Sea Bees Swim Club is a competitive age group swim team for children ages 6-18. The club competes in the Southwest Michigan Swim League and also participates in Michigan Swimming meets sanctioned by USA Swimming. Sea Bees have a Spring Stroke Clinic, Summer Session and a Fall/Winter Session.
The 2022-2023 Fall/Winter Season will begin on Monday September 19, 2022 with evening practices. CLICK HERE to register.
Practice Times (as of (09/19/22):
Advanced Group
5:30 – 7:30pm
Intermediate Group
6:15 – 7:30pm
Beginners and New Swimmers:
5:30 – 6:15pm
NO Practice Dates:
Girls Co-Op HOME meet schedule – NO PRACTICE
September 13, 2022 (Tuesday) – Battle Creek Central HS
October 4, 2022 (Tuesday) – Mattawan HS
October 18, 2022 (Tuesday) – Kalamazoo Central HS – SENIOR NIGHT
Boys Co-Op HOME meet schedule – NO PRACTICE
December 13, 2022 (Tuesday) – South Haven HS
January 12, 2023 (Thursday) – Battle Creek Central HS
February 2, 2023 (Thursday) – Mattawan HS
February 14, 2023 (Tuesday) – Kalamazoo Central HS – SENIOR NIGHT
all meets start at 6pm
Cost (Fall/Winter 2022-2023):
$250 (275) Beginner
$300 (325) Intermediate
$375 (400) Advanced
Bridgman Co-Op High School Swimmers — FREE (once student has completed a season – $150 for boys pre-season)
$25 discount per additional swimmer per family
(Non-Bridgman Resident Fee)
Payment is due on the first night of practice
2022-2023 Fall/Winter Swim Meet Schedule (TENTATIVE)
GKC 2022 Fall Kalamazoo Invitational @ Kalamazoo College – October 29-30, 2022 (USAS)
Harvest Invite @ Allegan – November 12, 2022
Winter Washout @ East Grand Rapids – December 2-4, 2022 (USAS)
Dual Meet with Andrews University Swim Team @ BAC – Thursday December 8, 2022
5:30pm Warm-up, 6:30pm Meet
Tri-Meet with Trojan Aquatic Club (Otsego) and St. Joseph Aquatics @ St. Joseph High School – Saturday December 10, 2022
9am Warm-up, 10am Meet
Tim Welsh Invite @ Elkhart Health & Aquatics – January 6-8, 2023 (USAS)
Great Lakes Tropical Challenge @ Zeeland High School – January 13-15, 2023 (USAS)
Greater Kalamazoo Crocs @ Kalamazoo College – January 27-29, 2023 (USAS)
CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON:
SWMSL Winter Championships
10 & Under Championships – Saturday February 4, 2023 – Battle Creek Lakeview HS
11 & Over Championships – Saturday February 11, 2023 – Allegan Aquatic Center
Regional Championships – USA Swimming
March 4-5, 2023 – Location TBD
State Meet (SCY)
MAGS Championships (14 & Under) – USA Swimming
March 24-26, 2023 – Location TBD
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the swim test?
In order to be on the team a swimmer must demonstrate two (2) skills:
1. swim one length (25 yards non-stop) of freestyle using rotary breathing (breathing to the side)
2. swim one length (same) of backstroke alternating arms.
If a swimmer can do these two skills they would start in our Beginner group. The swim test only takes a few minutes but this is a great time to meet and learn about the program.