OUR PHILOSOPHY:

Our goal is to provide an environment where members may attain their personal goals in the sport of swimming and engage in competition as desired. There are different levels of competition so that all swimmers will feel both confident and challenged. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise, with a low risk of injury, and life-long benefits. The sport of competitive swimming builds positive self-esteem and self-discipline.

MISSION AND VISION 

Mission:

The mission of Humboldt Swim Club is to provide the youth of our community with a USA Swimming club and to promote the sport of swimming in our area. Team members are given the opportunity to pursue their goals in the sport of swimming to whatever level they aspire, and are capable of achieving in a safe, positive and inclusive environment. Swimmers are supported and valued whatever their level from novice to national.

Vision:

Beyond mastering skills and achieving physical fitness, our swimmers will gain confidence, sportsmanship, discipline, commitment and an understanding that success results from hard work and goal setting. They will learn the value of being part of a team. Our aim is to make swimming an important and enjoyable part of our members' lives. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in many aspects of the team.

CLUB ORGANIZATION

Humboldt Swim Club (HSC) is a member club of Zone 3, Pacific Swimming, a division of United States Swimming. HSC is a non-profit organization that is run by a board of directors **. HSC was formed in 1991 and later was joined with North Coast Swim Club.

Locally, there are a number of volunteers committed to the sport of swimming. These parents of swimmers and former swimmers give generously of their time to ensure a program of the highest quality. Humboldt Swim Club is administered by a parent board that meets monthly to plan for the ever-changing needs of a dynamic swim team. Board meetings are scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. The meetings are open.

Our team, like most non-profit organizations, derives its support from a variety of sources. Swimmers' dues cover a large portion of our pool rental, coaching salaries, and coaches' travel expenses. Because one of our priorities is to keep dues affordable, fund raising is a necessary part of the team's activities. We host swim meets each year and help from parents is especially needed at those times.

** This corporation, its members, directors, and officers shall not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, national origin, or sex.