Practice age groups have changed this season All 9-10 year old swimmers and 11-12 year old swimmers who cannot swim all 4 strokes legally will swim first session at 8:00 AM. All 13 and over swimmers and experienced 11-12 year old swimmers will swim at 9:00 AM.
NOTE: There is no practice Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day). June 10 - Practice will be held from 12:30-1:30 for 7-10 year olds and 1:30-2:30 for 6 and under and 11 and over swimmer. This change is due because Albemarle County schools are letting out a half a day and the pool plans to open its doors to the public by 3:00 pm.
Swim Practice May 23 until school ends
Monday - Friday (No practice Memorial Day)
Practice Time
Age Group (Age as of June 1st)
3:30 - 4:30 PM
7-10 year olds
4:30 - 5:30 PM
11 and over, 6 and younger
Swim Practice (Summer vacation)
Morning Practice (Mon-Fri)
Practice Time
Age Group (Age as of June 1st)
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
9-10, 11-12
9:00 a.m. to 10:10 a.m.
11-12 (proficient in all 4 strokes), 13-18
10:10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
8 and under
Afternoon Practice (Mon-Fri) For those who cannot make morning practice (limited lanes) This is NOT an option for 5 and 6 year old swimmers.
Practice Time
Age Group (Age as of June 1st)
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
7-18
Weather may affect practice schedules, especially while school is still in session. Once summer starts, practices are held rain or shine. Thunder can cancel or delay practices based on pool thunder policies. Please check the website (home page) for cancellations.
All swimmers must provide their own goggles and wear them to scheduled practices and meets. Caps are required for long hair (that can reach eyes or neck) for boys and girls. Latex caps are free to all swimmers. Silicone caps may be purchased at Rivanna Gear and Apparel (see team apparel page).
The pool is closed to the general public and swim team families during after-school and morning swim team practices. The pool is open to the general public during afternoon practices, with the swim team having limited pool lanes. All swim team families who wish to swim during public pool hours must purchase a season or daily pass. All pool rules remain in effect during swim team practices.