CRA Recreational Youth Swim Team

NEW to the CRA Rec Team for SCHOOL YEAR 2023-24?  A TRYOUT IS REQUIRED

email registrar@charlesriveraquatics.com to schedule a tryout

 

The Charles River Aquatics Recreational Youth Swim Team offers athletes, interested in being part of a swim team, the opportunity to do so without the commitment of joining a USA Swimming Team*.  Athletes benefit from the positive team atmosphere which is conducive to individual development and growth, while enjoying the camaraderie and having fun.   Workouts are structured to fine-tune technique, increase endurance and practice skills for racing.  

Athletes may choose to join the CRA Recreational Swim Team independently or in conjunction with Technique & Training Tune-Up (T3U) workouts.  

*Note--Participation in the CRA Recreational Youth Swim Team is not intended to advance swimmers to the CRA Dragons Swim Team, nor does it guarantee placement on the team.  This team does not, at this time, participate in any swim meets.

PREREQUISITES:

  • Ages 8-17
  • This is not a learn-to-swim program.   Athletes must be proficient in all 4 competitive strokes and able to swim freestyle 200-500 yards continuously.  

2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

  • EARLY FALL 2023--the CRA Rec Swim Team practices twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday with an optional add on of Sunday

-WED 7:00-8:15pm & SAT 4:00-5:15pm

Aug 23-Oct 7*

(Aug 23, 26, 30; Sep 2, 6, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27; Oct 4, 7)

*No practice Sep 9 & Sep 30

-SUN 9:45-11:00am

Aug 27-Oct 8

(Aug 27; Sep 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct 1, 8)

  • WINTER 2023-24--Practices for the CRA Rec Swim Team are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, mid October 2023--early February 2024

-SAT* 1:00-2:15pm

OCT 21 
NOV 4, 11, 25 
DEC 2, 16 23 
JAN 6, 20, 27
FEB 3
 
*No practice Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 9, Dec 30, Jan 13
 
-SUN* 9:45-11:00am
OCT 22, 29
NOV 5, 12, 26 
DEC 3, 17
JAN 7, 21, 28
FEB 4
 
*No practice Nov 19, Dec 10, 24, 31, Jan 14
 

WHERE:

Competition Pool

Boston Sports Institute

900 Worcester Street

Wellesley, MA

WHAT TO BRING & WHAT TO EXPECT

Bring:

  • Cap and goggles
  • Towel
  • Full labeled water bottle

Expect:

The CRA Recreational Youth Swim Team promises a great workout, technique improvement, camaraderie and lots of fun!

Cost:

  • Early Fall 2023

WED & SAT, $480

SUN add on, $280

  • Winter 2023-24

Pay-Per-Workout, $40 each

SUMMER 2024 SEASON

Summer Season: