Club Information

"Athletes talk about “my game.” But your game doesn’t belong to you when you’re on a team—there’s no such thing as “my” game; there is only the game. Your effort belongs to your teammates and theirs belongs to you, and they are inextricable. The same is true of any gathering of people in one place for one purpose.” 
From Lance Armstong’s book, Every Second Counts

Joining NWAC includes dues and expected expenses
PNS Concussion Information Sheet Lystedt Law NEW
Directions to JVMP pool 
Practice Schedule NEW- Fall Schedule
Team Swim Suits and Apparel How to order a team suit, snorkle or team apparel 
NWAC License Plate Frames & Window Clings
Parent Volunteers and Team Captains Contact list 
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding team website

Policy on Practice Attendance/Late Arrivals-Early Dismissals/Activity/Substitutions 
Practice Groups and Advancement Criteria
Attendance By John Leonard, ASCA
Freestyle Swimming Technique Analysis NEW    
What are PPR’s (Pizza Point  Relays) 
Invisible Training for Invincible Swimmers 
Prevention and Treatment of Shoulder Injuries 
Drill Sequences 
Dryland Exercises and Sets 
NWAC Season Plan - primary components of each phase 
Training and Family Vacations 
21 Top Laws of Swimming  By Jerry Heidenreich
The Difference is You by Wayne Goldsmith copyright Moregold Sports NEW
Pre-Workout / Pre-Race Nutrition by Charlene Boudreau, USA Swimming NEW
Carbohydrates, Protein, and Recovery from Exercise by Charlene Boudreau, USA Swimming 

Online Meet Entries - General Outlines and Specific Procedures
Meet Entry Refund Policy 
Meet-Event Selection Process 
Everything you wanted to know about swim meets... 
Driving directions to local meets 
The Basics: Strokes, Starts and The Course 
Types of Meets and Time Standards 
Challenge Meets: Gold, Silver or Bronze? 
Relay Team Selection

Resolving Conflict Among Teammates 
How We Decide Who Advances 
The Pyramid of Attributes for Coaching Effectiveness 
How to Find A Swim Team When Moving to New Area 
Sometimes It Pays To Sweat The Small Things 
Coaching Competitive Excellence 
Parents Should Not Coach Their Kids 
Late Arrival Policy 
Scratches Cost 
Thoughts on Swim Camp 
Gold, Silver, Bronze late arrivals and dryland protocol

Academic All-Aquajet Award If you want to be cool, hit the books and hit the pool! 
CNA’s A guide to Coach Neil’s Acronyms by Ciara Hu and Benjamin Hu
New Study Reveals Swimming Can Cut Men’s Risk of Dying in Half Research shows swimming may be the prescription for longevity NEW
You know you’re on NWAC if… by Julia Marriott
SWIMSLANG Glossary of Swimming Terms

“Parenting My Champion: Developing Talent”Recommended Guidelines for Successful Sport Parenting
A Few Suggestions on How to be a Better Swimming Parent By Michael Brooks, Head Coach, North Baltimore Aquatic Club 
Outreach Registration and Meet-Entry Protocol  If your child qualifies for reduced-price school lunches, Pacific Northwest Swimming will waive the annual registration fee ($60 this year). The athlete will also be provided five meet-fee-waiver vouchers to be used for meet participation for that particular year.  
How You Can Help Your Child’s Team 
Exercise Is a State of Mind By Michael Craig Miller, M.D. 
Provide Support for Your Swimmer 
Keep Things in Perspective 
View Swim Meets an Enjoyable Part of the Learning Experience 
Learn How to Deal with Disappointing Performances 
Keep Things Balanced 
Emphasize Fun, Skills and Effort 
50 Things to Help your Child Achieve By Wayne Goldsmith and Helen Morris 
Getting Parents on the Team By Dr. Alan Goldberg 
10 Commandments for Swimming Parents By Rose Snyder

College Swimming 101 Courtesy of Eugene City Swim Club 
NCAA Registration Instructions for College-Bound Student Athletes 
College Swimming Scholarships 
The College Recruiting Process By Arlene Douglas