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The Rolling Valley Dolphins Swim Team of Springfield, Virginia is part of the Rolling Valley Swim and Tennis Club (RVSTC). We have been a part of the Springfield community since 1970 and are in Division 14 of the Northern Virginia Swimming League. The team is comprised of swimmers ages 5 to 18 who compete against other area teams. Our team begins practicing after Memorial Day, with daily practices held at RVSTC. The swim season runs through the end of July, with twice-weekly meets. These meets bring families from Springfield as well as other communities throughout northern Virginia.
Team Philosophy The Rolling Valley Dolphins is a summer recreational swim program that focuses on individual improvement and positive encouragement. Our mission is to provide training and competitive opportunities for swimmers of all abilities to reach their individual and team goals and to foster swimming as a fun, lifelong activity in a family-oriented environment. Our goal is to build outstanding, well-rounded athletes through team activities promoting personal achievement, social interaction, and team spirit.
We offer two distinct pathways depending on your child’s age and comfort level:
The Pups Program (Ages 3+): Designed for our youngest swimmers to build confidence and learn basic strokes in a supportive environment (primarily in our 4-foot middle pool). Led by our patient older swimmers—many of whom were Pups themselves—this program focuses on fun and preparation for the competitive team. Pups are full team members, invited to all Friday night pep rallies and the famous “Lollipop Races” at B meets!
Requirement: Swimmers must be willing to enter the water, bob, and put their faces in the water independently.
Competitive Swim Team (Ages 5–18): Broken down into age-specific groups (8&U up to 15-18), the competitive team focuses on skill development and improvement through consistent practice. It’s a fantastic way to build athletic discipline while being cheered on by the whole community.
2026 Practice Schedule
May 26th – June 22nd
13 & Over 5:00PM – 5:35PM
9 – 12 5:35PM – 6:10PM
8 & Under: 6:10PM – 6:40PM
June 22nd – August
12 & Under Session 1: 7:30AM – 8:30AM
12 & Under Session 2: 8:30AM – 9:30AM
13 & Over: 9:30AM – 10:30AM
Pups
7:30AM – 8:00AM
8:45 AM – 9:15AM
Evening Practices
Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00PM – 7:00PM
Being part of the swim team is one of the most affordable ways to engage your children in a healthy, active, and social summer experience. Our registration fees are kept low to ensure the program remains accessible to all club members.
Ready to join the pod? You can find full details on our new coaches, the complete practice schedule, and registration at: rollingvalleydolphins.org
Have questions? Please feel free to reach out to us right here at rollingvalley.dolphins@gmail.com
We can’t wait to see you at the pool. Let’s make 2026 our best season yet!
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