Join the Redding Swim Team (RAD)

Welcome to the Redding Swim Team, a year-round program offering swimming for all skill levels and ages. Ready to dive in? Registe r Today

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join?

Click the "Register Today" link above to complete the online registration process. Once payment is processed, you'll gain full access to our team website.

Charter School Families: Pay a one-time $25/child fee per school year and complete the vendor form. Reimbursement from school may vary, and families are responsible for any difference between charter reimbursement and team price.

When and how often are practices?

Frequency: Daily practices are available for most groups, but attendance is flexible. Aim for consistent participation to maximize benefits!

Schedule: See detailed school year and summer schedules below under each group.

Breaks: Email us before the 25th of the month to pause participation for the next month.

Weather: We swim rain or shine in the Shasta College Pool which is generally kept at 80 degrees.

What are the costs?

Monthly Dues:

Rookies Group: $100
Age Group: $140
Senior Group: $157
Masters (Adults): $65 unlimited or $10 per drop in session
Youth Summer Ducks: Varies by season
High School Summer Ducks: Varies by season
Family Max: $356

Additional Fees:

Competitive Groups: $95/year USA Swimming fee or $55 seasonal (May 15–Sept 15).
Annual Competitive Fee: Annual fee in November or upon first registration with USA Swimming $150 per child/ $450 family maximum

What are the obligations?

Swim Meets: Encouraged but optional for beginners. Coaches will help with registration until parents/guardians are profficient.

Parent Involvement: It takes a village! All parents help run RAD-hosted swim meets in various roles and must also be willing to volunteer at travel meets when necessary.

Team Structure and Practice Schedules

Coaches place swimmers in groups based on ability, maturity, attendance, and team dynamics. Transitions to new groups occur after Summer or Spring Break. Below are the group descriptions with their practice schedules for the school year and summer.

Youth Summer Ducks

For swimmers aged 10–14, offering a summer program to develop skills and participate in mini meets. Swimmers must swim 15 yards freestyle and backstroke. Cost varies by season.

School Year Schedule

No school year schedule, as this is a summer-only program.

Summer Schedule

Location: Redding Aquatic Center/Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday–Wednesday, 9:30–10:30 AM or 4:00–5:00 PM; Thursday Mini Meets at 5:00 PM
General Guideline: Ages 10–14

High School Summer Ducks

For swimmers aged 13+, offering a summer program to enhance skills and participate in mini meets. Swimmers must swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. Cost varies by season.

School Year Schedule

No school year schedule, as this is a summer-only program.

Summer Schedule

Location: Redding Aquatic Center/Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday–Wednesday, 9:00–10:30 AM or 4:00–5:00 PM; Thursday Mini Meets at 5:00 PM
General Guideline: Ages 13+

Swim Safe Lessons

Individualized coaching for swimmers of all ages, tailored to specific needs.

School Year Schedule

Location: Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday–Thursday, 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM (5:30 PM slots filled first)
General Guideline: Private lessons

Summer Schedule

No specific summer schedule listed for Private Lessons. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Rookies Group

For new swimmers aged 5–9 able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke. Focuses on basic skills, dives, turns, and stroke coordination. Cost: $100/month.

School Year Schedule

Location: Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday–Thursday, 5:00–5:45 PM
General Guideline: Ages 5–9

Summer Schedule

Location: Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday–Thursday, 5:00–5:45 PM
General Guideline: Ages 5–9

Age Group Racing

For swimmers aged 7–12 registered with USA Swimming, attending local and travel meets. Requires proficiency in all four competitive strokes, 100 IM, 100 Freestyle with flip turns, and 50 Backstroke. Cost: $140/month plus $95/year USA Swimming fee or $55 seasonal (May 15–Sept 15).

School Year Schedule

Location: Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday–Thursday, 5:30–7:00 PM; Friday, 4:15–6:00 PM
General Guideline: Ages 7–12

Summer Schedule

Location: Redding Aquatic Center/Shasta College
Time/Days: Tuesday/Thursday, 7:15–9:00 AM; Monday–Wednesday, 5:30–7:00 PM
General Guideline: Ages 7–12

Senior Group Racing

For swimmers aged 13+ registered with USA Swimming, attending local and travel meets. Requires proficiency in all four competitive strokes, 100 IM, 100 Freestyle with flip turns, and 50 Backstroke. Cost: $157/month plus $95/year USA Swimming fee or $55 seasonal (May 15–Sept 15).