Announcements

• Night @ the Rec Online: August 21 through Zoom. See calendar in Schedule tab for link.
  • Meeting summary: information_from_night___the_rec_session.pdf
• Fall Information Meeting will be held on later date if possible and necessary.
• The free 2-week trail period will begin the first day of practice! Please feel free to drop into any of our scheduled practice times located under the schedule tab!

About the Team

The CSU Swim Club is a student-run organization. We strive to build a community within the team, to have healthy competition and to share our love for the sport. 2020-2021 marks the ninth year of Swim Club's recognition as a sport club at CSU. Participating in a club sports team is a good way to maintain a competitive edge and have fun at the same time. Swimming is great exercise, a great stress reliever and is a life-long skill.

This club is co-ed for swimmers of all levels and backgrounds. We practice five times a week and workouts are tailored to all members by our coach; our practices range from 2,000 to 5,000+ yards depending on skill level and desired intensity. We practice in the Moby Pool and the Glenn Morris Pool. All practices are optional to fit the other engagements in our members' lives although we strongly encourage attendance at a minimum of one if not two practices a week. 

The Swim Club competes against regional schools in meets 3-4 times each semester, including two home meets each year. In the Fall semester we typically attend one out-of-state meet.  To end out the year, in April we travel across the US to attend the Collegiate Club Swimming & Diving National Championships. These are all opportunities that we will continue to offer our members in the seasons to come.

​Our club believes that community is an essential value for our continued success. To that end, we regularly offer team dinners and social events for our members to attend. We also volunteer in our local Fort Collins community at local events and with other local teams. Fundraising is a crucial part of providing the opportunities that we have for our members and we highly encourage everyone to participate in that process.

How to Join

Any CSU Student in good academic standing (from undergrad students to post-doc students) can join the club no matter what your ability level is! To join you must:

• Fill out forms on IM Leagues  (This must be filled out even for  trial practice period + $10 IM fee is NOT required for club sports)
  • How to sign up for swim club on IM Leagues
• Fill out member contract
• Pay dues $100 this fall semester
• Register with College Club Swimming (CCS)

 
At the beginning of each semester, we have an informational/interest meeting.  To find the date of the meeting, please look at the announcements at the top of the page. If the date of the meeting has passed and you are still interested in joining, please don't hesitate to contact one of the officers or stop by practice to ask a question! Also, feel free to enter your information into the perspective swimmers box under the contact tab to be put on an informational mailing list!

Practice

Practices are held multiple times per week and are optional; however, we do highly encourage you to go. All practices are held in Moby Pool or the pool on South College. Please look at the schedule tab to see  when and where practices are. Time and locations of practice change throughout each semester. 

Before you Dive In
(FAQ's)

Q: How much is it to join the team?
A: The semester fee is $100. We will not be charging the usual $350/year fee.  Membership dues go towards our coach's salary, select apparel, competition entry fees, hosting a home meet, and travel and lodging fees. However, competitions out-of-state, including CCS Nationals, may require extra payment for travel. 
 
Q: Are there tryouts?
A: Nope! Any CSU student with good academic standing can join the team.
 
Q: Are meets mandatory?
A: Meets will not be mandatory this semester, including our home meet. If you cannot attend a meet for some reason, just let our Travel and Safety Officer know.
 
Q: Where are practices at?
A: Practice times and locations vary each semester. Just check the schedule tab to see when and where practices are. We practice at the Moby Pool and the pool on South College.

Q: Is Nationals still going to happen? If so, how do we qualify?
A: As of right now, Nationals will happen. Most like in mid-April. To qualify, you must make the cuts for the INDIVIDUAL events. Check the "Competitions & Events" tab for qualifying times. You must also complete at least five service hours total. Otherwise you will not be allowed to compete even if you make the cuts.

Q: How will practices be handled given the COVID-19 issue?
A: We're discussing different ideas. More details will be posted later. What we can say for sure: students MUST WEAR MASKS when they show up for practice, otherwise they will be dismissed. If they aren't feeling well, they should stay home for their safety and their teammates. Practice attendance will be more lenient this fall semester in order to ensure everyone's health and safety.

Q: Will there be swim season this semester?
A: Unfortunately no. For everyone's safety, we won't be participating in any swim meets this semester. We will, however, be hosting mock swim meets at Moby Arena as a form of training and team bonding.