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The Riverdale Rapids Swim Team is the an educational competitve swim team. We lead a focused and fun swim program, designed to foster the talents of swimmers ages 6 – 17. (For advanced swimmers ages 4 – 6, we have the The Riverdale Ripples Swim Team). We compete locally as part of Westchester-Fairfield Swim League. Win or lose, we promote good sportsmanship among our swimmers.
Tryout dates: Tryouts for the Rapids are Mandatory!
- Sunday, September 15: Riverdale Y Open House at 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Monday, September 16th at 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday, September 18th at 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Thursday, September 19th at 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Please make sure your swimmer comes prepared with their swim cap and goggles.
The minimum requirements: Swimmers must be able to complete Freestyle and Backstroke comfortably for 25 yards (the length of the pool). We test on: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly.
If your child makes the Rapids team, it is a 9 month program from Sep 16, 2019 – June 18, 2020.
Cost for swim team
- Ages 6 – 8: General: $1,350. Member: $1,000
- Ages 9 – 18: General: $1,980. Member: $1,260
Payment plans are available with additional fees. Uniform Package: $100
Practice Schedule
- Ages 6 – 8: Sundays: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM. Mon-Thurs: 5 PM – 6 PM
- Ages 9 – 12: Sundays: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Mon-Thurs: 5 PM – 7 PM
- Ages 13 – 18: Sundays: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM. Mondays: 5 PM – 7 PM. Tues-Thurs: 6 PM – 8 PM
Open Practice Schedule. Minimum 2 days, maximum 5 days. Swim Meets usually are scheduled on Sundays. When we host at the Y, the meet time is 2:30 PM – 6 PM. Away meet times depend on our hosting sites. Dates still to be determined.
To tryout, contact the swim department at swim@RiverdaleY.org.
6yr - 8yr Practice
Felicha Bennett
Day(s) of the week MON, TUE, WED, THU, SUN
Start date 09/16/2019
End date 06/18/2020
fee range $1000.00 - $1350.00
9yr -17yr Practice
Felicha Bennett
Day(s) of the week MON, TUE, WED, THU, SUN
Start date 09/16/2019
End date 03/01/2020
fee range $1260.00 - $1980.00
Ripples (Pre-Rapid Swim Team) SUNDAY Fall 2
Coach Jackie
Energetic advanced level swimming 4yr - 6yr olds will learn proper technique and stroke development in freestyle and backstroke with concentration on kicking and swimming endurance. Breaststroke is introduced with the focus being on the timing of the stroke. The children will also learn the basics of butterfly arms and butterfly kick separately. Racing turns and diving are introduced. Full Swim Team Experience. 7 classes. NO CLASS 12/29
Day(s) of the week SUN
Start date 11/17/2019
End date 01/05/2020
Start time 12:45 PM
End time 1:30 PM
fee range $210.00 - $260.00
Ripples (Pre-Rapid Swim Team) SUNDAY Winter
Coach Jackie
Energetic advanced level swimming 4yr - 6yr olds will learn proper technique and stroke development in freestyle and backstroke with concentration on kicking and swimming endurance. Breaststroke is introduced with the focus being on the timing of the stroke. The children will also learn the basics of butterfly arms and butterfly kick separately. Racing turns and diving are introduced. Full Swim Team Experience. 7 classes. NO CLASS 12/29
Day(s) of the week SUN
Start date 01/12/2020
End date 03/01/2020
Start time 12:45 PM
End time 1:30 PM
fee range $210.00 - $260.00
Ripples (Pre-Rapid Swim Team) THURSDAY Fall 2
Coach Jackie
Energetic advanced level swimming 4yr - 6yr olds will learn proper technique and stroke development in freestyle and backstroke with concentration on kicking and swimming endurance. Breaststroke is introduced with the focus being on the timing of the stroke. The children will also learn the basics of butterfly arms and butterfly kick separately. Racing turns and diving are introduced. Full Swim Team Experience. 7 classes. NO CLASS 12/23 and 12/30
Day(s) of the week THU
Start date 11/14/2019
End date 01/09/2020
Start time 4:00 PM
End time 4:45 PM
fee range $210.00 - $260.00
Ripples (Pre-Rapid Swim Team) THURSDAY Winter
Coach Jackie
Energetic advanced level swimming 4yr - 6yr olds will learn proper technique and stroke development in freestyle and backstroke with concentration on kicking and swimming endurance. Breaststroke is introduced with the focus being on the timing of the stroke. The children will also learn the basics of butterfly arms and butterfly kick separately. Racing turns and diving are introduced. Full Swim Team Experience. 7 classes. NO CLASS 12/23 and 12/30
Day(s) of the week THU
Start date 01/16/2020
End date 02/27/2020
Start time 4:00 PM
End time 4:45 PM
fee range $210.00 - $260.00
