Eugene City Swim Club, (ECSC) is a year-round age group
and senior competitive swimming team offering instruction, training,
and competition to children and adults of all ages and abilities. The
team is a non-profit organization financed and supported by its members.
The management and operation of ECSC is governed by a parent Board of
Directors. ECSC receives no public funding from the City of Eugene and
pays for its use of public facilities.
Since
the club's inception in 1968, the program has helped to develop the
abilities of many of the areas finest swimmers. Club members have included
numerous nationally ranked age group and senior swimmers, as well as
college and university standouts.
ECSC has established itself as one of the top teams in
the state of Oregon and the Northwest. The team competes in local, regional,
national, and international competitions sanctioned by United States
Swimming (USA), our national governing body for amateur swimming.
We are very proud of our rich tradition and history
and thank you for taking the time to learn about us!
Eugene City Swim Club Philosophy
ECSC, a member of United States Swimming, encourages athletes
to succeed as competitors in the pool as well as citizens of their communities.
While natural athletic talent is not bestowed in equal amounts, excellence
is an attainable goal for everyone willing to work for it.
The
physical skills acquired by the swimmer are only part of the club experience.
The most successful swimmers have a great deal of positive support from
family members who realize that while swimming is an important part
of the athlete’s life, it is only a facet in developing a well-rounded
character.
Rigorous
training and spirited competition will help the athlete attain short-term
goals, and prepare him (her) for long-term success in many endeavors.
Competitive swimming helps lay the foundation for a lifetime of good
health, discipline, perseverance, focused goal attainment and teamwork.
The
roles of the coach, athlete and parent are all important and all are
expected to participate. But ultimately, the club exists for the good
of the swimmers. Efforts of the coaches and the parents are to be directed
toward that end. Loyalty, lasting friendships and fun are happy benefits
of the club experience.
Eugene City Swim Club Mission Statement
To be the best organized and competitively trained swim
team in Oregon, while providing opportunities for each athlete to achieve
their full and ultimate potential through proper training in a positive
and healthy environment.
Since
the club's inception in 1968, the program has helped to develop the
abilities of many of the areas finest swimmers. Club members have included
numerous nationally ranked age group and senior swimmers, as well as
college and university standouts.
The
physical skills acquired by the swimmer are only part of the club experience.
The most successful swimmers have a great deal of positive support from
family members who realize that while swimming is an important part
of the athlete’s life, it is only a facet in developing a well-rounded
character.
Rigorous
training and spirited competition will help the athlete attain short-term
goals, and prepare him (her) for long-term success in many endeavors.
Competitive swimming helps lay the foundation for a lifetime of good
health, discipline, perseverance, focused goal attainment and teamwork.
The
roles of the coach, athlete and parent are all important and all are
expected to participate. But ultimately, the club exists for the good
of the swimmers. Efforts of the coaches and the parents are to be directed
toward that end. Loyalty, lasting friendships and fun are happy benefits
of the club experience.
