by Carin Kirkegaard

Castle Pines North (CPN) is home to two neighborhood swim teams. For the past three years, CPN children have been swimming for the CPN Piranhas through Team Colorado. This summer, CPN will have two options for families to choose from.

Team Colorado’s Castle Pines North Piranhas – hosted by HOA2
Castle Crocs hosted by HOA1

As a member of a non-competitive league, the goal of Team Colorado’s swim team is to learn to swim effectively, be part of the team, and most importantly, have fun. Last summer, the team grew from fewer than 40 swimmers to greater than 100.

Many CPN swimmers also swim for Castle Rock’s summer swim team, The Cruisers. This team practices in the Town of Castle Rock and has grown to the point where priority is given to swimmers who live within city limits.

With such large teams, as well as the inconvenience of driving, a group of CPN parents decided to look into the possibility of beginning another swim league.

The focus of the new team, Castle Crocs, is placed on stroke development and refinement. This will be accomplished through stroke clinics offered throughout summer practices. As a member of the Mountain Hi Swim League, swimmers are monitored while competing and during practice, to ensure that strokes are completed in the appropriate manner. This level of competition and attention assures that swimmers will receive instruction where needed.

Castle Pines North Piranhas

The CPN Piranhas will begin their fourth season when neighborhood pools open Memorial Day weekend. Swimmers ages 18 and younger, who can swim the length of the pool unassisted, are welcome to join the team. Practices and meets will be held at the HOA#2 pool. All swimmers of all abilities from CPN are welcome to join.

Practice Location and Times

Practices will be Monday through Thursday at the HOA#2 pool from 7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Meets are scheduled throughout the summer.

For more Information:

Please direct questions to CPN Piranhas .

Castle Crocs

Swimmers ages 18 and younger, who can swim the length of the pool unassisted, are welcome to join the team. Practices and meets will be held at the HOA1 pool. Swimmers of all abilities from CPN are welcome to join and learn. Practices will be Monday through Friday at the HOA1 pool in the morning. Qualifying team members will have the opportunity to compete in dual, preliminary, championship, and all-star meets.

The Castle Crocs team is non-profit and is accepting sponsorships from local businesses. The team is part of the Mountain High Swim League and will compete in dual, preliminary, championship and all star meets.

Practice Location and Times
HOA#1 will be hosting the Castle Crocs swim team this year. The swim team season will be from May 30 through July 29. Practices will be held Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 9 a.m. Meets are scheduled in June and July.

For more Information:

Please visit the Castle Crocs website for further information. Or contact Colette Celecki via email Castle Crocs . If you are interested in learning more about supporting the team through sponsor advertising, contact Stacie Sneider at 720-733-1291.