TEAM PREP
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Team Prep requires a tryout - CLICK TO REQUEST A TRYOUT.
SPARKS 5-8 yrs old
EMBERS 9-12 yrs old
Team prep serves as a bridge between our swim lessons program and our competitive CRA swim teams. Team prep groups are divided by the athletes age. Team Prep is designed for athletes who have successfully completed level 3 of our swim lessons or above, this program introduces the exciting world of competitive swimming with the goal of eventually joining a recreational or USA Swimming program. The primary focus of the program is equipping swimmers with the technical and fitness skills that are foundational to team success. Swimmers will work with instructional staff to sharpen their technique across all 4 competitive strokes, work on starts and turns, and learn how to navigate a structured team-like workout. Swimmers, upon completion, will look to be assessed or invited to transition into either our CRA Wyverns Rec. Program or the CRA Dragons USA Swimming program.
PREREQUISITES
- For swimmers ages 5-12
- CRA Level 3+
- Invitation by CRA staff required
- SPARKS: Ages 5-8 - (1) 60 minute class plus athlete must also be enrolled in one of our youth group lessons
- EMBERS: Ages 9-12 - (2) 60 minute classes plus athlete must also be enrolled in one of our youth group lessons
WHERE
- Competition Pool
- Boston Sports Institute
- 900 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA
WHEN
School Year Season | September through June
SPARKS: Ages 5-8
SUN 8:00-9:00am
+ the group lesson of your choice
EMBERS: Ages 9-12
FRI 6:30-7:30pm AND SUN 10:00-11:00am
+ the group lesson of your choice
Summer Season | July through August
- Mondays, Tuesday & Wednesdays 6:20-7:20pm in the teaching pool
COST
School Year Season | September through June
SPARKS: Ages 5-8
$125/month (+ the cost of a youth group lesson)
EMBERS: Ages 9-12
$175/month (+ the cost of a youth group lesson)
Summer Season | July through August
$50/workout
RECREATIONAL SWIM PROGRAM
TEAM EXPERIENCE WITHOUT COMPETING
The CRA Rec Swim Program is for youth swimmers age 8+ and offers the team experience without competing against other teams or the commitment of joining a USA Swimming Team. Workouts are structured to fine-tune technique, increase endurance and practice skills for racing.
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.
WHERE
- Competition Pool
- Boston Sports Institute
- 900 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA
WHEN
SCHOOL YEAR SEASON
SUMMER SEASON
Tue/Thu 3:45-5pm & Sun 9:40-10:55am AUGUST 4-27
COST
75 minute workouts
$405/month
DRAGONS
USA SWIMMING COMPETITIVE TEAM
Interested in joining the CRA Dragons Swim Team?
Please complete this form:
CRA Dragon coaches will respond with information on availability in their group and any next steps of the tryout process.
The Charles River Aquatics Dragons Swim Team is a year-round, USA Swimming competitive club team for athletes in grades K-12. The team promotes individual education and development, advancing athletes to compete on a national level while building a cohesive team and becoming one of the premier swim clubs in New England, and in the United States. The CRA Dragons are part of a comprehensive swim program with a mission to teach, train, and motivate swimmers to excel at all levels. They are committed to providing a safe and supportive atmosphere that fosters individual growth and achievement while emphasizing cooperation and sportsmanship, educating not just the swimmer, but the whole person. Academic and athletic balance, community outreach and leadership are essential.