Swim Club

REGISTRATION FOR OUR FALL 2024 SWIM CLUBS IS CLOSED.

The Andrews University Swim Club is designed to create a fun and non-competitive atmosphere. Members will improve endurance, speed, efficiency for various swim strokes, and overall fitness. Personal bests are encouraged for our swimmers.

GOALS:

Increase endurance: be able to swim longer, continuously, at a consistent pace.
Speed: be able to swim at a quick pace for a short or moderate distance.
Attitude: be able to encourage other swim club members and be ready to do your best.

Junior Swim Club Tuesday's and Thursday's from 3:45 - 4:30 pm
Requirements: Ages 14 or younger Must be able to swim a full lap on front and back with no assistance OR Demonstrate a Level 4+ Swimming Ability Level 4 Exit Skills: 1. Perform a feetfirst entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards. 2. Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards. 3. Submerge and swim a distance of 3 to 5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilating, return to the surface, then exit the water.

Class Prep- Please come to class in a swimsuit and bring goggles and a swim cap (swim cap optional, but recommended). Please also make sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during workouts! Recommended swimsuit brands: TYR, Nike, Speedo, Finis, Summersalt, Miraclesuit, etc.
Price: $250 ACW members $350* non-members.
There will be an organized swim meet during the semester that we will be working toward!

Stingrays High School Swim Club Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm
Requirements: Ages 14-19 Demonstrate a Level 5+ Swimming Ability. This includes proficiency in freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly and backstroke for at least 50 yards. Flip turn proficiency is encouraged. Level 5 Exit Skills: (must also meet skill level of stroke) 1. Perform a shallow-angle dive into water at least 9 feet deep, swim front crawl for 50 yards, then swim elementary backstroke 50 yards using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout. 2. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction of travel as necessary and then swim back crawl for 25 yards using appropriate and efficient turning styles throughout.

Price: $300 ACW members $400* non-members.
Class Prep- Please come to class in a swimsuit and bring goggles and a swim cap (swim cap optional, but recommended). Please also make sure to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated during workouts! Recommended swimsuit brands: TYR, Nike, Speedo, Finis, Summersalt, Miraclesuit, etc.
There will be an organized swim meet during the semester that we will be working toward!

Contact Information

Katie Mertz

Aquatic Programs Coordinator
Phone: 269-471-3257
Email: learn2swim@andrews.edu