Welcome to JR Riptide!

The Rockford Riptide JR Riptide Swim Team is a developmental swim program for new swimmers that bridges the gap between Learn-to-Swim and our Rockford Riptide USA Swim Team. 

Upcoming JRR registration periods for current and new swimmers:

  • Returning members: Registration opens April 1st, 2025.
  • New members: Registration opens April 15th, 2025.

 

The JR Riptide program focuses on smaller swimmer-to-coach ratios. The practices focus on all four competitive strokes, starts, finishes, race strategy and water safety.  

We encourage even our JRR swimmers to attend meets. This gives them a chance to shine and show off all his or her hard work!

 

How Do You Become a Junior Riptide Team Member?

Incoming members and members who have taken a session off must come to a swim evaluation join the JR Riptide Swim Team. The evaluation allows us to place your swimmer in the appropriate group and verifies the JR Riptide program is the right place for them. Your swimmer must be registered to attend the evaluation. Spots are limited and fill up quickly.

 

Is My Swimmer Ready to Join the JR Riptide Swim Team?

Swimmers who have progressed beyond a Learn-to-Swim program and are interested in trying a competitive swimming program should consider joining the JR Riptide Swim Team.

Potential JR Riptide swimmers must meet the following requirements at evaluation:

  • Swim 25 yards Freestyle (front crawl) without stopping
  • Swim 25 yards Backstroke (back crawl) without stopping

 

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