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Welcome to the
Columbia River Swim Team!
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The
Columbia River Swim Team (CRST) of Vancouver Washington, offers
families an opportunity to have their swimmers participate in a
competitive swim program focused on coaching participants
to their full potential in a positive team
environment.
CRST offers a year round training program, competitive
events and private instruction for young people ages 5 and
up. Swimming at Bally’s Total Fitness Center in
Vancouver’s east side. CRST has access to a 25 yard outdoor pool
and a 25 meter indoor pool at Ballys. Five levels of training are
provided to accomodate any skill level. Our professional
coaches are interested in developing both successful swimmers as
well as successful people. All swimmers are given the opportunity
to participate, learn, compete, and have fun.
CRST has defined the following team objectives to
continually guide the development of our swimmers. It is our
goal:
1) To provide physical fitness, proper conditioning, development of
self esteem and positive image through a life time sport and
recreational activity of swimming.
2) To provide an environment for self-improvement and goal
achievement through hard work, dedication, self-discipline and
perseverance.
3) To promote the ideals of honesty, integrity, good sportsmanship
and team loyalty through competition at all peer and ability
levels.
4) To provide a quality instruction and training atmosphere from a
comprehensive learn-to-swim program to the level of state,
regional, national and collegiate quality swimmers.
5) To develop a family oriented team with parental commitment
and support, and community involvement.
6) To participate in local, state, regional, and national swimming
events sponsored by the United States Swimming Inc. and the United
States Olympic Committee.
7) To have fun as individuals and as a team.
The Columbia River Swim Team believes strongly in the "TEAM"
concept. Constant support creates an atmosphere that encourages the
physical, emotional, and intellectual growth that swimming
provides. It is our goal to develop both great swimmers and
confident men and women who can be proud of themselves as a result
of a positive swimming experience.
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