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