Springfield Practice Schedule

Fall/Winter 2026-2027

Practice Attendance

At RAID, we do not require practice attendance minimums. Instead, we offer recommendations (see below) to help set realistic expectations for improvement. Swimmers get out of the program what they’re willing and able to put in.

We offer four to six practices per week, depending on the group, to provide flexibility and help athletes balance swimming with school, family, and other activities. As swimmers mature and progress to higher groups, their commitment—including attendance—should increase to support their development.

Practice Schedule by Practice Group

Little Raiders

Monday - No Practice

Tuesday - 5:15-6:05 pm

Wednesday - No Practice

Thursday - 5:15-6:05 pm

Friday – 5:00-5:50 pm

Saturday - 9:40-10:30 am

Sunday -11:00-12 noon

Buccaneers

Monday - No Practice

Tuesday - 5:15-6:25 pm

Wednesday - No Practice

Thursday - 5:15-6:25 pm

Friday - 5:00-6:10 pm

Saturday - 9:30-10:30 am

Sunday - 11:00-12 noon

Pirates

Monday - 6:30-8:00 pm (dryland and starts/turns practice) *

Tuesday - 5:15-6:45 pm

Wednesday - 6:30-8:00 pm (dryland and starts/turns practice) **

Thursday - 5:15-6:45 pm

Friday - 5:00-6:30 pm

Saturday - 9:00-10:30 am

Sunday -10:00-12 noon

Silver

Monday - 6:30-8:00 pm (dryland and starts/turns practice) **

Tuesday - 5:15-7:00 pm

Wednesday - 6:30-8:00 pm (dryland and starts/turns practice) **

Thursday – 5:15-7:00 pm

Friday - 5:00-6:45 pm

Saturday - 9:00-10:30 am

Sunday - 10:00-12 noon

Red

Monday - 6:30-8:00 pm (dryland and starts/turns practice) **

Tuesday - 5:15-7:15 pm

Wednesday - 6:30-8:00 pm (dryland and starts/turns practice) **

Tuesday - 5:15-7:15 pm

Friday - 5:00-7:00 pm

Saturday – 9:00-10:30 am

Sunday - 10:00-12 noon

** Please note the Pirates/Silver/Red/Sr Prep/Black groups will practice on either Monday or Wednesday each week but not both. Which day we practice depends on things like pool availability, meet schedule and other practice considerations, etc. Please check the weekly newsletter/practice schedule each week.

Note - Days/Times may change subject to pool/coach availability and program needs.

Recommended Practice Attendance - Below is the recommended number of practices per week by group.

Little Raiders - 2-3 practice per week

Buccaneers - 2-3 practice per week

Pirates - 3-4 practices per week

Silver- 3-5 practices per week

Red/HS -4-6 practices per week