ability
Practices: 5-90 minute sessions per week (recommend 3)
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: Katy High School
Monthly Fee: $183

Junior Development II (Ages 13-18)
Description: Developmental group for new competitive swimmers
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 200 IM, and 60% attendance
Goals: Refine stroke technique, racing skills, and training ability
Practices: 5-90 minute sessions per week (recommend 3)
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: Seven Lakes High School
Monthly Fee: $188.50

Senior Development I (Ages 13-18)
Description: Our second development group for 13-18 year olds
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 13-14 “B” time, 200 IM, and 60% attendance
Goals: Refine stroke technique, racing skills, and training ability
Practices: 6-90 minute sessions per week (recommend 4-5)
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: Seven Lakes High School
Monthly Fee: $206.75

Senior Development II (Ages 13-14)
Description: Advanced group for 13-14 year olds seeking higher commitment
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 13-14 “BB” time
Goals: Achieve 2×13-14 “A” times or 15-16 “BB” times, develop training habits, and race all events
Practices: 6-105 minute sessions per week (recommend 5)
Competition: Recommended: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: TBD
Monthly Fee: $225

Gold (Ages 13-14)
Description: Elite training group with regular “doubles” practices
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 3×13-14 “A” times, TAGS, and 80% attendance
Goals: Achieve 15-16 “A” times, TAGS times, Sr. Sectional and/or Junior National times
Practices: 7-8×120 minute sessions per week (2 morning)
Competition: 1 meet per month + highest qualified championship meet
Location: TBD
Monthly Fee: $248.50

Senior I (Ages 15+)
Description: Developmental high school group
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 3×200 IM, 15-16 “BB” time, and 70% attendance
Goals: Achieve 3×15-16 “BB” times, 75% attendance, and multiple Gulf Championship qualifying times
Practices: 8-105 minute sessions per week (dryland may vary)
Competition: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: TBD
Monthly Fee: $236.75

Senior II (Ages 15+)
Description: Highest level senior group for 15+ year olds
Prerequisites: Meet training test times, 3×15-16 “A” times, and 80% attendance
Goals: Achieve Senior Sectional time, 85% attendance, and compete in all events
Practices: 6-9×120 minute sessions per week (dryland included)
Competition: 3 short course + champs, 2 long course + champs
Location: TBD
Monthly Fee: $248.50

High Performance (Ages 15+)
Description: Our elite group for swimmers aiming for national/international competition
Prerequisites: Meet rigorous training test times, 85% attendance, 3x Sectional Cuts, and 2×15-16 “AA” times
Goals: Swim collegiately, qualify for national competitions, and compete in all events
Practices: 6-9×120-150 minute sessions per week (dryland included)
Competition: 1 meet per month + championship meets
Location: TBD
Monthly Fee: $260.75
Swim Team Pool Locations
Tompkins High School
4400 Falcon Landing Blvd. Katy, Tx 77494
Katy High School
6331 Hwy Blvd. Katy, Tx 77494
Seven Lakes High School
9251 S. Fry Rd., Katy, Tx 77494
South Ranch Pool
5125 South Fry Rd., Katy, Tx 77450
Highland Park
4909 Gaston Rd., Katy, Tx 77494
Highland Knolls
21519 Highland Knolls Dr., Katy, Tx 77450
Competitive Tryout Sign Ups
Please see the links below to select a competitive try out to sign up for online. When you have successfully signed up for a try out, you will receive an email that says “Pending Approval”. Once you see that email, you have completed the registration and you can attend that try out for Katy Aquatics.
If you are looking for a Learn to Swim trial class, please visit our Swim School page to view any free trial classes or send an email to learntoswim@katyaquatics.org.
If you have questions about trying out please contact info@katyaquatics.org or call 281-391-7200
Our Coaches
Travis Sandifer
Executive Director
coachtravis@katyaquatics.org
Bill Bailey
Head Coach
coachbailey@katyaquatics.org
Tanja Avant
Asst. Coach, ASCA 5 Ed.
coachtanja@katyaquatics.org












