Rosendale Rapids

Practice Start Dates:

Orientation and Meet the Coaches for all families - Fri, June 12 at 6:00 PM

New Swimmer Evaluations during practice on Monday at the YMCA (see below)

First Practice for all team swimmers - Mon, June 15

Practice times:

Next week's practice schedule for all swimmers (except pre team):

Monday 6/15/26 and Wednesday 6/17/26 at the Ulster YMCA from 3-5pm - not divided by age group...come when you can.

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Tuesday 6/16/26 and Thursday 6/18/26 at Callabar Club in Kingston from 5-7:30pm - 10 and under 5-6pm and 11 and up 6-7:30pm

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Friday 6/19/26 DRY LAND practice at the park at the Rosendale Rec Center 5-7pm - all ages together.

Mon, June 22 - Thurs, June 25 - Evening practices

5:00-6:00 PM for 12 and under swimmers

6:00-7:00 PM for 13 and older swimmers

(no school on Fri June 19, yes practice)

(no practice on Fri June 26 for graduation)

Mon, June 29 - Fri, July 31 - Morning practices

8:00-9:30 - Practice for campers and swimmers who work

9:30-11:00 - Practice for non-campers

Tues, June 30 - Thurs, July 30 - Pre-Team practices

Three mornings a week on Tues, Thurs and Fridays from 8:00 - 8:30 AM, or from 8:30 - 9:00 AM in the zero entrance pool.
All Pre-Team families should arrive at 8am June 30 for Orientation.

*Once Wednesday evening meets begin, Wed morning practices will be an optional clinic usually from 10-11am

**In the event that practices are delayed or canceled due to inclement weather or pool conditions, an alert will be sent out to the SwimTopia App

Meet Schedule 2026:

Wed, July 1  - Rosendale @ Kerhonkson (4pm warm up/ 5pm start - 8pm)

Wed, July 8 - New Paltz @ Rosendale (4pm warm up/ 5pm start - 8pm)

Sat, July 11 - Hyde Park @ Rosendale (7am warm up/ 8am start - 11am)

Wed, July 15 - Rhinebeck @ Rosendale (4pm warm up/ 5pm start - 8pm)

Sat, July 18 - Rosendale @ Hurley (8am warm up/ 9am start - 12pm)

Wed, July 22 - Rosendale @ Red Hook (4pm warm up/ 5pm start - 8pm)

Sat, July 25 - Rosendale @ Zena (7am warm up/ 8am start - 11am)

*Wed, July 29 - Held for make up meet (4pm warm up/ 5pm start - 8pm)

Sat, Aug 1 DUSO Championship @ Ulster County Pool (7am - 2pm)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: REGISTER FOR TEAM

All athletes must be able to swim one length of the pool using one of the appropriate swim strokes: free, back, breast, or fly.

Volunteer requirements for the 2026 season will depend on the number of swimmers on the team. If your swimmer is participating in a meet, anticipate that you may be needed to fill a volunteer slot. 

Forms:
The following forms need to be filled out online prior to your child participating on the Rosendale Rapids Swim Team:

• Registration Form
• Hold Harmless Agreement

2026 Registration Fee:
One Swimmer $180     Two Swimmers $335     Three or more swimmers $485
**Includes Town of Rosendale Fee, DUSO fees and Splash Hop**

2026 Pre-team:
Swimmers between the ages of 4-7 who are comfortable in the water, but do not meet the team swimming requirements would be eligible for pre-team.

• Registration for Pre-team $135 per swimmer ($125 for Rapids’ siblings)

**Financial Assistance and scholarships available on a limited basis. Contact the team for more information. 

Refund Policy:
A 50% refund is possible up until June 27th, 2026.
**no refunds on merchandise**

Swimsuit Regulation
No technical suit may be worn. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: REGISTER FOR TEAM

Questions? Contact us at [email protected]