2025Swim & Dive
Welcome to Season!
Welcome to the 2025 Swim and Dive Season! We look forward to having everyone back on the pool deck! This guide will walk you through what we have planned for the season and should be your guide throughout the summer! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
Swim & Dive General Information
Remember to check Carriage Club SwimTopia. This will be the place to look for calendar, events, etc.
The chairs will send out a weekly email on Sunday nights. The weekly schedule, theme, and meet information will be included in this email.
All participants must opt-in for both Swim & Dive Meets via Swimtopia by 12:00 pm on the Friday before a Swim or Dive meet. If they do not, they will not be included in the meet.
Your child must bring their own towel(s) to practice. The club does not provide towels for swimmers or divers during practice times.
We ask that each family sign up for 4 volunteer shifts this season (two regular season and two Champs).
Swim Meet General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Meets start at 4:00 PM, and usually last about 3.5 hours; warm ups usually start at 3:00 PM (if that changes, we will let you know). There is a team area where the Carriage Club swimmers will sit together during the meet. It is important that swimmers remain in the team area so they can hear when they are called for their upcoming event.
Each week, a theme is designated for the meets. Themes will be announced on Swimtopia. Team members are encouraged to dress up for the theme to show team spirit.
GOOD THINGS TO BRING FOR EACH MEET
Team swimsuit, swim cap (not required but preferred), goggles, and sunscreen
At least 2 towels (one to sit on and one to dry off)
Games to keep swimmers busy in between their events
Healthy snacks and drinks (swimmers can get hungry and thirsty)
Bag or backpack for everything MAKE SURE TO LABEL ALL ITEMS AND CLEAN UP YOUR AREA AFTER YOU ARE FINISHED
Dive Meet General Information
What to bring to a dive meet: towels (or chamois), costume for the theme (if you want), snacks and dry clothes
Meet arrival times: Home - 3:00 PM Away - 3:30 PM Meets Start at 4:00 PM
How meets work… The meet starts with 8U boys. When they finish the 8U girls will compete. Next will be the 10U boys, then girls and so on…
Your diver will be an A, B or C diver. “A” divers are the ones that earn points for the team (there are 6 places per age group per gender). There will be 3 “A” divers/team/age/gender at a regular meet. We also have “B” divers and “C” divers. These divers will earn places and ribbons just not points for the team. Sometimes we will dive someone up - or in an older age group. This is to potentially earn the team more points.
Once your diver competes, you are free to leave.
We have several young divers (8U); afternoon practice is optional for them as we realize they are young and really want this to be a fun experience for all.
We are looking forward to an amazing season!
Meet the Coaches
Julia Fillmore- Head Swim Coach
Julia is in her second year as a coach for Carriage Club and could not be more excited to be back on the pool deck! She grew up swimming for IHCC for 13 years and Shawnee Mission East for three, but has absolutely loved getting to become a Guin. She is currently studying Sport Marketing and Management at Indiana University. Go Guins!
Abi Patterson- Head Swim Coach
Hi, I’m Abi Patterson! I’m thrilled to be back on the pool deck for my second year coaching at Carriage Club. I grew up swimming at the Country Club of Leawood and competed with Empire Kansas City before swimming for Blue Valley North High School. Currently, I attend Loyola University Chicago, where I’m pursuing a double major in Finance and Management. Looking forward to an amazing season, Go Guins!
Tate Slaymaker- Head Swim Coach
Tate is in his second year as a coach for Carriage Club and is thrilled to come back for another summer! He grew up swimming for CCL for 8 years Rockhurst High School for 4 years, and Empire Swim Club for 10 years. He is currently a sophomore at the University of Arizona studying sustainable real estate development and architecture. Go Guins!
Charlie Penner Swim Coach
Hi, my name is Charlie Penner. I’m currently a freshman Phi Delt at the University of Kansas, studying business leadership and management I grew up swimming at Indian Hills Country Club and was on the Varsity swim and Varsity dive team at Rockhurst high school. I’m looking forward to coaching the Guins! Let’s go!
Hadley Seibert Swim Coach Ben Stringer Swim Coach
Hi! My name is Hadley Seibert and I grew up swimming for Indian Hills Country Club! I love Carriage Clubs team environment and can’t wait to be a swim coach at this club! I have swam my whole life from swimming club with Swim Academy and Quad-X, I additionally swam four years on varsity at Shawnee Mission East High School! I currently attend the University of Kansas and am majoring in Industrial Design! Swim is such a big part of my life and I am more than excited to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing club! Go Penguins!!
Owen Stuckey Dive Coach
Hi, my name is Owen Stuckey I grew up diving at Milburn Country Club and I am so excited to be coaching at Carriage Club! I also dove for my high school for four years and did club dive at University of Kansas. I am currently attending University of Nebraska Lincoln and I am majoring in Construction Management Roll Guins!
Hi, my name is Ben Stringer I grew up swimming at Hallbrook Country Club and I’m very excited to continue my time in the league as a coach for Carriage Club. I attended Rockhurst High School and I am currently a student at the University of Missouri studying business administration with an emphasis in Finance & Banking Go Guins!
Campbell Claflin Dive Coach
Hi! My name is Campbell Claflin and I grew up diving and swimming for Country Club of Leawood. I have been a part of country club swim and dive for the past 12 years and could not be more grateful to continue as a penguin! I am currently a student at the University of Kansas, majoring in Exercise Science Diving has always been a major part of my life and I can’t wait to get to know all the kids I am lucky enough to coach! Go Guins!
Claire Goettsch Dive Coach
Hi everyone, my name is Claire Goettsch. I grew up swimming and diving at Indian Hills Country Club for the past 11 summers, and I am so excited to continue my summers coaching at Carriage Club! During high school, I was also a part of the dive team for all 4 years I am currently attending the University of Colorado Boulder studying Integrative Physiology on the pre-med track! Go Guins!
Requirements
In order to compete on the Carriage Club Swim and Dive team, you must meet the following requirements.
Swim Team
At least 7 years old (6 year olds will be permitted with approval by the Head Coach and Swim Chair).
Swim the full length of the pool unassisted. Properly perform at least 2 stroke styles (freestyle and backstroke).
Dive Team
At least 7 years old (6 year olds will be permitted with approval by the Head Coach and Swim Chair).
Divers must be able to swim safely in the dive well.
Divers must wait in line patiently and follow directions given by the coaches.
Pre-Compet
Between the ages of 5-6 years old. Some prior swimming experiences required. Examples include: swim lessons, ability to float on stomach and back, treading water in a stationary position, kick on back the length of the pool, and general understanding of freestyle and backstroke. Swimmers must listen to their coaches at all times and be respectful to the coaches and other swimmers. This group is designed as a transition from swim lessons to swim team. It is not competitive.
Junior Jumpers
Between the ages of 5-6 years old.
Divers need to be able to safely swim to the side of the pool.
Divers must wait in line patiently and listen the coaches. This group is designed as a transition to the dive team and is not competitive.
Pre Compet
If you would like your child to compete in the Pre-Compet swim program this summer and they do not meet the age requirements: 5-6 years old.
Some prior swimming experience. Examples include: Prior swim lessons, ability to float on stomach and back, treading water in a stationary position, kick while floating on back the length of the pool, and general understanding of freestyle and backstroke.
We ask that you please attend the evaluation on Wednesday, May 28 from 3:00 PM-4:00 PM. The swim coaches will evaluate and ensure that your child can participate in the Pre-Compet program for the upcoming season.
If it is deemed your child cannot complete the required tasks, we recommend that you sign up for private lessons. Please contact Jared, poolandicerink@thecarriageclub.com to sign up for evaluation days. For private lessons please go to www.thecarriageclub.com to book a lesson with a swim coach.
Junior Jumpers
If you would like your child to compete in the Junior Jumpers dive program this summer and they do not meet the age requirements: 5-6 years old.
Divers need to be able to safely swim to the side of the pool.
Divers must wait in line patiently and listen to the coaches. This is designed as a transition to dive team and is not competitive.
Practice Schedule
All Practices are Monday- Friday No Thursday AM practice, except for Pre-Compet and Jr. Jumpers Practice Times are Subject to Change Depending on Sign Ups! 9:00 AM-10:00 AM 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Seniors 16U 12U 8U 14U 10U Pre Compet
8:00 AM-9:00 AM 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
8:00 AM-9:00 AM 5:00 PM-6:00 PM 9:00 AM-10:00 AM 4:00 PM-5:00 PM 9:00 AM-10:00 AM 5:00 PM-6:00 PM 8:00 AM-9:00 AM 4:00 PM-5:00 PM 11:00 AM-11:30 AM 8:00 AM-9:00 AM 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
10:00 AM-11:00 AM 4:00 PM-5:00 PM (PM Optional) 11:00 AM-11:45 AM 5:00 PM-6:00 PM (PM Optional) 9:00 AM-10:00 AM 4:00 PM-5:00 PM 10:30 AM-11:00 AM
Junior Tennis Schedule
TU/TH
9:30 AM-10:15 AM 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 12:30 PM-1:30 PM 10:30 AM-11:30 AM 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 10:30 AM-11:30AM 11:30 AM-12:30 PM 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Swim & Dive Meets
BYE- WEEK
June 10th
Location: Carriage Club VS: Blue Hills
THEME: Western “Out South”
Warm Ups: 3:00 PM Meet Begins: 4:00 PM
BYE- WEEK TIME TRIALS
June 11th
Location: Blue Hills VS: Blue Hills
Caravan from Carriage: 2:30 PM
Warm Ups: 3:00 PM Meet Begins: 4:00 PM
NO AFTER PARTY
THEME: Super Heroes
June 17th
Location: Mission Hills VS: Mission Hills
Warm Ups: 3:00 PM Meet Begins: 4:00 PM
THEME: GUINS on ICE
June 25th
Location: Hallbrook VS: Hallbrook
Warm Ups: 3:00 PM Meet Begins: 4:00 PM
THEME: Spa
July 1st
Location: Carriage Club VS: Indian Hills
Warm Ups: 3:00 PM Meet Begins: 4:00 PM
June 18th
Location: Carriage Club VS: Mission Hills
Warm Ups: 3:00 PM Meet Begins: 4:00 PM
AFTER PARTY @ CARRIAGE
June 26th
Location: Carriage Club VS: Hallbrook
Warm Ups: 3:00 PM Meet Begins: 4:00 PM
AFTER PARTY @ CARRIAGE SENIOR NIGHT
July 2nd
Location: Indian Hills VS: Indian Hills
Caravan from Carriage: 2:30 PM
Warm Ups: 3:00 PM Meet Begins: 4:00 PM
AFTER PARTY @ CARRIAGE
Waterpolo
Waterpolo is a great tradition for older swimmer and divers to work out while still having fun.
Games will be on Saturday mornings and there will be 3-4 games during the season.
Swimmers and Divers must be at least 14 years old to participate in Waterpolo and must compete in at least one CCSAKC meet to participate.
There will be tournament style playoffs before Swim and Dive Champs. There are only 15 players allowed in the pool at a time for safety reasons.
Time Trials
Time Trials will be held on Wednesday, June 4th from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM. Time Trials will run like an actual meet and we will need volunteers, so look out for sign-ups. It is extremely important that the kids participate at time trials and if you do not have a time recorded before the first meet, you will not be able to participate in our first swim meet. We will offer make-up time trials at morning practice on Friday, June 6th, but this is only if you have a pre-approved conflict for June 4th.
If for some reason your swimmer can’t make either session, you will need to contact the swim chairs and schedule a private lesson for your swimmer to be timed. Please, note that he or she will not be swimming against another swimmer and may result in a slower time than what would be produced in the actual time trials.
Make Up Time Trial Schedule:
Freestyle
5 Minute Break
Breaststroke
5 Minute Break
Backstroke
5 Minute Break
Butterfly
Private Lessons
Our Swim and Dive Coaches will provide private lessons for the families at the club. Please note that all lessons will be billed to the member account. Private lessons can be booked on the Club App, or directly through the coach.
Swim and Dive lessons will start the week of May 27th, dates and times for coaches may vary per coach.
Private lessons are $33 for a 30 minute lesson. Each additional swimmer/diver is $15.
Coaches’ area of expertise can be found on the SwimTopia website.
Merch
Swim Suits are ordered through Swim Quick. The club is offering a Female Diamondfit Suit, Female Trinityfit Suit and Male Jammer. The kids will be able to try these on during All Sports Sign Up in March. If you would like to order online the link is https://swimquik.myshopify.com/collecti ons/carriage-club
Please contact Courtland to get yours logoed.
The Flip Flop Hop! Buddies
All Incoming 7th & 8th Graders
More Information Coming Soon!
@ Mission Hills Country Club
If you are new to the Swim & Dive Team, every year swimmers and divers are paired with buddies for the season.
This year we are revamping the Buddy program We are excited to be focusing more on activities, bonding moments and creating memories for the entire team. The program will have less of a focus on gift giving. More information will be released closer to the season.
Buddy Parties
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Water Wars
June 6th
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Join us for our first Buddy party! Grab your buddy and head down to the sport court. Join the Coaches for a fun evening of water balloons, water guns, and waterslides!
Please sign up on the Club Calendar if you going to be attending.
Buddy Dodgeball Tournament
June 9th
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Join us on the Sport Court to make a team t-shirt for the tournament. at 2:00 PM we will start the tournament to see what buddy team survives to the end!
Please sign up on the Club Calendar if you going to be attending.
Camp Out: Movie Night
June 20th
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Grab your buddy and join us in the Main Dining Room for CAMP GUIN! Wear your favorite PJ set, bring your sleeping mat (air mattress, sleeping bag, pillow, blanket) and enjoy a movie, buffet, and snacks with your buddy!
12U Penguins
Please sign up on the Club Calendar if you going to be attending.
Camp GUIN
All of the information that needs to be communicated will happen through three platforms including Swimtopia, Textcaster and the Club App.
Emails will be sent out through Swimtopia, so please make sure you are registered correctly so you do not miss out on anything this summer.
Textcaster is back this year! We will be sending text messages about weather delays, friendly reminders and important information. Textcaster is optional so please sign up if you would like to be part of this communication thread.
Swimtopia Textcaster Communications
Swimtopia will be the home base for all the information for the Swim and Dive Program!
Swimtopia Link: https://carriageclubswim.swimtopia.com/
Please make sure you are using the most updated SwimTopia app. Go your iTunes or Android app store and search for the free SwimTopia Mobile app. Upon downloading, make sure that notifications are turned on. All Emails and Alerts will be sent to your phone if and when there are immediate changes to an upcoming event.
This form of communication is new to us this year. You will be able to sign up to receive text message communication. The chairs and coaches will communicate reminders, delay in practices, upcoming event and housekeeping items. We will send out the link to sign up soon so be on the lookout.
Volunteering
Parent volunteers for swim and dive meets are an essential part to the success of our program. We kindly ask that each family volunteer.
To sign-up for shifts go to the Meets & Events page and find Swim or Dive meets that have a green "Job Signup" button on the right hand side of the event.
We are asking each Swim and Dive family to volunteer for at least two volunteer shifts during the regular season (time trials included) and two shifts Champs.
Families with children only participating in Pre-Compet and Jr. Jumpers do not need to volunteer.
Please refer to the Parent Volunteer Information page on SwimTopia for detailed description of our volunteer positions.
Housekeeping Rules
Due to the many swimmers that we have in the program and when the practices are in the day we are asking that the kids not put their belongings on a table unless they are with an adult. We want to make sure that the club has plenty of tables for people wanting to dine. This will be especially important during the afternoon practice.
Just a reminder that the first week of practice, the parking lot will be busy. Please allow plenty of time to find a parking spot or to drop off the kids! Reminder that all kids under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Food and Beverage Operations will be open for Swim Team MondayFriday at the following times.
8:00 AM-11:00 AM Breakfast Only
11:00 AM-5:00 PM Lunch
5:00 PM-9:00 PM Dinner
We encourage families to stay after practice and enjoy a meal at the club!
Swim & Dive Champs
Known as the best week of summer in Kansas City, Swim and Dive Champs is the event the team has been training for the entire season. “B” Champs is equally as important as “A” Champs and we look forward to cheering on all of our swimmers and divers at the 2025 Swim and Dive Champs. A swimmer/diver must participate in two regular season meets.
Dive Champs“B”
Dive Champs 2025 will be hosted by Country Club of Leawood! We look forward to cheering on all of Penguin Divers as they take the plunge during Champs. If you do not have a diver in Champs we really encourage the team to come cheer on their fellow penguins.
Dive Champs“A”
Dive Champs 2025 will be hosted by Blue Hills Country Club! We look forward to cheering on all of Penguin Divers as they take the plunge during Champs. If you do not have a diver in Champs, we really encourage the team to come cheer on their fellow penguins.
Swim Champs- Bud Merritt
The 2025 Bud Merritt races will be hosted by Blue Hills Country Club. A swimmer may swim in a maximum of four Bud Merritt events including relays, provided that participant does not swim the same event at A Swim Championships. All 8U and 10U age swimmers will have the opportunity to swim freestyle plus one bonus event (must have a qualifying time). 12+ swimmers must have a qualifying time in a regular season meet to swim that stroke at Bud Merritt.
Swim Champs“A” Prelims
The 2025 “A” Prelim races will be hosted by Blue Hills Country Club! If you are looking for on-site parking and VIP options, please look for the Swim and Dive Champs sponsorship packet. We look forward to seeing all of our penguins swim to the finish line and make it to finals!
Swim Champs“A” Finals & Relays
10th July 11th
The 2025 “A” Final races will be hosted by Blue Hills Country Club! Come and support the GUINS in the final races for the 2025 season. You will not want to miss the relays. Do not forget to join us back at Carriage Club for the celebration “Push-In” party on the pool deck.
Medley Relay
Medley Relay
Important Dates
May
May 18th
May 19th-22nd
May 26th
May 27th
May 27th
May 28th
June
June 2nd
June 4th
June 6th
June 9th
June 10th
June 11th
June 16th
June 17th
June 18th
June 20th
June 24th
June 25th
June 25th
June 27th
June 27th
June 28th
July
July 1st
July 2nd
July 2nd
July 3rd
July 4th
July 5th
July 6th
July 6th
July 7th
July 8th
July 9th
July 10th
July 11th
July 11th
July 12th
First Day of Pool Season
Optional Pre Season Swim and Dive Practice
Swim 4:00 PM-5:15 PM
Dive 5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Memorial Day Pool Party
Morning and Afternoon Practices Begin
Parent Meeting-Ballroom 6:15 PM-7:15 PM
Pre-Compet Evaluations 3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Pre-Compet & Jr. Jumpers Begins
Time Trials 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Buddy Party! Water Wars (Sport Court)
Buddy Party! Dodgeball Tournament (Sport Court)
Dive Meet (Blue Hills VS Carriage Club) @ Carriage Club
Swim Meet (Blue Hills VS Carriage Club) @ Blue Hills (No After Party)
Team Pictures
Dive Meet (Mission Hills VS Carriage Club) @ Mission Hills
Swim Meet (Mission Hills VS Carriage Club) @ Carriage Club
Buddy Party! Camp Out: Movie Night (Main Dining Room)
Dive Meet (Hallbrook VS Carriage Club) @ Hallbrook
Swim Meet (Hallbrook VS Carriage Club) @ Carriage Club
SENIOR NIGHT (SWIM MEET & DINNER)
Pre Compet Meet
Swim & Dive-A-Thon
Junior Jumper Olympics
Dive Meet (Indian Hills vs Carriage Club) @ Carriage Club
Swim Meet (Indian Hills vs Carriage Club) @ Indian Hills
Champs Theme Announcement DJ Party
Optional Morning Practice; No Afternoon Practice
No Practice
Optional Morning Practice
Dive Morning Practice
Psych Night
Dive Champs (B) @ Country Club of Leawood
Dive Champs (A) @ Country Club of Leawood
Swim Champs (Bud Merritt) @ Blue Hills Country Club
Swim Champs (A-Prelims) @ Blue Hills Country Club
Swim Champs (A Finals & Relays) @ Blue Hills Country Club
Push In Party at Carriage Club
Swim and Dive Awards Banquet