History

The 1950’s...LAC was called the Lancaster YMCA Aquatic Club. We competed in the Labor Day Kipona Swim, held in the Susquehanna River! (no records were kept due to changing river conditions from year to year!)

The 1960’s Our club was made up of only female swimmers until 1965. We had a club mascot, a stuffed toy poodle called "Aqua Vitae" and practiced at 5 different locations (hear that parents?) before Golden Meadows was built in 1966.

The 1970’s LAC continues it’s winning tradition, with the girls 15-17 year old relay team ranking first in the nation. (present day Assistant Coach Betty Lou Windstein was a member of that team!)

The 1980’s Team records from the ’70’s fall as incoming swimmers, today’s outstanding senior swimmers, begin their careers as 8 and unders!

The 1990’s LAC’s team of more than 120 swimmers continue to excel and produce swimmers who are competitive at the regional and national level.

Lancaster Aquatic Club
PO BOX 6385
Lancaster, PA 17601
717.392.3240