SwimRVA Rapids Class 5 - PRE-SENIOR GROUP

SwimRVA Class 5 Rapids – Pre-Senior Group is for athletes looking to challenge themselves to be leaders in and out of the water.  SwimRVA believes in development of the whole person.  The Senior Group focuses on balancing commitments and growing interests while challenging our abilities and limits in the water.  Self-confidence derived from positive self-talk is a major focus of coach-athlete communication. Each season is designed around the championship meet.  Swimmers learn individual success is directly tied to team success that starts each day and each warm up.  Senior Group swimmers will aim to achieve in all aspects of their lives and set challenging goals.  Swimming goals will grow from the state to the national level. 

What to Expect: 

  • 1-hour and 45 minute practices.  Practices designed with the end of the season competition as the focus.  Athletes will be expected to set challenging goals in all areas of their lives and work to maintain balance through good time management.  Coach-athlete interaction will focus on positive self-talk and mindset.  Athletes will set athletic goals to achieve at high levels.  Practices will be a intricate mix of fast paced swimming, fast intervals, longer endurance work and high level technical skill. 
  • 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
  • Pull bouy
  • Paddles
  • Items can be found at our TYR Team Gear Store

Class 5 is split into two groups: Pre-Senior Group 1 (intended for 13-15-year-olds) & Pre-Senior Group 2 (intended for 15-18-year-olds)  

2025/2026 Practice Schedule (August 25, 2025 - June 5, 2026)

  • SwimRVA-CSAC
    • 4:45-6:45 AM (M-F)
    • 4:45-6:45 PM (M-F)

Pre-Senior Group Fees (2025/2026)

  • $279 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