About Tualatin Hills Swim Club

A legacy of excellence, growth, and competitive achievement since 1957.

Competitive Swimming Program

Our Competitive Swimming Program is one of the best in the Nation! We strive to place our athletes in the most appropriate training groups based on their age and skill level. 



Please note: All swimmers in our competitive swimming program should have experience with all 4 strokes and the ability to swim multiple laps. 

Younger Age Swimmers (Competitive):

Squad Name Performance Focus Time Standard Age Commitment per week Hours per week
Bolts OSI Championships State Participation No time Standard 7 to 9 5 practices At least 4 recommended 5
Thunder AG Regionals OSI Championships (State) Participation OSI A Times 8 to 10 6 practices At least 5 recommended 6

10-14 aged Swimmers:

Squad Name Performance Focus Time Standard Age Commitment per week Hours per week
JAG OSI State Participation No time Standard 10 to 13 5 practices At least 4 recommended 80% minimum attendance 85% travel team 5
TAG AG Regionals OSI Championships (State) OSI A Times 11 to 14 6 practices 85% min attendance 90% travel team 10+

High School Age Swimmers:

Squad Name Performance Focus Time Standard Age Commitment per week Hours per week
HS Prep Participation None 13+ 4 practices 4
State OSI Championships (State) High School State Participation No Time Standards 13+ 6 practices 80% attendance min 90% travel team 12
Regionals Regionals OSI Championships (State) 14yr old OSI A Times 13+ 6 Practices 85% attendance 90% travel team 12
Sectional Sectionals Zones OSI Championships (State) Sectionals 13+ 6 practices 100% attendance 12
National Jr Nationals Futures Sectionals Futures 13+ 8-9 practices 100% attendance 18

Pre-Competitive Swimming - Olympic Way

Welcome to the Olympic Way!  We're excited to have you on our team!!!


Our pre-competitive swimming program is called Olympic Way.


The Olympic Way program of the Tualatin Hills Swim Club is a fun introduction to competitive swimming for children ages 5-9. Your child will continue to develop their stroke technique in an encouraging and team-oriented environment. When appropriate, Olympic Way acts as a steppingstone to our competitive squads. Swimmers are offered advancement to the next swim level as part of an ongoing observations from our coaches. 


We are excited to onboard swimmers who are passionate about advancing toward competitive swimming and want to be part of the THSC community. 

Younger Age Swimmers (Pre-Competitive):

Squad Name Performance Focus Time Standard Age Commitment per week Hours per week
Olympic Way Participation None 9 & U 2-3 weekly 1.5-3

Our Staff

Our staff is energetic and highly-qualified. We aim to inspire these young swimmers, and help develop in them a life-long love for the water. See the bios of all our great coaches.

Olympic Way Groups

Upon trying-out, our staff will place your swimmer in the most appropriate group for his or her individual level. Our groups are small and the athletes develop strong bonds with their teammates and coaches.


  • Bronze Level (OWB): Swimmers in the Bronze group have completed THPRD level 4 or have experience from another swim lesson program. These swimmers must be able to do 25 yds of Freestyle and Backstroke in addition to front kicks and streamline back kicks. While in Bronze, swimmers will continue to develop their Freestyle and Backstroke skills. When appropriate, Bronze swimmers are introduced to Breaststroke kick. (30 minute practice)
     
  • Silver Level (OWS): Swimmers in Silver are promoted from Bronze (or a THPRD level 5) and proficient in the fundamentals of Freestyle and Backstroke. While in the Silver group, swimmers with continue to develop their Freestyle and Backstroke skills, in addition to more Breaststroke work, and an introduction to dolphin kick. (30 minute practice)
     
  • Gold Level (OWG): Swimmers in Gold are promoted from Silver (or have completed THPRD level 6) are proficient Freestyle and Backstroke and have an understanding of Breastroke and Butterfly. While in the Gold group, swimmers will continue to develop their Breaststroke and Butterfly skills in addition to Freestyle and Backstroke interval sets. When appropriate, swimmers in Gold will move up to the competitive program or our Juniors program. (40 minute practice)


Schedule

To see Olympic Way's current schedule options, please click on the Calendar tab above and select the current schedule on the pull down menu. Please note that the schedule may change given the session (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer).


Each group practices individually Monday-Thursday, and together on Fridays. On the First Friday of every month, we host mini-meets (during regular practice time) and get all groups together for racing, challenges, starts and turns, as well as other group activities that aim to build cohesiveness.

Ready To Join Us?

Register for one of the upcoming tryouts (watch our home page for announcements).

Have Questions/Need More Info?

Please contact either our:
Membership Coordinator at membership@thunderboltswimming.org OR
Olympic Way Director at ow@thunderboltswimming.org

Olympic Way Skill Checklist

Below is a list of skills required at each level. Once you have completed a level, you can join the next level up.


Tualatin Hills Swim Club @ Villa Sport Beaverton 

OPEN TRYOUTS: Last Tuesday of every month 5:30pm

 

Tryout checklist:

  • Able to swim 25 yards freestyle and 25 yards backstroke
  • Kindergarten through 8th grade
  • Come ready to swim in suit, cap, and goggles
  • Check-in at Villa Sport front desk
  • Meet THSC swim coaches on the pool deck
  • Have Fun!

 

If you are not already a Villa Sport member, you will need to obtain a guest pass through this link or at the front desk.

https://www.villasport.com/beaverton/membership/1-day-pass


Have Questions? Please email Tualatin Hills Swim Club at: membership@thunderboltswimming.org

 

Location:

Villa Sport Beaverton
13900 SW Meridian St, Beaverton, OR 97005