Winter Swim Programs
We have found that there are many benefits to our kids participating in a year-round swim program, including maintenance or increase in fitness levels, stroke development, speed, and confidence with starts, turns, and finishes. In addition, they benefit from the social interaction with other kids and learn discipline and resilience.
Another benefit of a winter swim program is faster and stronger Sharks in the summer.
Many local clubs offer a vast range of programs, including stroke development and competitive programs.
You can choose morning or afternoon workouts. We suggest a minimum of 2 days per week to maintain fitness. Older kids should swim more than 2 days per week if it fits into your schedule.
We've contacted several programs and have included info below. We'll add to this list as we hear back from other clubs.
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Machine Aquatics
Since 2001, Machine Aquatics has provided a safe, positive and productive environment for swimmers of all ages and abilities. From their youngest Micro Machines to their NCAA and Olympic Trial Qualifiers, they encourage their athletes to live and train with vigor.
Visit their website to learn more about their different swim programs, here.
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NCAP
Nation’s Capital Swim Club was started in 1978 and has grown to one of the premier clubs in the United States. NCAP ranks first in the nation in USA Swimming’s Club Excellence Program and was one of just 20 clubs awarded Gold Medal status.
NCAP offers a variety of programs at different sites across DC, Maryland, and Virginia including Tysons Corner and Claude Moore which are two of the closer sites to Vienna.
To learn more about NCAP and their different swim programs, visit here.
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York
York offers programs at several locations, including Oak Marr RECenter and Renaissance Pool in Falls Church.
You can find complete information here. If you have questions, call 703-536-6338 or email [email protected] and she will steer you toward the program that's right for your family.
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Swim with Beth
Swim With Beth focuses on each swimmer’s individual abilities and works to perfect their strokes through drills, verbal and physical reinforcement, and conditioning.
The goal of the program is to perfect young swimmers’ strokes so they can be successful in summer swim and year round swim, and give them the skills that will enable them to swim in high school and beyond.
To learn more about Swim with Beth program, visit here.
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The FISH
The FISH focuses on increasing endurance through distance swimming and on stroke mechanics. They have several locations, including at Spring Hill RECenter. They typically require a tryout to determine the best program for your children.
Find out more about their winter swim programs here.
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Water Wolves
YMCA members should look into swimming with the Water Wolves, which meets at the YMCA in Reston. They have a huge selection of programs, both competitive and simply developmental. They compete with other local Ys. They will require an evaluation before you can place your swimmers in a group. Find out more about the different programs here.
