2024 Summer Swim Programs

 Announcing 2024 Riverside Summer Swim Programs:

Swim Team Schedule:

Wednesday, June 5 from 8-10:30 am- Swim Team try outs (open house style, come when you can).

Thursday, June 6- First day of team practice

Practice is Monday-Friday (No practice on July 4, 5 & 24). **Fridays are meet prep/game days

8-9 am--> 10-18 year olds

9-9:45 am--> 8-10 year olds

9:45-10:15 am--> 7 and under

COST: $190 members/$240 non-members (This fee covers the cost of participation, league fees, a swim cap, and our team awards).  There is a swim team sibling discount available.  5% off 2nd sibling, 10% off each additional sibling.  Please note: There is a 3% service charge with credit card payments.

ONLINE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION HERE - Members have priority on registration.  **We may cap certain age groups to keep lanes manageable.  

Swim Team Information: 

Our Swim Team has experienced much success over the past several years.  That success has led to a lot of growth.  We love that so many kids want to come and swim with us in the summer.  In order to maintain a good program with coaches who are able to work with kids on appropriate skills, we will REQUIRE that all swimmers meet certain skills.  If your swimmer is not quite ready, I highly recommend swim lessons.  Swim lessons teaches strokes, swim team should be for refining strokes, endurance, and adding to skills.  

Only those who have not swam on Riverside swim team previously need to attend the try-out on June 5.  Swimmers should be able to swim the length of the pool (25 Meters) independently on their stomach with some breathing.  They need to be able to do this without grabbing onto the side or having someone right next to them.  It is important that we know swimmers are independent and are water safe without a coach right next them.  You can come anytime between 8-10:30 am for your try-out.

Swim team practices will be Monday-Friday from June 6 until the last week of July.  Fridays are used for meet prep (practicing starts, turns, finishes, etc.) and some games.  Swim meets will be on Saturdays.  We will have 2 meets in June and 2 meets in July.  Meets are not required but encouraged.  Practice times are based on age and stamina of our swimmers.  Our littlest swimmers do best with the 30 min practice.  We bring in extra coaches for this practice to help with stroke technique.  

Swimmers should plan on coming to their assigned time slot.  We may invite your child to come at a different time depending on their skills.  It is important that we have kids in the right group in order to create the best learning environment.  Please talk to Christine if you would like to discuss your swimmer's placement.  

It will take a week or two to settle into placements, so please be patient as we make adjustments to lane assignments.  We are a summer recreation team, so we would love your kids to be at practice as much as possible, but we understand that there will be conflicts and days missed.  

A few coaches will be running a 2 day swim team prep clinic the week before try-outs.  This is meant for past swimmers who need a refresher and swimmers who are just about ready for swim team, but just need a little last minute push.  If you are interested in doing this, please sign up on this link.  Based on this list, I will send out more info when it is finalized.  

**Charges for swim team will not run until after try-outs.  You will not be charged if your child does not make the team.  After the first week of swim team, there is a $50 cancellation fee plus prorated days of team practice dates until June 23.  Following that date, any fees paid are non-refundable. Thank you.

Group Swim Lessons:

Session 1- June 10-20 (Mon.-Thurs. for 2 weeks)

Session 2- June 24-July 3 (Mon.- Friday, Mon.-Wed. )

Session 3- July 8-18 (Mon.-Thurs. for 2 weeks)

Times:  10:30-11 or 11-11:30

Cost: $75 members/$90 non-members per 8 lesson session

For Information on Prerequisites and what swimmers will learn in each level, click here.

ONLINE GROUP SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION HERE

Please note: There is a 3% service charge with credit card payments.

Private Swim/Coaching Lessons:

We offer private or semi-private lessons.  Lessons can be purchased in sets of 5.  Lesson rates depend on instructor.  Lessons are scheduled with instructors.  Privates are not allowed during swim team or group lesson times.

Private Lessons (Five 1/2 hr. lessons):  Member $100-200 or Non-member $125-225

Semi-Private Lessons (2 children similar swim levels): Member $150-250 or Non-member $175-275

Semi-Private Lessons (3 children similar swim levels): Member $175-275 or Non-member $200-300

PRIVATE LESSON REQUEST FORM HERE

2023 Riverside Swim Programs

 Announcing 2023 Riverside Summer Swim Programs:

Swim Team Schedule:

Wednesday, June 7 from 8-10:30 am- Swim Team try outs (open house style, come when you can).

Thursday, June 8- First day of team practice

Practice is Monday-Friday (No practice on July 3, 4 & 24). **Fridays are meet prep/game days

8-9 am--> 10-18 year olds

9-9:45 am--> 8-10 year olds

9:45-10:15 am--> 7 and under

COST: $185 members/$230 non-members (This fee covers the cost of participation, league fees, a swim cap, and our team awards).  There is a swim team sibling discount available.  5% off 2nd sibling, 10% off each additional sibling.  Please note: There is a 3% service charge with credit card payments.

ONLINE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION HERE - Members have priority on registration.  **We may cap certain age groups to keep lanes manageable.  

Swim Team Information: 

Our Swim Team has experienced much success over the past several years.  That success has led to a lot of growth.  We love that so many kids want to come and swim with us in the summer.  In order to maintain a good program with coaches who are able to work with kids on appropriate skills, we will REQUIRE that all swimmers meet certain skills.  If your swimmer is not quite ready, I highly recommend swim lessons.  Swim lessons teaches strokes, swim team should be for refining strokes, endurance, and adding to skills.  

Only those who have not swam on Riverside swim team previously need to attend the try-out on June 7.  Swimmers should be able to swim the length of the pool (25 Meters) independently on their stomach with some breathing.  They need to be able to do this without grabbing onto the side or having someone right next to them.  It is important that we know swimmers are independent and are water safe without a coach right next them.  You can come anytime between 8-10:30 am for your try-out.

Swim team practices will be Monday-Friday from June 8 until the last week of July.  Fridays are used for meet prep (practicing starts, turns, finishes, etc.) and some games.  Swim meets will be on Saturdays.  We will have 2 meets in June and 2 meets in July.  Meets are not required but encouraged.  Practice times are based on age and stamina of our swimmers.  Our littlest swimmers do best with the 30 min practice.  We bring in extra coaches for this practice to help with stroke technique.  

Swimmers should plan on coming to their assigned time slot.  We may invite your child to come at a different time depending on their skills.  It is important that we have kids in the right group in order to create the best learning environment.  Please talk to Christine if you would like to discuss your swimmer's placement.  

It will take a week or two to settle into placements, so please be patient as we make adjustments to lane assignments.  We are a summer recreation team, so we would love your kids to be at practice as much as possible, but we understand that there will be conflicts and days missed.  

A few coaches will be running a 2 day swim team prep clinic the week before try-outs.  This is meant for past swimmers who need a refresher and swimmers who are just about ready for swim team, but just need a little last minute push.  If you are interested in doing this, please sign up on this link.  Based on this list, I will send out more info when it is finalized.  

**Charges for swim team will not run until after try-outs.  You will not be charged if your child does not make the team.  After the first week of swim team, there is a $50 cancellation fee plus prorated days of team practice dates until June 23.  Following that date, any fees paid are non-refundable. Thank you.

Group Swim Lessons:

Session 1- June 12-22 (Mon.-Thurs. for 2 weeks)

Session 2- June 26-July 7 (Mon.- Friday, Wed.-Friday No lessons on July 3,4)

Session 3- July 10-20 (Mon.-Thurs. for 2 weeks)

Times:  10:30-11 or 11-11:30

Cost: $75 members/$90 non-members per 8 lesson session

For Information on Prerequisites and what swimmers will learn in each level, click here.

ONLINE GROUP SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION HERE

Please note: There is a 3% service charge with credit card payments.

Private Swim/Coaching Lessons:

We offer private or semi-private lessons.  Lessons can be purchased in sets of 5.  Lesson rates depend on instructor.  Lessons are scheduled with instructors.  Privates are not allowed during swim team or group lesson times.

Private Lessons (Five 1/2 hr. lessons):  Member $100-200 or Non-member $125-225

Semi-Private Lessons (2 children similar swim levels): Member $150-250 or Non-member $175-275

Semi-Private Lessons (3 children similar swim levels): Member $175-275 or Non-member $200-300

PRIVATE LESSON REQUEST FORM HERE

2022 Swim Programs

 Announcing 2022 Riverside Summer Swim Programs:

Swim Team Schedule:

Tuesday, June 7 from 8-10:30 am- Swim Team try outs (open house style, come when you can).

Wednesday, June 8- First day of team practice

Practice is Monday-Friday (No practice on July 4). **Fridays are meet prep/game days

8-9 am--> 10-18 year olds

9-9:45 am--> 8-10 year olds

9:45-10:15 am--> 7 and under

COST: $185 members/$225 non-members (This fee covers the cost of participation, league fees, a swim cap, and our team awards).  There is a swim team sibling discount available.  5% off 2nd sibling, 10% off each additional sibling.  Please note: There is a 3% service charge with credit card payments.

ONLINE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION HERE - Members have priority on registration.  We may cap certain age groups to keep lanes manageable.  

Swim Team Information: 

Our Swim Team has experienced much success over the past several years.  That success has led to a lot of growth.  We love that so many kids want to come and swim with us in the summer.  In order to maintain a good program with coaches who are able to work with kids on appropriate skills, we will REQUIRE that all swimmers meet certain skills.  We have allowed some kids who were on the fence to be on swim team in the past, but due to the demand, we really need to tighten up the skills requirement.  If your swimmer is not quite ready, I highly recommend swim lessons.  Swim lessons teaches strokes, swim team should be for refining strokes and adding to skills.  

Only those who have not swam on Riverside swim team previously need to attend the try-out on June 7.  Swimmers should be able to swim the length of the pool (25 Meters) independently on their stomach with some breathing.  They need to be able to do this without grabbing onto the side or having someone right next to them.  It is important that we know swimmers are independent and are water safe without a coach right next them.  You can come anytime between 8-10:30 am for your try-out.

Swim team practices will be Monday-Friday from June 8 until the last week of July.  Fridays are used for meet prep (practicing starts, turns, finishes, etc.) and some games.  Swim meets will be on Saturdays.  We will have 2 meets in June and 2 meets in July.  Meets are not required but encouraged.  Practice times are based on age and stamina of our swimmers.  Our littlest swimmers do best with the 30 min practice.  We bring in extra coaches for this practice to help with stroke technique.  

Swimmers should plan on coming to their assigned time slot.  We may invite your child to come at a different time depending on their skills.  It is important that we have kids in the right group in order to create the best learning environment.  Please talk to Christine if you would like to discuss your swimmer's placement.  

It will take a week or two to settle into placements, so please be patient as we make adjustments to lane assignments.  We are a summer recreation team, so we would love your kids to be at practice as much as possible, but we understand that there will be conflicts and days missed.  

Meghan and I will be running 1 or 2 swim team prep clinics the week or two before try-outs.  This is meant for past swimmers who need a refresher and swimmers who are just about ready for swim team, but just need a little last minute push.  If you are interested in doing this, please sign up on this link.  Based on this list, I will send out more info when it is finalized.  

Group Swim Lessons:

Session 1- June 13-23 (Mon.-Thurs. for 2 weeks)

Session 2- June 27-July 8 (Mon.- Thurs., Tues.-Friday No lessons on July 4)

Session 3- July 11-21 (Mon.-Thurs. for 2 weeks)

Times:  10:30-11 or 11-11:30

Cost: $70 members/$85 non-members per 8 lesson session

ONLINE GROUP SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION HERE

Please note: There is a 3% service charge with credit card payments.

Private Swim/Coaching Lessons:

We offer private or semi-private lessons.  Lessons can be purchased in sets of 5.  Lesson rates depend on instructor.  Lessons are schedule with instructors.  Privates cannot happen during swim team or group lesson times.

Private Lessons (Five 1/2 hr. lessons):  Member $100-175 or Non-member $125-200

Semi-Private Lessons (2 children similar swim levels): Member $150-225 or Non-member $175-250

Semi-Private Lessons (3 children similar swim levels): Member $175-250 or Non-member $200-275

PRIVATE LESSON REQUEST FORM HERE

Swim Programs 2021

 Announcing the 2021 Riverside Summer Swim Programs:

Swim Team Schedule:

Tuesday, June 8 from 8-10:30 am- Swim Team try outs 

Wednesday, June 9- First day of team practice

Practice is Monday-Friday (No practice on July 5). **Fridays are meet prep/game days

8-9 am--> 10-18 year olds

9-9:45 am--> 8-10 year olds

9:45-10:15 am--> 7 and under

COST: $180 members/$220 non-members (This fee covers the cost of participation, league fees, a swim cap, and our team awards).  There is a swim team sibling discount available.  5% off 2nd sibling, 10% off each additional sibling.  

ONLINE SWIM TEAM REGISTRATION HERE

Swim Team Information:

We appreciate your flexibility last year with the COVID restrictions we had to incorporate.  At this time, we don't anticipate the same restrictions and after much consideration and conversations, we plan to return to our previous years' schedule.  We understand that for some families, the COVID schedule was more ideal, however, for really being able to help kids progress in their techniques and stroke development it was not ideal.  Our coaches and swimmers did an amazing job under those circumstances and we are grateful to have had the kids in the water as much as we did.  We would like to get the kids back in the water daily and for coaches to be able to work specifically on the needs of the age/skills of the kids in their lane.  Having a coach per lane who not only gives a workout, but works on technique is something that we pride ourselves in and it sets us apart.  We want to get back to that.  If COVID guidelines change, we will make necessary adjustments.  There are inherent risks of contracting COVID while participating in group activities.  For those who have COVID concerns, we do have a swim team class as part of our swim lesson program.  That class will be smaller and done in 2 week sessions.  I don't have information on meets or championship schedule until our annual league meeting in May.  I will post that info when I have it.  

Only those who have not swam on Riverside swim team previously need to attend the try-out on June 8.  Swimmers should be able to swim the length of the pool (25 Meters) independently on their stomach.  It is important that we know swimmers are safe without a coach right next to them.  You can come anytime between 8-10:30 am for your try-out.

Swim team practices will be Monday-Friday from June 9 until the last week of July.  Fridays are used for meet prep (practicing starts, turns, finishes, etc.) and some games.  Swim meets will be on Saturdays.  We will have 2 meets in June and 2 meets in July.  Meets are not required but encouraged.  Practice times are based on age and stamina of our swimmers.  Our littlest swimmers do best with the 30 min practice.  We bring in extra coaches for this practice to help with stroke technique.  

Swimmers should plan on coming to their assigned time slot.  10 yr olds who have done swim team for a few years may be eligible to come at the earlier time.  Please talk to Christine if you would like to discuss your swimmer's placement.  

It will take a week or two to settle into placements, so please be patient as we make adjustments to lane assignments.  We are a summer recreation team, so we would love your kids to be at practice as much as possible, but we understand that there will be conflicts and days missed.  

Meghan and I will be running 1 or 2 swim team prep clinics the week or two before try-outs.  This is meant for past swimmers who need a refresher and swimmers who are just about ready for swim team, but just need a little last minute push.  If you are interested in doing this, please sign up on this link.  Based on this list, I will send out more info when it is finalized.  

Group Swim Lessons:

Session 1- June 14-24 (Mon.-Thurs. for 2 weeks)

Session 2- June 28-July 9 (Mon.- Thurs., Tues.-Friday No lessons on July 5)

Session 3- July 12-22 (Mon.-Thurs. for 2 weeks)

Times:  10:30-11 or 11-11:30

Cost: $65 members/$85 non-members per 8 lesson session

ONLINE GROUP SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION HERE

Private Swim/Coaching Lessons:

We offer private or semi-private lessons.  Lessons can be purchased in sets of 5.  Lesson rates depend on instructor.  Lessons are schedule with instructors.  Privates cannot happen during swim team or group lesson times.

Private Lessons (Five 1/2 hr. lessons):  Member $100-175 or Non-member $125-200

Semi-Private Lessons (2 children similar swim levels): Member $150-225 or Non-member $175-250

Semi-Private Lessons (3 children similar swim levels): Member $175-250 or Non-member $200-275

PRIVATE LESSON REQUEST FORM HERE

Swim Team Schedule 2020

Thank you for your patience as we have worked through this interesting summer.  We are doing our best to work with varying ability grouping and appreciate your patience.  I wanted to make you aware of our swim team schedule with our current restrictions on normal swim meets.

Practices will be from June 9-July 30 at your assigned time.

We cannot host dual meets at this time and even an inter-squad meet with just our whole team would be too many people for our current gathering requirements.  In order for swimmers to still be able to have an experience competing,  we are going to run some "mini-meets."  These will be done in age groups because they swim the same distances.  The following is the schedule we will plan for.  As we start these meets, we may make adjustment depending on how long they take to run.  We will plan on having swimmers arrive at 7:30 and anticipate the first race starting by 7:45.  We plan to be done by 9:30.  If these don't take as long as we expect, we will adjust the schedule.  The oldest group of kids 13 and older will come at 6:30 am on June 27 and July 17.   We still need to keep crowds down for these mini-meets, so we would appreciate mainly swimmers and parent coming.

Practice June 8-July 30

Mini Meet Schedule (7:30 am):

June 19- 6 & U, 7-8 yrs

June 26- 9-18 yrs.

July 10- 6 & U, 7-8, 9-10 yrs.

July 17- 11-18 yrs.

Also, if you have a swimmer who is in high school or going to high school next year, we strongly encourage them to come to the M/W 7:15-8 am group if possible.  It would be great to get as many of these kids in the same group to help them prep for high school.

Let me know if you have any questions.  We love that it is summer and get to swim!

Announcing Swim Team Plans for 2020

Thank you so much for your patience as we have worked to put together a swim team plan for this summer.  We have several regulations that need to be followed in order for this to happen, so it took some time to put together a plan that would work under our current reality.  We understand that there are many personal opinions about how things should or shouldn't be done in relation to Covid-19 safety practices; however, we are obligated to follow county guidelines (as well as club policies) in order for this to happen. We feel good about this plan as our best option:

In order to allow for less people in the pool and deck area, we will have smaller groupings, limited to 5-6 kids per lane.  Rather than age groups, families can sign up together and we will adjust lane assignments based on who signs up for a time slot.  This will eliminate the need for as many people dropping off/picking up during turn-over times.  Practices will be 45 min.  The first 15 min., swimmers will be screened (temp check) and meet on the lawn near the pool gate to do dry land warm-ups with a coach.  This will allow for warm-ups and screening to happen, but maximize the time swimmers are in the water.  Swimmers will enter the north gates by the diving boards with a coach.  As a group is finishing up, they need to quickly exit the South Gate (the normal entrance).  We are discouraging use of the locker rooms during this time other than using the restroom.  We cannot have gatherings on deck, so we are asking that parents either drop off/pick up kids or wait in the car during practice.

There will be 7 different options of groups you can sign up for:
Group 1- M/W 7:15-8 am
Group 2- M/W 8-8:45 am
Group 3- M/W 8:45-9:30 am
Group 4- M/W 9:30-10:15 am
Group 5- T/TH 8-8:45 am
Group 6- T/TH 8:45-9:30 am
Group 7- T/TH 9:30-10:15 am

Fridays will be for age group swim inter squad swim meets.  I will announce these . (For example, only 6 and under come one Friday to swim their events and get times.  Another Friday, 7/8 yr. olds will come, etc.).  This will allow us to still race but maintain social distancing.  Times will be entered into a virtual county championship at the end of our season.

There should be enough spots for those who are interested, however, registration will be done online and open to members first for one week starting on May 25.  On June 1, registration will open up for everyone else.  You will find a registration link on this blog, on the menu on the right.

Season will run June 8-July 29.
Member Price- $130
Non-member Price- $165

We have lowered the prices knowing that we can't offer the full experience.  We cannot offer any refunds or adjusted pricing after the 2nd week of practices.

Gear orders will be done online with registration.  Ordered items will be packaged and passed out to parents during pick up and drop off times the first week.

Again, we really appreciate your patience as we navigate this season.  For your peace of mind, please know that staff will be screened daily and equipment disinfected between each group.

Our coaching staff is eager to work with your swimmers again!  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Christine Whatcott
Riverside Pool Manager/Aquatics Director
christinewhatcott@gmail.com

Updates 2020 Season

Hi Riverside Swim Families,

I was hoping I would know a for sure plan for the summer by now (which is why I have been apprehensive about posting anything); however, I have been fielding so many inquiries, I wanted to share with you what I do know...

In the orange "moderate risk" phase of the Governor's phased reactivation plan, pools are restricted to lap swim only, 1 swimmer per lane.  It does say swim team is permitted, however, with 1 swimmer per lane, that wouldn't be feasible.  Currently, we are waiting for a switch to the yellow "low risk" phase.  In that phase, we can open the pool with some restrictions, however a version of swim team may work.  I have been working with management on some modified versions of a swim team plan.  It will look different in order to comply with regulations, but we are eager to work with swim team and lessons again.  For now, we are just in a "wait and see" mode.  As soon as I get the go ahead, we will start a registration process with priority given to members and then first come first served with any remaining spots.

If you would like to be on a notification list (so that I contact you as soon as we have a plan) please fill out this link.

Thank you so much for your patience!