Ages: 7-14
Dates: Week of June 19th – August 4th
Time: More Information to come.
Cost: $350
One-time $20 try out/registration fee per swimmer applies.
Try out dates are April 29th at 12:30pm, May 3rd at 6:30pm, and May 6th at 12:30pm. New swimmers must tryout.
Riptide Swim Team & Training
The Atlantic Club Riptide Spring Training:
April 9th through May 23rd
- PRE TEAM: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4 – 4:45PM
- PRE TEAM/AGE GROUP: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5 – 6PM & Saturdays 10 – 11AM
- BRONZE GROUP: Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays 4:30 – 6PM & Saturdays 9 – 10AM
Tryouts are required and will be held on:
There is a $20 fee associated with the try out.
- Wednesdays: March 6th, 13th and 27th at 6:30PM
- Saturdays: March 16th, 23rd and 30th at 11:00AM
PRE TEAM (5-8)
Ability to swim 25 yards free and demonstrate beginning backstroke. This entry level group focuses on stroke mechanics and technique. Outcomes are movement to Age Group Prep. Sept-April, 1 or 2 x week, Coach Stephanie/Coach Alicia
AGE GROUP PREP (6-10)
Ability to swim 50 yards free, 25 yards back and breast, demonstrate beginner fly. This entry level group introduces young swimmers to competitive swimming and emphasizes stroke development. Outcomes of group are transition to Age Group program upon the development of efficient strokes, starts, and turns; improved conditioning; personal best times at USA swim meets; qualifying for summer league Divisional meets if applicable. Sept-April, 3x week, Coach Alicia
AGE GROUP (8-12)
Ability to swim 50 yards free, back, breast, and 25 yards fly. This group continues skill set developments of AGP, with increased attention to stroke development and training while growing strength and endurance. Participation in competition strongly encouraged. Outcomes of group are transition to Bronze upon demonstration of efficient strokes; legal starts and turns; noticeable improvement in conditioning; swimmer awareness of personal best times and personal IMX scores; qualifying for summer league Divisional and All-Star meets if applicable.
BRONZE (9-14)
Ability to swim 200 yards free, 100 yards back, breast and fly. Participants should have efficient strokes and readiness for enhanced proficiency through focus on training strength, endurance and racing skills. Participants should have at least ONE season of summer league experience if brand new. Outcomes of group are advancement to Gold or Elite Groups by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets, qualifying for Junior Olympics and Zones.
Interested in Spring Training? Register online using the link below!
The Atlantic Club Riptide Long Course Training:
June 3rd through August 9th
- BRONZE, SILVER & GOLD: Monday – Thursday: 5:30 – 7:30PM & Friday 4:30 – 6:30PM
BRONZE (9-14)
Ability to swim 200 yards free, 100 yards back, breast and fly. Participants should have efficient strokes and readiness for enhanced proficiency through focus on training strength, endurance and racing skills. Participants should have at least ONE season of summer league experience if brand new. Outcomes of group are advancement to Gold or Elite Groups by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets, qualifying for Junior Olympics and Zones.
SILVER (12-15)
Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes. While participants have various levels of training and ability, the group goal is to build ability level and unity within the group. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are advancement to Gold or Elite Groups by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; achievement at a level that facilitates a move to Gold or Elite groups by demonstrating personal best times at USA Swim meets and the DESIRE to qualify for Junior Olympics, Zones, ISCA
GOLD (12 and over)
Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes and be able to have a good 5th stroke performance. Participants must be committed to high standards of training and intensity, bring a willingness toward progress and dedication, and an interest in advancing to Elite level. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are advancement to Elite Group by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets and a DESIRE to qualify for Junior Olympics Junior/Senior Champs, Zones, ISCA, NCSA and Sectionals.
Interested in Long Course Training? Register online using the link below!
The Atlantic Club Riptide Summer Recreation Swim Team:
June 24th through August 2nd
- Monday – Thursday: 3:30 – 4:30PM & Friday 3:30 – 4:30PM
- Monday – Thursday: 4:30 – 5:30PM & Friday 3:30 – 4:30PM
Tryouts are required and will be held on:
There is a $20 fee associated with the try out.
- Wednesdays: April 24th, May 15th and June 5th at 6:30PM
- Saturdays: April 27th, May 18th and June 1st at 11:00AM
Below are the requirements for each age group. Please know that your swimmer does not have to be perfect. Part of our program is teaching proper technique. We currently have spots available for all group levels outlined below:
Ages 8 and Under will swim: 25 yards/meters Freestyle (one lap), 25 yards/meters Backstroke, and 25 yards/meters of any additional stroke they know.
Ages 9 and 10 will swim: 50 yards/meters Freestyle (two laps), 50 yards/meters Backstroke, and 50 yards/meters any additional strokes they know.
Ages 11 and 12 will swim: 50 yards/meters Freestyle (two laps), Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly.
Ages 13 and 14 and any competitive experienced swimmers interested in joining the team should email Coach Alesha at [email protected]. In your email, please include top times in all events as well as a brief summary of your competitive experience.
If your swimmer is offered a spot, our season begins the week of June 24th and runs through August 2nd. The cost for the season is $350. We will assign your swimmer a group that is both age and skill appropriate.You do not get to choose your practice time, it will be assigned to you.
Meets will run through the month of July. They are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and they will all be outside. Our Championship Relay event is tentatively at Neptune Aquatics, and that is indoors. The top 4-6 swimmers in each age group qualify to attend.
Interested in Summer Swim Team? Register online using the link below