HOW DOES REGISTRATION WORK?
Indoor Locations
General registration for our indoor Dawsonville location opens once per year, typically in November, and is for January–March lessons only. Families who successfully register during this period receive priority scheduling for all remaining sessions that year (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Session Two).
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When registration opens, the link will be available on the Homepage. The form will automatically close once the annual submission limit is reached, which is determined based on estimated capacity.
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We strongly recommend setting a reminder for registration day, as spots fill extremely quickly. During 2026 registration, hundreds of submissions were received within the first few minutes, and capacity was reached in under an hour. A little diligence goes a long way!
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We understand that this process can feel tedious at times, but it is intentional and well worth it. Scheduling at Swim Warriors is handled with great care and attention to detail, taking into account swimmer ages, skill levels, instructor pairings, individual availability, and lesson progression. Combined with our exclusive private lessons and limited capacity, this thoughtful approach may occasionally result in some wait time, but it allows us to provide the safest, most effective instruction possible.
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Once general registration closes, the waitlist will open. Swim Warriors will contact families from the waitlist as openings become available throughout the year. Families hoping to begin lessons at this location after March should complete the waitlist as soon as it opens.
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Please note that all registration resets annually for both new and returning families. While we truly appreciate our returning swimmers, this process ensures everyone has an equal opportunity to register each year.
Pro tip: calendar reminders and phone alarms are your friends. Future you will be very thankful! ;)
HOW DOES REGISTRATION WORK?
Travel Locations
General registration for travel lessons opens once per year, as Swim Warriors only offers travel lessons during the summer session. When registration opens, two forms will be available on the website: a neighborhood pool registration form, which opens first, and a personal pool waitlist form, which opens a few weeks later.
Personal pool locations are automatically waitlisted, as travel schedules are built by prioritizing neighborhood locations first. This allows us to create the most efficient and sustainable travel routes for our instructors.
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Families registering for neighborhood pool lessons must be residents of that neighborhood or have direct access through a friend or family member as a guest. Please note that submitting a neighborhood registration form does not guarantee travel to that location.
Travel availability depends on staffing and overall demand and may vary from year to year. Neighborhood locations are selected based on swimmer interest, as higher participation allows us to build efficient schedules.
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We understand that this process can feel a bit involved, but it is intentional. Travel scheduling requires careful coordination of instructor availability, swimmer ages and abilities, location logistics, and occasional required communication with HOA's. Combined with limited summer capacity, this extensive planning may occasionally result in wait times. It allows us to provide consistent, high-quality instruction across dozens of locations!
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We strongly recommend having an idea of how many swimmers in your neighborhood plan to register. A minimum of four swimmers is required for Swim Warriors to consider traveling to a neighborhood location. To help generate interest, we have created a flyer that families can share on neighborhood Facebook pages or through other community channels. Increasing awareness within your neighborhood significantly improves the likelihood of travel. The flyer can be accessed via the button below, if desired!
REGISTRATION FAQ'S
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I filled out the general registration form for the first session of the year! What are the next steps?
Swim warriors will begin scheduling after registration opens. Clients will be scheduled in the order that the forms are submitted! You will receive a text message from Swim Warriors office staff once your form approaches in line. You can read more details on how our scheduling process works by clicking here.
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What are the next steps if I’m on the indoor waitlist?
No need to worry! Once all initial registration forms are fulfilled, we will begin pulling clients from the waitlist in order of submission. The waitlist is valid through the entirety of the year! So even if the schedules fill for the first session, spots may open up for a session to follow. This is why the waitlist form asks you to provide availability for all of our sessions. You are welcome to contact our office to inquire about your form status on the waitlist.
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If I was able to register for the first indoor session, how do I sign up to continue for all sessions that follow?
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Once you become registered, you will receive an email from Swim Warriors on the exact day and time that continuing sign-ups open each session. The link to the form to sign up will be included in that email. We do not post the form for registered clients on our website each session! If you want your swimmers to continue, it is required that you fill out the form each session to request an extended schedule. All registered clients will be scheduled first before office staff begins to pull clients from the waitlist.
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Should I still register for the first session of if I don’t want to start until spring or later?
Clients will have the best chance of receiving a spring/summer/fall schedule if they get registered at the beginning of the year. Even if they want to start after March, the waitlist should be filled out early in the year. Families can indicate their preferred start date on the form. Clients who wait until around summertime or later to fill out the indoor waitlist may not receive a schedule before the end of the year. If it's filled out early, it is very likely that we will be able to pull your form from the waitlist once we begin scheduling for your desired session.
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What if I only want lessons at my neighborhood pool during the summer session? Should I still register at indoor locations?
Clients should not plan to register at indoor locations at the beginning of the year if they only wish to take lessons at their neighborhood or personal pool. This is because Swim Warriors is very selective when it comes to our travel schedules. We would hate for clients to pay to become registered only for us to not be able to travel to their neighborhood or personal pool come the summer session. Becoming a registered client early in the year will not guarantee that Swim Warriors can travel to your location in the summer! Our ability to travel to your location completely depends on demand and staffing, and will be determined closer to the summer session.
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Do I receive some kind of priority if I am an existing or long-standing client of Swim Warriors?
Unfortunately, Swim Warriors does not give priority to existing or long-standing clients when it comes to registration year to year. Although we are very thankful to our returning customers, there’s not a way for us to feasibly give “priority” in this manner. Some clients have been with us for a year or two, whereas others have been enrolled in our program for even longer. In addition, we believe that everyone should have equal opportunity to enroll their children in life-saving swim lessons, at least once per year.
The only way to receive any sort of priority is to become registered at the beginning of the year, making it so that your swimmers have the best chance of being able to continue lessons throughout the current calendar year.
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Am I able to switch to my neighborhood or personal pool for the summer session if I am already registered at an indoor location?
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Yes! However, your chances would likely be higher if you choose to continue at an indoor location, especially if you are in need of weekday evening or weekend lessons. However, the choice is ultimately up to you! As a registered client you will receive priority for scheduling at indoor locations, but that is not the case for neighborhood and personal pool scheduling. You may fill out both forms, if desired!
