About
The Waves of Wilmington Swim Team (WOW) is a year-round swim team program serving the Cape Fear region / tri-county area (New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick). The program serves swimmers age 5 years and older. WOW is a member of USA Swimming, Inc. (USA), North Carolina Swimming, Inc. (NCS), and the East Carolina Swim League (ECSL).
The goal of the program is for each swimmer to reach his or her capability potential (regardless of competitive level). The program fosters swimmers development and maturity into excellent competitive swimmers. Through the commitment and dedication learned through WOW, the program strives to help the swimmer develop a positive self-image beyond swimming and understand the benefits of commitment, dedication, self-discipline, time management, and goal setting inside and outside of the pool.
Vision
The Waves of Wilmington strives to fully develop the personal character and athletic potential of every athlete, resulting in continued recognition and respect as a premier swimming club in North Carolina and United States Swimming.
Mission
The Waves of Wilmington strives to ensure each athlete is given the opportunity to realize their potential and capture their dreams. We believe in fundamentals, fostered by a love of the sport as a catalyst for success and realization of those dreams. Through the commitment and dedication learned through WOW, the program strives to help the swimmer develop a positive self-image beyond swimming and understand the benefits of commitment, dedication, self-discipline, time management, and goal setting both inside and outside of the pool.