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The Riviera Swim Team is proud of its history and longstanding tradition of swimming excellence. Our quality coaching staff has over 60 years of combined coaching experience at all competitive levels. Our multi-level organization operates year-round learn-to-swim programs as well as competitive swimming that competes at the local, state, regional and national levels. While maintaining one of the most affordable and best values to families in our market, we take pride in offering a quality program for all ages and ability levels, with an expert coaching staff. We also are unique compared to other athletic organizations as there is more to the Rivi than just swimming.

Dues, Fees and Related Costs

Why Swimming?
Swimming is one of the best sports for children. There are many other benefits to getting your child involved in the sport of competitive swimming including:

• promotes physical development.
• develops aerobic endurance and is one of the most beneficial forms of cardiovascular exercise.
• enhances a child’s natural flexibility, develops coordination and promotes muscle development.
• is the most injury-free of all children’s sports.
• promotes time management and is one of the top academically achieving sports.
• promotes strong work habits and individual improvement.
• develops other life skills such as self-discipline, tolerance, teamwork and leadership.

Why Me?
Because it’s fun, and we need you! It is fun to be a part of a group that shares common goals and works together to reach those individual and team goals. You do not have to be a top notch swimmer to excel at the sport. You do need the desire to be the best that you can be, strive for personal bests and reach your potential.

FAQ
1. Do I have to be a good swimmer to join the team?
All you need to be able to do is swim 25 backstroke and 25 freestyle.

2. Do I need a team?
Yes, The best way to learn your swim strokes is on a team. It is a lot of fun learning with others. You also become a member of United State Swimming and Indiana Swimming.

3. How do I get started?
We hold swimmer evaluations to help us place swimmers into appropriate groups. Group evaluations are often held in April, June and again in August and September. September 10 & 11 at 5:00pm will be our next session of swimmer stroke evaluations. Any time through out the year, individual appointments for evaluations can be made.  Contact Ed Ahlbrand 627-2247

4. What if I’m involved in other activities?
The Rivi coaches understand that many swimmers participate in other activities. Practices are usually offered five to six times a week to allow for more opportunities to participate.

5. Are Swim Meets held every weekend?
No and it is up to each individual family how many meets you participate in based upon your schedule and level of commitment. Sign up for meets on an individual basis or fill out a Swim Meet Sign Up Form at the beginning of the season.

6. Is there a lot of travel involved?
Most of our meets are in the Indianapolis area. We do offer travel trips to other areas, all are optional.

7. Where are practices held?
All practices are held in our pools. On special occasions additional practices may be scheduled at the Indiana School for the Blind or the IUPUI NAT. A monthly practice schedule is also published.

8. Do the boys have to wear “speedos”?
No, although they are still around, most boys opt for the knee-length “jammer” .

9. What is the cost?
In addition to Riviera Club membership dues, the cost is based upon the group your swimmer is assigned to. Swim Team Fees combined with membership dues are very competitive and affordable.

10. Who does the coaching and what are their certifications?
We have a staff of professional, experienced coaches who love what we do. We are the best ! We are all certified through USA Swimming and are required to maintain CPR, Coaches Safety & First Aid plus other opportunities for coaches continuing education and professional training.