TRA TEAM PROGRAM

Remember

Don’t lose sight of your Long-term Athlete Development plan in exchange for short-term success for young swimmers.

 

 The role of parents is crucial when children engage in sports.

 Parents support and encourage children participating in swimming competitions by assisting with training, cheering on the day of the event, and positively supporting them even in times of failure.

 For example, when a child performs poorly in a competition, saying, "Your effort is truly remarkable. This time might not have been great, but you'll do even better next time," is important.

 Acknowledging the child's effort and instilling confidence is crucial.

 We sincerely appreciate your decision to select our swimming club for your children's sports activities and challenges.

Practice locations and schedules are subject to change without notice or website updates.
Please contact us to confirm your schedule before registering.

 

OFFICIAL NO SWIM DAY

- ALL OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS, SWIM MEET DAY

- SPRING, SUMMER & WINTER BREAK,  

- 4 wks Annual shut down for pool clean(3rd week Aug. to 2nd week Sep.)

​*Dry-land Preparation: Yoga Mat, Sneakers/Running shoes

​*Swimming Preparation: Kickboard, Goggles, Paddle, Snorkel, Pull buoy

 

 

 

USA Swimming 2024-2028 Motivational Standards

 

Team operation policy summary

- Learn to Swim School is a 40-minute Class

- It's important to arrive before the start of the class and participate on time to avoid disrupting the session. Late arrivals may cause disturbances during the lesson.

- Members who are late will finish the class at the designated time without additional service lessons.

- Any personal illnesses or physical conditions that may affect classes must be disclosed in detail prior to registration.

(Failure to do so may result in cancellation of membership.)

- The class will be held in a designated location/time/session

(Missing class due to personal reasons - NO Make-Up Class Allowed)

- Questions will be answered through email and NO questions are permitted during the class

- Any negligent activities by a swimmer that cause disruptions or violate any TRA policy may disqualify the membership

- No one is allowed to enter the class area unless permitted by the head coach

- Makeup Policy

Only officially announced makeup is allowed, No makeup for absences due to personal reasons

Absence due to illness can be supplemented after submitting a medical diagnosis or opinion from a doctor.

 

Application: NEW Team Rally Aquatics Registration Application

Please download and complete the TRA Registration Form and SAVE IT AS a PDF. Send the completed form to [email protected]

 Please make a payment by Zelle or paycheck

 703-477-6532 

 Team Rally Aquatics, Inc. 

*Do not use credit payment cause A 3.5% processing fee will be added to credit card payments

 

How many practice times are recommended based on the swimmer's age?

Each swimmer has a different timetable to show dramatic improvement. But you can see the following cases we have.

 

Practice Plan of TEAM PROGRAM

  • 5-7 years old: 3-4 times a week
  • 8-10 years old: 4-5 times a week
  • 11-15 years old: 5-6 times a week
  • OVER 15 years old: 7-8 times a week

 

Level 3  Stroke Improvement and Clinic (Recommended to practice at least 4 times per week)

  • Age:
    • ​6-14
  • Requirements:​
    • Backstroke one lap (25 yards)
    • Freestyle two laps (50 yards)
  • What to Bring to Class:
    • Goggles, fins, swim cap, snorkel, and paddles
  • Objective:
    • ​To develop confidence with stroke cleaning​​
    • To improve other aquatic skills such as increasing their endurance and speed by swimming greater distances, using coordination, and using a clinic of stroke
    • To develop basic skills that are needed for Breaststroke and Butterfly as well as Start & Turns to attend swim meets.
  • Goals:
    • Freestyle 4 laps (100 yards)
    • Backstroke 2 laps (50 yards)
    • Butterfly 1 lap (25 yards)
    • Breaststroke 1 lap (25 yards)
    • Start & Turns
    • Attend swim meets

Level 4  PREP. TEAM (Same as Level 3, but level 4 is for swimmers that are more advanced)

  • Age:
    • ​6-14
  • Requirements:​
    • Backstroke one lap (25 yards)
    • Freestyle two laps (50 yards)
  • What to Bring to Class:
    • Goggles, fins, swim cap, snorkel, and paddles
  • Objective:
    • ​To develop confidence with stroke cleaning​​
    • To improve other aquatic skills such as increasing their endurance and speed by swimming greater distances, using coordination, and using a clinic of stroke
    • To develop basic skills that are needed for Breaststroke and Butterfly as well as Start & Turns to attend swim meets.
  • Goals:
    • Freestyle 4 laps (100 yards)
    • Backstroke 2 laps (50 yards)
    • Butterfly 1 lap (25 yards)
    • Breaststroke 1 lap (25 yards)
    • Start & Turns
    • Attend swim meets

Level 5  TRA TEAM/Advanced Stroke Improvement and Speed (Recommended to practice at least 5 times per week)

  • Age:
    • ​7-15
  • Requirements:​
    • Freestyle 4 laps (100 yards)
    • Backstroke 2 laps (50 yards)
    • Butterfly 1 lap (25 yards)
    • Breaststroke 1 lap (25 yards)
    • Start & Turns
  • What to Bring to Class:
    • Goggles, fins, swim cap, snorkel, and paddles
  • Objective:
    • ​To develop confidence with stroke cleaning​​
    • To improve other aquatic skills such as increasing their endurance and speed by swimming greater distances, using coordination, and using a clinic of stroke
    • To develop advanced skills that are needed for Breaststroke and Butterfly as well as Start & Turns to attend swim meets.
  • Goals:
    • Freestyle 8 laps (200 yards)
    • Backstroke 4 laps (100 yards)
    • Butterfly 2 laps (50 yards)
    • Breaststroke 2 laps (50 yard)
    • 100IM
    • Start & Turns
    • Attend swim meets

Level 6  TRA TEAM (Recommended to practice at least 6 times per week)

  • Age:
    • ​8-15
  • Requirements:​
    • Freestyle 8 laps (200 yards)
    • Backstroke 4 laps (100 yards)
    • Butterfly 2 laps (50 yards)
    • Breaststroke 2 lap (50 yards)
    • 100IM
    • Start & Turns
  • What to Bring to Class:
    • Goggles, swim cap, pull-boy, fins, snorkel, and paddles
  • Objective:
    • To improve their stroke so that the swimmers can swim with more ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness while swimming at a great distance​
  • Goals:
    • Freestyle 16 laps (400 yards)
    • Backstroke 8 laps (200 yards)
    • Butterfly 4 laps (100 yards)
    • Breaststroke 4 laps (100 yard)
    • 200IM
    • Start & Turns
    • Attend swim meets

Level 7  ELITE TRA TEAM

  • Age:
    • ​9-16
  • Requirements:​
    • Freestyle 16 laps (400 yards)
    • Backstroke 8 laps (200 yards)
    • Butterfly 4 laps (100 yards)
    • Breaststroke 4 lap (100 yards)
    • 200IM
    • Start & Turns
  • What to Bring to Class:
    • Goggles, swim cap, pull-boy, fins, snorkel, and paddles
  • Objective:
    • Swimmers will train harder on all strokes and techniques for competitions​
  • Goals:
    • Freestyle 32 laps (800 yards)
    • Backstroke 16 laps (400 yards)
    • Butterfly 8 laps (200 yards)
    • Breaststroke 8 laps (200 yard)
    • 400IM
    • Start & Turns
    • Attend Championship and qualified swim meets

 

Level 8  PRO-TRA

  • Age:
    • ​13+
  • Requirements:​
    • Freestyle 32 laps (800 yards)
    • Backstroke 16 laps (400 yards)
    • Butterfly 8 laps (200 yards)
    • Breaststroke 8 laps (200 yards)
    • 400IM
    • Start & Turns
  • What to Bring to Class:
    • Goggles, swim cap, pull-boy, fins, snorkel, and paddles
  • Objective:
    • Attend Championship and qualified swim meets
      • Jr. OLYMPICS - AGE GROUP CHAMPS
      • ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS
      • SECTIONALS
      • FUTURES
      • Jr. NATIONALS
      • NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP / US OPEN / PRO Swim Series
      • OLYMPIC TRIALS
      • OLYMPICS