About Our Team
Wiesbaden Wahoos
Located in Wiesbaden, Germany
The Wiesbaden Wahoos Swim Team has provided competitive swimming opportunities for military-connected families in the Wiesbaden community for many years. Whether your child is taking their first strokes through swim lessons or training for championship competition, our experienced coaches and swim instructors are committed to helping every swimmer reach their potential in a positive and supportive environment.
On this page you will find information about our competitive team, swim lessons, our practice facilities, competitive season dates and try-out information, and opportunities for travel meets throughout Europe.
Competitive Swim Team
The competitive swim season begins in August and concludes in March with the European Forces Swim League Short Distance Championships. Tryouts for the competitive team are held each summer, typically in July and August, before the start of the new season.
The competitive team offers five training groups designed to support swimmers at different skill levels. Whether your swimmer has outgrown swim lessons and is ready for a new challenge or has years of competitive experience, our experienced coaches are committed to helping every swimmer develop, improve, and achieve their goals.
Practice schedules and weekly training frequency vary by training group. Afternoon practices are held Monday through Thursday, with additional weekend practices scheduled throughout the season. Advanced swimmers may practice up to five days per week for up to 2½ hours.
Swim Lessons
Swim lessons are offered primarily during the spring for swimmers of all ages, from toddlers to adults. During the summer, additional opportunities may include one-on-one instruction and Mommy & Me classes offered by our experienced adult instructors. Because our competitive season runs from August through March, swim lessons are generally not offered during the fall and winter.
Lessons are taught by certified instructors, including experienced Wahoo high school swimmers who have completed a comprehensive instructor training and shadowing program. Adult instructors are always present to support swimmers, parents, and instructors throughout each lesson.
Many of our competitive swimmers began their journey in the Wahoos swim lesson program. Lesson offerings vary each season, so please visit our website for the latest information on upcoming sessions and registration.
Training Facilities
The Bubble: Located in Mainz-Mombach, this pool is our main training facility for the team’s Monday through Thursday practices, spring clinics, and home meets.
Budenheim: This pool serves our swim lessons program as well as our competitive team. This pool is open only on Sundays.
Kleinfeldchen: Located in downtown Wiesbaden, this pool serves our swim team for competitive season practices on Saturdays.