Practice Reminders:
No practice Thanksgiving (11/23)
Friday (11/24) we will be running Saturday's practice schedule w/out the 13/14, Senior & National Dryland practice.
Normal practice schedule Saturday (11/25)
Winter break schedule coming soon!
No practice Thanksgiving (11/23)
Friday (11/24) we will be running Saturday's practice schedule w/out the 13/14, Senior & National Dryland practice.
Normal practice schedule Saturday (11/25)
Winter break schedule coming soon!
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RISE Aquatic Club Takes Home the 3rd Place Trophy at the 2023 SC IL Age Group State Championship Meet |
RISE
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RISE Aquatic Club is one of the top competitive swim teams in Illinois, serving swimmers of all ages!
RISE is not a start-up but a rebirth of hope and the freshness of new opportunities from a culmination of years of blood, sweat and tears.
Interested in becoming a Phoenix?
Fill out an interest form today!
We are asking ALL interested swimmers to fill out our "Interested Swimmer Form" (click here) and we will reach out to you with more information on how to become a Phoenix. Please fill out one form per interested swimmer.
We will be holding closed tryouts for the 2023-24 Short Course Season, which is starting up in the beginning of September. Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, July 18th and Tuesday, July 25th. Please fill out our "Interested Swimmer Form" (click here) to receive more information and the link to sign up for tryouts.
We will be holding closed tryouts for the 2023-24 Short Course Season, which is starting up in the beginning of September. Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, July 18th and Tuesday, July 25th. Please fill out our "Interested Swimmer Form" (click here) to receive more information and the link to sign up for tryouts.
2024 SC Registration Information
For more information about dates, policies, swimmer expectations, costs, etc. download and read the registration packet below.
Q&A for RISE - Willowbrook
What is rise?
RISE Aquatic Club is a brand new year-round USA Swimming team based out of Willowbrook, IL and Libertyville, IL (formerly known as CATS Aquatics). RISE was formed to provide its members the family culture of a smaller team with the resources of a larger club. RISE - Willowbrook will train out of the 12-lane 25-yard facility at Superior Training Aquatic & Fitness Center and will also utilize the Hinsdale Park District outdoor 50m pool in the summer.
What is the phoenix philosophy?
We pride ourselves on a positive team culture that emphasizes progression and not numbers. We have the ability to keep a smaller team with a larger coaching staff to provide the individual attention your swimmer(s) deserve. We believe in fundamentals, strength training and the mental aspects of the sport and life. At RISE you can expect a tight family culture where all the coaches work together and will be helping with all levels. The coaching staff is a close, fun, energetic and passionate group. The focus is not totally on winning. It is also about learning through failures and rising up like a Phoenix in the end. The legendary basketball coach, John Wooden, said it the best, "You win or you learn". Winning is great but you have to learn from your failures to become the best version of yourself.
what are our practice group breakdowns?
8 & Under Group:
The 8&Under group will consist of all swimmers ages 8 or younger on July 20th, 2023. The main focus of this group is to instill a love for the sport while teaching the importance of being a team. Swimmers will learn the fundamentals of the sport and how to work together in practices and at meets.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make two (2) to three (3) practices a week in order to see improvement.
9/10 Group:
The 9/10 group will consist of all swimmers ages 9 or 10 years old on July 20th, 2023. Practices will consist of mainly technique work while slowly adding a little endurance work. Swimmers will learn the love of racing and cheering for their teammates.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make at least three (3) practices a week to see improvement.
11/12 Group:
The 11/12 group will consist of all swimmers ages 11 or 12 years old on July 20th, 2023. Practices consist of proper stroke mechanics balanced with building a base for endurance training for competition racing in meets. Swimmers will learn the proper breath techniques for all four strokes and the beginning of race strategies.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make three (3) to four (4) swim practices and one (1) dryland practice a week to see improvement
13/14 Group:
The 13/14 group will consist of all swimmers ages 13 or 14 years old on July 20th, 2023, who will NOT be going to high school this fall or are not already in high school. Swimmers will continue to grow their endurance base and discover new training thresholds. Goal setting will be introduced but more importantly, a season plan will be put into effect on how to reach that goal. Swimmers will continue to work on their breath technique and will start working on expanding their lung capacity.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make four (4) to five (5) swim practices and one (1) to two (2) dryland practices a week to see improvement.
Senior Group:
The Senior group will consist of all swimmers who are in high school, will be in the fall, or older swimmers who have not yet qualified for the National group. The focus is on continued development of proper technique, advanced race strategy and goal setting. This group has an intense dryland program to promote increased strength, body awareness and balance.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make four (4) to five (5) swim practices and one (1) to two (2) dryland practices a week to see improvement.
Senior Conditioning Group:
The Senior Conditioning group is for Senior swimmers who are participating in a high school sport, either during the fall or winter that is just looking to stay in shape. This group offers three practices a week with the focus on technique and conditioning.
Practice Recommendation: Swimmers are welcome to come to as many or as few practices as they desire.
National Group:
The National group will consist of all swimmers who are in high school, will be in the fall, or older swimmers who have met the criteria below. This group will focus on advanced training in the water and out - with aggressive goal setting. The bar is set high, and participants are expected to have the desire and commitment to train diligently with a positive team attitude. This group is expected to set the example for the entire team.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make five (5) to six (6) swim practices and two (2) to three (3) dryland practices a week to see improvement. We do require at least four (4) swim practices and two (2) dryland practices per week to stay in this group
Starting Group Requirements:
** These National group requirements will only be used to start the long course season. Once the season starts there will be three test sets put in place (Free, IM and Kick) in which a swimmer needs to complete two of the three to move up into the National group. We want the focus to be on training more than a final result at RISE.
The 8&Under group will consist of all swimmers ages 8 or younger on July 20th, 2023. The main focus of this group is to instill a love for the sport while teaching the importance of being a team. Swimmers will learn the fundamentals of the sport and how to work together in practices and at meets.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make two (2) to three (3) practices a week in order to see improvement.
9/10 Group:
The 9/10 group will consist of all swimmers ages 9 or 10 years old on July 20th, 2023. Practices will consist of mainly technique work while slowly adding a little endurance work. Swimmers will learn the love of racing and cheering for their teammates.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make at least three (3) practices a week to see improvement.
11/12 Group:
The 11/12 group will consist of all swimmers ages 11 or 12 years old on July 20th, 2023. Practices consist of proper stroke mechanics balanced with building a base for endurance training for competition racing in meets. Swimmers will learn the proper breath techniques for all four strokes and the beginning of race strategies.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make three (3) to four (4) swim practices and one (1) dryland practice a week to see improvement
13/14 Group:
The 13/14 group will consist of all swimmers ages 13 or 14 years old on July 20th, 2023, who will NOT be going to high school this fall or are not already in high school. Swimmers will continue to grow their endurance base and discover new training thresholds. Goal setting will be introduced but more importantly, a season plan will be put into effect on how to reach that goal. Swimmers will continue to work on their breath technique and will start working on expanding their lung capacity.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make four (4) to five (5) swim practices and one (1) to two (2) dryland practices a week to see improvement.
Senior Group:
The Senior group will consist of all swimmers who are in high school, will be in the fall, or older swimmers who have not yet qualified for the National group. The focus is on continued development of proper technique, advanced race strategy and goal setting. This group has an intense dryland program to promote increased strength, body awareness and balance.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make four (4) to five (5) swim practices and one (1) to two (2) dryland practices a week to see improvement.
Senior Conditioning Group:
The Senior Conditioning group is for Senior swimmers who are participating in a high school sport, either during the fall or winter that is just looking to stay in shape. This group offers three practices a week with the focus on technique and conditioning.
Practice Recommendation: Swimmers are welcome to come to as many or as few practices as they desire.
National Group:
The National group will consist of all swimmers who are in high school, will be in the fall, or older swimmers who have met the criteria below. This group will focus on advanced training in the water and out - with aggressive goal setting. The bar is set high, and participants are expected to have the desire and commitment to train diligently with a positive team attitude. This group is expected to set the example for the entire team.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make five (5) to six (6) swim practices and two (2) to three (3) dryland practices a week to see improvement. We do require at least four (4) swim practices and two (2) dryland practices per week to stay in this group
Starting Group Requirements:
- At least a high school student, or going into high school in the fall
- 3 or more Age Group State qualifying times
- 2 or more Senior State qualifying times
- Maintain a practice attendance of four (4) swim and two (2) dryland practices per week.
** These National group requirements will only be used to start the long course season. Once the season starts there will be three test sets put in place (Free, IM and Kick) in which a swimmer needs to complete two of the three to move up into the National group. We want the focus to be on training more than a final result at RISE.
Who are the rise coaches?
Coaches
Adam Cremieux (Head Coach & Ex. Director)
Kirby Igoe (Head Age Group Coach)
Matt Harder (Assistant Coach)
Lee Kobilca (Head Strength Coach)
Amanda Collins (Assistant Coach)
Landon Mitchell (Assistant Coach)
Kirsten Fredrickson (Assistant Coach)
Elizabeth Harris (Assistant Coach)
Kristen Silvey (Social Media/ Marketing Director)
Morgan Mitchell (Admin)
Jason Holbrook (Assistant Coach)
Mary Cunningham (Assistant Coach)
What is the practice schedule for the 2023-24 Short course season?
Practice Schedule
- 2023-24 SC Practice Schedule
- 2023-24 SC Practice Schedule
WHere does rise-willowbrook train?
Locations
Superior Training Aquatic & Fitness is the home for the RISE - Willowbrook team. At Superior Training the team has access to a 12-lane low chlorine 25-yard swimming pool, a fitness center and weight room supplied with Rogue equipment.
Hinsdale Park District Pool - In the summer the team will also practice at the Hinsdale Park District 50m outdoor pool.
Superior Training Aquatic & Fitness is the home for the RISE - Willowbrook team. At Superior Training the team has access to a 12-lane low chlorine 25-yard swimming pool, a fitness center and weight room supplied with Rogue equipment.
Hinsdale Park District Pool - In the summer the team will also practice at the Hinsdale Park District 50m outdoor pool.
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How do i become a phoenix?
We are asking ALL interested swimmers to fill out our "Interested Swimmer Form" (click here) and we will reach out to you with more information on how to become a Phoenix.
Below are the minimum requirements for RISE Aquatic Club:
8 & Unders:
100 yards Freestyle with side breathing; 50 yards Backstroke; 25 yards of some form of Breaststroke and Butterfly.
9 & 10 Year Olds:
200 yards Freestyle and be able to perform some sort of flip turn; 100 yards Backstroke; 50 yards Breaststroke and Butterfly.
11 & 12 Year Olds:
300 yards Freestyle with flip turns; 100 yards Backstroke and Breaststroke, 50 yards Butterfly.
Will there be tryouts for the 2023-24 Short course season STARTING IN September?
We will be holding closed tryouts for the 2023-24 Short Course Season, which is starting up in the beginning of September. Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, July 18th and Tuesday, July 25th. We may hold a tryout in the middle to end of August if any space on the team is available after our July tryouts. Please fill out our "Interested Swimmer Form" (click here) to receive more information and the link to sign up for tryouts.
When is the 1st day of the 2023-24 ShORT course season?
Our first day for the fall season will begin on Tuesday, September 12th. We will be running some pre-season practices for our 13/14, Senior and National groups the first week of September.
High school athlete just looking to stay in shape?
We will be offering a conditioning group for high school athletes just looking to stay in shape during their off season. This program consists of 3 swimming practices week. If you are interested in this kind of program, please email us at coachadam@riseaquaticclub.com
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