PENGUIN PRACTICE SCHEDULE
The Country Club of Fairfax Penguins practice daily during the season, with swim meets on Saturdays during June and July. In addition to the competitions, the Penguins also enjoy a full schedule of team-building events, including laser tag, lip-sync competition, senior progressive dinner, and much more.
The current practice times are divided by age. It is our goal to advance each swimmer in their love for the sport along with their skill set. The Club also offers the Junior Penguin program for less experienced swimmers ages 4 - 7, and the Grey Penguin fitness program for swimmers ages 18 and over.
Let's go Penguins!
May Tune-Up – Penguins Only: From April 27, 2026 until May 15, 2026, afternoon practices in our heated, outdoor pool. This is an all-age practice from 5:30 - 6:30, Monday through Friday.
Start of Regular Season – Penguins Only: Regular summer season weekday afternoon practices begin with on May 18, 2026 and run until the last day of school for Fairfax County Public Schools (June 17th). No practice on 5/22 and 5/25. The age groups will practice as follows:
Rising 8U: 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Returning 8U - Age 10: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Ages 11 - 18: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Morning Swim Practice – Penguins (M, W – F): Once school is out (June 18th), practices occur weekday mornings on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays through Friday, July 17th.
Ages 9 - 12: 8:00am - 9:00am
Ages 13 - 18: 8:45am - 10:00am
Ages 8U: 10:00am - 10:50am
Supplemental afternoon practices are available every afternoon (except Mondays) from 5:00pm - 6:00pm during the summer, however, the coaches prefer swimmers attend morning practices.
Junior Penguins (M – F): Weekday practice for Junior Penguins begins WEDNESDAY, June 24th and continues until Friday, July 17th. Practice runs from 11am – 11:30am, Monday - Friday.
Grey Penguins (M W F): Morning practices for Grey Penguins begins Friday, June 19th and continues until Friday, July 31st. Practice runs from 6:15am – 7:15am, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
