Kick Start Clinic 2026 @ RICE University
Program Dates: March 20th, 27th, April 3rd ,10th ,17st ,24th and May 1st
Duration: Age Dependent.
Target Age: 7 - 12 years old
Location: Lap Pool
The Kick Start Clinic is a multi-week session geared toward the seven and older Summer League swimmers looking to get a kick start on their summer season. Swimmers learn essential skills for all four strokes. Each week is specific to one stroke while also working in starts to every session.
Requirements
Swimmers must be able to complete a full 25 yd Free and Back
Equipment Needed
Purchase at Texas Swims Shops
Goggles + Cap ( One HTX Swims Cap Provided at the start of the Clinic)
Mark all equipment with you swimmer’s name on them in sharpie before the first practice.
Program Schedule
7 and Older
Practice Time: Fridays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Week 1: Freestyle Balance, Rhythm, Breathing, and Starts.
Week 2: Backstroke Balance, Rhythm, Kick, and Starts.
Week 3: Breastroke Balance, Rhythm, Kick, and Pullouts.
Week 4: Butterfly Balance, Rhythm, Kick, and Breathing.
Week 5 : Turns
Week 6 : Starts
Weather and Make Ups
Depending on the timing of weather events, we may have to cancel a practice. Due to the tight turnaround and full week of practices, make-up practices are not guaranteed. When available, we will use email and our social media to notify you about practice changes and make-up opportunities.
Pricing
Registration Cost ( January) $100
Registration Cost (February) $115
Registration Cost (March and April) $130