Youth Swim & Dive

Summer

SUMMER DIVE CAMP

3rd-6th Gr (based on 2024-25 school year)

Beginner: This level is for those new to competitive diving and is designed to teach the basics of springboard diving in a fun, supportive and safe environment! Divers will learn board work mechanics and basic diving skills and drills.

Intermediate: This level is for those who already know the basics of diving and would like to further their competitive diving skills. Participants will work on technique, mechanics and more in order to prepare them to excel in middle school and high school diving.

Register Here
Cost: $63r/$78
Coach: Stephanie VanNuil (ZPS Varsity Dive Coach)
Beginner: Aug 5-9 | 9am-10am OR 10am-11am
Intermediate: Aug 5-9 | 11:00am-12:15pm
Location: ZWHS Natatorium

zeeland age group swim team (ZAGS)

6-14 Yr Olds

ZAGS is a competitive swim team designed for swimmers new to competitive swimming as well as experienced swimmers who want to continue to improve their skills and gain additional competitive experience. Practices focus on endurance and technique in all four competitive strokes, kicks, starts, and turns. The season runs approximately 8 weeks and includes both practices and meets.

Fall & Winter

pre-team swim school

6-14 Yr Olds

If you have a child who is interested in competitive swimming, this is the perfect program to get them started! Pre-Team Swim School is for swimmers interested in joining our ZAGS competitive swim team in the fall. Each practice will focus on developing technique and foundational skills needed to be safe, comfortable, and disciplined in the water. Swimmers must be able to be in the water without direct assistance with another person or a flotation device and have the ability to swim a 25-yard freestyle unassisted. Pre-Team is not a substitute for swim lessons and most swimmers will benefit from participating in swim lessons in addition to Pre-Team. After Pre-Team, participants are encouraged to enroll in our Preseason Stroke Clinics and ZAGS Preseason program.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
Cost: $49r/$64nr
Coaches: ZAGS Coaching Staff
6-8 Yr Olds: Tue + Thur | Sept 24-Oct 3 | 6:00-6:45pm
9-14 Yr Olds: Tue + Thur | Sept 24-Oct 3 | 7:00-7:45pm
Location: Zeeland Rec West Pool

DIVE CAMP

3rd-6th Gr

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
Cost: $63r/$78
Coach: Stephanie VanNuil (ZPS Varsity Dive Coach)
Beginner - Session 1: M & W | Sept 30-Oct 16 | 5:30-6:30pm
Beginner - Session 2: M & W | Jan 6-22 | 5:30-6:30pm
Intermediate - Session 1: M & W | Sept 30-Oct 16 | 6:45-7:45pm
Intermediate - Session 2: M & W | Jan 6-22 | 6:45-7:45pm
Location: ZWHS Natatorium

PRESEASON STROKE CLINICS

6-14 Yr Olds

Join us to improve your speed in the water! Each individual clinic will focus on improving the techniques of that competitive stroke along with their starts, turns and finishes. Participants must have at least one season of competitive swimming experience OR have enrolled in our Pre-Team Swim School program in September. These clinics are designed to refine strokes through numerous drills and are not a substitute for swim lessons. For maximum benefits in preparation for competition, participants are also encouraged to enroll in our ZAGS Preseason program in Oct-Nov.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
Cost: $13r/$28nr
Coaches: ZAGS Coaching Staff
Freestyle: 6-9 Yrs, Oct 8 | 10-14 Yrs, Oct 10
Backstroke: 6-9 Yrs, Oct 15 | 10-14 Yrs, Oct 10
Breaststroke: 6-9 Yrs, Oct 22 | 10-14 Yrs, Oct 24
Butterfly: All ages on Oct 24
Starts: 6-9 Yrs, Nov 5 | 10-14 Yrs, Nov 7
Turns: 6-9 Yrs, Nov 12 | 10-14 Yrs, Nov 14
Time: 6:00pm-6:30pm
Location: Zeeland Rec West Pool

ZAGS PRESEASON

6-14 Yr Olds

Join us to gain an edge over your competition by starting your swim season prior to the first day of your competitive teams practice! This preseason conditioning program focuses on strength training drills, endurance building, and streamlining. Workouts will be provided and designed to increase lung capacity, swim stroke efficiency, and endurance training. Participants must have at least one season of competitive swimming experience OR have participated in our Pre-Team Swim School program in September. For maximum benefits, participants are also encouraged to dual enroll in the Preseason Stroke Clinics.

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
Cost: $99r/$114nr
Coaches: ZAGS Coaching Staff
Dates: Tue + Thur | Oct 8-Nov 14 (skip Oct 31)
Time: 6:30pm-7:15pm
Location: Zeeland Rec West Pool

zags swim team

6-18 Yr Olds

Register Here (Online Registration Opens Aug 5 @ 5am)
Registration Deadline: Sat, Nov 16
Cost: $125/$140
Head Coach: TBD
Parent Meeting: Mon, Nov 11 | 6:00pm | ZWHS Natatorium Balcony
Rookie Night: Tue, Nov 12 | 6:00pm-6:30pm (Last Names A-M) | 6:30pm-7pm (Last Names N-Z) | “Rookie Night” is for first-time ZAGS participants. The purpose is to allow our coaches to see your swimmer’s comfort in the water and determine their correct practice group. Prior to participating, 6-8 yr olds should be able to swim one length of the pool (25-yds) freestyle and backstroke; 9 yr olds+ should be able to swim two lengths of the pool (50-yds) freestyle and backstroke.
Dates: Nov 25-Mid Feb
Practices: 5:30pm-7:00pm | M, T, TH | Days may vary based on Natatorium schedule
Equipment: A competitive swimsuit, ZAGS swim cap and goggles are necessary. Each swimmer will receive one latex swim cap. Extra swim caps, including silicone, are available for purchase. Team suits are also available to purchase online from the Varsity Shop.
Location: Zeeland Rec West Pool