To ensure better communications, we have created optional GroupMe chats for families and swimmers and coaches. If you don't already have a log on for this, the link will prompt you to create one. You can download GroupMe on the app store for both Apple and Android. GroupMe allows secure groups messages for all athletes, families and coaches and is compliant USA Swimming's Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policy (MAAPP) Join the NDAC GroupMe Chats here: Group 1: https://groupme.com/join_group/109914676/XfxtAbLj Group 2: https://groupme.com/join_group/109914731/FfIzcavo Group 3: https://groupme.com/join_group/109914743/R3bJe02A Group 4: https://groupme.com/join_group/109914755/YbxsUYXf

We are thrilled to announce that NDAC has renewed its status as a USA Swimming Safe Sport Recognized club! We want to continue to be a leader in our community to provide a healthy and positive environment, free from abuse for our athletes. The process to become recognized was not easy, but we truly believe it is our responsibility to provide the best environment for our athletes, coaches, and parents. Thank you to everyone who helped us through the process. Details on NDAC's Safe Sports policies, Safe Sports coordinator can...

Dear Swim Families, We are often approached by swim families asking how they can help their swimmers. Here is a helpful article in making sure we all "stay in our swim lanes https://swimswam.com/swim-mom-coaches-parents-and-swimmers-staying-in-our-lanes/, and read on below for specific areas we are looking for help within the NDAC swim club: NDAC Board Member Deputy Treasurer Deputy Registrar Meet Officials Concession Stand Team Lead Hospitality Lead Raffles Team Lead NDAC Board Member: While we depend on our coaches to run the 'wet side' of swimming, the 'dry side' is the responsibility...

NDAC is pleased to announce the Coach Storrs Memorial Fund, available starting with the 2023-24 Swim Season. The Coach Storrs Memorial Fund was created in memory of NDAC’s founding coach Kevin Storrs, and his passion for family-friendly competitive swimming in the Hudson Valley. Keeping with Kevin’s spirit, NDAC is also pleased to announce that we now have Outreach Memberships available with criteria outlined by our Metropolitan Swimming (Metro-MR) Local Swim Committee (LSC). Outreach Memberships include a $5 USA Swimming membership and up to $50 of reimbursement by Metropolitan Swimming for...

It is with sadness that we share the news about the passing of Kevin Storrs, founding coach of NDAC. The Northern Dutchess Aquatic Club (NDAC) was born through tireless efforts by Kevin, the local swim community, and Bard College in the summer of 1994. NDAC is based on Kevin’s vision of a swimming family dedicated to old school YMCA values, focusing on not only the physical development of our swimmers but also the mental and emotional sides of the student athlete. Over the past decades, Coach Storrs and NDAC have...

NDAC is hosting a virtual bottle drive and looking for your help! We have teamed up with Hannaford Community Cash powered by CLYNK to collect empty bottles and cans. How It Works • NDAC now has a Hannaford Community Cash account, and there are green CLYNK bags with our custom ID tags available to anyone interested in participating in the program. Contact any NDAC board member to arrange pre-tagged bag pick up. • Participants simply take pre-labeled green CLYNK bags home, fill them with their empty bottles and cans and...

USA Swimming provides FREE online Safe Sport courses. All NDAC non-athlete USA Swimming Members and all NDAC adult athletes (18+) MUST complete Athlete Protection Training. ALL current NDAC Swimmers who are age 18+ and NDAC Alumni Swimmers who wish to practice with the team MUST complete USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training before June 23rd. You cannot practice or compete without the APT! NDAC strongly encourages ALL swimmers aged 12-17 and ALL parents to complete the online courses. Click on name of each course to link to USA Swimming pages. For...