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Who We Are: Irving Swimmers
(IS) is a non-profit, year-round age group, senior, and masters
competitive swimming team. The team competes in local, regional and
national competitions sanctioned by United States of America Swimming, Inc. (USA Swimming), the national governing bodies for youth and adult
amateur swimming in this country.
Our Purpose: The main purpose of the team is to conduct training of
swimmers and to create an atmosphere in which each athlete may reach
his/her potential and achieve the highest level possible in the sport.
The training program is designed by professional coaches interested in
helping develop successful people as well as successful swimmers.
Our Philosophy: While winning can be important, the striving, planning
and learning that leads to the overall competitive experience is of
greater importance. Championships, trophies, medals, and records do not
begin to compare with the valuable lessons and personal growth that will
take place as a result of participation by both swimmers and their
parents. Swimming is a sport for life and these lessons can be applied
to situations that occur throughout life.
Throughout the program, the swimmers are taught, with varying emphasis,
the importance of striving to instill a positive self-image,
goal-setting skills, basic time management skills, determination,
commitment, dedication, and team support. We like our young athletes to
learn and mature at their own rate in a positive environment. The
long-term interest of each swimmer is kept in mind at all times. |
