The STJ Swim Club is a PVS - and USA Swimming - sanctioned team that practices at The St. James in Springfield, VA.

 

THE STJ COMPETITIVE AND JUNIOR TEAM INFORMATION HAS MOVED TO A NEW WEBSITE!

Find more information on both team programs as well as everything else STJ Swimming has to offer here:

https://thestjamesswimming.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2024/2025 Season Details

Mission Statement

The St. James Swim Team aims to provide the highest quality of training and competition preparation as well as providing support and an opportunity for every athlete to achieve their highest potential. 

 

Registration Groups

Competitive Team

Pre-Requisites

  • Legal in all four strokes
  • Knows how to perform dives and turns
  • Must tryout OR provide legal proof of time (NVSL or USAS)
    • Tryout may be performed via trial practice with appropriate group

*If providing proof of legal time please fill out the Time Validation Form found here*

Summer Olympic Session (May 27 - July 31)

Give your athlete the chance to train lilke an Olympian. Practice will be focused on building endurance in each stroke, maintaining good technique, and longer durations of speed. This will greatly compliment any NVSL swimmers looking to take their sport to the next level. 

 8 + Unders - Swims 2-4 times per week

9 - 10yr/olds - Swims 2-4 times per week

11 - 12yr/olds - Swims 2-4 times per week

13 - 14yr/olds - Swims 2-4 times per week

15 - 18yr/olds - Swims 2-4 times per week

Practice Days

Practice 2 - 4 times a week on the following days/times

  • Mon 
  • Tues
  • Wed
  • Thurs

*No Flex Option available for this session*

Practice Times

12 + Unders

  • Mon - Fri: 6:30 - 7:30am

12 - 18 yr olds​

  • Mon-Fri: 5:00 - 6:30am

Spring Sprint Session (April 7th - May 23rd)​

This 7-week unique session that specifically prepares and progresses swimmers in all 4 strokes for summer swim. We will provide conditioning for all strokes, focusing on speed and technique. All PM practices will be in SCY (short course yards). Long course practice add ons available. For more long course options, please scroll down to the Long Course Registration information section.

 8 + Unders - Swims 2-3 times per week

9 - 10yr/olds - Swims 2-3 times per week

11 - 12yr/olds - Swims 2-3 times per week

13 - 14yr/olds - Swims 2-3 times per week

15 - 18yr/olds - Swims 2-3 times per week

Practice Days

2x Practice/ Week

  • Mon/Wed
  • Tue/Thurs

3x Practice/ Week

  • Mon/Wed/Fri *Friday's practice will be in Long Course*
  • Mon/Tue/Thurs
  •  Mon/Wed/Thurs

*No Flex Option available for this session*

Practice Times

12 + Unders

  • Mon - Fri: 6:00 - 7:00pm

13 - 18 yr olds​

  • Mon-Fri: 4:30 - 6:00pm

*Optional Saturday make up practice, when available*

 

Long Course Morning Practices (April 7th - May 23rd)

Give your athlete the chance to train lilke an Olympian. Practice will be focused on building endurance in each stroke, maintaining good technique, and longer durations of speed. Every practice will be in LCM (Long Course Meters). This will greatly compliment any NVSL swimmers looking to take their sport to the next level and it largely unique to the STJ  facilities. This can be added on to or registered directly for by following this link and filling out accompanying form: Spring Sprint Long Course Registration 

ATHLETES MUST BE LEGAL IN ALL FOUR STROKES

 8 + Unders - Swims 1-3 times per week *by special admisson*

9 - 10yr/olds - Swims 1-3 times per week

11 - 12yr/olds - Swims 1-3 times per week

13 - 14yr/olds - Swims 1-3 times per week

15 - 18yr/olds - Swims 1-3 times per week

Practice Days

2x Practice/ Week

  • Mon/Wed
  • Tue/Thurs

3x Practice/ Week

  • Mon/Wed/Fri *Friday's practice will be in Long Course*
  • Mon/Tue/Thurs
  •  Mon/Wed/Thurs

*No Flex Option available for this session*

Practice Times

12 + Unders

  • Mon/Wed: 6:30 - 7:30am

13 - 18 yr olds​

  • Mon-Thurs: 5:00 - 6:30am
  • Friday: 4:30 - 6:00pm

*Optional Saturday make up practice, when available*

Athletes registered for both the Competitive Spring Sprint Session and the Long Course registration will recieve a 15% discount off of Long Course Registratoin - email [email protected] for details

Short Course Session (Sept 3 - March 21)

This session is to provide your athlete with a full short course season, with training plans for athletes focused on swimming. This is accompanied with in house, swim specific, strength training that will compliment your athlete's swimming regime.

 8 + Under - Swims 3-4 times 

9 - 10 - Swims 3-4 times 

11 - 12 - Swims 3-4 times

13 - 14 - Swims 3-4 times

15 - 18 - Swims 3-5 times

Practice Days

3x Practice/ Week (AM & PM Flexibility)

  • Mon/Wed/Fri
  • Mon/Tue/Thur
  • Tue/Wed/Fri

4x Practice/ Week (AM & PM Flexibility)

  • Mon - Thur
  • Tue - Fri

5x Practice/ Week (AM & PM Flexibility)

  • Mon - Sat

*Optional Saturday make up practice, when available* 

Practice Times

8 + Unders

  • Mon - Fri: 6:00 - 7:00pm

9 - 10yr olds

  • Mon/Wed: 6:30 - 7:30am
  • Sat: 7:00 - 9:00am
  • Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 7:00pm

11 - 12 yr olds

  • Mon-Thurs: 5:00 - 6:30am
  • Sat: 7:00 - 9:00am 
  • Tues-Fri: 4:30 - 6:00pm
  • Mon-Fri: 6:00 - 7:00pm

13 - 14 yr olds

  • Mon-Thurs: 5:00 - 6:30am
  • Sat: 7:00 - 9:00am
  • Tues-Fri: 4:30 - 6:00pm

15 - 18yr olds

  • Mon-Thurs: 5:00 - 6:30am
  • Sat: 7:00 - 9:00am
  • Tues-Thurs: 4:00 - 6:00pm

 

Strength and Conditioning Add On

This optional program is only available to the Competitive team. It includes targeted strength training, cardio, and flexibility exercises designed specifically for swimmers by our in house certified coaches.

Program Details:

Workouts: 1-hour sessions, once or twice a week for 26 weeks (Mon/Thur from 6-7PM)

Benefits: Enhance performance, prevent injuries, and improve overall fitness.

Customized Plans: Tailored workouts to meet individual goals and needs.

Progress Tracking: Regular assessments to monitor and adjust training.

Join now to gain a competitive edge and help your athlete reach their full potential in the pool!

*Conditional on 8 athletes registering for S&C*

Session Dates

Competitive Team

SHORT COURSE SEASON '24-'25 = SEPTEMBER 3 - MARCH 21

HOLIDAYS (No Swim Dates)

  • Thanksgiving: 11/27 - 11/30
  • Winter Break: 12/23 - 1/4

*No Swim Dates are subject to change*

SPRINT SEASON '25 = APRIL 7 - MAY 23

OLYMPIC SEASON = JUNE 2 - JULY 25

 

Pricing

Sprint Season (7 weeks)

2x a week - $322 ($23 per practice)

3x a week - $441 ($21 per practice)

 

Long Course Morning Practices (7 weeks)

1x a week - $210 ($30 per practice)

2x a week - $385 ($27.50 per practice)

3x a week - $525 ($25 per practice)

 

Short Course Session (26 Weeks)

3x a week - $1704 ($21.84 per practice)

4x a week - $2210.02 ($21.25 per practice)

5x a week - $2710.89 ($20.85 per practice)

*Rolling Membership Options Available: Registration costs charged monthly and automatically renew registrations. Pricing differs from full payment. Email [email protected] for details*

Apparel

Swim Cap: Available for purchase for $15

STJ Swim Shirt: Available for purchase for $20

Additional STJ/TYR Gear: Available for purchase through TYR

Discounts

Flash Sale: $100 off of overall registration cost when registering (Short Course session only)

Early Bird: $50 off of overall registration cost - March 1st-7th

Multi Athlete: $25 off of each additional athlete registered

Spring Sprint Long Course Add On

Add 1x practice a week to your athlete's regular Sprint session with a Long Course practice on either Monday through Thursday (am), or Friday (pm). The practice times are the same as regular long course practices for your athlete's age group.

Long Course 1x a week - $175 ($25 per practice)

Strength and Conditioning Add On

Suppliment your athlete's trainning and athletic knowledge with our optional Strength and Conditioning add on with in house STJ Swimming dedicated athletic trainers.

Strength and Conditioning 1x a week - $262.50 ($10.09 per session)

Strength and Conditioning 2x a week - $525 ($10.09 per session)

*Conditional on 8 athletes registering for S&C*

Swim Tryouts

The St. James Swim Program is Hosting Tryouts for all Swim Programs 

While tryouts may not be necessary *see group requirements* if you are still unsure on which program is right for your athlete, or if your athlete requires an evaluation prior to joing his group, please register for one via LeaugeApps linked here.

Note: If multiple athletes of the same family need evaluations, simple register once and bring them all.

 

QUESTIONS? – Email [email protected]