Winter Swim Opportunity with Virginia Run
Hey Everyone,
Virginia Run is again running their winter swim program, which runs from September through May, on Sundays from 5-6PM at Cub Run rec center. This is a great opportunity for our younger swimmers to stay in the water over the school year and continue to refine their strokes as we approach next summer's season! It's also pretty affordable at $500 for 32 weeks.
If your swimmer is looking for more practice than once-a-week provides, there are lots of local club swim options - CSC and Potomac Marlins (both have practices at Cub Run), Makos, York Swim Club, NCAP, and others.
Below are the details for the Virginia Run program. If you are a returning participant, you should have received this message. If you're new, please reach out to Wendy Wall to sign up. They also are looking for volunteer junior coaches, if you have an older swimmer who is looking for volunteer hours.
Summer may be over, but Virginia Run swim doesn't have to stop!
Virginia Run Riptide's Winter Swim Program is the perfect way to keep skills sharp and progress steady through the off- season. Whether your swimmer wants to fine-tune their strokes, improve endurance, or just stay connected with teammates, this program delivers.
Led by Coach Nick McGrath and supported by our fantastic Volunteer Coaches, swimmers will focus on stroke and turn technique in a challenging but supportive hour-long practice each week.
Here’s what you need to know:
- When: Sundays, September 13, 2026 – May 23, 2027
- Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where: Cub Run Rec Center, Chantilly
- Cost: $500 for 32 sessions
- No Practice Dates: 11/29, 12/27, 1/3, 2/7, 3/28
Who Can Join:
- All swimmers must be able to swim 25-meter Free & Back
- Swimmers must be able to independently and confidently cross the pool
Swimmers will be grouped by ability. This is not a learn-to-swim program. Swimmers not meeting the suggested standards are encouraged to continue swimming through traditional lessons.
Bonus: Proceeds (after expenses) go toward the VR Riptide Scholarship Fund to support graduating seniors.
Registration Opens August 5 via Swimtopia
- Cap: 40 swimmers | Waitlist starts after that
Questions?
- Coaching/Program: Nick McGrath – [email protected]
- Registration: Wendy Wall – [email protected]
Stay strong. Swim Sundays. Riptide Winter Swim is ready for you! Don’t miss the wave—mark your calendar for August 5 and get ready to dive in!
Go Riptide — One Team, One Wave, All Heart!
Wendy Wall
VR Riptide Swim Program and VR/Wrinkle Family Scholarship Fund
