The Regina Optimist Dolphin Swim Club (RODS)is a non-profit swim club based at the Lawson Aquatic Center in Regina, Saskatchewan. The RODS exists to develop each swimmer to his or her fullest potential through quality programs. We are dedicated to excellence in life and sport skills through pride, discipline, loyalty and commitment.

The RODS offer two programs:

1) Non-competitive

• Junior Dolphins is an introduction to the sport of competitive swimming. Emphasis is placed on stroke development, endurance and individual achievement of personal goals.
• Swimmers with an Intellectual Disability (SWID) offers an introduction to the sport of swimming. This precompetitive class will provide swimmers with an opportunity to learn swimming techniques and to increase their general fitness levels. The sport of swimming allows for opportunities to SWID swimmers right from beginner up to elite athlete.
• Swimmers with a Physical Disability (SWAD) offers an introduction to the sport of swimming. This precompetitive class will help swimmers increase their personal fitness, stroke technique and racing skills. The sport of swimming allows for opportunities to SWAD swimmers right from beginner up to elite athlete.

2) Competitive 

• Offers several stages that teach specific skills to enhance the level of each swimmer. Once the desired goals have been reached, a swimmer can precede to the next competitive squad.

These programs allow individuals who may wish to pursue the sport of swimming to its highest levels of competition. 

Please see our website www.reginadolphins.com for more information or contact the RODS office at 586-3909.