Widefield Aquatic Club

Widefield Aquatic Club is a new year-round competitive swim team and a program of Widefield Parks and Recreation, proudly serving swimmers of all ages and abilities. 

Our mission is to create a positive, welcoming, and team-focused environment where swimmers can develop their skills, build confidence, set goals, and discover a lifelong love of swimming. Whether your swimmer is just beginning their competitive swimming journey or is an experienced athlete looking to reach the next level, Widefield Aquatic Club has a place for them. 

As a USA Swimming year-round team, swimmers have opportunities to participate in practices, swim meets, and competitive events while learning the values of dedication, sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth. 

At Widefield Aquatic Club, we believe success looks different for every swimmer. For some, it may be learning a new stroke or achieving a first personal best. For others, it may be competing at the highest levels of the sport. No matter the goal, we are committed to helping every swimmer grow both in and out of the pool.

 

All ages. All abilities. One team.

We invite you to join the Widefield Aquatic Club family and be part of a program where swimmers are encouraged to challenge themselves, support one another, and enjoy the journey.

 

Swimmers 8 and under must be able to swim the length of the pool freestyle and backstroke without stopping. This group practices three days a week and focuses on learning the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes and understanding the basics of competitive swimming, lane and practice etiquette, and having fun! Meet attendance is optional.

Swimmers 9 to 12 years of age must know the basics of the four competitive strokes. This group practices four days a week and focuses on learning advanced competitive swimming techniques and building endurance. Meet attendance is preferred. Breakers: Swimmers 11 to 14 years of age. This group is where technique is refined and racing experience grows. Consistent practice attendance is expected and swimmers will practice five days a week. Meet attendance is expected.

 

Swimmers 11 to 14 years of age. This group is where technique is refined and racing experience grows. Consistent practice attendance is expected and swimmers will practice five days a week. Meet attendance is expected.

Swimmers 14 years and older, HS age. This group is for the older age group swimmers who may be just starting out in the sport, or still learning techniques of the four competitive strokes. This would also be a perfect group for a swimmer who wants to try out for their HS team, to improve their skills, technique, and endurance. The swimmer who wants to keep in shape during the off-season of their HS team would fall into this group as well. Meets are optional for this group but would benefit greatly from participating.

Swimmers 14 years and older. This group is where the HS-aged swimmers and older will be challenged in not just technique, drills, and skills, but also in endurance and racing strategies. Silver Tsunamis will practice 5 days a week and will include dryland training.
This is the perfect group for the high-level athlete wanting to excel and grow in the sport of swimming. Meet participation is expected and practice attendance should be a priority.

Swimmers 14 years and older. This is the Elite group at Widefield Aquatic Club. Practice attendance is mandatory, dedication is required, and the greatest level of sportsmanship is standard. The swimmers in this group will set the example, both in and out of
the pool.