Welcome to the Pioneer Piranhas webpage! Here, you will be able to find team information and sign-up for swim meets.
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Pioneer Piranhas Program Information
The Pioneer Piranhas is a fun and exciting way to introduce swimmers ages 6-14 to competitive swimming. Practices will focus on skills and build on endurance. Our coaches’ hands-on approach will help swimmers build confidence both in and out of the water.
Swim Groups:
6-8 yrs. Swimmers in this age group will participate in three events at each dual meet. Events will include; Co-ed 100 yard Freestyle Relay or 100 yard Medley Relay, 25 yards of Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke, or Backstroke.
9-10 yrs. Swimmers in this age group will participate in three events at each dual meet. Events will include; Co-ed 200 yard Freestyle Relay or 200 yard Medley Relay, 50 yards of Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke, or Backstroke.
11-12 yrs. and 13-14 yrs. Swimmers in this age group will participate in three events at each dual meet. Events will include; Co-ed 200 yard Freestyle Relay or 200 yard Medley Relay, 50 yards of Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke, or Backstroke, or 100 yards of Freestyle.
Pool Location:
Pioneer Piranhas practice at Pioneer Pool - 502 S Fernandez Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Practice Times:
Pioneer Piranhas practice in two groups Monday-Friday at Pioneer Pool
Swimmers ages 6-8 and 9-10 will practice from 7:45-8:45am and swimmers ages 11-12 and 13-14 will practice from 8:55-9:55am.
Summer 2025 Coaching Staff:
Andrew Katsogianos, Head Coach
Sophia Bacula-Siegel
Kate Foley
Sofija Ivanisevic
Ella Kowalczyk
Nora Montgomery
Morgen Oswald
Abigail Rodgers
Emily Sang
Owen Smith
Summer 2025 Team Photo
