Start Swimming with Central Iowa Aquatics! 

Central Iowa Aquatics (CIA) takes the love of swimming to the next level with a year-round competitive program. Whether your swimmer is fresh out of swim lessons or an experienced competitive swimmer, CIA offers four levels of developmental swimming. As a CIA swimmer, your child will receive professional training in a competitive team environment.

Swim Groups
Swimmers are placed in training groups that correspond to their age, experience, achievement, and goals. We develop each athlete to the best of his or her abilities. If you have any questions about what training group is correct for your swimmer(s), please email Coach Thad Gunther.

Team Quick Facts
Here’s a short overview of CIA. To learn more, explore our important documents and links.  
  • CIA is a year-round program broken into two seasons with nine training groups.
  • CIA is a parent-run organization that depends on parent volunteers throughout the year.
  • CIA uses four Des Moines metro pools throughout the year.

Equipment

We would love to have your family as part of our team!