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Programs

Developmental Programs

Offered at Franconia Rec Center and George Washington Rec Center
(No meets available in this level)

Learn to Compete (LTC)

Ages 8 & Under

  • The instructors will work towards fostering a love of swimming
  • They are working towards improving freestyle and backstroke
  • They will master the basic skills to continue to develop and grow as swimmers
    Skills they will master include body positioning, streamlining off walls, kicking and
    breath control.
George Washington Rec Center

Wednesday: 6:15-7pm
Frequency: 6 week sessions
This program runs from mid-September to mid-May

  • Fees Each 6 week session: $395 
  • Full Year-5 sessions total: $1,750
  • 4 sessions for the  year: $1,375

Stroke School (SS)

Ages 9 & Under

  • Provide a positive experience with a small coach to swimmer ratio
  • Focus on achieving the proper technique in all four competitive strokes, including
    racing starts, turns and finishes
  • Provide a low pressure learning environment to develop the love of swimming
  • Prepare swimmers to advance into the competitive USA swimming groups, age group
    1and 2..
George Washington Rec Center

Monday 6:15-7 pm
This program runs from mid-September to mid-May

  • Full Payment :$925.00
  • Full Early Bird: $875.00
  • 8 Payments
    (5% credit card: $121.41
    fee)

$250 is nonrefundable per swimmer
Early bird discount- $50 on or before July 31
Sibling discount- $50 reduction for each additional sibling

 

Franconia Rec Center

Sunday 5:30-6:15 pm
This program runs from mid-September to mid-May 24 Sundays total

  • Full Payment: $895.00
  • Full Early Bird: $845.00
  • 8 Payments
    (5% credit card: $117.45
    fee)

$250 is nonrefundable per swimmer
Early bird discount- $50 on or before July 31
Sibling discount- $50 reduction for each additional sibling

Stroke Academy (SA)

Ages 10 & Above

  • Provide a positive experience with a small coach to swimmer ratio
  • Focus on achieving the proper technique in all four competitive strokes, includingracing starts, turns and finishes
  • Provide a low pressure learning environment to develop the love of swimming
  • Prepare swimmers to advance into the age appropriate competitive USA swimming
    groups, age group 2 and 3.
Franconia Rec Center

Sunday: 6:15-7pm
This program runs from mid-September to mid-May 24 Sundays total.

  • Full Payment: $925
  • Full Early Bird: $875
  • 8 Payments (5%: $121.41
    credit card fee) 

$250 is nonrefundable per swimmer
Early bird discount- $50 on or before July 31
Sibling discount- $50 reduction for each additional sibling

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Hybrid Competitve Programs

Offered at Franconia, Mount Vernon & Providence Rec Centers

Age Group 2/3 (formerly Hybrid)

Ages 9-12

  • This is a combination of both Age Group 2 and Age Group 3
  • The swimmers should strive to be more independent, read a pace clock, be
    responsible for their equipment and gear, improving their mechanical stroke skills and
    endurance.
  • The swimmers will get used to swimming in the mornings and make it an easier
    transition to the earlier morning practices, if that is what works for their schedule.
Franconia Rec Center

Monday/ Wednesday/ Friday 6-7:15 AM 

  • Full Payment.        

       9-10 2 Days  $2,845
       9-10 3 Days $3,395
       11-12 2 Days  $3,045
       11-12 3 Days  $3,745

  • Early Bird Full
    Payment
    9-10 2 Days  $2,670
    9-10 3 Days $3,220
    11-12 2 Days  $2,870
    11-12 3 Days  $3,570
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    9-10 2 Days  $373.41
    9-10 3 Days $445.60
    11-12 2 Days  $399.66
    11-12 3 Days  $491.53
    $700 non-refundable per swimmer
    Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
    Sibling discount $150 for each additional swimmer in a USA swimming competitive
    program
    Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

 

Mount Vernon Rec Center

Tuesday and Thursday 6:15-7:15 AM and Friday at Franconia Rec 6-
7:15 AM

  • Full Payment.        

       9-10 2 Days  $2,845
       9-10 3 Days $3,395
       11-12 2 Days  $3,045
       11-12 3 Days  $3,745

  • Early Bird Full
    Payment
    9-10 2 Days  $2,670
    9-10 3 Days $3,220
    11-12 2 Days  $2,870
    11-12 3 Days  $3,570
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    9-10 2 Days  $373.41
    9-10 3 Days $445.60
    11-12 2 Days  $399.66
    11-12 3 Days  $491.53
    $700 non-refundable per swimmer
    Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
    Sibling discount $150 for each additional swimmer in a USA swimming competitive
    program
    Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

 

 

Fitness & Summer Prep

Ages 10–16 | 1–3 days per week | Meets available

  • Preparing swimmers for high school season both mentally and physically and helping
    them increase their opportunities to compete with their high school.
  • Preparing swimmers for summer league season by working on technique and
    endurance
  • Nurturing their love of swimming and encouraging them to continue swimming year
    round in a more competitive workout environment at Franconia Rec.
  • Encouraging them to compete in USA club meets as a registered USA swimming
    athlete.
Providence Rec Center

Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-7:30 AM
Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:30 PM (Fall & Spring)
Friday 4:30-5:30 PM

  • Full Payment
    1 day $1,595 
    2 day $2,395 
    3 day $3,095 
  • Full Early Bird
    Payment
    1 day $1,420
    2 day $2,220
    3 day $2,920
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    1 day $209.34
    2 day $314.34
    3 day $406.22

High School Training & Fitness

Ages 14-18 (8 th grade to 12 th grade) 

  • Prepare for high school season by gaining more endurance, working on stroke
    mechanics, starts and turns
  • After high school season, shift the focus to summer league and shorter sprints
Franconia Rec Center

Monday and Wednesday 7:30-8:30 PM. A 3 rd day can be added,
Friday morning is preferred but not mandatory.

  • Full Payment
    2 day $2,645
    3 day $3,045

  • Full Early Bird
    Payment
    2 day $2,470
    3 day $2,870

  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    2 day $347.16
    3 day $399.66

$700 non-refundable per swimmer
Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
Sibling discount $50 for each additional swimmer participating in high school fitness
Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

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USA Swimming Competitive Team

Offered at All Locations

Age Group 1

Ages 6–8 | 1–2 practices per week

  • We will further develop all 4 competitive strokes, including racing starts off the blocks,
    streamlines, introduction to flip turns and mastering open turns for the IM
  • We will increase our endurance to race 50’s and 100’s especially the 100 IM
  • We will encourage all swimmers to compete in one or more mini developmental meet
    with the goal to prepare them to race in the open meets in age group 2
  • They will be prepared for summer league competition
  • They will learn to be responsible for their equipment and water bottle and gain
    independence and confidence in the water.
  • They will create lasting friendships, learn to work together when fun relays are offered
    and increase their love of the sport of swimming.
George Washington Rec Center

Monday and Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 pm

  • Full payment
    1 Day: $1,495
    2 Day: $2,395
  • Early Bird Payment
    1 Day: $1,320
    2 Day: $2,200
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    1 Day: $196.21
    2 Day: $314.34
Franconia Rec Center

Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday or 1 day option 5:00-6:00 PM

  • Full payment
    1 Day: $1,495
    2 Day: $2,395
  • Early Bird Payment
    1 Day: $1,320
    2 Day: $2,200
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    1 Day: $196.21
    2 Day: $314.34
Mount Vernon Rec Center

Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM

  • Full payment
    1 Day: $1,495
    2 Day: $2,395
  • Early Bird Payment
    1 Day: $1,320
    2 Day: $2,200
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    1 Day: $196.21
    2 Day: $314.34

Age Group 2

Ages 9–11 | 1–2 practices per week

  • Become more independent at USA club meets, sitting with friends, knowing when their
    events are, remembering to hydrate and eating healthy snacks.
  • Understanding the importance of warmups, arriving at both practice and meet
    warmups on time with necessary gear.
  • Learning to communicate with their coaches by asking questions at practice and
    making sure to talk to the coach both before and after races.
  • Improve stroke mechanics and learn drills in all strokes.
    Mastering reading a pace clock, knowing what a send off is and being able to swim a
    200 without losing count.
    Will learn to start making their own goals for racing and even in practices.
George Washington Rec Center

Monday and Wednesdays 5:15-6:15 pm

  • Full payment
    1 Day: $1,995
    2 Day: $2,725
    3 Day Plus with
    Coach Approval: $3,395
  • Early Bird Payment
    1 Day: $1,820
    2 Day: $2,550
    3 Day Plus with
    Coach Approval: $3,170
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    1 Day: $261.84
    2 Day: $357.97
    3 Day Plus with
    Coach Approval: $439.03

$700 non-refundable per swimmer
Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
Sibling discount $150 for each additional swimmer in a USA swimming competitive
program
Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

Franconia Rec Center

Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 5:00-6:00
PM.
A 3 rd day program can be added only with coach approval, on Fridays 4:30-6 AM or the
Friday Hybrid 6:00-7:15 AM.

  • Full payment
    2 Day: $2,725
    3 Day Plus with
    Coach Approval: $3,395
  • Early Bird Payment
    2 Day: $2,550
    3 Day Plus with
    Coach Approval: $3,170
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    2 Day: $357.97
    3 Day Plus with
    Coach Approval: $439.03

$700 non-refundable per swimmer
Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
Sibling discount $150 for each additional swimmer in a USA swimming competitive
program
Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

Mount Vernon Rec Center

Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:00 PM
*1 day option available at this site.
A 3 rd day program can be added only with coach approval, on either Fridays 4:30-6 AM
or the Hybrid at 6:00-7:15 AM at Franconia Rec.

  • Full payment
    1 Day: $1,995
    2 Day: $2,725
    3 Day Plus with
    Coach Approval: $3,395
  • Early Bird Payment
    1 Day: $1,820
    2 Day: $2,550
    3 Day Plus with
    Coach Approval: $3,170
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    1 Day: $261.84
    2 Day: $357.97
    3 Day Plus with
    Coach Approval: $439.03

$700 non-refundable per swimmer
Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
Sibling discount $150 for each additional swimmer in a USA swimming competitive
program
Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

Age Group 3

Ages 11–14 | 3+ practices per week

  • Build on skills from age group 2, knowing the warmup and warm down routine at
    meets.
  • Hone their practice skills by reading a pace clock, knowing their pace goals for 200 and
    above and getting their times in practice.
  • Continue to work on stroke mechanics, learning about dryland and practicing new
    drills.
  • Communicating with the coach and learning to accept feedback, making corrections
    both in practice and meets.
  • Creating a consistent training schedule and letting the coach know when there is a
    change in schedule.
  • Trying new events, 200’s of stroke, IM and distance free.
  • Prepare to advance to the Age Group Performance, Senior Prep or High School
    Fitness groups by discussing with the coaches, looking at their schedule and learning to
    prioritize what the swimmer wants as they prepare for high school.
Franconia Rec Center

Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday 5:00-6:00
PM.
A 3 rd day program can be added only with coach approval, on Fridays 4:30-6 AM or the
Friday Hybrid 6:00-7:15 AM.

  • Full payment
    11-12 2 days: $2,895
    11-12 3+ days with
    Coach Approval: $3,745
    13-14 2 days: $3,095
    13-14 3 days: $3,970
  • Early Bird Payment
    11-12 2 days: $2,720
    11-12 3+ days with
    Coach Approval: $3,570
    13-14 2 days: $2,920
    13-14 3 days: $3,795
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    11-12 2 days: $379.97
    11-12 3+ days with
    Coach Approval: $491.53
    13-14 2 days: $406.22
    13-14 3 days: $521.06

$700 non-refundable per swimmer
Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
Sibling discount $150 for each additional swimmer in a USA swimming competitive
program
Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

Mount Vernon Rec Center

Tuesday/Thursday 7:00-8:00 PM
* 1 day option available
*For 11-12’s 3rd day, Age Group 3+ can be added, it will either be Friday 4:30-6:00
AM/Hybrid 6:00-7:15 AM or mornings only M/W/F with coach approval at Franconia
Rec.

  • Full payment
    11-12 1 day: $2,295
    11-12 2 days: $2,895
    11-12 3 days with
    Coach Approval: $3,745
    13-14 1 day: $2,495
    13-14 2 days: $3,095
    13-14 3 days: $3,970
  • Early Bird Payment
    11-12 1 day: $2,120
    11-12 2 days: $2,720
    11-12 3 days with
    Coach Approval: $3,570
    13-14 1 day: $2,320
    13-14 2 days: $2,920
    13-14 3 days: $3,795
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    11-12 1 day: $301.22
    11-12 2 days: $379.97
    11-12 3 days with
    Coach Approval: $491.53
    13-14 1 day: $327.47
    13-14 2 days: $406.22
    13-14 3 days: $521.06

$700 non-refundable per swimmer
Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
Sibling discount $150 for each additional swimmer in a USA swimming competitive
program
Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

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USA Swimming Competitive Team

Offered at Franconia Rec Center Only

Age Group Performance

Ages 12–14 

Swimmers are expected to attend 4 practice sessions per week, 3 is the minimum.

  • Swimmers will learn to manage their time, making sure to get enough sleep, keeping
    up with schoolwork and any other extracurricular activities and sports.
  • Advocate for themselves, talk to the coaches about their training, keep track of their
    progress, take feedback and then implement it in the pool.
  • Take the initiative, lead warmups at meets, know to warm up and warm down before
    and after races without coach reminding them.
  • Set reasonable and attainable goals in both practices and meets.
  • Work to achieve Championship meet time standards at meets like Katie Ledecky
    Invite, IMX, 14&Under Championships and NSCA’s.
Franconia Rec Center

Monday-Friday 4:30-6:00 AM or Monday-Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM
Saturdays announced after September 7:15-8:45 AM

  • Full Payment
    11-12: $3,970
    13-14: $4,195
  • Full Early Bird
    Payment
    11-12: $3,785
    13-14: $4,020
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    11-12: $521.06
    13-14: $550.60

$700 non-refundable per swimmer
Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
Sibling discount $50 for each additional swimmer participating in high school fitness
Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

Senior Prep

Ages 15–18 | 3+ days per week | Coach recommendation required

  • Expectation is for the swimmers to train 4-5 days per week, 6 if there is Saturday
  • Be an integral part of planning a swimming future, including communicating their goals
    to the coaches.
  • Create reasonable and attainable workout goals, short term and long term goals racing
    goals.
  • Keep a journal, update it without coach reminders, log workouts, food, hydration, race
    times and goal times, both short and long term.
  • Work to achieve Championship meet time standards at meets like Katie Ledecky
    Invite, PVS Senior Championships, both short and long course, and NSCA’s.
  • Learn to use stretch bands, create a pre meet and pre practice routine and incorporate
    full body stretching, both on your own and with a group.
  • Take accountability and be proactive in communicating with your coach if you are going
    to miss practice(s).
Franconia Rec Center

Monday-Friday 4:30-6:00 AM or Monday-Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM
Saturdays announced after September 7:15-8:45 AM

  • Full Payment
    13-18: $4,470
  • Full Early Bird
    Payment
    13-18: $4,295
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    13-18: $586.69

$700 non-refundable per swimmer
Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
Sibling discount $50 for each additional swimmer participating in high school fitness
Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

Senior

Ages 14 & Over | Minimum 4 days per week | Coach recommendation required

  • Expectation is to attend a minimum of 5 practices and up to 8 every week.
  • Set practice goals, USA club swimming goals and high school season goals.
  • Continue using a journal to track eating, hydration, sleep, workouts, sets and times
    throughout the season.
  • Achieve senior level meet qualifying times like Katie Ledecky Invitational, PVS Senior
    Championships, Sectionals, NCSA Juniors, and Futures.
  • Be proactive in communicating with the coach regarding missed practices, and how
    you can make them up, your dryland workouts, entering meets and season goals.
  • Be a part of the training group, participate in GroupMe, support your teammates in and
    out of the water.
Franconia Rec Center

Monday-Friday 4:30-6:00 AM, Monday/Wednesday  3:30-5:00 PM, Sunday mornings by invitation
7:00-9:00 AM at Burke Racquet and Swim

  • Full Payment
    14-18: $5,375
    College Summer
    Swimmers, mid: $595
    May-August
  • Full Early Bird
    Payment
    14-18: $5,200
  • 8 Payments (5%
    credit card fee)
    14-18: $705.47

$700 non-refundable per swimmer
Early Bird discount is $175 if signed up before June 30
Sibling discount $50 for each additional swimmer participating in high school fitness
Program fees are billed based on athletes age on December 31, 2026

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Location

Franconia District Rec Center
6601 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA
Providence Rec Center
7525 Marc Drive, Falls Church, VA
Mount vernon Rec Center 2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307
8426 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA

Phone

+62 478-2240-190 | (021) 123-56789

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