About NAC & FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I have to be a good swimmer to join the team?
In order to swim competitively, you need to be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke (This is the length of most pools). If you are unable to swim that length, you will start out in the beginner's program, where you will to taught how to swim.

2. Do I have to tryout?
No. We hold swimmer evaluations to help us place swimmers into appropriate groups. As your skill level improves, you will be placed in the next higher group. 

3. What if I’m involved in other sports?
Most of our swimmers participate in other activities, too. Our practices are usually offered 5 days a week to allow for more opportunities to participate. During the summer, practices are in the morning. During the winter, they are held in the evening.

4. Are meets held every weekend?
No, and it is up to you how many meets you enter based on your schedule.  In the summer we have 5 dual meets, all in the evenings and one weekend meet in mid-July.  For the winter season, we have the opportunity to participate in 6-7 weekends meets.

5. Is there a lot of travel involved?
Most of our meets are in the Northwest Ohio area and at our home pool, although we will offer the opportunity for road trips to other parts of the state or surrounding states. All are optional.

6. Where are practices held?
Practices are held at the Napoleon High School Natatorium in the fall/winter season and at the Napoleon City Pool during the summer. 

7. Can I join anytime?
We encourage members to join at the beginning of the season when we have open registration.  However, we will sometimes allow kids to join mid-season on a case by case basis with the head coach giving the approval. 

8. Do the boys have to wear “speedos” ?
No, although they are still around, many of the boys opt for the knee-length “jammer” suit. 

9. What is the cost?
The cost is based on the group your swimmer is placed in. The NAC fee schedule is very competitive and affordable. In fact, NAC fees are up to 3-5 times (or more) less expensive than some of the larger clubs in Ohio. The range is from $130 to $170, for both the winter season and the same for the summer season. These rates are one of the lowest in Ohio and is  an exceptional value!!

10. Who does the coaching and what are their certifications?
We have a staff of professional, experienced coaches who love what they do. They are all certified through USA Swimming and are required to maintain CPR, Coaches Safety & First Aid plus other coaching certifications. Phil Etoll is our Head Coach for the fall/winter season and Kennedy Delaney is our head summer coach.

11. Do I have to live in Napoleon to join.
We encourage and welcome swimmers from the surrounding communities to join NAC as well as those who live in Napoleon.