named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Competitive Swim Program
Provides structured swim training and competition preparation for youth athletes across multiple age groups.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Competitive and Learn-to-Swim Programs 4 activities
- Conduct swimmer recruitment through low-pressure tryoutsOffers free, low-pressure tryouts for prospective swimmers, requiring only the completion of one length of the pool to assess ability and assign appropriate training groups. Open to new swimmers starting around age 5.
- Host and co-host USA Swimming-sanctioned meetsCo-hosts four USA Swimming meets annually with the New York Swimming Association (NYSA), including the multi-day VAC Classic, which serves as the club’s primary fundraising event. Organizes approximately one swim meet per month, including non-qualifying and championship meets, with swimmers required to register with USA Swimming and declare attendance in advance.
- Operate competitive swim club with year-round trainingProvides year-round competitive swim training organized into three seasonal schedules, with practices offered five days a week and a requirement for swimmers to attend at least three practices weekly. Programming is available for children starting at approximately age 5, with participation contingent on the ability to swim 25 yards unassisted.
- Reinvest revenue into club operations and community outreachReinvests all revenue into club activities, programs, facilities, and community outreach efforts, including swim lessons and water safety programs to promote swimming and community wellness.
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Youth Sports Safety & Risk Management 1 activity
- Enforce Safe Sport and safety compliance policiesRequires swimmers aged 13 and older to complete the USA Swimming SafeSport for Youth Athletes online course and implements broader Safe Sport guidelines to maintain a safe environment for athletes, parents, and volunteers, in compliance with national registration requirements.
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Volunteer Commitment Programs 1 activity
- Require and manage parent volunteer participationRequires families to complete a minimum of six volunteer sessions annually, including mandatory participation at the VAC Classic meet regardless of whether their child is competing, to support the operation of swim meets and events.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manage swimmer registration and communicationsUses Team Unify/SE Motion and the SportsYou App as primary platforms for swimmer registration in meets and for communicating club activities. Maintains email and postal mail contact points for public communication.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$147K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$137K93%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$156K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$71K
Cash—
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Net assets$71K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -4.5%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- ESSL Partner — Participates in swim meets organized by ESSL for all club swimmers.
- Internal Revenue Service Government — Club may hold tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- NYSA Partner — Co-hosts four USA Swimming meets annually with Viking Aquatic Club.
- Team Unify/SE Motion Partner — Platform used for swimmer registration in meets.
- TechSoup Partner — Partnered with TechSoup to access discounted QuickBooks software for organizational use.
- USA Swimming Government — Follows US Swimming regulations for insurance and competition standards at swim meets.
- USA Swimming Network — Implements Safe Sport policies and training as part of USA Swimming's national program to protect athletes and promote safety.
- USA Swimming Network — Member organization of USA Swimming, the national governing body for competitive swimming.
- USA Swimming Network — Requires all swimmers to hold USA Swimming membership for participation.
- Valley Central High School Partner — Shares pool facilities and coordinates practice and meet schedules with Valley Central High School.
- Valley Central High School Partner — Shares pool facilities with the high school's varsity swim program, adjusting practice schedules around their meet days.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Character Development Through Competitive Environmentmethodology: character-development-through-competitionBy integrating competition with personal growth, we develop courage, strength, and character in athletes because facing challenges in a structured, supportive setting builds resilience and self-awareness.
- Community and Family-Engaged Volunteer Modelmethodology: all-hands-on-deck volunteer modelBy requiring parent and member volunteer participation, we sustain affordable operations and strengthen community cohesion because shared responsibility fosters ownership, engagement, and collective investment in the club’s success.
- Member-Governed, Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: member-governed modelBy operating as a member-governed nonprofit with inclusive access policies, we ensure affordability and democratic stewardship because removing financial and governance barriers enables broader participation and aligns programming with community needs.