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How College Club Swimming Offers a Different Path for Swimmers<\/strong><\/p>\n

For many swimmers who have grown up in the sport, there comes a time near the end of high school where you\u2019re forced to make a decision: \u201cDo I pursue swimming in college or do I retire?\u201d The answer is often a difficult one to find for many athletes. Swimming in college is an opportunity that only some are offered and it holds many benefits. For others, it can mean stress, lots of time spent recruiting, and more limited options for higher education. But without collegiate swimming, that means you\u2019re retired from the sport – maybe years before you were ready to.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, there is another option for swimmers who find themselves at a crossroads: College Club Swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n

Background<\/h4>\n

College Club Swimming, known as CCS, oversees more than 200 college club teams and nearly 10,000 swimmers nationwide\u2013numbers that are quickly growing. From the University of Georgia to UCLA, these clubs give athletes of all levels the chance to continue competing in a fun, social environment\u2013without pressures like recruiting or intense daily training.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a recent interview with <\/span>Swimming World Magazine, <\/span><\/i>Dawson Hughes, CEO of U.S. Masters Swimming, said the CCS motto is \u201cSwimming on Your Terms.\u201d \u201cEvery club is unique, shaped by its traditions, training routines and school culture, creating a fun community,\u201d Hughes said. \u201cOur goal is that everyone in CCS has an opportunity to swim and stay connected to the sport.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Run by swimmers and supported by U.S. Masters Swimming, CCS provides rules, event calendars, results and communication for its teams. The program was formally launched in 2016, when USMS volunteers recognized the need to stabilize the loosely organized network of clubs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt was clear the motivations and benefits students sought were closely aligned with USMS,\u201d Hughes said. \u201cWith no central board and frequent office turnover, it was obvious how we could help.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

That partnership led to the creation of CCS, its first advisory board and the CCS National Championship. Hughes said the ultimate goal is for every college to have a CCS club, giving any student the chance to pursue or continue a passion for swimming.<\/span><\/p>\n

Community and Enjoyment<\/h4>\n

With these values in mind, College Club Swimming offers something many swimming programs do: community. Especially at larger schools, it can be difficult for students to find a group where they truly fit in. CCS provides that space for many.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cady Houck, a senior at the University of Florida and president of the Florida Club Swim Team, has been part of CCS since her freshman year. She started swimming competitively at age 7 before joining UF\u2019s club program.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI was unaware of how big Greek life is in the South,\u201d Houck said. \u201cAfter orientation, I realized I needed to find my niche \u2013 a club where I felt I belonged without the pressures of being in a sorority.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Houck said she has since found some of her closest friends through club swimming. As president, she\u2019s continued to help foster an environment that emphasizes both community and fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Danny Stemp, president of Arizona State University\u2019s Club Swim team, said this was an important part of why he joined.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI looked at the (ASU Swim Club) Instagram before I even knew I was going to ASU and it just looked so fun,\u201d Stemp said. \u201cEveryone was enjoying swimming\u2026with how long most of these people have been doing it, they\u2019re burned out, or they don\u2019t want to keep practicing.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Stemp said that the fun and social environment of club swimming is what keeps people connected to the sport. <\/span><\/p>\n

Adaptability and Opportunity<\/h4>\n

The main pull of College Club Swimming is its adaptability. Unlike age-group clubs or varsity programs, CCS offers a competitive structure that adjusts for swimmers of different backgrounds and schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n

Houck said one of the biggest benefits is how this structure can flip the dynamic of standard competitive swimming. \u201cYou can choose how hard you want to practice, when to take rest days, and how you want to compete,\u201d she said. \u201cEverything we do is built around your own drive, goals, and love for the sport.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

This flexibility allows swimmers to focus on things outside of swimming while still staying involved in the sport. \u201cIt really allows you to focus on your academics, while still doing a sport you love,\u201d said Jeff Christophersen, Nationals Chair of Swim Club at ASU.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CCS also expands college options for high school athletes who may not want the demands of NCAA swimming. \u201cIf you\u2019re going to swim D-I, D-II, D-III, you\u2019re going to be more limited in the options of schools that you can choose,\u201d said Christophersen. \u201cI chose to come to ASU, which is a really great school\u2026and I couldn\u2019t have done that if I had wanted to swim at the competitive college level.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Beyond the pool, CCS provides leadership opportunities through managing teams and hosting events. Christophersen said his role gave him valuable experience while helping organize last year\u2019s National Championship meet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The meet, considered CCS\u2019s biggest event of the year, is typically held in late spring and requires qualifying times to attend. \u201cI\u2019ve always worked in aquatics,\u201d Christophersen said. \u201cTo be able to be on the executive board\u2026and working on the back end was really cool, and has helped me kind of develop my career.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Growth<\/h4>\n

CCS has a bright future ahead of it. Christophersen said the organization is continuing to evolve, with new clubs forming each year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEspecially with some of the recent NCAA issues that are going on, you have roster limits and teams that are getting cut, just because the colleges don\u2019t have the money to support some of the non-revenue sports,\u201d he said. \u201cSo College Club Swimming is definitely going to grow, and I think it\u2019s going to look different in the future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The expansion is evident at the club level, as well. Arizona State\u2019s team has surged since it began about four years ago. \u201c(We had) like 15 people four years ago and now we have up to 150,\u201d Stemp said. \u201cThis year, I\u2019m expecting only more growth with how many people are already interested in the club.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n

College Club Swimming has given many athletes a way to stay connected to the sport they love. With membership growing each year, CCS is poised to keep expanding its impact in the swimming community. As USMS CEO Dawson Hughes said, \u201cWe are expecting a big year.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

CCS Website: <\/span>https:\/\/collegeclubswimming.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

CCS FAQs: <\/span>https:\/\/www.collegeclubswimming.com\/about-ccs\/FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

CCS Club Registration:<\/span>https:\/\/collegeclubswimming.com\/register\/Club%20Registration<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

CCS Swimmer Registration: <\/span>https:\/\/collegeclubswimming.com\/register\/Swimmer%20Registration<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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