Competitive swimming is an integral part of HRCA Aquatics. A quality coaching staff and a variety of high-quality programs enable participants to become advanced competitors.
YOUTH COACHED AQUATIC PROGRAMS
Private and Semi-Private Coached Lessons (ages 6+)
Private sessions are coached by certified USA Coaches to help competitive swimmers of any age work on specific skills to build more confidence and gain a competitive edge. Private swim lessons can be offered to swimmers who wish to be video taped both under and above water. Sessions are 30 minutes and offer an opportunity for one on one instruction and flexibility to fit most schedules. Call 303-471-8942 to schedule a private lesson. No refunds for any cancellation made less than 24 hours in advance.
Bundle of Three Private and Semi-Private Coached Lessons (ages 6+)
Book three lessons at one time and recieve a discount. No refunds after lessons are scheduled. Lessons must be scheduled in advance by calling 303-471-8942.
Seahawks Drill Academy (Ages 6-13)
A competitive program (formerly called Rocky Mountain Swim Academy) that is broken into three groups: Bronze, Silver, and Gold focusing on techniques for all four comeptitive strokes. All skills from each group must be successfully completed before progressing into the next group; this often takes more than one session. New swimmers are tested the first day of class and must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle with side breathing and 50 yards backstroke showing ability and endurance. This program fills up quickly so it is recommended that you register for sessions in advance.
Seahawks Conditioning Camp (Ages 8-18)
A competitive program (formerly called Juniors) designed for developing stronger competitive techniques and maintain endurance during the off-season. Swimmers with swim team experiance must be legal in all four competitive stroke and be able to swim 200 yards freestyle and backstroke with flip turns, and be capable of an adequate dive from the diving block. A gold medal from Seahawks Drill Academy is requires. New swimmers are tested the first day of the session in order to assess that the swimmer has four legal competitive strokes.
Seahawks Elite (Ages 10-18)
A competitive program (formerly called Juniors Elite) designed for swimmers to keep competition ready during the off-season. This program is 1 1/2 hours long and is for swimmers that have advanced past the Seahwks Conditioning Camp. New swimmers will be tested the first day of the session and must have four leagal competitive strokes and be able to complete 10 X 100's on a 1:50 interval.
NEW!! Monthly Inter-squad Swim Meets
These meets are for all swimmers participating in any of our Coached Aquatics Programs (Seahawks Drill Academy, Seahawks Conditioning Camp and Seahawks Elite). The touch pad timing system will be used at these meets to give swimmers official times to track their progress, These are fun and quick meets to keep the kids race ready through the winter season. The cost is $10 per meet for up to 5 events.
HRCA Summer Swim Team
The Highlands Ranch summer swim team is a community-based, family-oriented program established to expose swimmers to the benefits of competitive swimming. It emphasizes sound skill development and good sportsmanship in a fun and enjoyable environment. All members proudly represent the community of Highlands Ranch through the sport of swimming.
HRCA organizes two summer swim teams: Mountain Hi Swim League (MHSL) and Colorado Association of Recreational Athletes (CARA) League. Swimmers are evaluated and placed in either MHSL or CARA based on their individual skill level. Swimmers must swim a continuous 50-yard legal freestyle and backstroke. The number of participants in the program will be limited by available pool space and appropriate skill level. First priority will be given to current participants in the HRCA coached aquatic programs.
CARA (Colorado Association of Recreational Athletes) League: A more recreational based summer swim team, swimmers compete from May through August.
MHSL (Mountain Hi Swim League): Swimmers compete by age group in the A division from May to July in the most competitive program.
Click to go to the HRCA Summer Swim Team page.