Swim Team
Registration is NOW OPEN for both Members and Swim Team Only! Please login to the Member Portal to choose the age your child will be as of June 1st, 2026.
Make sure the “promotional emails” box is checked in your member portal account profile so you see information as we send it out.
Join the Antioch Aces for the 2026 Season!
The Antioch Aces are a part of the James River Aquatic Club (JRAC) and registration is now open! Additional information regarding JRAC can be found by visiting the JRAC website.
Antioch Aces Parent Meeting
Missed the Parent meeting, or want to view all the details that were in the meeting? View the PDF to learn more.
Join our team communication platform: sportsYou
Download the sportsYou app, create an account, and enter the team code: ZVV6-T355
Certified Position Needs:
Position and Information | Who has served | Notes* |
Referee - RUN the show - Need 2, with 3 rd in training - Works full meet for 3 HOME meets | Jake Poarch Amanda Wilson Jamie Hall | Need 1-2 to train Jake’s last year |
Strokes and Turns - Review swimmer technique/starts - Need 8, the more the merrier - Typically need 2 for each half at each meet, for a total of 4 for all HOME and AWAY meets | Jake Poarch Amanda Wilson Jamie Hall Heather Poe Candice Barkley Jennifer Carmean Katherine Poarch Heather Warfel Kimber Gregory | Always need help here…bring a friend for the front row viewing at the pool Jake and Katherine are in their last year. Heather does not have kids swimming this summer. |
Starter - Announce and start each events - Need 1, with 1 in training - Works full meet for 3 HOME meets | Candice Barkley Jonny Stroop | Need 1 to train |
Clerk of Course - Prepare heats/Line up swimmers at clerk - Need 1, with 1 in training - Works full meet for 3 HOME meets | Ellen Rembold Sadie Call | Need 1 to train |
Head Timer - Run timers meeting/watch for each event - Need 1, with 1 in training - Works full meet for 3 HOME meets | Chris Beatley Jennifer Carmean | 1 to train if interested as support |
Head Table - Runs head table/verifies LTS - Need 1, with 1 in training - Works full meet for 3 HOME meets | Melinda Call | Need 1-2 to train Melinda’s last year |
Computer - Enters results in computer, edits DQ’s, prints - Need 1, with 1 in training - Works full meet for 3 HOME meets | Megan Hooper | 1 to train if interested as support |
Please ask Deanna or any of the people listed above if you are curious about a position. We all started at ground zero and learned how to do these roles. Training is offered virtually and in-person in May 2026. JRAC Training: http://www.jracsummerswim.org/swim-clinic-schedule.html. | ||
Evaluation & Practice Schedule
New swimmers! Swim team evaluations will be held:
Monday, April 13th OR Tuesday, May 12th
Between 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Chickahominy YMCA Indoor Pool (5401 Whiteside Rd. Sandston, VA 23150)
– All new swimmers, attend when able during the time frame, ONLY attend one day, waiver to be done on arrival at the YMCA.
What to expect? Swim 1 lap (25 meters) in under 2 minutes. Bring your swimsuit, goggles, and a towel. The coaches will be there to meet you and your swimmer and determine if they are safe to join the Antioch swim team.
Dryland Team Practice and Team Building for all ages
Wednesday, May 13th & Thursday, May 14th
TBD
TBD
What to expect? Swimmers to begin core training and get to know your teammates! Bring a towel! Bathing suits are not needed yet. Wear athletic clothes and athletic shoes.
Please Note:
There is NO practice on May 25th or July 4th due to holidays.
Practice on Monday evenings (or any evening that a meet may get rescheduled to) will not occur when there is a scheduled swim meet (1st meet is June 8).
All Season Practice Schedule | |||
May 18th - July 13th | |||
Ages 8 & under | Ages 9 - 10 | Ages 11 - 18 | |
Mon - Thu | 5:00 - 6:00 PM | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | 7:00 - 8:00 PM |
Fri | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | |
Fri | Awards for all ages 6:15 - 6:45 PM (once Meets begin June 8) | ||
Sat | 9:00 - 10:00 AM | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | |
Additional Morning Practice Schedule after School is Out | ||
June 8th - July 13th | ||
Ages 11 - 18 | Ages 10 & under | |
Mon | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | 9:00 - 10:00 AM |
Tue | NO MORNING PRACTICE due to scheduled Monday swim meets | |
Wed | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | 9:00 - 10:00 AM |
Thu | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | 9:00 - 10:00 AM |
Fri | 8:00 - 9:00 AM | 9:00 - 10:00 AM |
Sat | 8:00 - 9:00 AM ALL SEASON | 9:00 - 10:00 AM ALL SEASON |
Meet Schedule
We will be hosting 3 meets and traveling to 3 meets. Home meets will require more volunteer positions than away meets.
Meet start times are not when swimmers are to arrive at the pool for check-in and warm-ups, those will be different for home and away meets.
Link for 2026 waiver: https://jrac2016waiver.formstack.com/forms/2026waiver_copy
* Select the opponent link for directions to their pool.
Date | Times | Location | Matchup |
June 8 Monday | ARRIVE - 4:30 PM START - 6:30 PM | HOME | Glen Allen |
June 15 Monday | ARRIVE - 4:30 PM START - 6:30 PM | HOME | Southampton |
June 22 Monday | ARRIVE - 4:30 PM START - 6:30 PM | ||
June 29 Monday | ARRIVE - 4:30 PM START - 6:30 PM | ||
July 6 Monday | ARRIVE - 4:30 PM START - 6:30 PM | HOME | Hermitage (Senior Night) |
July 13 Monday | ARRIVE - 4:30 PM START - 6:30 PM | ||
July 22 Wednesday | All-day | CHAMPS | @ SwimRVA |
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
Swim Team Membership Options
“Pool member” rates are for those who have purchased a summer membership and registration is now open for members. “Swim Team only” registration is now open.
Here are our summer membership options and see below for the swim team rates.
For more information on how to get started with the portal, please visit How to Create Your Account.
Per JRAC rules, the swimmer’s age as of June 1 determines which age group they swim for the season. Please carefully select the age group when you register and be sure to select your child as the swimmer.
Membership | Pay by April 14 | Starting April 15 |
Pool Member Ages 4 - 16 | $110 | $130 |
Pool Member Ages 17 - 18 | $55 | $75 |
Swim Team Only* Ages 4 - 18 | $160 | $160 |
