Team Information

The Spokane Waves Aquatic Team is a USA Swimming year round competitive swim team.  We are one of 22 teams that make up Inland Empire Swimming (IES), our Local Swimming Committee (LSC).  IES is part of the Northwest Section, which is part of the Western Zone, one of the four national zones created by USA Swimming.

We offer high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to national-level competitor.

All of our coaches, as members of both USA Swimming and the American Swim Coaches Association, have access to the most comprehensive training and certification program for youth coaches of any sport in the United States. They provide assurances that the time children spend in swimming will be quality time.

The Waves, also known as SWAT, is a nonprofit club, run by its elected Board of Directors which meets monthly. All members are welcome at each meeting and encouraged to be involved in team activities and fundraisers.

We are constantly growing and training young swimmers to maintain a well rounded competitive swim team. Thank you for joining us. We are looking forward to meeting you. Please feel free to ask another member or coach any question you may have.

OUR MISSION

To empower young people to be champions in and out of the water for a lifetime.

OUR VISION

The Spokane Waves Aquatic Team strives to provide a quality program based on values promoting positive character development. Emphasis is placed on family participation, encouraging faith and diversity within the community, and building strong relationships within the family. By emphasizing proper stroke technique, providing aerobic training sets, and promoting high self-esteem, self-discipline, and good sportsmanship, the team aims to provide opportunity for all members to set and attain goals at all levels of swimming, both individually and as team players.

To Join The Waves You Must

*Love to Swim!
*Meet with the head coach for an evaluation
*Be 5+ years old
*Have good attendance at scheduled practices
*Demonstrate a positive attitude and work ethic
*Have the desire to have FUN!

TRYOUTS:

Prospective swimmers should meet with the head coach for an in-the-pool evaluation to determine which practice group he or she will feel the most comfortable with. Tryouts are held the last week of the month, scheduled by the head coach, so swimmers start at the beginning of a month.

 For Evaluations please call Kevin Wang @ (509) 230-7006 or e-mail Kevinwang@spokanewaves.org.

 Paperwork to bring: Membership Agreement 

Practices are held at Whitworth University M-F between 5:30-8:30PM and Sat. 7-9AM. Swimmers are placed by both age and ability in one of four groups. Monthly fees listed below are yearly fees pro-rated as nine monthly installments. Additional fees include annual registration dues of $25 and annual USA Swimming membership (For insurance purposes) of $62. Competition opportunities are offered once per month with fees ranging $15-$60 each.

Mailing Address:

Spokane Waves
P.O. Box 28066
Spokane, WA 99228

Web Master:
WebMaster@spokanewaves.org