Team Concept
The Rudgear Estates recreational swimming program, the "RATS", has been established with the primary goal of making participation on the team an enjoyable and rewarding experience for each swimmer. It is the Board's objective that our coaching and team activities are implemented in such a way that the right balance is maintained among the following:
- Have Fun
- Stroke Technique
- Self Improvement
- Team Involvement
- Competition
Self Improvement
We encourage our swimmers to swim as well as they are capable, with the primary objective being learning the proper stroke technique. The goal of daily practice is to improve technique and conditioning. All strokes will be taught and practiced.
Competition
Although it is a team goal to win or place high in each swim meet, it is more important that our swimmers feel good about their participation and enjoy the experience. Accordingly, our coaches will place more emphasis on effort, self-improvement and good sportsmanship than on competition.