New Orleans Aquatics is a year-round USA Swimming team offering extensive stroke training. We have a developmental program, a pre-competition program, a competition team, and a Master’s team! We are an excellent choice for swimmers who are wanting to get fast and efficient in the water as well as swimmers who are looking to compete on a higher level!
LEVELS
Our coaches determine the best level for each swimmer and swimmers may move between levels during the short-course and long-course swim meet seasons.
Developmental
Basic requirements - swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. Basic stroke development of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and Butterfly. Swimmer is certified in racing starts (diving) and receive fundamental understanding of competing at swim meets.
Pre-Competition
A bridge between Developmental and Junior levels where they continue to develop four basic race strokes, learn racing strategies and great emphasis is placed on competition preparation. Eligible for 2-3 USA swimming sanctioned meets.
Junior
Age group swimmers that are swimming at more advanced competition level.
Senior
Elite level swimmers that compete at State, Regional, Zone, and National USA swimming sanctioned meets. Swimmers must have State meet qualifying times and are invited by coaches to join this competitive level.
If you’re interested in your child joining the Riptide Swim Team, please contact Coach Bridget Himel at bridget.himel@gmail.com or fill out the form to contact our coaches to coordinate scheduling a swimming assessment to determine the swimmer’s level.
