Information for Parents...


Looking for a Swim Team for your Child?
Click here to find an Arizona team near you.


Swimming 101 - The Basics of Swimming
Below are four links with provide general information regarding the sport of swimming. Some additional navigation on USA Swimming's website may be necessary.

Basics of team swimming, click here

Basics of what and how swim meets work, click here

Glossary of terms used in swimming, click here

Basics understanding of the rules for each stroke, click here

More information for Parents from USA Swimming
Click here additional information about competitive swimming from USA Swimming.


MRSA Information for Swimmers & Parents
As with any infection, MRSA can be very serious and, if left untreated, potentially deadly, but it can generally be treated with specific antibiotic therapy. Click here for information.


What is Arizona Swimming?
Arizona Swimming is the governing body of swimming in Arizona. As one of USA Swimming's 59 local swimming committees, Arizona Swimming is responsible for managing the business affairs for USA Swimming within the State of Arizona.

USA Swimming, formed by an act of congress in the late 1970's, is responsible for the administration of swimming throughout the United States.

Arizona Swimming is governed by a House of Delegates with representation of athletes, coaches, clubs and members of its Board of Directors. Arizona Swimming is an Arizona non-profit corporation and exempt from taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are deductable under section 170 et seq of the Internal Revenue Code.