Crystal Springs Family Waterpark sponsors and hosts the Sandpiper Swim Team. The team practices and competes at Crystal Springs and other swim clubs in Middlesex, Somerset, and Union counties from mid-June through early August. Swimmers between the ages of 5 and 18 years old are welcome. Registrants must meet the age requirement as of June 30, 2024.

The team will be limited to 100 swimmers comprised of five age groups. Mandatory team tryouts are held in early June. All prospective team members MUST be registered for Sandpipers prior to tryouts.

Please note: All swimmers age 8 years and under must be able to swim the length of the pool (25 yards) continuously and unassisted. It is recommended that “8 and unders” have a familiarity with the four competitive strokes; free, back, breast, and butterfly. Swimmers 9 years and older must be able to swim two lengths of the pool unassisted and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the four competitive strokes. United States Swimming rules and regulations are used for the summer swim season.

The competitive swim season is only five (5) weeks long. All swimmers are expected to participate in all eight (8) meets and must practice at least three (3) times a week to participate in the next meet. Practices will be held in the evenings daily from 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm. Meets are held on Wednesday evenings from 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm. and Saturday mornings from 8:45 am - 11:00 am Team suits and caps are available in early June at an additional cost. All swim meets are administered by the Sandpiper Parent’s Association.