WHY SWIM?

 

USA Swimming is America's largest program of guided fitness activity for children, just as USMS is America's largest program for adult swimmers.   Swimming builds a strong foundation for a lifetime of good health. A solid training program fosters physical and intellectual development. All aspects of swimming prepare our athletes for life.

Purpose of WAKO

1. To provide necessary facilities and equipment,
2. Maintaining professional coaching,
3. Assist in developing the competitive techniques and physical conditioning of team members.

WAKO is a non-profit corporation. The team's goal is solely to foster national and international amateur sports competition.

WAKO is a registered club under USA Swimming and is affiliated with the Pacific Northwest Swimming (PNS) Committee. The WAKO Board of Directors (BOD) is parent run. WAKO membership is open to swimmers and parents interested in the competitive swimming program. WAKO membership shall be accepted without regard to age, creed, sex or national origin.

Our Members

There are swimmers of all abilities, ranging from beginners to advanced competition swimmers and all levels in between.  Different abilities are not the only diverse aspect of WAKO.   There are also swimmers of all ages!  We are proud to be a club for the youngest (ages 4 and up), to the more adult (60+).  So don't worry, any skill is adequate, and age is never an issue... just a fun topic of conversation!

Keys to becoming a good swimmer

1. Develop/Maintain a positive self-image.
2. Make the effort.
3. Set goals; whether you do it individually or as a team.
4. Manage your time wisely.
5. Plan how you're going to make your stroke better, your times faster.
6. Practice, practice, practice! Stick with it and keep making changes.
7. Compete regularly. The more you race the better you'll understand your body and stroke in race-mode.
8. Determination, commitment to yourself and your team, and dedication to improvement.

An individual committed to excellence is virtually unstoppable.

Individual Progression

Swimmers are encourage to learn and progress at their own rate through several different training levels based on age and ability. Coaches teach younger swimmers the basics through "low key" instructional methods that often include games. Swimmers learn because they choose to, rather than to avoid consequences for "breaking rules." WAKO consistently stresses a positive attitude and encourages swimmers to do their best.