The Lake Monsters Want You!
Who: The Lake Monsters are Mission Valley Aquatics’ youth competitive swim team.
What: We are under Montana Swimming (state) and USA Swimming (national level).
When: Practice 4-6 pm weekdays.
Where: Mission Valley Aquatics in Polson
Why: Fun, friends, fitness, and fast swimming are a few of the many benefits.
Prerequisites:
- For youth ages 5 and 18
- Must be able to swim 25 yards in freestyle and 25 yards in backstroke
- Interest in improving swimming skills and speed
Costs:
- Membership to MVA (reduced rates available for those meeting financial-hardship criteria)
- $85-$95/month swim team dues (reduced rates available for those meeting financial-hardship criteria)
- $106/year annual membership fee to the national ($70) and state ($36) governing bodies, USA Swimming and Montana Swimming. For those in financial need, USA Swimming also offers an outreach membership with reduced costs.
- Meets are optional but encouraged; costs include entry fees ($30-$40/day), transportation, and housing (if needed).
Tryouts:
For all swimmers, we offer a free two-week tryout. The practice schedule for our entry-level group is M-Th 4-5 pm.
What Makes Lake Monsters Different
🏊 Inclusive & Development-Focused
We meet swimmers where they are. Our coaching emphasizes proper technique, steady progress, and age-appropriate training—without losing sight of fun.
💚 Team First Culture
We believe in cheering loudly, supporting teammates, and celebrating effort as much as results. Every swimmer matters.
🔥 Competitive When It Counts
For swimmers who want to compete, we provide structured training and meet opportunities that encourage growth, goal-setting, and confidence.
🌊 Community Rooted
Lake Monsters is more than a swim team—we’re a community of swimmers, families, coaches, and volunteers who support one another in and out of the pool.
Please email Head Coach Pat Gilmartin for more information or to schedule your free two-week tryout at [email protected].
