Fall 2026 Swim
for swimmers ages 4 to 18
of all skill levels.
12-week season at Palisades High School. Real coaching, real progress, real results.
August 10th – October 31st, 2026
Palisades High School · Charlotte, NC
Real families. Real results.
Steele Creek Swim Returns This Fall.
Fall 2026 brings 12 weeks of structured, ability-based training for swimmers ages 4 to 18 at Palisades High School. Every swimmer gets placed in the right group based on age and ability.
Every practice has a purpose. Our coaches track progress across sessions and push each swimmer to improve, not just show up.
Spots are limited. Register now to lock in your spot.
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Built for every swimmer.
🐣 Coming from swim lessons
Ready to take the next step after swim lessons? This is where that foundation turns into real swimming. Our youngest groups are designed exactly for this transition.
🏊 Coming off summer league
We love summer swim. But when the season ends, the progress doesn't have to stop. This program keeps your swimmer in the water and moving forward.
🎯 Looking to get better
Have an experienced swimmer who is ready for more? We focus on stroke technique, fitness, and race skills that make a real difference in the water.
Simple. Structured. Effective.
Choose Your Package
3-Day or 1-Day option. Register now and confirm your practice days before the season starts.
Ability-Based Groups
Coaches place your swimmer in the right group. No guessing required before you register.
Flexible Practice Days
Pick your days within your group's schedule. Makeups available when life gets in the way.
Monthly Intra-Squad Meets
Built-in meet experience every month. Swimmers compete against teammates and track their progress.
Mark your calendar.
Season Info
- Location: Palisades High School, Charlotte NC
- Season Start: Monday, August 10, 2026
- Season End: Friday, October 31, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Practice Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Monthly intra-squad meets built into the season
Everything your swimmer needs.
All Practice Sessions
Up to 3 sessions per week based on your package. Makeup practices available.
Season Swim Caps
Two personalized Steele Creek Swim swim caps included with registration.
Monthly Intra-Squad Meets
Built-in meet experience every month. No extra registration required.
Ability-Based Placement
Coaches place your swimmer in the right group and adjust as they progress.
Coach Communication
Direct access to coaching staff all season for questions and updates.
Expert Coaching Staff
USA Swimming certified coaches and teen leaders who know this community.
Find the right group for your swimmer.
Every group is coached by experienced staff. Placement is based on age and ability and you do not need to figure this out before registering. Coaches will place your swimmer on day one.
Baby Sharks
Ages 4 – 6
Baby Sharks is our entry-level group for the youngest swimmers. The focus is on water comfort, basic stroke mechanics, and building the habits that make swimmers successful long-term.
Coaches work closely with each swimmer to build confidence in the water. No competitive experience required.
Junior Sharks
Ages 5 – 7
Junior Sharks is for swimmers who have the basics down and are ready to start developing real stroke technique and race skills. This is where swimmers start to understand what structured training looks like.
Practices focus on all four strokes, turns, and starts. Swimmers in this group are getting their first taste of real coached swimming.
Tiger Sharks
Ages 7 – 10
Tiger Sharks is our intermediate group for swimmers who are ready for more structure and faster improvement. Practices are longer and more demanding than younger groups.
A great fit for swimmers coming out of summer league or earlier Steele Creek Swim seasons who are ready for more challenge, more structure, and faster improvement.
Great Whites
Ages 11 – 18
Great Whites is our most advanced development group, built for experienced swimmers who are ready to train seriously. This is where the intensity goes up, the expectations are higher, and the results show.
Practices are longer, the sets are harder, and the coaching is more demanding. This is still our development program, focused on building the technique, fitness, and habits that make swimmers better over time.
Ready to Compete?
This fall we are launching the Steele Creek Swim Competitive Team, a USA Swimming sanctioned club for experienced swimmers ready to compete at official meets across the region. This is a real competitive program with real stakes, sanctioned meets, structured training up to 5 days per week, and a coaching staff led by USA Swimming certified coaches.
Tryouts will be held at Palisades High School in July. To be considered, register for the Development Team below and check the Competitive Team interest box at checkout. We will follow up with tryout details and next steps directly.
If your swimmer is ready to take it to the next level, this is the program you have been waiting for in Southwest Charlotte.
Register and Indicate Competitive Team InterestWhat SCS Families Are Saying
"I highly recommend the Steele Creek Swim program! When our daughter started, she could barely do more than float by herself. Within 2 months, she began swimming full-length freestyle and backstroke at the program's swim meets! It's great to see kids transition into competitive swimming so quickly and confidently. We've already recommended it to several of our friends.."
"We have loved Steele Creek Swim. Our daughter has improved so much. The coaches are amazing, kind, and support the swimmers where they need it. They have built such a strong supportive group of swimmers and their families. Great for our community!"
"My daughter has done a few swim programs over the years and they were never effective in helping her to learn skills required to be a sufficient swimmer. After trying Steele Creek Swim, she made a huge improvement in a very short time and I can't speak highly enough about the structure, skill, and care of the instructors with this program!"
See Steele Creek Swim in Action
Choose Your Package
12-week season. Spots are limited.
3-Day Package
- Up to 3 practices per week
- Full 12-week season
- Ability-based group placement
- Monthly intra-squad meets
- Coach communication all season
- Makeup practices available
- Personalized swim caps included
1-Day Package
- 1 practice per week
- Full 12-week season
- Ability-based group placement
- Monthly intra-squad meets
- Coach communication all season
- Makeup practices available
- Personalized swim caps included
Interested in the Competitive Team? Register above and indicate your interest at checkout. Competitive Team pricing will be shared directly after July tryouts.
FAQs
What is the Competitive Team and how is it different from the Development Team?
The Development Team is our core program for swimmers ages 4-18 of all skill levels, focused on technique, fitness, and fun competition through monthly intra-squad meets. The Competitive Team is our new USA Swimming sanctioned club program for experienced swimmers ready to compete at official meets across the region.
How do I get my swimmer considered for the Competitive Team?
Register for the fall season below and check the Competitive Team interest box at checkout. We'll follow up with tryout details, dates, and what to expect. Tryouts will be held in July before the season starts.
What happens if my swimmer tries out but doesn't make the Competitive Team?
Your Development Team registration is already locked in and your spot is secure. Your swimmer will have a great fall season regardless of the tryout outcome.
What if I'm not sure which days work for us yet?
Register now to lock in your spot. You'll confirm your practice days before the season starts. Spots are limited.