Riptide Swim

Get Swept Away with The Atlantic Club’s Riptide Swim Programs

The Atlantic Club's riptide swim team cometitive year around team

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Before exploring our programs, take a second to see which group your child would fall into, then explore what opportunities Riptide has to offer them!

For a one on one evaluation or more information please contact Senior Director of Member Services, Grace Janny at 732-292-4364 or [email protected].

PRETEAM (5-8)
Ability to show swim 25 meters free and demonstrate beginning backstroke. This entry level group focuses on stroke mechanics and technique. Outcomes are movement to Age Group Prep. 2 or 3x a week, Coach Stephanie/Coach Kim

AGE GROUP PREP (6-12)
Ability to swim 50 yards free, back, breast, and demonstrate beginner fly. This entry level group introduces young swimmers to competitive swimming and emphasizes stroke development. Outcomes of group are transition to Age Group program upon the development of efficient strokes, starts, and turns, improved conditioning, personal best times at USA swim meets, qualifying for summer league Divisional meets if applicable. 3x a week, Coach Stephanie/Coach Alicia

AGE GROUP (8-12)
Ability to swim 100 meters free, 50 meters back, 50 meters breast and 25 meters fly. This group continues skill set development of AGP, with increased attention to stroke development and training, while growing strength and endurance. Participation in competition strongly encouraged. Outcomes of group are transition to Bronze upon demonstration of efficient strokes, legal starts & turns, noticeable improvement in conditioning, swimmer awareness of personal best times & personal IMX scores, qualifying for summer league Divisional and All-Star meets if applicable. 3x a week, Coach Stephanie/Coach Alicia

BRONZE (9-14)
Ability to swim 200 yards free, 100 yards back, breast and fly. Participants should have efficient strokes and readiness for enhanced proficiency through focus on training, strength, endurance and racing skills. Participants should have at least ONE season of summer league experience if brand new. Outcomes of group are advancement to Gold or Elite Groups by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets, qualifying for Junior Olympics and Zones. 4x a week. Coach Rich/Coach Alicia

SILVER (12-15)
Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes. While participants have various levels of training and ability, the group goal is to build ability level and unity within the group. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are advancement to Gold or Elite Groups by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; achievement at a level that facilitates a move to Gold or Elite groups by demonstrating personal best times at USA Swim meets and the DESIRE to qualify for Junior Olympics, Zones, ISCA. 5x a week, Coach Rich

GOLD (12 and over)
Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes and be able to have a good 5th stroke performance. Participants must be committed to high standards of training and intensity, bring a willingness toward progress and dedication, and an interest in advancing to Elite level. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are advancement to Elite Group by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets and a DESIRE to qualify for Junior Olympics Junior/Senior Champs, Zones, ISCA, NCSA and Sectionals. 5x a week, Coach Rich

SENIOR PREP (14 and over)
Ability to swim legally all 4 stroke and perform well the 5th stroke. Participants are primarily interested in conditioning for High School Swimming with a goal of current level maintenance. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are continued progress in efficient strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; desire to qualify for Junior Olympics, Junior/Senior Champs, Zone, ISCA, NCSA and Sectionals; attainment of Junior Varsity or Varsity HS Swimming with personal best times. 5x a week, Coach Rich

ELITE (12-15)
Ability to swim legally all 4 stroke and have a great 5th stroke performance. Participants are committed to the highest level of competition in competitive swimming. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience, and a willingness to participate in dry land training. Outcomes are development of advances strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets; desire to qualify for Junior Olympics, Junior/Senior Champs, Zones, ISCA, NCSA and Sectionals. 6x a week, Coach Rich

NATIONAL (14+)
Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes and perform a outstanding 5th stroke. Participants MUST be committed to an intense training schedule inclusive of dry land training and double swim practices. Participants should have MORE than one season of year-round swimming and/or extensive summer league experience. Outcomes are development of advances strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets, and qualifying times for Junior/Senior Champs, Zone, Sectionals, Winter Juniors Nationals, Nationals, Olympic Trials. Minimum 6x a week, Coach Rich

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March Clinic:

March 2nd through Mar 27th

Get ready for Spring and Long Course! Ages 9 and up.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 6:00 - 7:00PM

 

Sign up for Riptide March Swim Clinic

 

Spring Training:

April 9th through May 23rd

Pre Team Group: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 4-4:45PM | $199

Pre Team/Age Group: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5-6:00PM & Saturdays 10-11:00AM | $279

Bronze Group: Mon/Wed/Fri 4:30-6PM & Saturdays 9-10AM | $379

 

Sign up for Spring Training

 

Long Course Season:

April 9th through August 9th

 Bronze, Silver & Gold: Monday - Thursday 5:30-7:30PM & Fridays 4:30-6:30PM | $850

 

Sign up for Long Course Training

 

Summer Training:

June 3rd through August 9th

Bronze, Silver & Gold: Monday - Thursday 5:30-7:30PM & Fridays 4:30-6:30PM | $650

 

Sign up for Summer Training

 

Summer Recreation Swim Team:

June 24th through August 2nd

The Atlantic Club Riptide Team is a year-round competitive Swim Team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. Swimmers range from all ages - novice, to Olympic Trials qualifiers.

  • Riptide Summer Swim Team season begins in June and ends inAugust
  • Practice groups and practice times are determined by a combination of age and ability
  • TAC Swim team practices in the complex pool and meets take place at various venues throughout New Jersey

We currently have spots available for all group levels!

 

 Riptide 2024 Summer Swim Team Enrollment

 

For a one on one evaluation or more information please contact Senior Director of Member Services, Grace Janny at 732-292-4364 or [email protected]

 

Our Facilities

The swim team works out of our 44-acre campus of The Atlantic Club Manasquan:

  • Manasquan pools utilize saline salt-water filtration systems (which reduces chlorine in the water and improves air quality dramatically)
  • The team trains in a 6-lane 25 meter pool in our Complex Pool facility throughout the majority of the year
  • Swimmers benefit from dry-land training, including indoor cycling

 

Our Staff

All of our coaches, are members of the American Swimming Coaches Association. Our coaches have access to the most comprehensive training and certification programs for youth coaches of any sport in the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGE GROUP (8-12) 

Ability to swim 50 yards free, back, breast, and 25 yards fly. This group continues skill set developments of AGP, with increased attention to stroke development and training while growing strength and endurance. Participation in competition strongly encouraged. Outcomes of group are transition to Bronze upon demonstration of efficient strokes; legal starts and turns; noticeable improvement in conditioning; swimmer awareness of personal best times and personal IMX scores; qualifying for summer league Divisional and All-Star meets if applicable. 

 

 

GROUPS 

 

 

PRICING 

 

 

 

REFUNDS 

Once you are on the team and accept a spot, no refunds are available. No make ups for missed practices. 

 

 

 

TRANSFERS 

All swimmers are welcome to try out for the Riptide Swim Team. If a swimmer has been registered and/or competed for another team, they must meet all financial obligations from their previous team before becoming a member of the Riptide Swim Team. All new swimmers must tryout or meet the particular standards set forth by the Head Coach in order to become a member. Transfers are responsible for their USA/NJ registration fee as well as the $10.00 transfer fee. 

 

 

 

USA SWIMMING REGISTRATION 

All Swimmers are registered with USA/NJ Swimming. The fee is $100.00 per swimmer, not per family. This fee will be paid directly to NJ Swim via link to payments. 

 

 

 

SWIM MEET FEES 

All swimmers are responsible for the entry fees for meets. Event pricing will change depending on the swim meet. 

 

 

 

BRONZE (9-14) 

Ability to swim 200 yards free, 100 yards back, breast and fly. Participants should have efficient strokes and readiness for enhanced proficiency through focus on training strength, endurance and racing skills. Participants should have at least ONE season of summer league experience if brand new. Outcomes of group are advancement to Gold or Elite Groups by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets, qualifying for Junior Olympics and Zones. 

Sept-April, 4x week, 1 dryland, Coach Alicia 

 

 

 

SILVER (12-15) 

Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes. While participants have various levels of training and ability, the group goal is to build ability level and unity within the group. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are advancement to Gold or Elite Groups by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; achievement at a level that facilitates a move to Gold or Elite groups by demonstrating personal best times at USA Swim meets and the DESIRE to qualify for Junior Olympics, Zones, ISCA 

Sept-May, 5x week, 2 dryland, Coach Rich 

 

 

 

GOLD (12 and over) 

Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes and be able to have a good 5th stroke performance. Participants must be committed to high standards of training and intensity, bring a willingness toward progress and dedication, and an interest in advancing to Elite level. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are advancement to Elite Group by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets and a DESIRE to qualify for Junior Olympics Junior/Senior Champs, Zones, ISCA, NCSA and Sectionals. 

Sept-May, 6x week, 3 dryland, Coach Rich 

 

 

 

SENIOR PREP (14 and over) 

Ability to swim legally all 4 stroke and perform good the 5th stroke. Participants are primarily interested in conditioning for High School Swimming with a goal of current level maintenance. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are continued progress in efficient strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; desire to qualify for Junior Olympics, Junior/Senior Champs, Zone, ISCA, NCSA and Sectionals; attainment of Junior Varsity or Varsity HS Swimming with personal best times. 

Sept-May, 6x week, 3 dryland, Coach Rich 

 

 

 

NATIONAL (14 and over) 

Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes and perform a outstanding 5th stroke. Participants MUST be committed to an intense training schedule inclusive of dryland training and double swim practices. Participants should have more than one season of year-round swimming and/or extensive summer league experience. Outcomes are development of advances strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets, and qualifying times for Junior/Senior Champs, Zone, Sectionals, 

Sept-May, 6x week, 3 dryland, Coach Rich 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGE GROUP (8-12) 

Ability to swim 50 yards free, back, breast, and 25 yards fly. This group continues skill set developments of AGP, with increased attention to stroke development and training while growing strength and endurance. Participation in competition strongly encouraged. Outcomes of group are transition to Bronze upon demonstration of efficient strokes; legal starts and turns; noticeable improvement in conditioning; swimmer awareness of personal best times and personal IMX scores; qualifying for summer league Divisional and All-Star meets if applicable. 

 

 

GROUPS 

 

 

PRICING 

 

 

 

REFUNDS 

Once you are on the team and accept a spot, no refunds are available. No make ups for missed practices. 

 

 

 

TRANSFERS 

All swimmers are welcome to try out for the Riptide Swim Team. If a swimmer has been registered and/or competed for another team, they must meet all financial obligations from their previous team before becoming a member of the Riptide Swim Team. All new swimmers must tryout or meet the particular standards set forth by the Head Coach in order to become a member. Transfers are responsible for their USA/NJ registration fee as well as the $10.00 transfer fee. 

 

 

 

USA SWIMMING REGISTRATION 

All Swimmers are registered with USA/NJ Swimming. The fee is $100.00 per swimmer, not per family. This fee will be paid directly to NJ Swim via link to payments. 

 

 

 

SWIM MEET FEES 

All swimmers are responsible for the entry fees for meets. Event pricing will change depending on the swim meet. 

 

 

 

BRONZE (9-14) 

Ability to swim 200 yards free, 100 yards back, breast and fly. Participants should have efficient strokes and readiness for enhanced proficiency through focus on training strength, endurance and racing skills. Participants should have at least ONE season of summer league experience if brand new. Outcomes of group are advancement to Gold or Elite Groups by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets, qualifying for Junior Olympics and Zones. 

Sept-April, 4x week, 1 dryland, Coach Alicia 

 

 

 

SILVER (12-15) 

Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes. While participants have various levels of training and ability, the group goal is to build ability level and unity within the group. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are advancement to Gold or Elite Groups by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; achievement at a level that facilitates a move to Gold or Elite groups by demonstrating personal best times at USA Swim meets and the DESIRE to qualify for Junior Olympics, Zones, ISCA 

Sept-May, 5x week, 2 dryland, Coach Rich 

 

 

 

GOLD (12 and over) 

Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes and be able to have a good 5th stroke performance. Participants must be committed to high standards of training and intensity, bring a willingness toward progress and dedication, and an interest in advancing to Elite level. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are advancement to Elite Group by demonstration of increased efficiency in strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets and a DESIRE to qualify for Junior Olympics Junior/Senior Champs, Zones, ISCA, NCSA and Sectionals. 

Sept-May, 6x week, 3 dryland, Coach Rich 

 

 

 

SENIOR PREP (14 and over) 

Ability to swim legally all 4 stroke and perform good the 5th stroke. Participants are primarily interested in conditioning for High School Swimming with a goal of current level maintenance. Participants should have MORE than one season of summer league or year-round swimming experience. Outcomes of group are continued progress in efficient strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; desire to qualify for Junior Olympics, Junior/Senior Champs, Zone, ISCA, NCSA and Sectionals; attainment of Junior Varsity or Varsity HS Swimming with personal best times. 

Sept-May, 6x week, 3 dryland, Coach Rich 

 

 

 

NATIONAL (14 and over) 

Ability to swim legally all 4 strokes and perform a outstanding 5th stroke. Participants MUST be committed to an intense training schedule inclusive of dryland training and double swim practices. Participants should have more than one season of year-round swimming and/or extensive summer league experience. Outcomes are development of advances strokes, legal starts and turns, and improved conditioning; personal best times at USA Swim meets, and qualifying times for Junior/Senior Champs, Zone, Sectionals, 

Sept-May, 6x week, 3 dryland, Coach Rich 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AGE GROUP (8-12) 

Ability to swim 50 yards free, back, breast, and 25 yards fly. This group continues skill set developments of AGP, with increased attention to stroke development and training while growing strength and endurance. Participation in competition strongly encouraged. Outcomes of group are transition to Bronze upon demonstration of efficient strokes; legal starts and turns; noticeable improvement in conditioning; swimmer awareness of personal best times and personal IMX scores; qualifying for summer