ONE TEAM  ONE VISION  ONE GOAL

 

LAC’S MISSION STATEMENT

To provide an excellence driven environment where athletes can grow from novice to Olympic level competition.

 
 

LAC Competitive Team Overview

Members of the Lakeside Aquatic Club competitive team train within either the Age Group Program or the Senior Program, as outlined below.

Age Group Program (12 & Under)

The Age Group Program is designed for swimmers ages 12 and under. Athletes may enter this program through a tryout/placement evaluation or by invitation from the LAC Stroke School.

The program includes four progressive levels:
Bronze → Silver → Gold → Age Group Select (AGS)

As swimmers advance through these levels, they take on increasingly challenging skills, training expectations, and commitment requirements.

Senior Program (13 & Older)

The Senior Program is intended for swimmers ages 13 and older.
Athletes are placed into groups based on maturity, training ability, attendance, and meet performance. The Senior Program consists of multiple training groups, including:

  • Senior Prep

  • Senior

  • National Prep

  • National

Each group provides training appropriate to the athlete’s developmental stage and competitive goals.

Competitive Team Participation

Swimmers in the competitive program are eligible to attend USA Swimming–sanctioned meets, as well as LAC camps, clinics, select teams, and all membership events.

Being part of LAC’s competitive team means that both swimmers and their families agree to follow all membership policies and fulfill the volunteer requirements that support team operations and hosted events.

Tryout Requirement

All swimmers wishing to join LAC’s competitive team must complete a tryout/placement evaluation to ensure proper group placement and training success.