Kirkwood Swim and Dive Team (Riptides)
At a glance
| Sport | Swimming |
|---|---|
| Ages / grades | Youth age groups (age on May 31 sets group) |
| Gender | Not specified |
| Eligibility | Must pass a swim/dive assessment; spots limited by age group (lottery if oversubscribed; waitlist for next year). |
| Levels / teams | Swim and dive; age-group divisions. |
| County (our grouping) | St. Louis County |
| Area (our grouping) | Kirkwood |
Tryouts & registration
| Tryout required | Assessment for new swimmers/divers |
|---|---|
| Registration | Past season (2026): returning members from March 3, 2026; new swimmers who passed assessment April 10–25, 2026. |
| How to register | Online registration on the team site. |
- Apr 4, 2026Date passed — check with the program
2026 assessments: Kirkwood HS Walker Natatorium
Costs
| Cost | Past season (2026): $170 ($200 non-resident) swim or dive; $200 ($230 NR) both; $5 off each additional child. |
|---|---|
| Uniform | Not published |
| Extra costs | Family volunteer job requirements (2–3 per season); $50 per missed job ($100 for two). |
| Payment plans | Not published |
| Financial aid / discounts | Not published |
| Refund policy | Past season (2026): 100% refund through May 22; 75% May 23–June 4; none from June 5. |
Season, practices & places
| Season | Summer; 5 dual meets plus conference finals. Past season (2026): May 27–July 18. |
|---|---|
| Practices | Weekday practices; average attendance requirement to compete. |
| Location(s) | Kirkwood (assessments at Kirkwood HS Walker Natatorium). |
| League / plays in | St. Louis County Municipal Swim and Dive League. |
| Travel | Not published |
| Tournaments | Not published |
| Camps & clinics | Not published |
| Private training | Not published |
Coaching & governing body
| Coaching (as published) | Not published |
|---|---|
| Governing body / affiliation | St. Louis County Municipal Swim and Dive League |
Facts as published by the program, checked Nov 1, 2026. "Not published" means the official page we checked didn't say.
Our category: Rec
Our category is a plain grouping (Rec, Club, Select, Travel, Training or Not specified) based on published facts. It is not a rating of quality, coaching or fit. How listings work
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