VSA Swim & Dive Association- Summer 2026
Program Overview
Vestavia Hills Swim and Dive Association is a summer swim and dive program in Vestavia Hills, AL. Children ages 5-18 are eligible to participate in the summer swim and dive program if able to swim 25 yards independently. Cost is $225 for swim, $225 for dive and $350 for both, which includes a swim cap and a t-shirt. The Vestavia Hills Swim and Dive Association is coordinated with a volunteer board and the Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation Department. If you are interested in being a volunteer for meets and events, please contact Robby Dellinger at rdellinger@vhal.org.
Registration dates: April 1- July 1
Swim Evaluations: Friday, May 15 from 4:00pm -6:00pm and Saturday, May 16 from 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Vestavia Aquatic Complex.
Swim Groups:
Minnows- no swim team experience- able to swim somewhat but not 25 yards yet.
Guppies- new to swimming- able to swim 25 yards, but does not know strokes.
Turtles-beginner swimmers-able to swim 25 yards easily but only knows 1-2 strokes.
Dolphins- intermediate swimmers-swim easily for a longer distance, knows 3-4 strokes, working on technique and improving speed.
Sharks- Advanced swimmers- know all the strokes, able to swim long distances with ease, and has participated in swim team for multiple summers.
Dates for Summer Swim & Dive: May 30- July 31
Daily Swim Team Practice Schedule (depending on child’s evaluation):
7:00-7:30 Minnows/Guppies
7:00-8:00 Dolphins
7:30-8:00 Minnows/Guppies
8:00-9:00 Turtles
8:30-10:00 Sharks
Daily Dive Practice Schedule (you may select the option that best fits schedule)
7:30-8:30
8:30-9:30
Practice Days: Monday-Friday mornings at the Vestavia Hills Aquatic Complex (VHAC). There will be a few Fridays where there will be no coaches due to away swim meets, you will be notified as soon as possible of those dates.
Swim Meets: Tuesday evenings at clubs throughout the Birmingham area. The swim meet schedule will be released by the JSSC (Jefferson Shelby Swim Council) closer to the start of the swim season.
Dive Meets: Typically Wednesday or Thursday nights throughout the summer. The schedule will be determined prior to the start of the swim season.