Pre-Competitive Swim Training

About Pre-Comp

The pre-comp program is designed to help transition swimmers into the swim team. In pre-comp, students will polish all of their 4 basic strokes, build up endurance to swim longer distances, and learn crucial skills for the swim team such as reading the clock, circle swimming, turns, and dives. Sign-ups for pre-comp are in 1-week sessions

Our instructor ratio is 1 instructor per 4 swimmers.

How do I register for Pre-Comp?

To join the Pre-Comp, swimmers must first register for a tryout online. Then, they will need to show up at the pool anytime between 4 PM-6 PM on weekdays and ask one of the coaches for a tryout

What is the schedule for Pre-Comp?

A flyer for the schedule of Pre-Comp will be posted around the Rancho facility for each of the season. These flyers will have information on dates, times and prices. Please contact our office or our head coach at [email protected] for additional information

Swimmers should only join Pre-Comp if they are interested in joining the Rancho Swim Team.

Tryouts

To try out for Pre-Comp, please register for a tryout first. Afterwards, come to the pool Monday through Friday 4 PM to 6 PM. 

This is what the tryout will entail:

  • 1 lap of proficient freestyle
  • 1 lap of  proficient backstroke
  • 1/2 lap of proficient breaststroke kick
  • 1/2 lap of proficient dolphin kick (butterfly kick)

    Swimmers will be evaluated on stroke form/technique rather than speed. 
How will I know when I am ready to move up from Pre-Comp to the swim team?

Pre-Comp teachers will frequently push swimmers during Pre-Comp practice to polish their form and build up their endurance. Once swimmers are almost ready, the teachers will begin to have swimmers attempt to do a modified version of the tryout every day. Swimmers will be able to move up when they can perform the following:

  • 6 x 50’s of Freestyle on the 1:15
  • 6 x 25’s of Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke on the :45

Factors such as form and speed will be considered during the tryout to move up to swim team. 

The final decision is up to the Head Coach as to who may be a good fit for Pre-Comp and Swim Team. Following a successful evaluation, the Head Coach will give further instructions for signing up or notes for improvement.
Spots are limited! Please schedule your tryout as soon as possible!

Current Pre-Comp Schedule