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Community Swim League · Ages 6–12

Every
heat
matters.

From nervous pool-edge beginners to county qualifying times — Splash is where your child's swimming story starts.

340+
Swimmers
12
Age Groups
6
Pool Venues
Meet Day ScheduleSaturday
Spring Championship
Riverside Aquatic Center · Lane 1–8
Youngest swimmers take the blocks for the first time. Coaches on deck, parents cheering from lane 1.
Stars on their backs, eyes on the flags. The backstroke heat that always draws the biggest gasps.
Technique counts here — judges watch every pull, every kick. The crowd goes quiet.
Four strokes, one race. The individual medley separates the specialists from the all-rounders.
Eight kids, four strokes, one banner. The relay that closes every Splash meet.
Season starts
March 8th, 2026
Scroll the journey
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Chapter One

The First
Practice

Nervous at the pool edge is normal. Excited by the end of the session is universal. Here's everything you need to know before your child dips a toe in.

Young child in swimsuit standing at pool edge, goggles on forehead, looking nervous but excited
First day nerves.
Everyone has them. Promise.

Our coaches spot the edge-huggers in the first five minutes and have them laughing in the water by minute fifteen. No child gets left behind on day one.

Age Groups

Find Your Squad

6–7
Tadpoles
Water confidence, floating, basic freestyle arms.
8–9
Otters
Freestyle & backstroke fundamentals, 25m without stopping.
10–11
Dolphins
All four strokes introduced, first timed heats.
12+
Sharks
Competitive training, qualifying meets, relay teams.
The Bag

What to Bring

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Goggles
Any fit — we have spares
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Swimsuit
No board shorts in lanes
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Sunscreen
Outdoor venues only
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Name Label
On everything
🍌
Snack
Banana approved
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Water Bottle
Hydration counts
Weekly Schedule

Practice Times

Tuesday
Riverside Aquatic
6:00–7:00 AM
Thursday
Eastside Community
6:00–7:00 AM
Saturday
All Venues
8:00–10:00 AM
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"She cried the whole drive there. She begged to go back the whole drive home."
MR
Michelle R.
Mom of a Tadpole, Season 3

Ready to start?

Registration takes 4 minutes. Select age group, pick a home pool, and we'll send the welcome packet same day.

No commitment for the trial session
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Chapter Two

Finding Their
Stroke

Six weeks in, something clicks. The kick synchronises. The breathing evens out. They stop counting lengths and start racing the clock.

Swimming coach kneeling at pool edge giving instruction to young swimmer in the water
Coach James, 14 seasons
Certified USA Swimming Level 3

Our coaching staff are parents themselves. They understand the difference between pushing a child and breaking one — and they never cross it.

Our Philosophy

How We Coach

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Technique First
We never sacrifice form for speed. A clean freestyle at age 8 becomes a county time at age 12.
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Coach Ratio 1:6
Six swimmers per coach, maximum. Every child gets corrected, encouraged, and celebrated.
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Progress Tracked
Every timed length is logged. Parents get a monthly PDF — actual seconds, actual improvement.
Curriculum

Technique Progression

Flutter Kick· Freestyle
Bilateral Breathing· Freestyle
Tumble Turn· All
Backstroke Flags· Backstroke
Breaststroke Timing· Breaststroke
Butterfly Hip Drive· Butterfly
Relay Exchange· Relay
Block Start· All
Beginner
Developing
Advanced
Row of young swimmers in lanes at indoor pool during morning practice session
Dawn Practice
6 AM, Tuesday & Thursday
2,400m
avg per session
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"He dropped 4 seconds off his 50m freestyle in eight weeks. Coach showed us the graph. He framed it."
DT
David T.
Dad of an Otter, Season 2

See the training plan

Download the full 12-week season calendar — practice times, meet dates, and technique milestones by age group.

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Chapter Three

Race
Day

Goggles pushed up. Name on the heat sheet. Heart hammering. This is what six weeks of Tuesday mornings were for.

Young swimmer diving off starting block into competition pool, arms extended
Heat 4 · Lane 3
The Block.
3 seconds that change everything.
Competition

Meet Formats

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Time Trials
Monthly
Individual timed swims. Every child gets on the blocks.
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Dual Meet
Bi-monthly
Two clubs, head-to-head. Points scored per event.
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Championship
End of season
Season finale. Top 3 per age group advance to county.
Modern indoor aquatic center with 8 blue lanes and spectator seating
Indoor 25m
Riverside Aquatic Center
1240 River Bend Dr, Springfield
8 lanesHeated
Young swimmer touching wall at end of race, looking up at scoreboard
Coach high-fiving swimmer after completing race
Swimmers lined up on pool deck celebrating after relay
Child swimmer with medal around neck smiling at parent
Finish line celebrations, Spring 2025
Live Results
50m Freestyle · Age 10–11 · Heat 2
13Olivia M.32.41PB −1.2s
25Jackson K.33.07
31Sofia P.33.58PB −0.3s
47Ethan W.34.22

Register for Meet Day

Next meet: April 12th, Riverside Aquatic. Entry closes 7 days before. Don't miss the heat sheet.

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Chapter Four

The Results
Board

Names in Sharpie. Times on the board. Every improvement recorded, celebrated, and remembered long after the goggles come off.

Spring 2026

League Standings

6 Meets
1
Riverside Rockets
6 meets · 12 🥇
284
2
Eastside Eagles
6 meets · 9 🥇
261
3
Splash Central
6 meets · 7 🥇
248
4
Maplewood Marlins
5 meets · 5 🥇
219
5
Northbank Narwhals
6 meets · 3 🥇
197
Updated after each meet
Season Progress

Personal Bests

Olivia M.Age 10 · 50m Free
32.41
−4.1s this season
Jackson K.Age 11 · 50m Back
38.07
−2.8s this season
Sofia P.Age 10 · 50m Breast
41.58
−3.5s this season
Ethan W.Age 9 · 25m Free
19.22
−6.2s this season
Progress toward age-group qualifying standard
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Season Championships

Top 3 finishers per age group advance to the county qualifier. Every child who completes the season earns a Splash medal at the ceremony.

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36
County Qualifier
🥈
112
Season Medals
🥉
284
PBs Set
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"She qualified for county in her second season. We still have the heat sheet on the fridge."
KJ
Karen J.
Mom of a Shark, Season 4

Their name on the results board.
Start the journey today.

Registration takes 4 minutes. Trial session is free. If they love it, we'll see you at dawn practice Tuesday.