The Stratford Recreation Association (SRA) is a member of the Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL).  Part of NVSL’s (and SRA’s) purpose is “to develop a love for the sport, advanced aquatic skills, teamwork, and the principles of good sportsmanship.”  The Swim Team is open to all SRA children ages 5 and up who can comfortably and safely swim across the 25-meter pool.   Community swimming is a team sport and SRA needs all swimmers on deck to achieve a team with depth, continuity, and spirit.  

Registration for Summer 2025 is now closed.  If would like to inquire about joining the team, please reach out to the team representative above.

Private Lessons allow for personal instruction with a certified SRA guard or an SRA swim team coach who will instruct one individual for a 30-minute block of time mutually agreed upon by the instructor and member. Lessons cannot be offered outside of normal operating hours or during Sunday Adult Swim (11 am - 1 pm). External instructors are not permitted to provide private lessons at SRA.  Please pick up a contact sheet from the front office when the season begins. 

Sharks in Training (pre-compete) swim program bridges the gap between swim lessons and swim team. It is designed to introduce children to the sport of competitive swimming in a non-competitive environment.  Participants receive instruction in the competitive strokes (freestyle and backstroke as a primary focus) and instruction on racing starts. This is a great opportunity to receive small group instruction from experienced swim coaches.  Sessions are available in Summer 2025 - REGISTER HERE!