Why Collindale?
Why should you swim for Collindale Swim Team?
"...laid back and fun (yet also challenging) team feel. Great coaches." - Parent, 2023
"We feel a close connection to the coaches and other swimmers" - Parent, 2023
"It was a bit of a shot in the dark when I first joined, but I keep coming back because I like the tone I get from the team and the coaches" - Parent, 2023
"It's our neighborhood pool, but we also feel a close connection to the coaches and other swimmers" - Parent, 2023
The Facts:
- About 40% of our swimmers have never swam on a swim team before
- Over 80% of swimmers are legal on all 4 strokes by the end of the season
- On average in 2022, athletes dropped 32 seconds across all races from beginning of the season to the end of the season
- On average in 2023, athletes dropped 26 seconds across all races from beginning of the season to the end of the season
- There are always 2 if not 3 coaches on deck to give feedback
Our athletes love...
"Getting to know teammates and engaging in swim meets"
"Going off the diving board and fun games. I liked when the older kids helped me with swimming"
"The coaches are very encouraging!"
"Being able to get experience with a swim team before high school swimming"
"The challenge"
Our parents love...
"...watching my kids expand their abilities and do something they enjoy doing in the summer"
"...watching her improve her swimming and try new strokes. We liked the consistent practices and all the opportunities to participate in swim meets. We liked the relaxed atmosphere about practices and meets"
"Watching my child improve and be excited about the sport"
"Well organized, good parent communication. Liked the team T-shirts and swim caps"
"The positive environment and pushing the athletes to their best!"
"The sense of community and team. The Wednesday all team practice."
"All the kids loved to be present and participating - not one athlete seemed distressed, stressed, or unhappy. It was a very positive atmosphere"
"My child loved coming to the pool. I loved the exercise they got each morning and having something fun to do together to encourage each other as a family!!"
"All three coaches are kind, courteous, and professional. They are wonderful role models for our children!!"
