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