Learn to Swim

For potty-trained 3-4 year-olds who want group swim lessons.  Click Lil' Gators for details about our Learn-to-Swim Feeder Program.

Swim Team Meets & Activities

We are more than swimming: We are family, friends, and tradition in Farragut, Tennessee!

Our summer swim team season runs for approximately 8 weeks from the week after Memorial Day through most of July and consists of 7 meets, various SUPER FUN team building activities by age group in addition to practice, and an end-of-season banquet celebrating the accomplishments of every swimmer. The meet schedule consists of 1 intrasquad, 4 dual, and 2 championship meets in the Knoxville area.

We typically have about 250 swimmers and rely on strong parental support to make this team run like clockwork: Every swim team family commits to working meet shifts and serving on a committee.

Swim Team Fees

Registration fees for residents of VG subdivision (or grandparent residents) are $210 for the first swimmer and $185 for additional swimmers in the family. Nonresident fees are $250 for the first swimmer and $225 for additional swimmers in the family.  A Village Green Recreational Membership is not required for nonresidents but is an option for those who wish to pay resident rates and use the pools outside of swim practice.

Online Registration

• Returning Team Members and Village Green Residents & Grandchildren: Sunday, March 1st through Wednesday, March 4th
• New Members not residing in VG and on Waitlist: We will begin reaching out to you as soon as our first round of registration closes.

In-Person Registration

• Every swim team family chooses one of these dates to sign up for meets, committees, order T-shirts, and pay any unpaid summer fees by check.
  • Saturday, April 11th from 8:00AM - 12:00PM or Monday, April 13th from 5:30PM - 7:30PM

There will be a late fee of $25 for those who register late online and/or for those who pay or sign up for committee/meet shifts late.

Practices

VGST offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages (5-18) and ability levels. Our practices are age-specific and geared towards challenging and developing each individual to the best of HIS/HER abilities. Practices are held every morning Monday – Friday at the Village Green Pool at the corner of South Monticello Drive and 4 Seasons Lane. We also offer a Lil' Gators feeder program for ages 3-4.

Ages 7 & Under: 11:30am-12:15 pm, M-Th only, Rookies

Ages 8 -10: 1st year, 11:30am-12:15 pm, M-Th only, Rookies  (Any 1st year 8-10 year old is welcome at the Friday 8 am practice.)

Ages 8-10:  2nd year or more, M-F, 8-9 am

Ages 11-14:  M-F, 9-10 am

Ages 15 and Up: M-F, 10:15-11:30 am

Lil' Gators Feeder Program/Lessons: 11:30am-12:15pm, Fridays, May 29 - July 23, 2026.  (All: weather permitting)

The first two weeks of practice are very important for our Rookies, our first year swimmers! They learn ALOT! By the intrasquad meet the second Thursday of the season, these swimmers should be able to complete one lap of the pool unassisted using any type or combination of strokes. Prorated fees will be refunded for those unable to meet swimming requirements after the first few weeks, if needed. New swimmers aged 8-10 will be evaluated at the 11:30 practice. Some first year 8-10 year olds may move to the 8 am practice. Others may benefit by remaining in the 11:30 practice and learning more skills before attempting the 8 am practice. Any first-year 8-10 year old is welcome at the Friday 8 am practice.

Late Practice Schedule On Days After Dual Meets & Carnival

9:30 – 10:30 am – All swimmers on swim team ages 10 and under 

10:30 – 11:30 am – All swimmers ages 11 and older