Cerritos Aquatic Club Mission Statement

The Cerritos Aquatic Club is a year-round, competitive swim program dedicated to developing young athletes—ages 5 to 18—in the greater Cerritos, CA area. As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we are committed to providing a positive, inclusive environment where swimmers of all abilities can grow through the sport of swimming.

Our program is guided by USA Swimming’s American Development Model (ADM), which emphasizes the holistic development of athletes through four key pillars: competence, character, confidence, and connection. We strive to help each swimmer build technical proficiency (competence), develop resilience and integrity (character), gain self-belief through progress and performance (confidence), and foster meaningful relationships within a team-oriented community (connection).

We believe competitive swimming instills lifelong skills—from discipline and goal-setting to time management and teamwork—that benefit athletes well beyond the pool. Whether learning the fundamentals or pursuing national-level goals, swimmers are supported at every stage of their journey.

Cerritos Aquatic Club is funded through monthly dues, an annual membership fee, and seasonal fundraisers. The team hosts a swim meet annually, which help provide for awards, team equipment, social events, and continued enhancements to the program—all in service of delivering a high-quality, athlete-focused experience.

We'd love to have you and your children become members of The Cerritos Aquatic Club!