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? 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join?

Visit the JOIN NOW page to register. Once registration is approved you will recieve full access to our website. 

Charter School Families: Pay a one-time $25/child fee per school year and complete the vendor form. Contact [email protected] if you have more questions. 

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 1st of the month to pause participation.
  • Weather: We swim rain or shine. Water at the Shasta College Pool is kept generally at 80 degrees.

What are the costs?

  • Monthly Dues:
    • Rookies Group: $100
    • Age Group Racing: $140
    • Senior Group Racing: $157
    • Masters (Adults): $65
    • 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: $150 per swimmer/$450 family max payable in September or upon registration for USA Swimming

What are the obligations?

  • Swim Meets: Encouraged but optional for beginners. Coaches assist with meet entries as swimmers progress.
  • Parent Involvement: Parents help run RAD-hosted swim meets in various roles and volunteer as timers at travel meets.

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, 4:00 or 4:30 PM by appointment only. 
General Guideline: Private lessons

Summer Schedule

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

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 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 meets. Requires proficiency in all four competitive strokes, 100 IM, 100 Freestyle with flip turns, and 50 Backstroke. Cost: $156/month plus $95/year USA Swimming fee or $55 seasonal (May 15–Sept 15).

School Year Schedule

Location: Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday–Friday, 4:00–6:00 PM; Monday/ Tuesday/ Thursday/ Friday, 6:00–7:30 AM; 
General Guideline: Ages 13+

Summer Schedule

Location: Redding Aquatic Center/Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday–Thursday, 7:00–9:00 AM; Monday–Wednesday, 4:00–5:30 PM
General Guideline: Ages 13+

Masters 

For adults aged 19+ seeking fitness through swimming, offering coached workouts or lap swimming. Cost: $65/month.

School Year Schedule

Location: Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 6:00-7:30 AM; Monday–Thursday, 6:00–7:00 PM; Friday, 4:00–6:00 PM
General Guideline: Adults

Summer Schedule

Location: Shasta College
Time/Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 6:00- 7:30 AM; Monday–Thursday, 6:00–7:00 PM
General Guideline: Adults

 

Contact Us

For questions email [email protected].