SwimRVA Class 3 Rapids - AGE GROUP

SwimRVA Class 3 Rapids – Age Group is ideal for swimmers who can swim all four strokes legally and looking for a more competitive environment.  Swimmers in the Age Group program are encouraged to focus on sportsmanship as well as personal goal setting.  Practices are more intricate and swimmers will work on practice and clock management.  Coaches will teach the relationship between great technique and fast swimming in a super positive environment.  Dryland is introduced safely in the Age Group program to help with goal attainment. 

What to Expect: 

  • 1-hour and 15 minute practices.  Swimming practices are designed around a season.  Practices are upbeat and focus on being successful as a team of athletes and coaches.
  • Engaging swim meets where swimmers can see their progress from practice
  • Socials designed for team-building outside of the pool
  • Newsletters about current and future success stories, topics, and events

Equipment Encouraged To Use: 

  • Junior (small) kickboard
  • Swim cap/hair tie for long hair
  • Goggles
  • Fins (long/flexible)
  • Front snorkel
  • Items can be found at our TYR Team Gear Store

SUMMER Practice Schedule (June 2 - August 9, 2025)

  • SwimRVA-CSAC
    • 2:00-3:15 PM (M-Th)
    • 3:35-4:50 PM (M-F)
    • 4:55-6:10 PM (M-F)
    • 6:45-8:00 PM (M-Th)
  • SwimRVA-Church Hill
    • 6:45-8:00 PM (M-Th)

Age Group Fees (2025/2026)

  • $209 per month   
  • $150 registration fee (one-time, annual)
    • SwimRVA Swim Team shirt, SwimRVA Swim Team suit included.
    • USA Swimming registration not included.
      • ALL members are required to register with USA Swimming.  
      • Cick here to register with USA SWIMMING
      • Flex Athlete: $30 for the season
        • Only for athletes 12 years old and younger
        • Two regular season meets (not including Community League meets)
        • Once you have swum two meets or are swimming a championship meet, you will have to upgrade to the Premium (pay the difference)
      • Premium Athlete: $88 for the season
        • Available for all athletes
        • Required for athletes 13 and older
        • Unlimited meets included
        • Championship-level meets

Swimmers are encouraged to participate in the Richmond Community Swim League meets as team leaders and USA Swimming competitions.