Prep Squad

Prep Squad is a transitional and non-competitive group that helps swimmers bridge from swim lessons to the Rochester Swim Club (RSC). In this group swimmers are encouraged to attend two (2) practices a week. Swimmers will learn more advanced stroke work and important skills and drills to be successful swim team swimmers or lifelong lap swimmers.

Focal points of practices:

• Introduces lane etiquette (circle swimming, lining up, how to pass)
• Establishes positive habits (streamline breakouts with fish kicks, legal finishes)
• Further develops Breaststroke and Butterfly
• Conditions freestyle and backstroke for workout level distances
• Teaches drills, sculling, flip turns (front and back), open turns
• Leg strengthening through fin kicking

Eligibility Requirements

1. You've graduated from our swim lessons program within the last year
2. Through private lessons, you've accomplished criteria from levels 1-8 within the last year
3. You've arranged an evaluation with a Site Supervisor and been given the recommendation for Prep Squad