Mandarin Kraken Competitive Summer Swim Club

Ages: 6 & Under through 11 and older

Experience: Recreational summer league; teaches competitive swimming skills

Season: Summer; practices generally begin in early May and end the Wednesday before the RCSL Championship meet in late July

Schedule: Weeknight practices at Mandarin High School. 6 & Under swimmers generally practice Monday–Wednesday, plus Thursdays when there is no meet; older swimmers generally practice four days per week Monday–Thursday in May and Monday–Friday after dual meets begin. Older late-group swimmers may also have Saturday morning practices. Practices are approximately 45 minutes for 6 & Under, 1–1.25 hours for ages 7–10, and 1.5–1.75 hours for ages 11+. Weekly dual meets generally begin in late May, followed by the RCSL Championship meet usually during the last full weekend of July.

Location: Mandarin High School pool, Jacksonville, Florida

Cost: $300 team registration fee for the first swimmer; $30 discount for each additional family swimmer; $50 fundraising commitment. Estimated full-season spending is $300–$600 per swimmer, excluding some optional and meet-related costs.

Equipment: Team competition swimsuit, team bathing cap, team T-shirt, goggles, and optional practice suit/cap. Swimmers age 11 and older are encouraged to have a kickboard, pull buoy, and hand paddles.

Includes: League registration plus dual-meet and championship-meet entry fees; practices, coaching, and participation in River City Swim League meets.

Registration: Closed for 2026; information form available to be contacted when 2027 registration opens.