Rocky Hill Sea Lions Swim Team
The Rocky Hill Sea Lions Swim Team is a recreational swim team for swimmers ages 6–18. Being part of the team helps swimmers improve individual skills while building confidence, sportsmanship, and team camaraderie.
Practices are held Monday – Friday, and swimmers are encouraged to attend at least three practices per week. Participation in swim meets is required to remain on the team.
Due to the popularity of the program, returning swimmers are given priority registration before new swimmers.
Minimum requirements
Swimmers must be able to:
- Swim one length of the pool (75 ft.) without stopping
- Dive into deep water
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of freestyle and backstroke
Please note: Swim Team is not a learn-to-swim program.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Melisha DeMaio, 860-655-0246
Assistant Coaches: Cristina Giancola and Luke Collura
Location
Rocky Hill High School Pool
50 Chapin Ave.
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Please use door on patio to enter pool area, NOT the front doors!
Practice Schedule
May 19th - June 19th
5:00-6:30 PM
June 22nd - July 31st
4:15-5:45 PM
No practices on 5/25,5/26,5/28,6/16,6/17 and 7/3
The final practice date may change depending on the Championship meet schedule. The swim season concludes following Championships.
Meet Information
Wednesday, June 24
Home vs. Big Sky & Wethersfield
Warm-Up: 5:30 PM | Start: 6:00 PM
Wednesday, July 1
Home vs. Middletown & Windsor Locks
Warm-Up: 5:00 PM | Start: 5:30 PM
Wednesday, July 8
Away at Berlin (Outdoor Pool), 20 Highland Ave, Berlin
vs. Berlin & Wethersfield
Warm-Up: 5:00 PM | Start: 5:30 PM
Friday, July 17
Away at Vernon (Outdoor Pool), 120 South St, Vernon
vs. Vernon & Wethersfield
Warm-Up: 5:00 PM | Start: 5:30 PM
If your swimmer cannot attend a meet or you need to contact the coach, please reach out to Coach Melisha at 860-655-0246.
Championship Information
10 & Under Champs
Wednesday, July 29
Location: TBD
11 & Over Champs
Thursday, July 30
Location: TBD
Banquet Information
Join us as we celebrate the season with food and awards! Families will gather at the pavilion first, with pool time to follow.
Friday, July 31st
Elm Ridge Park Pavilion
Time: TBD
Additional details will be shared once finalized.