Bronze Group | K-4th Grade

All new swimmers interested in joining the team must schedule a group testing session prior to registration. Group Testing Dates: Thursday, August 28th & Friday, August 29th

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

If your athlete has previously been on the team, you can go ahead and register them. If you have any questions before registering, please feel free to reach out to Associate Head Coach Jeff Nelson.

To schedule a tryout, contact: Associate Head Coach Jeff Nelson

Email: Jeff.Nelson@Brownell.edu

Practice Schedule:

Offered Monday through Friday, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Fall Season Duration:

September 2nd – November 28th

Fees:

$415.00 for the Fall season

$150.00 Annual Club Membership fee (covers caps, coaches' travel, and meet expenses)

USA Swimming Membership:

All athletes must be current USA Swimming members.

New members must register for USA Swimming by September 1, 2025, for Brownell Talbot Aquatics. Returning members must renew their USA Swimming membership by Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Important Note:

All athletes are required to participate in all home meets and the end-of-season championship meets. Failure to participate may result in removal from the team to make room for other athletes eager to compete for Brownell Talbot Aquatics.

Thank you for being a part of Raider Nation!

Gold AGE Group (Grades 5–8)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | Saturday & Sunday TBA

Dates: September 2nd – November 29th

Cost: $475.00 + $150.00 Annual Club Membership Fee

(This fee covers Caps, Coaches’ Travel, and Coaches’ Meet Expenses)

Membership Requirements:

All members must be current members of USA Swimming.

New Members: Please register for USA Swimming on September 1st for Brownell Talbot Aquatics. Current Members: Ensure your USA Swimming membership is renewed by Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Note for 10 & Under Athletes & New 11–12 Athletes:

To participate in this group, athletes must meet the following criteria:

Achieve 4 Midwestern Swimming Championship Time Standards in three 50-yard events and one 100 or 200-yard event or higher.

Receive an invitation from the coaches.

If you have any questions about this group, please contact Associate Head Coach Jeff Nelson at Jeff.Nelson@Brownell.edu.

Thank you for being a part of Raider Nation!

Senior Gold Group

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday TBA

Dates: September 2nd – November 29th

Cost: $475.00 + $150.00 Annual Club Membership Fee

(This fee covers Caps, Coaches’ Travel, and Coaches’ Meet Expenses)

Membership Requirements:

All members must be current members of USA Swimming.

New Members: Please register for USA Swimming on September 1st for Brownell Talbot Aquatics. Current Members: Ensure your USA Swimming membership is renewed by Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Notes: High School Season begins on Monday, November 17, 2025. High School Athletes once high school season begins on Monday, November 18, will compete with their High School Teams any 6th thru 8th graders maybe moved to the 4:00 pm group practice or be permitted to practice with the HS Team by Coaches invite. 

Silver Group Practice Schedule & Details

When:

Monday through Friday | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

September 2nd – November 29th

Cost:

$415.00 + a $150.00 Annual Club Membership fee

(This fee helps cover caps, coaches’ travel, and meet expenses.)

Membership Requirements:

All members must be current members of USA Swimming.

New members: Please register for USA Swimming upon joining Brownell Talbot Aquatics.

Current members: Ensure your USA Swimming registration is renewed by Wednesday, December 3, 2024.

Additional Notes:

All swimmers are expected to participate in all home meets and the end-of-season championships.

Thank you for being a vital part of Raider Nation! We look forward to an exciting season ahead.

We are a USA Swimming Competitive Team. 

Swim Meets: Does my swimmer have to participate in swim meets? Swimmers are prepared and are expected to compete in all HOME Meets once the coach feels that your athlete is ready. AWAY Meets, WE STRONGLY encourage each swimmer to participate in away meets, however, it is not mandatory. End of Season Championship Meets, all swimmers will compete at the highest-level championship meet that they qualify for.

Please note: We are a small team with limited training space with only 6 lanes. If we observe that your athlete is not participating in swim meets, you may be requested not to return the following season to make room for athletes who are will compete for the Raiders.

Seasons

Upcoming Sessions: Registration Dates TBA

Winter Dec.1st thru Feb.28th:

Spring March 1st thru May 31th:

Summer June 1 thru July 29th:

Remember to follow us on Instagram & X @BTAquatics_Ne

and on Facebook at Brownell Talbot Aquatics

For more Information please contact Associate Head Coach Jeff Nelson at Jeff.Nelson@Brownell.edu