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The Ridgefield Aquatic Club has many levels geared to inspire excellence for swimmers of all ages and abilities.

 If you are interested in joining one of our programs please contact Head Coach Bob Shearer at racswimming256@aol.com  or at (203) 438-3951. 

Olympic Way:

The perfect transition from swimming lessons to competitive swimming refines stroke skills and teaches the basics of competitive swimming in two 45 minute practices a week. This is a 10 week program. (more...)

Developmental:

At this level, swimmers aged 8-12 who can swim freestyle and  backstroke proficiently and have been introduced to butterfly and breaststroke, continue to perfect their strokes and get their first taste of competitive swimming. Developmental swimmers practice for 75 minutes three times a week.

Age Group:

This is the intermediate level of the RAC program for swimmers between the ages of 9 and 13 years of age. Greater emphasis is placed on training  and conditioning. Age group swimmers train four times a week in 90 - 120 minute sessions.

Seniors:

This level is for swimmers aged 13 and over who are ready to begin senior level competition. This group is expected to train five times a week both in the water and on dry land.

Senior Elite: 

This is the highest level of competitive training  with 6–9 practices, six days per week. Swimmers concentrate on event specialization and compete at the state, sectional and national levels.

Masters:

This program is for adults of all ages and abilities who enjoy maintaining peak fitness. This program meets three times a week. (more ...)