Intermediate Group

(Ages 9-12)

The Intermediate Group is designed for swimmers aged 9-12 who have some competitive swimming experience or have advanced from our Beginner Group. This program focuses on refining stroke technique, building endurance, and developing race strategies to prepare swimmers for competition.



Swimmers in this group continue to work on all four competitive strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly—while learning advanced turns, starts, and pacing techniques. Our experienced coaching staff ensures that each swimmer is challenged at their level while fostering a positive and supportive team environment.

Practice Schedule

🕒 Monday and Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

🕒 Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Key Focus Areas

✔️ Stroke Refinement: Perfecting Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, & Butterfly.
✔️ Endurance Training: Improving stamina and building speed.
✔️ Race Strategy: Understanding starts, turns, finishes, and pacing.
✔️ Video Stroke Analysis: Using visual feedback for technique improvement.
✔️ Competition Preparation: Participating in local and regional meets.

Why The East Providence Tidal Waves?

The East Providence Tidal Waves take pride in providing a high-quality swim program led by experienced and certified coaches who are dedicated to helping every swimmer reach their full potential. With a strong history in competitive swimming, we have guided young athletes to build confidence, develop skills, and achieve success in the pool. More than just a team, we create a supportive and encouraging environment where swimmers form friendships, learn the value of teamwork, and develop a lifelong love for the sport. Our program is designed not just for short-term improvement but for long-term development, ensuring that swimmers gain the skills, discipline, and perseverance needed to excel in and out of the water.

Intermediate Group Phases

Phase 1:

Technique Refinement & Endurance Building

  • Mastering stroke technique with a focus on efficiency.
  • Enhancing breathing control and kick coordination.
  • Increasing stamina through structured training sets.

Phase 2:

Race Strategy & Video Stroke Analysis

  • Learning how to pace races and optimize performance.
  • Using video analysis to improve stroke mechanics.
  • Practicing advanced starts, turns, and finishes.

Phase 3:

Competition & Performance Growth

  • Participating in RIMA League meets throughout the season.
  • Strengthening mental focus and goal-setting for races.
  • Preparing for the RIMA Championships in March.