2026 Summer Swim Season

The Vistancia Vipers Summer Swim Season is our most immersive and exciting time of year. Since 2008, the Vipers have proudly competed in the Desert Swim League, focusing on long-term swimmer development, strong fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Summer is built around consistency, competition, and confidence — with daily practices, a full meet schedule, and championship racing — all in a fun, high-energy team environment. Whether your swimmer is returning for another season or joining us for the first time, summer is where growth and team spirit come together.

→ Registration opens: Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00 AM online.

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Season Overview

Registration Opens: Saturday, May 2nd @ 9:00 AM (online)

Season Dates: May 26th – July 10th

Practices: Monday–Friday mornings

Swim Meets: Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons

League Finals (Championships): July 7th–9th

Fun Day & End-of-Season Banquet: July 10th

No Practice: 5/25, 7/3

Families should plan for weekday morning practices and 1–2 afternoon swim meets per week during the season.

Who Can join?

Ages: 5–18

Requirement: Must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted in at least one stroke

Please Note: This is not a swim lesson program

Our summer program is designed for swimmers who are ready to participate in structured practices and swim meets. Practices focus on stroke development, endurance, and racing skills in a team environment.

Pricing

Summer Competitive Season

$275 per swimmer

  • Daily weekday practices

  • Regular-season swim meets

  • League Finals (Championships, qualification-based)

  • End-of-season team banquet

Family Cap

  • Pay for up to 3 swimmers per family

  • 4th swimmer and beyond: FREE

Team suits and gear sold separately

Practice Schedule

Monday - Friday

Practices are held weekday mornings and are organized by age group to provide focused instruction and appropriate training volume.

7:00 AM - 7:45 AM | 9-10s

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM | 11-12s

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM | 13-14s

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | 15-18s

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM | 7-8s

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | 6 & unders

Age groups are assigned based on swimmer age and ability. Coaches may recommend adjustments if needed to ensure the best training environment for each swimmer.

Swim Meets

Swim meets are a core part of the summer experience and provide swimmers with valuable race experience and team connection. Meets are held on Tuesday and/or Thursday afternoons, beginning Thursday, May 28th.

Meet Timing & Expectations

While exact schedules can vary by location and number of teams, the following reflects typical meet timing:

Regular Season Meets

Warm-ups: typically between 5:00–6:00 PM

Meet start: around 6:00 PM

Meet end: usually between 7:30–8:30 PM

League Finals (Championships)

Warm-ups: typically between 3:30–5:00 PM

Meet start: around 5:00 PM

Meet end: usually between 6:30–7:00 PM

Swimmers typically remain at the meet for their scheduled events and are free to leave once they have finished racing.

Attendance at meets is strongly encouraged, as racing is an important part of swimmer development and team participation. Meet times and schedules may vary depending on several factors, and final details are always shared in advance once confirmed.

Away Meet Locations:

Melrose: 11424 N 30th St, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Anthem: 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem, AZ 85086

Bellair: 4445 W Wagoner Rd, Glendale, AZ 85308

Pool Location

All summer practices are held at:

Foothills Pool

31642 N. Westland Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383

Key Dates & Events

Registration Opens: Saturday, May 2nd @ 9:00 AM

Vendor Day: Saturday, May 9th, 8:30–11:00 AM @ Foothills Pool

(Team suit fitting and gear pickup — online ordering also available)

Picture Day: Friday, June 12th @ 9:00 AM

First Swim Meet: Thursday, May 28th

End of Regular Season: Thursday, July 2nd

League Finals (Championships): July 7th–9th

Fun Day & End-of-Season Banquet: Friday, July 10th

Additional details and reminders for each event will be shared as the season approaches.

Common Summer Questions

  • Summer swim is best for swimmers who are comfortable in the water, can swim 25 yards unassisted in at least one stroke, and are ready for structured practices and swim meets. This is not a swim lesson program, but a developmental competitive team focused on skill growth, confidence, and race experience.

  • Families should plan for weekday morning practices and typically 1–2 afternoon swim meets per week. Practices range from 45–60 minutes depending on age group, and meets usually last a few hours depending on a swimmer’s events.

  • Attendance at practices and meets is strongly encouraged, as consistency is important for swimmer development and team participation. That said, we understand families may have occasional conflicts during the summer, and swimmers are welcome to attend the practices and meets that work best for their schedules.

  • Swimmers typically stay at meets only for their scheduled events and are free to leave once they have completed their races. Families do not need to remain for the entire meet unless they choose to.

Championships & League Finals

  • League Finals take place at the end of the summer season and are part of the Desert Swim League schedule. Swimmers compete in League Finals only if they qualify under league rules.

  • Championship eligibility is determined by Desert Swim League rules, which include swimmer participation during the season, qualifying times, and other league-specific requirements. Not every swimmer will qualify for championship events, and some swimmers may qualify in only certain strokes or distances.

  • No. The league places limits on how many swimmers each team may enter per event and age group. Because of these limits, even eligible swimmers may not be entered if the team has already reached the maximum number of entries for a specific event.

  • Coaches and team leaders handle all championship entries in accordance with league rules. Families will be notified in advance if their swimmer qualifies and which events they are entered in. Coaches are not able to override league rules or entry limits.

Parent Volunteer Information

Parent involvement is an important part of a successful swim season. Volunteer roles at meets may include:

  • Timers

  • Ribbon table

  • Concessions

Volunteer sign-ups and details will be shared via email throughout the season.

Questions?

If you have questions about the summer season, swimmer readiness, or registration, contact us here — we’re happy to help.