SWIMteam USA
SWIMteam USA will afford your child the opportunity to develop resolve, perseverance, sportsmanship and commitment. Located in Phoenix, the SWIMteam USA Coaches, headed by Chet Lake, focus on each child's individual needs and abilities in a non-competitive environment. While learning the skills necessary for higher-level competitive swimming, your child will be in competition with one person and one person only: the athlete she knows that she can become. Workouts will provide physical conditioning and motor development patterning that will set your child apart from his/her peers.
SWIMteam USA Team Mission
The SWIMteam USA mission is to develop and foster excellence both in and outside the swimming pool. Participation in SWIMteam USA will encourage young athletes to achieve success in the pool and in life by dedicating themselves to attaining an achievable goal, persisting when the "going gets rough" and by overcoming obstacles that may block their way. This philosophy will be an excellent catalyst to competitive success in the future and a vehicle to good health habits that can last a lifetime.
"Our swim team is convenient for all children in the Phoenix, Arizona area, including Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Mesa, Tempe, Ahwatukee, South Scottsdale, Phoenix and Maricopa."
Where the practice schedules are listed, please change the the names to the current ones. Swim Team should now be Desert Thunder Aquatic Club 10 & Under Elite and Rookie Team should now be SWIMteam USA.
Swim Team Schedule - ALL AT CHANDLER HIGH SCHOOL UNLESS NOTED
Desert Thunder 10 & Under EliteSchedule
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SWIMteam USA Schedule
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Contact Coach Chet with questions regarding scheduling at swimteam@swimkidsusa.us
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Swim Meet Results
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can my child become a member of the SWIMkids USA Swim Team?
- First, graduate from the Stroke Development Program (Bronze through Gold Competitive Levels). By the time your child graduates they will be proficient in all four of the competitive strokes; Freestyle, Butterfly, Breaststroke, and Backstroke.
- Second, join the SWIMkids USA Rookie Team. Rookie Team swimmers will learn to perform starts, turns, and finishes along with improving their fitness.
- Third, move up to SWIMkids USA Swim Team.On SWIMkids USA Swim Team your child will have the opportunity it raise their commitment level under the compassionate guidance of our coaches.
Does my child get to compete?
- Absolutely!Starting in the Stroke Development levels, your child will have the opportunity to be introduced to kid-friendly competition.Every child earns a ribbon and has the opportunity to learn from their experience at the meets.
When are practices?
- Stroke Development Levels are offered throughout the week at the SWIMkids USA facility.
- Rookie Team practices are offered throughout the week at the SWIMkids USA facility.
Is there another level after SWIMkids USA Swim Team?
Yes, there is Desert Thunder Aquatic Club. Desert Thunder Aquatic Club is part of USA Swimming, which organizes our national and international teams, including the Olympic team. Your SWIMkids USA Swim Team coaches will be able to direct you to the Desert Thunder Aquatic Club coaches.
Contact SWIMKids USA today for more information 480.820.9109 or swimteam@swimkidsusa.us.
SWIMkids USA Swim Team Coaches
 Brandon Whitehead |
 Bryce Whitehead |
 Chet Lake |
 Jesse Dickerson |
Held in conjunction with Desert Thunder Aquatics
