Ripples Learn to Swim
Welcome to the Ripples Learn to Swim Program!
Get ready to jump into a world of splashes, smiles, and endless fun with the Ripples! Originally envisioned by former WAVES swimmer Alex MacDonald and making waves since Summer 2014, our Ripples team is all about nurturing young water enthusiasts—and we're revving up for an even more exciting update in 2025!
Who’s It For? Designed especially for kids ages 4-10 years old. Kids aged 11 and older will be considered for the Ripples program if they do not make Waves criteria. Please use the 'Contact Us' link to contact the Waves coaches with any questions.
Criteria for Ripples to move up to a Wave is to be water safe and swim one length (lap) of the pool in any stoke unassisted without touching the bottom or lane lines.
The Ripples program is the perfect place to build swimming skills in a safe, low-intensity, and supportive environment. We proudly welcome children of all abilities, ensuring that every little swimmer gets the chance to make a splash!
Our Mission: At Ripples, our goal is to develop swimming skills and confidence that will set the stage for joining the competitive WAVES team one day. But it’s not all about technique—water safety, pool etiquette, and forming wonderful friendships are every bit as important! Under the guidance of our enthusiastic Head Coach and dedicated captains, your child will learn:
- Water Confidence: Gaining comfort in the water (venturing into deep water when ready)!
- Fundamental Skills: Mastering body position, ready-position push-offs (front and back), and building endurance.
- Stroke Techniques: Finely tuning freestyle & backstroke through fun repetition—all at a pace that suits each swimmer.
Fun-Filled Practice: Our Ripples sessions are designed to be short, sweet, and full of energy! Enjoy 25-minute practices, 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday)—starting on the first Monday after PWCS school ends until just before Divisionals (usually the last Saturday in July). With our low swimmer-to-captain ratio, every child gets the personalized attention they need to shine in the pool.
Dive into a season of water adventures, new skills, and endless cheering. Join the Ripples Learn to Swim Program, and let your little one create big ripples in our pool and beyond!
Go make waves—sign up today and watch your swimmer soar!
All the benefits of the Westridge WAVES Swim Team
- Team Events
- Team Swim Cap
- Team Picture
- Pep Rallies
- Two (2) Mini-Swim Meets per season (TBD)
- Eligible to participate in WAVES Winter Training Program
