About Tricity Aquatic Club
TCAC is an age-group competitive swim club in the Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake areas of the Virginia Tidewater region. As a USA Swimming Club and a member of USA Swimming LSC, TCAC competes frequently in local and state USA competitions.
Our swimmers range from ages 5 to 18, ranging from developmental to near the top in the state in their respective age groups. TCAC currently practices out of three aquatic facilities in the area and our membership is over 150 swimmers.
We concentrate on the "all-around" athlete/student. We encourage our swimmers to participate in several sports and the commitment levels of each athlete are independent on the individuals.
- NO mandatory fundraising
- NO yearly contracts
- NO bingo
- Just swimming and fun!
 Registration Form (PDF)
Staff
The staff consists of:
Teams
Red Team: Instructional and beginning level stroke development. Building swimmers with good technique. Ages 10 and below.
White Team: Second training level. Stroke development, beginning training for the age-group level swimmer. Ages 9 through 14.
Blue Team: Age Group and High School training group. Continued stroke devlopment, upper level swim training, strength conditioning and preparation for Senior level swimming. Ages 13 and older.
JV Team: Age Group and High School Training Group. Stroke development and middle level swim training. Ages 11 and older.
Senior Team: Senior level training group. Continued stroke development, upper level swim training; strength conditioning program. Ages 13 and older.
Fees
| Group |
Dues / Month |
YMCA Membership* |
Meets |
Practices Offered |
| Camp Young |
$45-$55 |
No |
Optional |
Tue/Thu (Chesapeake) |
| Red |
$35 |
Yes |
Y League |
Mon/Wed/Sat |
| White |
$45 |
Yes |
USA |
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat ** |
| Blue |
$55 |
Yes |
USA |
Mon through Sun** |
| JV |
$45 |
No |
USA |
Tue/Thu |
| Senior |
$65 |
Yes |
USA |
Mon through Sun** |
*YMCA Membership available to athletes - Joining Fee waived, TCAC single memberships are available for swimmer only
**Practice recommendations:White 2-4/week; Blue 3-5/week; Senior 4-7/week. FitLinx Circuit Room available for strength training for ages 9 and older. Team Training trips offered 2-3 times per year.
Practice Schedule
Fall / Winter Practice Schedule
Summer Practice Schedule
In order to practice with TCAC at the Little Creek 50m facility, a signed waiver form (PDF) must be submitted.
USA Team
Meets vary in frequency, 4-6 hours per day. A more competitive and individual format. Season travel meets offered. USA/VA swimming Championship level meets in spring for Short Course season and July/August for Long Course season.
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