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Hi everyone,
I am new to the area and looking for the swim team for my two boys who are 9 and 10. The boys are not advanced at all. They just learned the basic and can do 1 lap free style, back stroke, etc. I don't think they are qualified for those formal swim teams (Ie, RCSA) and would like to find a team that do not require formal evaluation but have competitive schedule (Ie, 3 days/week) to provide them a push to get into the water and really practice.
right now I only know TAC has ' Triangle Torpedoes' . I heard there are other such swim programs in neighborhood communities.
I live in Morrisville and TAC is a little bit far for 3 days/ week travel. But it is fine if this program is good.
I am looking for programs/teams info. (pron/con) around Morrisville, Cary area. Also please let me know If you know anything about 'Triangle Torpedoes' in TAC.
Thanks.
Why not just look at a summer swim team? Those are common in the area. Year-round swim teams like RCSA and TAC might be too competitive for your boys' current level. It's also only about 2-3 weeks before summer schedules start.
We go through Raleigh Parks and Rec and it is perfect for us! My son was not a strong swimmer at all, actually he couldn't even swim a full lap by himself, but he was not getting better with once a week swim lessons and another mom suggested swim team. We signed him up and it was just as you described, 3 times per week, lots of instruction, they do have swim meets with ribbons and stuff but it was not competitive where my son felt bad about not being a great swimmer (actually, he thought he was a great swimmer). The main instructor was so fabulous and patient and wonderful so we have signed up for another year. Not sure if they have anything close to your area, but you can check here RecLink : Activities
Try joining a neighboring communities swim club that participates in the TSA season (click here for a list). It's very low pressure on the kids, it's inexpensive and it's a great way to make new friends in the area as the swim meets tend to be pseudo-social events for the parents.
Try joining a neighboring communities swim club that participates in the TSA season (click here for a list). It's very low pressure on the kids, it's inexpensive and it's a great way to make new friends in the area as the swim meets tend to be pseudo-social events for the parents.
From the list you provided, I was not able to identify one in my neighborhood. I am in Morrisville, there might be clubs under a different name that I am just too new to know.
Also I to join those clubs? I was not able to find details(locations, fee, schedules) of those clubs. I heard Summer swim programs are filled up soon in this area. I don't want to miss for another season/year.
Thanks.
We go through Raleigh Parks and Rec and it is perfect for us! My son was not a strong swimmer at all, actually he couldn't even swim a full lap by himself, but he was not getting better with once a week swim lessons and another mom suggested swim team. We signed him up and it was just as you described, 3 times per week, lots of instruction, they do have swim meets with ribbons and stuff but it was not competitive where my son felt bad about not being a great swimmer (actually, he thought he was a great swimmer). The main instructor was so fabulous and patient and wonderful so we have signed up for another year. Not sure if they have anything close to your area, but you can check here RecLink : Activities
This is kinda what I am looking for. I checked the office and the pools seem a little far from us. I will keep looking and decide whether to use it.
Check out Silverton in morrisville, they have an excellent summer swim team. Summer swimteam is really fun, the kids learn and practice a lot and there is no pressure like you will find with the tear round competitive teams!
Sorry, it's actually called River Rock now! And the address is Cary, but it's 2 miles from m'ville.
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