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Joining the Redding Swim Team - FAQ’s
Our year-round program offers swimming all year for all groups. Swimmers may join at any time during the year, but we do fill up.
How do I join?
Once you have decided that your swimmer will join RAD, please click “Register Today” above. You will be guided through a few easy steps to sign up for your child to swim with us.
Once you have completed the process and supply payment you will be granted complete access to the Team website.
How often and when will my child practice?
1. We offer practices daily for most groups, but swimmers are not required to attend every day. We offer practice daily because we know families’ schedules are busy. A good rule of thumb is to set several days that you will participate and stick to that number. Just like anything in life, the more you apply yourself the larger the benefit.
2. The schedule is provided below for all the groups, and we will maintain this schedule throughout the year.
3. Do we have to swim all year? The answer is no. If you wish to take a break, just send us an email before the first of the month.
4. Do we swim in the rain? Yes, we do, the water at Shasta College is kept at 83 or higher throughout the year.
What is the cost of swimming for RAD?
1. Monthly Dues. Dues are charged monthly for active accounts. RAD does not prorate dues for partial months.
2. Competitive Groups: Annual USA Swimming fee of $95 per calendar year.
3. Family Membership fee is for only specific groups. This fee helps to offset the operating costs of the Team and minimizes the need for numerous fundraisers each year. The annual Family Membership fee is charged in September. Families joining after September 1st will receive a pro-rated Family Membership fee.
4. Please do not send payment until you are notified that your swimmer(s) have been admitted to our program. Once you have received notice, an invoice will be emailed to you that you may pay by ACH (automatically withdrawal from your bank account) If you would rather pay your monthly invoice by credit card, email [email protected] and provide your name and preferred email address to send your monthly invoice. Note there is a 3.4% service charge for credit card payments.
5. Charter School families have a one-time fee per school year of $25 per child to cover administration and vendor expenses. In addition, we need Charter school families to fill out a vendor form to help us process to necessary paperwork. This form is located on our website: https://www.teamunify.com/EventShow.jsp?returnPage=%2FEventsCurrent.jsp%3Fteam%3Dpsrad&id=1278899&team=psrad
AQUA DUCKS MONTHLY DUES:
Stroke School $93
Rookies Group $ 93
Age Group Program $ 130
Senior Group $ 145
Masters (Adults) $ 56
Family Max $ 330
If you wish to compete at USA Swimming Sanctioned Swim Meets, your child must be registered with USA Swimming Yearly Registration. $95
USA Swimming Seasonal Registration (May 15-Sept.15) $55 (required to compete at USA Swimming Meets)
USA Swimming Seasonal Registration (May 15-Sept.15) $55
What are the other obligations of the swimmer and parents?
1. Swim meets. Swimmers are encouraged to swim in as many meets as they feel comfortable but meets are not required for the new swimmer. As your child progresses on the team, there may be meets (locally and away) that he or she may want to participate, and the coaching staff will help you enter those meets.
2. RAD Swim Meets, we need help from our parents to help run these events. Parents will be able to select many ways to help during these events.
Redding Swim Team – Structure
The following guidelines are used by the RAD Coaching Staff when assigning a swimmer to a specific group. Coaches’ discretion: child’s maturation, attendance, and social structure of the group. Each child will be placed into the group that best suits their ability and team dynamics as determined by the staff. When a child ages up to a new group, they will move after the Summer Break or Spring Break.
| Stroke School |
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| The program is a seasonal program to provide participants an opportunity to work on stroke improvement and skill development. We will provide strong fundamentals and skills in an enthusiastic environment! This is the perfect opportunity for those first-time swimmers that want to experience a new sport. |
For ages 10 to 18 capable of swimming 15 yards crawl/freestyle and 15 yards on the back. |
| ROOKIES GROUP |
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| Monday through Thursday 5:00 – 5:45 pm
The focus of this group is to gain confidence and enjoyment in the water by teaching basic swimming skills of body/head position, leg propulsion, arm propulsion, breathing and stroke coordination for the four competitive strokes. Other skills that will be taught are dives/starts, finishes, and turns for all strokes/races. Competition is not required. Cost: $93/month |
This group is for swimmers who are generally ages 5-9 and new to the sport of swimming. This swimmer must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle/front crawl and 25 yards of backstroke/back crawl. |
| AGE GROUP |
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| Monday through Thursday 5:30 – 7:00 pm Fridays 4:15 – 6:00 pm
Swimmers should be proficient in all four competitive strokes, turns, and dives. The emphasis will be on improving the swimmer’s technical skills. Training strategies are introduced as well as interval training and reading a pace clock. Through their efforts, swimmers gain confidence and pleasure in their growing ability. Swimmers in this group need to provide their own equipment. Practices are generally 1.5 hours, but new swimmers will start off at an hour until the coach determines the swimmer is ready for more. Cost: $130/month |
This group is for swimmers who are 7-12 years old. Participants can swim all four competitive strokes: Complete a legal 100 IM, 100 Freestyle with side breathing and flip turns, and 50 Backstroke legally. |
| SENIOR GROUP |
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| Monday through Friday 4:00 – 6:00 pm Fridays 4:15-5:45 pm
Swimmers in this group focus on improving their competitive proficiency and performance. The emphasis is stroke skills and interval swim training. This group focuses primarily on proper technique of the four competitive strokes, starts and turns, and improving skills and conditioning for the sport of swimming. Swimmers in this group need to provide their own equipment. Cost: $145/month |
This group is for swimmers who are 13 years old and older. Participants can swim all four competitive strokes: Complete a legal 100 IM, 100 Freestyle with side breathing and flip turns, and 50 Backstroke legally. |
The Stroke School, Rookies, Age Group, and Senior Swimmers not in the Regional Group will be able to participate in the Summer Thursday night events: These events cost $10, sign up on the pool deck the day of the event.
| MASTERS |
| Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 5:30-7:00 am Monday - Thursday 6:00-7:00 pm Friday 4:15-6:00 pm (No Fridays in the Summer).
This is a group of adults, 19 years and older, who are interested in swimming as part of their physical fitness program. The coach will provide workouts for swimmers, or they can lap swim on their own. This group’s emphasis is on meeting the needs of its participants. Cost: $56/month |
| Competitive Group |
| Swimmers that are Registered with USA Swimming and attend the local swim meets in the area. |
| Regional Group |
| Swimmers that are Registered with USA Swimming and attend the local swim meets and regional swim meets. These swim meets are for Regional Swimmers Sierra Nevada 14&under Championships (Junior Olympics) and the Sierra Nevada Summer Championships (Bill Rose Junior Olympics). The swimmers in this group must sign a Contract and Honor Code. |
| Practice Schedule – School Year |
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| Groups |
Time/Days |
Location |
General Guideline |
| Private Lessons |
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Shasta College |
Private lessons |
| Rookies Group |
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Shasta College |
5-9 years of age |
| Stroke School |
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Shasta College |
10-14 years of age |
| Age Group |
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Shasta College |
7-12 years of age |
| Senior Group |
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Shasta College |
13 and up |
| Masters |
|
Shasta College |
Adults |
Stroke School – seasonal/sessions (6-week programs)
| Practice Schedule – School Year |
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| Groups |
Time/Days |
Location |
General Guideline |
| Age Group Competitive |
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Shasta College |
7-12 years of age |
| Senior Group Competitive |
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Shasta College |
13 and up |
| Age Group Regional |
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Shasta College |
7-12 years of age |
| Senior Group Regional |
|
Shasta College |
13 and up |
| Practice Schedule – Summer |
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| Groups |
Time/Days |
Location |
General Guidelines |
| Rookies Group |
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Shasta College |
5-9 years of age |
| Youth Summer Ducks |
or
Thursdays – Mini Meets at 5:00pm |
Redding Aquatic Center Shasta College |
10-14 years of age |
| Age Group |
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Shasta College |
7-12 years of age |
| High School Summer Ducks |
or
Thursdays – Mini Meets at 5:00pm |
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| Senior Group |
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Shasta College |
13 and up |
| Masters |
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Shasta College |
Adults |
| Practice Schedule – Summer |
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| Groups |
Time/Days |
Location |
General Guidelines |
| Age Group Competition |
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Redding Aquatic Center Shasta College |
7-12 years of age |
| Senior Group Competition |
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Redding Aquatic Center Shasta College |
13 and up |
| Age Group Regional |
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Redding Aquatic Center Shasta College |
7-12 years of age |
| Senior Group Regional |
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Redding Aquatic Center Shasta College |
13 and up |
