Founded 1955, the University of Denver Hilltoppers (TOPS) is a nationally recognized, year-round swim team that gives youth the opportunity to grow technically, physically and mentally in a fun and healthy environment. We provide the fundamentals of technique and training to our developing age-group swimmers, and opportunities for our senior athletes to excel at the national level.
TOPS is a USA Gold Medal Club, ranked in the country’s top 20 swim clubs for team performance.
We have swimmers from age six to postgraduate and offer training groups ranging from developmental introduction to preparation for national and international competitions.
2023 Tryouts
The Hilltoppers will host 3 tryouts in the Fall of 2023. Swimmers interested in joining the Hilltoppers program should try-out at the facility in which they would like to practice (DU or Lincoln) The University of Denver site is accepting new 12 & Under swimmers, while the Abraham Lincoln site is accepting new 15 & Under swimmers. 8 & Unders should be proficient and “legal” for a minimum of 25 yards in all four competitive strokes. Swimmers should plan to attend all three days of the tryout.
University of Denver Location:
August 28-30
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Ages 12 & Under
Cost:$50
Abraham Lincoln Location:
August 16-18
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Ages 15 & Under
Cost:$50
September 5-7
4:45-5:45 p.m.
Ages 15 & Under
Cost:$50
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