Blackline Aquatics Philosophy
At Blackline Aquatics, we love the sport of swimming and everything it gives to young athletes. Swimming is one of the most demanding sports in the world — and that challenge is exactly what makes it so powerful. It builds character, resilience, and confidence in ways few activities ever can.
TEAM First
We believe swimming is not an individual sport — it is a team sport built on individual effort. Every athlete grows faster, stronger, and more confident when they train in a positive, supportive team environment. At Blackline, swimmers learn to cheer for each other, push each other, and take pride in the success of their teammates.
Coaches are here to guide, teach, and support — but growth only happens when athletes take ownership of their goals. What swimmers put into the sport is what they get out of it, just like in life.
Two Things Every Swimmer Should Gain
1. Lifelong Memories
The friendships, shared struggles, and victories created through swimming often become some of the strongest memories of a young person’s life. These memories are built in the day-to-day work — the practices, meets, team trips, and moments of shared effort. Swimming is hard, but it should always be fun, meaningful, and rewarding.
2. Lifelong Lessons
Long after the racing stops, the lessons learned through swimming stay with athletes forever.
- Work Ethic – Swimming teaches athletes to embrace hard work and experience the pride that comes from achieving something they once thought impossible.
- Confidence – By pushing past limits, swimmers build a belief in themselves that carries into school, sports, and life.
- Commitment – Swimming requires dedication. At Blackline, we teach athletes to believe in their commitments so strongly that they don’t feel like sacrifices — they feel like purpose.
- Goal Setting – Success starts with knowing what you want to achieve and learning how to create a plan to get there.
- Time Management – Balancing school, swimming, and social life teaches athletes how to manage responsibility and expectations — a skill that lasts a lifetime.
- Adaptability – Swimmers learn how to take feedback, adjust, and improve — a skill that is essential for growth in any area of life.
Competitive, But Always Together
We believe competition and positivity go hand in hand. A strong team culture creates a powerful competitive environment. At Blackline Aquatics, athletes are challenged to reach their highest potential while being part of a supportive, energetic, and fun team.
Our goal is simple: Develop great swimmers, and even better people.
We will push, we will compete, we will grow — and we will do it together.
Group Descriptions
Age Group Developmental Programs
Age Group 3
Yearly Fee: $1,515.25 (paid upfront with 5% discount) or 11 monthly payments of $145
AG3 is for swimmers ages 6–12 who can swim freestyle and backstroke. This group is primarily instructional with a small amount of interval training and endurance work. Swimmers are expected to compete in one competition per month.
Age Group 2
Yearly Fee: $1,776.50 (paid upfront with 5% discount) or 11 monthly payments of $170
AG2 is for swimmers ages 9–12 with B and below times, plus advanced 8-year-old swimmers. This group focuses on building strong technique while learning consistent interval training and endurance work. Swimmers are expected to compete in one competition per month.
Age Group 1
Yearly Fee: $2,037.75 (paid upfront with 5% discount) or 11 monthly payments of $195
AG1 is for swimmers ages 10–13 who demonstrate a commitment to the sport. Swimmers are expected to compete in at least one competition per month.
Senior-Level Groups
Senior Prep
Yearly Fee: $2,612.00 (paid upfront with 5% discount) or 11 monthly payments of $250
The Senior Prep group is for swimmers 13 and older committed to reaching their full potential. Training includes IM, distance freestyle, and dryland. Swimmers must compete in at least one competition per month.
High School Senior Prep
Yearly Fee: $1,900.00 (paid upfront with 5% discount) or 8 monthly payments of $250
This group is designed for high school swimmers preparing for their school season while maintaining club training.
Senior High Performance Group (SHPG)
Yearly Fee: $2,769.25 (paid upfront with 5% discount) or monthly payments of $265
This high-level group is for year-round athletes preparing for national competition and collegiate swimming, including dryland and weight training. Swimmers must compete in at least one competition per month.
High School SHPG
Yearly Fee: $2,014.00 (paid upfront with 5% discount) or 8 monthly payments of $265
Designed for high school athletes training at a high level while competing for their school teams.
