I’m excited to finally share some great news about the possibility of bringing a competitive swim team to the Tri-Lakes area!
We’ve made significant progress, and we are very close to making this program a reality! However, we need the participation and support of our community to help get us across the finish line and get our kids in the water!
The Lake Champlain Waves Swim Club is considering expanding its competitive swim program to include a training location in Saranac Lake. To determine whether there is enough interest to move forward, the club will be hosting an open swim tryout on Sunday, October 25th.
A strong turnout at this event is essential. Participation will help determine whether the program can move forward, how many coaches will be needed, and how practice groups and schedules will be structured.
Swim Tryout Details
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: NCCC Sparks Athletic Complex Pool
Ages: 7–16 (younger swimmers with exceptional ability or previous competitive experience may also be considered)
No previous competitive swimming experience is required!
Swimmers should be able to demonstrate the following:
Swim 25 yards of freestyle (front crawl) continuously, with their face in the water and breathing to the side.
Swim 25 yards of backstroke continuously.
Be comfortable swimming in a lane alongside other swimmers.
Swimmers will also have the opportunity to demonstrate additional skills, such as breaststroke, butterfly, and front dives.
If you’re unsure whether your child meets these requirements, I encourage you to sign them up anyway! Let the coaches evaluate their abilities and determine whether they’re ready. For swimmers who aren’t quite there yet, I hope to help identify alternative opportunities to develop the skills needed to join in the future.
What Happens Next?
If enough swimmers participate and the Waves Swim Club determines there is sufficient interest to establish a Saranac Lake location, the program would begin with an initial five-week session starting November 16, 2026.
The proposed session would include:
Two one-hour practices per week
Coaching through the Lake Champlain Waves Swim Club
Opportunities for swimmers to develop their skills in a competitive team environment
Membership with both the Waves Swim Club and USA Swimming would be required. Additional information regarding costs, membership, and other program requirements will be provided at the tryout.
What to Bring
Please make sure your swimmer has:
Appropriate swimwear
Swim cap
Goggles
Towel
Want to Get Some Practice In Before the Tryout?
NCCC has upcoming open swim opportunities for anyone who would like to get in the water and practice!
Saturday, October 10
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday, October 11
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
1:15 PM – 3:15 PM
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Regular Open Swim Hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
How to Reserve Your Spot
If your child is interested in participating, please email me at trilakesswimliasion@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
If you have any questions or are interested but absolutely cannot attend on October 25th, please reach out as well. We want to make sure we’re accounting for as many interested families as possible!
Help Us Spread the Word!
Please share this information with friends, family, coworkers, other parents, and anyone who might know a young swimmer interested in joining. Encourage your children to tell their friends at school, too!
We are incredibly close to bringing a competitive swimming opportunity to our community, but we need your help to make it happen.
Thank you to everyone who has expressed interest, offered support, and helped us get this far. I’m excited about what we can accomplish together and hope to see a great turnout on October 25th!
Peter Rogers
Tri-Lakes Swim Liaison
trilakesswimliasion@gmail.com
