Swimmer Qualifications:

MAFD accepts swimmers ages 6-18, provided that they are able to swim the width of the pool (25 yards) without assistance, using any stroke or combination of strokes. 

An evaluation for all new swimmers must be conducted by our coaches prior to starting the season. This evaluation is usually conducted at the Opening Party each summer.

Behavior Policy:

The Maryville Alcoa Flying Dolphins swim team takes pride in being a family oriented environment. We strive to maintain the best interests of each swimmer.

MAFD will not tolerate the following behaviors from swimmers/parents/guests/etc:

• Inappropriate Language
• Bad Sportsmanship
• Disrespectful Behavior directed toward coaches or other swimmers
• Inappropriate Behavior

Consequences for violating this policy are at the discretion of the coaches, MAFD Board of Directors, and/or Parks and Recreation. Consequences include, but are not limited to, suspension from practice and/or swim meets, or expulsion from the team.

Registration Forms:

Parent/Athlete Concussion Form must be completed online with Parks & Rec upon registration before your swimmer enters the pool with MAFD. 

Athlete/Parent/Guardian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form must be completed online upon registration with Parks & Rec before your swimmer enters the pool with MAFD.

Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swimming Association (GKAISA) registration forms must be completed online after payment before your swimmer enters the pool with MAFD. Swimmers may NOT participate in a GKAISA swim meet until this form is turned in. This is a GKAISA rule!

The forms may be completed online through this link: www.flyingdolphins.org/register