Welcome
to Augusta Rip Tides
AGE GROUP (A.R.T.)
Swimming Is Fun
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A SWIM
TEAM
What is the program philosophy? The Augusta Rip Tides Swim program is a
program centered around teaching a child to achieve, push themselves to
new limits and how to be successful. Our vehicle for teaching these
lessons is through competitive swimming, but the skills and training
are transferable to all areas of the athletes life. We seek athletes
and families who are improvement minded and desire to discover where
their potential may lie as they strive to be Champions of Life!
Does the program emphasize
technique and stroke
development at all levels of the program?
Athletes who swim with the Augusta Rip Tides are taught the first and
foremost determination of swimming speed is learning proper stroke
technique and racing skills and applying them to everyday training.
Athletes are taught through consistent positive feedback using all of
their senses, the same techniques, drills, and skills used by
Olympians. One of the hallmarks of our program is that you will see our
youngest and oldest, most developed and least developed performing the
same skills and drills in practice.
What type of training and
experience do the coaches in the program have?
What do they do for further education?
Members of the Augusta Rip Tides Coaching staff approach their task as
professionals, realizing the impact they have on their athletes’ lives.
As such they are constantly searching out educational opportunities
though the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) and USA Swimming
(USA-S). We keep up to date not only on the latest swimming technique,
but in the areas of childrens physical, emotional, and psychological
development. Our coaches have experience in serveal aspects of swimming
including Summer League, Park, District, State, Southeastern, and
National Level Swimming.
Does the program emphasize
the long term success
and development of the athlete?
The Augusta Rip Tides Swim Program is set up so that all athletes at
all levels receive a strong stroke foundation as well as learn to have
fun with swimming; two of the most critical pieces for the long term
success of the athlete. Our ability and age based program is structured
to give appropriate training to ensure athlete success throughout their
swimming career. Our structure is based on principles and
recommendations learned from ASCA and USA-S, as well as some of the top
programs in the US, Canada, Europe and Australia.
What type of
practice/learning/development environment
is provided for my child?
A proper environment for athlete development is critical to athlete
success and improvement. The Augusta Rip Tides emphasize a high
feedback environment where athletes receive instruction more so than
laps. Our low swimmer to coach and swimmer to lane ratios allow for the
athletes to learn effectively and take their swimming to their fullest
potential. The Augusta Rip Tides are very excited about the program we
have to offer. We are looking for athletes and families who are
committed to our philosophy of being improvement minded and
consistently striving to take their swimming to the next level. If you
and your swimmer are looking for a program lead by professionally
trained coaches where your child will have the opportunity to practice
and compete in a positive environment, the Augusta Rip Tides is the
program for you!
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Welcome
to
Augusta Masters Rip Tides (A.M.R.T) Program is an ADULT SWIM TEAM
SOCIAL EVENTS THROUGH OUT THE YEAR
Why
swim with the Augusta Masters Rip Tides Program?
Swimming is a great exercise and it's fun. We offer organized and
professionally coached practices with stroke instruction and feedback.
I
can't swim all the strokes, not a very fast swimmer and I am not sure I
can finish the workout. How good do I have to be?
A.M.R.T. welcomes swimmers of all abilities from nationally ranked to
novice. If you can swim 50 yards, our coaching staff can help you
improve your skills and endurance. You don't have to know all four
strokes. Workouts are adjusted to take into account your ability level
and what you want to get out of it, such as lose weight, muscle tone,
endurance, conditioning or just for fun.
Do
I have to compete?
No, but we do offer the opportunity to compete by hosting events like
time trial meets, postal meets, traveling to away meets and open water
swims.
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