REC LEAGUE
SWIM TRAINING IN A FUN ENVIRONMENT
The primary goal of Tide Rec League is to provide swimmers with an opportunity to enhance their skills and fitness without the commitment of a competitive team.
This program focuses on:
- Refining technique in all four strokes
- Building swimming skills for overall swimming strength
- Introducing swimmers to the structure of swim team practices
- Maintaining swimming skills during the off-season
- Making swimming an enjoyable and confidence-building activity
- Creating a social and supportive environment where swimmers can connect and have fun together
Athletes train in 8 week sessions - no year round commitment
New swimmers must be evaluated to assess skills. Sign up for a new swimmer evaluation HERE
REGISTER for rec league HERE
2025-2026 SCHEDULE
All practices will be held at Norfolk Academy
1585 Wesleyan Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502
8 week sessions
Fall 1 (Sept 2-Oct 24) / Fall 2 (Oct 27-Dec 19) / Winter (Jan 5-Feb 27) / Spring (Mar 2-Apr 24)
5 week session
Summer League Prep (Apr 27-May 29)
Fees
$50 annual Tide registration fee
$88 annual USA Swimming registration fee
$110 per month dues
Dues Schedule*
Fall Session 1: $110 charged on Sept 1 and Oct 1
Fall Session 2: $110 charged on Nov 1 and Dec 1
Winter: $110 charged on Jan 1 and Feb 1
Spring: $110 charged on Mar 1 and Apr 1
Summer League Prep: $137.50 charged on May 1
*charged to credit card on file from registration
No YMCA membership requirement
Optional meet participation
Practice Schedule
Ages 9 to 12
Group A: Mon and Wed 6:00-7:00pm, Friday 6:00-6:45pm
Group B: Tues and Thurs 7:00-8:00pm, Friday 6:00-6:45pm
Ages 13 to 18
Group A: Mon and Wed 7:00-8:00pm, Friday 6:45-7:30pm
Group B: Tues and Thurs 6:00-7:00pm, Friday 6:45-7:30pm
Swimmer Equipment Required
TIDE cap, goggles
Speedo kickboard
Short fins: Arena junior swim fins OR Arena powerfins
Speedo junior or adult snorkel
mesh bag
Questions? Email coachliz@tideswimming.com