About Us
Delaware Riptide Aquatics Swim Team is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1996 to provide a safe, fun competitive swim program for children of all abilities, ages 5 to 18. Riptide is a summer swim team that trains from June through July. We participate in the Delmarva Swim Association. Our meets are held on Monday and Thursday evenings (5-9pm) Late June through July against other teams in our region. Our swimmers compete against each other and to achieve championship cut times to make it to our final season event. The Delmarva Champs meet is held the last Saturday of July where our team competes in relay and individual events.
Our Mission
Our goal is to create a unique, high quality swim team that offers all of its members the opportunity to set goals and the means to achieve them. Our coaching philosophy is to recognize the potential while acknowledging the differences in all individuals.
Through the use of expert instruction, proper repetition, and realistic goal-setting, each swimmer will achieve success. Motivation, using enthusiastic support and encouragement, will ensure the athlete’s continued commitment. A strong team atmosphere will create a sense of belonging and a feeling of enjoyment. Positive experiences during competition will develop an individual’s ability to adapt to life’s experience during competition will develop an individual’s ability to adapt to life’s circumstances while still reaching fulfillment.
Through the use of expert instruction, proper repetition, and realistic goal-setting, each swimmer will achieve success. Motivation, using enthusiastic support and encouragement, will ensure the athlete’s continued commitment. A strong team atmosphere will create a sense of belonging and a feeling of enjoyment. Positive experiences during competition will develop an individual’s ability to adapt to life’s experience during competition will develop an individual’s ability to adapt to life’s circumstances while still reaching fulfillment.
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