2024 Registration Information
WOOD DALE PARK DISTRICT IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
- Registration begins on Monday, April 1, and may be accomplished online here, or in-person at the Wood Dale Park District (WDPD) Recreation Complex. Click here for map and directions. For first year swimmers, a birth certificate must be submitted in-person at the WDPD to be copied and kept on-file.
- A Sharks information booth will be available at the Recreation Complex on Wednesday, April 10, from 6:30 - 8pm, and on Saturday, April 27, from 11:30am - 1pm.
- In order to receive some Shark gear & apparel purchases in time for the season, it is important to register as soon as possible. All swimmers who register by May 10 will receive a free Sharks team swim cap (over $20 value). Sharks swimsuit and apparel webstores may close at a similar date.
- Practices begin at the start of Trial Week, on Tuesday night, May 30 and our first meet is Wednesday, June 7th.
- Late registration may be possible, but is not guaranteed.
- More information & WDPD hours may be found at www.wdparks.org
- Refunds will not be given after June 3, regardless of registration date.
Parent Club
The Wood Dale - Addison Sharks Parent Club is an integral part of the Sharks Swim Team. Prior to 2024, a FUNd fee was collected from each family in order to support the Parent Club to in providing team promotion, equipment, awards, food, activities, and other “perks” for the swimmers.
Due the success of last year's Swimathon, the $50 fee for 2024 has been WAIVED!
A Parent Club Volunteer Deposit will continue to be collected from each Shark family, however, as intended to ensure that all Sharks families participate in volunteering for the numerous roles required to facilitate each swim meet (both home and away). The deposit is 100% refundable, assuming the modest volunteer requirements are met by the end of the season. For 2024, the Refundable Volunteer Deposit is $70, preferably as a check made payable to the Wood Dale Swim Team Parent Club. A Zelle transfer may be possible as well.
More information and documents may be found below or to the right
What is the cost of participating in the Swim Team?
Required fees and deposits for the 2024 swim season are as follows:
- $185 per swimmer Program Fee to WDPD (reduced from $199 in 2022) A free season pass for the Wood Dale Beach Waterpark is included ($59 value)
- $70 per family REFUNDABLE Volunteer Deposit to the Parent Club
Total upfront payments - 1 swimmer: $255, OF WHICH $70 IS REFUNDABLE
Total upfront payments -2 swimmers: $440, OF WHICH $70 IS REFUNDABLE
Team swimsuits & gear
The official supplier of Sharks team swimsuits and gear for 2024 is online supplier SwimOutlet, which may be found here. The store will open SOON!
All swimmers are asked to wear Sharks team uniforms during meets. The primary uniform is dark blue with royal blue and green highlights on the sides (team colors). There are also solid black alternative suits available that offer different styles and price points. All suits will feature the Sharks logo.
Team apparel
The same as last season, a Sharks webstore for apparel is open. Various sweatshirts, t-shirts and sweatpants are available and can be found here. Due to production and shipping limitations, the store will close May 19th, so order soon!
Purchases will be delivered to the Parent Club as one collective shipment the weekend of June 8th, and will be available for pick-up at the pool during practices and meets the following week.
The Parent Club will make some items from the store available for purchase during home meets, but choices and sizes will be very limited.
