Sports Leagues & Teams

Swim Lessons

Session 1 Swim Lesson Registrations Have Closed

Please check back in late 2026 for information about Session 2.

Cost: $ 100

Level Descriptions:

Pre-School Level 1: (Ages 3 – 5 only & must be potty-trained)

Swimmers will learn to become comfortable in the water, learning how to enter and exit the water safely, blowing bubbles, floating, and understanding the concepts of how to use their arms correctly on both their front and backs. Even if swimmers feel comfortable in the water, Pre-School Level 1 is a great class to learn the basics to help advance themselves in the upcoming levels.

Pre-School Level 2: (Ages 3 – 5 only & must be potty-trained)

Swimmers will work on the skills learned in the Pre-School Level 1 course, along with learning to become independent in their swimming. They will build on their confidence by putting their heads in the water, and swimming on their own with or without assistance from noodles and buoys.

Level 1:

Swimmers will learn to be more comfortable in the water, learning how to enter and exit the water safely, blowing bubbles and bobbing, floating, gliding on their front and back for short distances, and understanding the concepts of how to use their arms correctly on both their front and back. Even if swimmers feel comfortable in the water, Level 1 is a great class to learn the basics to help advance themselves in the upcoming levels.

Level 2:

Swimmers will build upon the same skill set they learn in the Level 1 class, along with new skills such as treading water. This class is designed for swimmers to become more independent in the water and have less assistance.

Level 3:

Swimmers will focus on stroke development, working towards having a strong front crawl, back crawl, and learn how to swim with a dolphin kick, elementary backstroke, and the basics of diving. Swimmers in this class will be fully independent.

Levels 4-6:

Swimmers will work upon building more endurance and better techniques in freestyle and backstroke swimming, along with learning the basics of breaststroke and butterfly.

Sharks Swim Team

The Pawtucket Sharks Swim Team is open to swimmers ages 6–18 who are interested in improving their swimming skills, becoming part of a team, and experiencing competitive swimming in a positive and supportive environment. Swimmers of different experience levels are welcome, including those who are new to swim team.

The team is divided into three practice groups—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—so each swimmer can train with others who have similar skills and experience. Bronze introduces swimmers to the basics of competitive swimming; Silver helps swimmers continue developing their technique and endurance, and Gold provides more advanced training for experienced swimmers. Coaches will help determine which group is the best fit for each swimmer.

Throughout the season, swimmers will work on the four competitive strokes, starts, turns, underwater skills, endurance, speed, and race preparation. Practices are designed to help swimmers improve at their own pace while building confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive practice habits.

Silver and Gold swimmers will also participate in dryland training as part of the program. Dryland activities take place outside of the pool and may include stretching, bodyweight exercises, core work, cardio, and other age-appropriate activities. These sessions are designed to help swimmers improve their strength, flexibility, coordination, endurance, and overall swimming performance.

The Sharks compete in Rhode Island/Massachusetts Aquatic League meets throughout the season and participate in the RIMA Championships. Meets allow swimmers to represent their team, celebrate their progress, and work toward improving their individual times. While competition is part of the program, our main goal is to help every swimmer grow, have fun, and feel successful as a member of the Pawtucket Sharks.

Practice Descriptions

Bronze Practice
Beginner Competitive Level

The Bronze Practice is designed for swimmers who are new to competitive swimming or transitioning from swim lessons into a team environment. Swimmers will develop confidence in the water while learning the fundamentals needed to participate safely and successfully in practices and swim meets.

Practices focus on proper body position, kicking, breathing, streamline, and the basic techniques of all four competitive strokes. Swimmers are also introduced to starts, turns, underwater skills, lane etiquette, and following structured practice sets. The goal of Bronze is to build strong fundamentals, improve endurance, develop good practice habits, and provide a positive introduction to competitive swimming.

Silver Practice
Intermediate Competitive Level

The Silver Practice is designed for swimmers who have established basic competitive swimming skills and are ready for longer, more structured workouts. Swimmers should have a working knowledge of all four competitive strokes and be prepared to improve their technique, endurance, and consistency.

Practices focus on refining stroke mechanics, improving starts and turns, developing stronger underwater skills, and introducing interval training, pace awareness, and race preparation. Silver swimmers may also participate in dryland exercises to improve strength, flexibility, mobility, and overall fitness. Swimmers will learn how to maintain proper technique while swimming longer distances and at faster speeds. The goal of Silver is to prepare swimmers for stronger meet performances while developing the focus, discipline, and training habits needed to advance to the Gold Practice.

Gold Practice
Advanced Competitive Level

Gold Practice is the Sharks’ highest training group and is designed for experienced swimmers who are ready for longer practices and more advanced training. Swimmers in this group should have a good understanding of all four competitive strokes and be prepared to continue improving their technique, endurance, speed, and race skills.

Practices include a mix of stroke work, sprint and distance training, starts, turns, underwater skills, pace work, and race preparation. Gold swimmers may also participate in dryland exercises to improve strength, flexibility, mobility, and overall fitness. The goal of Gold Practice is to help each swimmer continue improving, build strong training habits, and prepare for swim meets, championships, high school swimming, travel meets, and other competitive opportunities.

Program Dates

• Registration Opens: August 17, 2026
• Program Dates: September 7, 2026 – March 7, 2027
• RIMA Championships: TBD

Practice Groups and Times

• Bronze Practice – Beginner: 5:00–6:30 PM
• Silver Practice – Intermediate: 5:00–6:30 PM
• Gold Practice – Advanced: 6:30–8:30 PM

Registration Fees

• Regular Registration: $325
• Sibling Registration: $225 per sibling
• High School Swimmers: $225

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T-Ball

Designed to teach young children, ages 4-5, the basics of baseball, our T-Ball program welcomes interested kids to have fun on the field this summer. Supervised by Boys & Girls Club staff, games are held once a week for seven weeks. Players learn the skills including how to swing a bat and run the bases, as well as respect and how to be a good team player!

Nike Jr. RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities)

Nike Jr. RBI, takes the rudimentary skills learned in T-Ball and builds on them each year as players advance toward our RBI league. Nike Jr. RBI offers youth ages 6-12, the chance to learn skills as they move from hitting off a pitching machine (which always throws strikes) to playing with live pitchers. The primary goals of our Nike Jr. RBI program are to teach baseball skills and rules, encourage sportsmanship, and provide a fun environment for beginner players.

Nike RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities)

The Nike RBI Program offers youth ages 13-18 the opportunity to participate in a competitive league while still placing the emphasis on teamwork and skill building. Participants in this program have the opportunity to try out each year for the Club’s All-Star team which competes in the Nike RBI Northeast Regional Tournament (and in the past has advanced to the Nike RBI World Series).

Divisions:
Age 13-15
Age 16-18

Try-outs: TBD

*Tryouts are only required for new players, or any player changing divisions

Registration Fee: $85.00*
*Must be a current member of the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket throughout the entire duration of the program.

Membership fee – Residents: $50.00; Non-Residents: $70.00 yearly. All fees are non-refundable.

*Must read and agree to terms in the Major League Baseball Participant Release and Waiver, located on our website.

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Pre-Teen Basketball

Our Pre-Teen Basketball League is for members ages 8-12. League placement for all divisions is determined by each player’s age as of September 1, 2026.

We aim to keep participants active during the winter while giving them the opportunity to build their skills and practice teamwork. As with all our sports leagues, the emphasis in basketball is on developing skills in a competitive yet friendly environment. We also stress the importance of good sportsmanship and teamwork. Throughout the season, participants will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and positioning.

The 8-10 Division will play games on FRIDAY NIGHTS or SATURDAY MORNINGS and will have one scheduled practice each week.

The 11-12 Division will play most games on SATURDAYS and will have one scheduled practice each week.

For all new players, or players changing divisions (e.g., in 8-10 last year and now in 11-12):
TRYOUT DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM
First Practice: November 8, 2026

All players will be placed on a team.

Registration Fee: $75

Admission to games is $3.00 at the door – children 12 and under are free.

Uniforms are provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket.

Instructional Basketball League (Ages 6-7)

Our Pre-Teen Instructional Basketball League is for members ages 6 and 7. League placement for all divisions is determined by each player’s age as of September 1, 2026.

We aim to keep participants active during the winter while giving them the opportunity to develop their skills and practice teamwork. As with all our sports leagues, the emphasis in basketball is on building skills in a competitive yet friendly environment. We place a strong focus on good sportsmanship and teamwork. Throughout the season, participants will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting, and positioning.

The Age 6-7 Instructional League will spend the first few weeks focusing on skill-building and will then transition into half-court games.

Practices will be held on MONDAYS from 5:30-6:30 PM or TUESDAYS from 5:30-6:30 PM (depending on the number of teams).

Registration Fee: $65

Teen Basketball

With a 13-15 division and a 16-18 division, most of the players in this league have already learned the basic skills and are ready to challenge their peers in games running throughout the season.  These exciting games showcase not only individual skills, but also teamwork as players bond with their peers.

Registration will open early 2027

Divisions:
Age 13-15
Age 16-18

NFL Flag Football League – Ages 10-12

NEW THIS FALL!
Pawtucket NFL Flag Football for ages 10-12. Players will learn the rules and fundamentals of flag football, build skills, play weekly games, and have fun. No prior experience required.

Games will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Saturdays will be used for practices, makeup games, and playoffs. Teams will play at least 2 times a week