Swimming and Diving
Boasting multiple individual state champions in the past several years, TA Swimming and Diving is making a move towards competing with the top programs in the state.
Program Overview
Season: Winter
2026 Opening Date: November 18
Teams: Boys Varsity and Girls Varsity
Head Coach: TBD
The typical Thornton Academy boys and girls swimming and diving season consists of nine regular season meets prior to the championship season, which takes place in February. All boys and girls swimming and diving practices and home meets take place at the University of New England in Biddeford. Participation in Thornton Academy swimming and diving is a five-day per week commitment with occasional regular season contests taking place on Saturdays.
Thornton Academy boys and girls swimming and diving is open to all interested participants, regardless of their level of experience. Student-athletes who meet Maine Principals’ Association qualifying guidelines earn the opportunity to compete in the Class A state championship meet held at the University of Maine and Bowdoin College in alternating years.
