About
Richmond Swims includes Richmond Sailfish coached pool workouts, private lessons for members, adult lessons, and kids lessons. Private lessons are available for members, with rates of $40 for 1/2 hour and $70 for 1 hour.
Programs
- Richmond Sailfish — Mon-Fri, 4:00-6:00 pm
- Private Lessons — Available for members. Sign up with your coach. All fees must be paid prior to private lessons. Rates: $40 for 1/2 hour, $70 for 1 hour.
- Adult Lessons — Includes Learn To Swim, Swimming Saves Lives, Beginning Lap Swim, Bridge to Masters, and Private Lessons.
- Kids Lessons — Includes Learn To Swim, Take The Plunge, Pre-Swim Team, Bridge to Sailfish, and Private Lessons.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- General schedule: Coached pool workouts at the Plunge are year round. Practices are currently Mon-Fri from 4-6pm.
About the provider
Richmond Swims has head coach John Schonder, assistant coaches Kaitlin Harris and Jose Luis Albarran, and John Schonder also serves as the safe sport club coordinator. The program says it strives to provide swimming skills, competitive swimming, fitness, and friendship to Richmond residents of all ages and skill levels. Richmond Sailfish aims to encourage and empower young people to develop as athletes, individuals, and role models, and it especially aims to provide inner-city youth throughout Richmond with an opportunity to develop swimming skills, character, and self-discipline in a supportive environment that fosters personal improvement.
Youth are not required to be proficient swimmers to join the Sailfish, but some basic water skills are needed. Returning Sailfish swimmers must submit their current year USA swimming athlete registration form. All returning Sailfish swimmers must register with USA Swimming and pay annual dues. Dues are payable in full at the beginning of each month.
Last updated August 18, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.