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Montgomery County Swim League

The Glenwood Tigers Swim Team is a member of the Montgomery County Swim League (MCSL).  The league consists of 88 different teams distributed into 15 divisions: A - O.  Division placement is determined by a computerized swim-off using times from the previous summer, the most successful team being placed at the top of “A” division. This year, Glenwood is in Division G.  In the past 10 years, we have fluctuated between Divisions E through H.

The league is open to any swimmer 18-years-old or less who is a member of his or her pool.  Typically, a child will not join a team until he or she is 5-7 years old.  A swimmer’s age for the season is determined by his or her age on June 1st of that summer.

The vast majority of MCSL teams operate out of pools similar to Glenwood in size and organization.  However, a few are public pools, which are operated by the County’s Recreation Department.  Country Clubs are not included in MCSL, as they have a separate league.
 
MCSL has a well defined set of rules and operating procedures which are outlined in the MCSL Handbook you received with this handbook when you registered for the 2007 season.  Additionally, the league’s web site www.mcsl.org includes meet results, driving directions to pools, all-star rankings and more.

The Glenwood Tigers

The Glenwood Swim Team was established in 1958 as one of the six teams which founded the MCSL.  The first ever league meet was held at Glenwood.  Since then, the league has grown, and so has our team.  In 2007, there will be nearly 200 Glenwood Tigers.  We have one of the largest teams and strongest traditions in the MCSL.  Above all else, we consistently lead the MSCL in team spirit and in having fun.

Our goal is to provide a positive summer experience for our team members and their families.  The team is meant to improve aquatic skills, while fostering good sportsmanship and team work, and having fun.  Unique to swimming is the opportunity for children of a wide range of ages to compete on the same team.  Because of this, the older swimmers act as role models for the younger ones, who in turn grow up to do the same. Many of our coaches and Glenwood lifeguards through the years were former or current Glenwood Tigers.