Tryouts open · 2026 season
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Welcome to
MSA · Indian Trail.

Tryouts are open for the 2026 season. We welcome new swimmers ages 7–18 — submit a placement request below, drop in to one of our June/July sessions, or email the coaches with questions.

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May placements
By request

Submit the form and a coach reaches out within 48 hours to schedule a time.

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How tryouts work

Three steps.

Placements take about 15–20 minutes in the water with a coach. We watch your swimmer through some strokes, then follow up within 48 hours with a placement recommendation.

01

Sign up.

Fill out the form and tell us about your swimmer. Takes three minutes.

02

Drop in.

Show up ready to swim — suit, cap, goggles, water bottle. We handle the rest.

03

Get placed.

We email within 48 hours with a recommended group and a link to register through MSA.

How it works

Two ways in.

In May, placements are by request — submit the form and a coach reaches out to schedule. Starting June 8, we open weekly summer sessions you can simply drop in to.

Right now · May 2026

Placements by request.

Submit a placement request and a coach will reach out within 48 hours to schedule a time that works for your swimmer.

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Coming June 8 · through July 30

Open summer sessions.

Drop in to any of the times below — no appointment needed. We do appreciate a heads-up via the form so we know who's coming and can match your swimmer to the right coach.

Tuesdays
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Evening
Wednesdays
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Morning
Wed PM
By appt.
Flexible
Saturdays
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Weekend
Let us know you're coming →
Tryout FAQ

A few quick things.

What should we bring? +

Suit, cap, goggles, towel, and a water bottle. That's it. Arrive 10 minutes early so we can introduce ourselves and get on deck on time.

Do I need an appointment, or can I just show up? +

Depends on the time of year. In May, placements are by request — submit the form and we'll schedule a time. From June 8 to July 30, we run open summer sessions you can drop in to (a heads-up via the form is appreciated but not required). Wednesday afternoons during summer stay by-appointment for flexibility.

My swimmer has never been on a team. Are tryouts the right move? +

Tryouts aren't pass/fail — they're a placement tool. We see every level, from first-time team swimmers to crossovers from other clubs. If your swimmer is brand new and you'd rather start gentler, email the coaches — we can talk through the right entry point.

What happens after the tryout? +

Within 48 hours we'll email you a recommended training group and a link to register through MSA's official member portal. From there you'll handle dues, USA Swimming registration, and the rest of onboarding through MSA proper.

Other questions

For pricing, full practice schedules, all four MSA locations, and team policies, visit msaswim.com. Or email Coach Terry below — he's happy to help.

Already an MSA family? Manage your account and meet entries on the team portal.

Get in touch

Questions? Just ask.

The fastest way to reach the Indian Trail site is to email our coaches. We read everything that comes in and someone will get back to you within 48 hours.

Email the coaches
MSA Indian Trail site
309 Chestnut Pkwy
Indian Trail, NC 28079
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Coaches by group · tap to email
Terry Fritch
Site Head Coach
Laurel Stankowski
Red · Blue · White · Silver
Bryce Pierce
Bronze · Advanced Silver · Senior Prep · Senior
Harrison Gibson
11–12 Advanced Age Group · Advanced Senior