Our Mission:
Building a community of quality people pursuing excellence. FGSC is committed to providing a safe environment for all participants.
Our Vision:
To prepare our athletes for success at the highest possible desired level of competition.
Team Philosophy:
COURAGE, PERSEVERANCE & SUCSSESS
Courage is the willingness to accept risk and endure failings.
Perseverance is the backbone of success in any endeavor in life.
Building a tradition of success one stroke at a time.
Who we are:
Established in 1969 the Forest Grove Swim Club(FGSC) is a year-round competitive swimming program created for the youth of Forest Grove, Banks, Gaston, North Plains and the surrounding areas of Western Washington and Yamhill Counties. FGSC has a rich history of teaching and producing successful student/athletes.
"Fierce and Mighty Dragon" swimmers have enjoyed success at many levels:
- US Olympic Team Trials Qualifiers
- USA Swimming's Senior National Qualifiers
- USA Swimming's Junior National Qualifiers
- Oregon High School State Champions
- Scholastic All-American team honors
As members of Oregon Swimming and USA Swimming Forest Grove Swim Club is open to a variety of ability levels and is dedicated to the maximum development of each swimmer as an athlete and as an individual. Participation in youth sport is a life-enhancing experience.
Our program is comprised of year-round athletes that emphasizes structure, teamwork, respect, passion, and discipline; the better the person, the better the athlete, the better the swimmer. The benefits of swimming and of Forest Grove Swim Club go far beyond the pool, we are a true community program.