JOIN SIERRA TNT TODAY
Welcome, thank you for your interest in joining Sierra TNT. We are a USA Swimming-sanctioned Swim Club in Southern Tulare County, offering a range of swimming experiences for all levels. Our swimmers range from kids participating in their first swim meet to those who have qualified for Western Zone Championships and Sectionals, achieving medalist status. Our club is a satellite club of Tule Nation Tritons (TNT).
Your athlete(s) will be able to take swimming as far as they want with our club and will learn proper stroke technique. The primary focus at TNT is always on conditioning and an introduction to proper mechanics in strokes, starts, turns, and finishes. Our coaching staff determines your swimmer's placement in our training groups based on their level and experience. Sierra TNT does not teach kids how to swim, but rather how to swim competitively with proper technique.
Getting Started
To participate in Sierra TNT, please follow the instructions below
1 - Sign up with Sierra TNT on the BAND app.
This is the main hub for our team's communication! you'll find the latest updates and vital information that keeps us all in sync. Stay tuned for the freshest news and announcements!
Click the logo for your invite.
2 - Complete the Sierra TNT Registration Form & Waivers.
Complete the forms and download the file. Print, sign, and bring it to practice. If you can't print the form, please email it to sierraaquaticstnt@gmail.com, and we will have it available at practice for you to sign.
3 - Register with USA Swimming. This is our club's nationwide "league" and provides insurance. A flex membership is available if your swimmer does not plan to participate in swim meets.
Click the logo to Register
4 - Please submit your first payment, which includes a $75 Family Registration Fee and the First Month's Dues.
5 - Register with Active.com, This is the website that swimmers use to register for swim meets.
After opening the link, parents should NOT select Sierra TNT, but instead the general TNT account. After swimmers register, they will be able to register for meets and be billed directly which is ideal.
Click the logo to Register
Below is to help you get a clear understanding of our fee structure, the equipment your swimmer will need at each level, and how our swim seasons are structured. Our goal is to make sure you have all the information you need to support your swimmer on their journey with us.
Fee Structure
Monthly Dues (Due by the 5th of each month)
- Platinum: $115
- Gold: $110
- Silver: $100
- Bronze: $90
- $10 family discount for each additional swimmer
Annual Registration Fee: $150 per family (Split into two $75 payments due in March & September)
- Checks payable to: Sierra Aquatics Swim Club
- Late Fee: $20 if payment is not received within 7 practice days
Understanding Swim Seasons
Short Course (SCY - 25 yards)
Season: September to March
Focus: Turns, speed, technical precision
Great for developing racing strategy and sprint skills.
Long Course (LCM - 50 meters)
Season: April to August
Focus: Endurance, stroke consistency, Olympic-style racing
Builds mental toughness and pacing over longer distances.
We strongly encourage participation in both seasons for balanced development.
Practice Information
Location: Porterville High School 465 W Olive Ave, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Pool transitions may occur during water polo. Please regularly check the Band App for the most updated information.
| Group | Days | Time |
| Platinum | Mon – Fri | 6:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Gold | Mon – Fri | 6:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Silver | Mon – Fri | 6:00 – 7:30 PM |
| Bronze | Mon – Thurs | 6:00 – 7:00 PM |
Swimmer Group Placement & Practice Guidelines
Group Placement
Swimmers are placed into training groups solely at the discretion of the coaching staff.
Neither parents nor board members influence these decisions. Placement is based on skill level, training readiness, and group compatibility.
Probationary Period
The first few weeks of August will serve as a probationary period for new swimmers or those moving into new groups. During this time, coaches will evaluate and may adjust placements as needed to ensure each swimmer is set up for success.
Coach Availability
Coaches are actively engaged on deck during practice and are not available for questions at that time. Please wait until after practice to speak with a coach or arrange a time to meet.
Pool Deck Access
For the safety and focus of our swimmers, Parents are not permitted on the pool deck during practice. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a productive and distraction-free environment.
Swim Group Expectations & Required Equipment Lists
Bronze: Coach Lilly
Coming up from the rec groups these athletes must show their love and desire to race. These athletes will learn to race different strokes by starting to learn the foundation of every stroke's technical aspects. This group will focus on technique and trying to hold it for multiple 25’s.
- Goggles
- Swim Cap
- Water Bottle (labeled with name)
- Kickboard
- Mesh Equipment Bag
- Fins
- Swim Parka
Silver: Coach Mackenzie & Garrett
Athletes coming up from the Bronze group and moving into this group have an understanding of the technical aspects of each stroke. Athletes in this group will learn to use their technical training to build on their aerobic and anaerobic based endurance. Athletes will learn intervals, different sets, and to be able to understand their races.
Athletes in this group are usually at least able to display 4 x 25 Individual Medley - One length of each stroke - on a :50 interval. This group is exposed to training for the first time while trying to prepare for the 100-200 Freestyle and 100-200 Individual Medley races.
goals: Junior Olympic time standards. Competing at swim meets is highly encouraged.
- Goggles
- Swim Cap
- Water Bottle (labeled with name)
- Kickboard
- Mesh Equipment Bag
- Fins
- Swim Parka
Gold: Coach Trevor
This is the group before the Platinum Group. Having the mastery of all four strokes is a must. The practice sessions will have more focus on the training and their race strategy. With that the focus is competing in all races in the given age group. These athletes must have the strength, endurance and the ability to hold their technique when they get tired.
Athletes must be able to do 4x100 freestyle @ 1:40 interval, 4x100 IM @2:00 interval, and 4x50 kick @1:10.
Athletes must display focus and a desire to be in the competitive environment to race at swim meets. Athletes will be prepared to move to the Platinum Group. Athletes will be going for their Junior Olympic + SW AGR time standards. Athletes are highly encouraged to compete at every meet possible with a minimum of 2 meets required.
- Goggles
- Swim Cap
- Water Bottle (labeled with name)
- Kickboard
- Mesh Equipment Bag
- Fins
- Swim Parka
- Paddles
- Pull Float Buoy
Platinum: Coach Trevor
This group is geared to train towards their competitive events and push them beyond what they are capable of. Engaging in a strong aerobic and anaerobic endurance and using this endurance and strength to shift them into top tier athletes. We will construct race strategies, warm ups, and pacing for each athlete to prepare for any event possible.
Athletes in the Platinum group are directed towards making their Age group and Senior Zones Time Standards. Athletes are highly encouraged to attend every meet and must attempt to compete at minimum 2 meets. This group will have an age requirement of 12 and over.
- Goggles
- Swim Cap
- Water Bottle (labeled with name)
- Kickboard
- Mesh Equipment Bag
- Fins
- Swim Parka
- Paddles
- Pull Float Buoy
- 8-inch Swim Parachute
- Snorkel
Need Help With Anything?
We genuinely appreciate your questions and are fully committed to providing you with prompt and effective help to ensure all your questions are addressed in a timely manner.
