AMS Fall/Winter Season

The Shaler Area Swim Club Program is the aquatic team that is focused on being a fun and competitive learning environment.  No matter the level of swimming, your child will have fun, learn, and enjoy the sport of swimming.  We are members of the Allegheny Mountain Swimming League (AMS).

Shaler Swim Club believes in a well-defined and gradual approach of increasing degrees of commitment is essential to reach a swimmer’s maximum potential.  It is important to establish training groups of swimmers based on abilities and commitment levels, not age.  Because biological maturation occurs at different ages among children, each child will progress at his/her own rate.  Our goal is not for the swimmer to move up through the levels at a rapid pace, but rather to become technically sound and attain the conditioning requirements before moving up to the next level.

The emphasis in the early levels is placed on developing good fundamental competitive swimming skills and love for the sport.  As the swimmer progresses, a more demanding physical and psychological challenge is introduced to the training program.  Level placement is based on meeting the criteria outlined in each level and will also consist of practice attendance, listening skills, technical skills, self-motivation and commitment.  Your child’s coach will let you know when they are ready to move to the next level.

***Shaler Swim Lessons and Recreation Program - is not directly affiliated with the Shaler Area Swim Club. This program is a ‘learn to swim’ program run by Shaler Area School District, and is for District members only.***