Little Ripples (Developmental Program)
We are excited to once again offer our Little Ripples pre-competitive program for 8 and younger swimmers not yet proficient in the competition strokes. Please note: our entire swim program will develop swimmers of all ages. Inexperienced swimmers ages 9 and up should sign up with the regular swim team in their respective age group.
Little Ripples is not a learn to swim program and does NOT take the place of group or individual swim lessons.
This program is designed to develop a deeper appreciation of the sport while developing stroke work and general water skills. In order to be accepted into the program, individuals must be comfortable jumping in and climbing out of the water unassisted. They must also be able to tread water and make forward progress for one width of the pool without any aides. This program is not basic swim lessons. Our goal is to prepare swimmers to join the Riptides competitive team within one to two seasons.
When a child completes all levels of our Little Ripple program, they will have developed a strong understanding of the competitive strokes including freestyle, breaststroke and backstroke. Participants are not considered to be part of the Riss Lake Riptides Swim Team and will not be able to compete at any meet regardless of the speed in which they move through the program.
