Organization

Mission Statement

Springfield Aquatics (SPA) is a year-round USA swim team dedicated to providing a program of swim instruction and competition for young people. The SPA Coaching Staff strives to teach young athletes not only the fundamentals of the sport, but also the value of good sportsmanship, discipline, and dedication. Developing young people to the best of their abilities is our number one goal.

Organization SPA is a member of USA Swimming, the national governing body of the sport in this country. Our 100+ members are split into practice groups according to age and ability. An active Volunteer Parent Board oversees club operations and coordinates volunteer activities.

Eligibility SPA welcomes and encourages athletes with all levels of experience and ability, however, the program is not designed to teach young people how to swim. Instead, the coaching staff teaches the fundamentals of competitive swimming, including stroke technique, physical conditioning and mental preparation. Those wishing to join Springfield Aquatics should have a basic grasp of the four racing strokes: Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly, and are encouraged to complete basic swimming lessons before joining the team. Lessons are available through the Springfield Prep, and are taught by Brian and Amy Reynolds, along with swimmers from the Drury Panther Swim Team and Springfield Aquatics.

Springfield Aquatics Swim Groups As a Club, we currently have six levels of swimming.

BRONZE - The Bronze group is the entry-level practice group in SPA. This group offers practices 4 times per week with emphasis on stroke technique and begins developing a swimmer’s endurance level. Expected minimum attendance is 2 times per week.

SILVER – The Silver group is the mid-entry-level practice group in SPA. This group offers practices 5 times per week with emphasis on stroke technique and begins developing a swimmer’s endurance level. Expected minimum attendance is 2 times per week.

GOLD – The Gold group is the upper-entry-level practice group in SPA. This group offers practices 6 times per week. The Gold group emphasizes both stroke technique and endurance. Coaches also work with swimmers to set goals and develop race strategy. Expected minimum attendance is 3 times per week.

JUNIOR – The Junior Group offers practices 6 times per week.  Although the main training emphasis of this practice group is the development of the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, a significant amount of time is spent on refining technique.  Coaches continue to work with swimmers on developing goals and race strategy. Expected minimum attendance is 3 times per week.

SENIOR – The Senior group offers practices 6 days per week sometimes twice a day.  As with the Junior Group, the main training emphasis is the development of the aerobic and anaerobic energy systems.  Since all the swimmers practicing in this group either have achieved or are close to achieving regional time standards, seasonal planning for this group is targeted towards regional and national meets at the end of each session.

Breech Pool Facilities The Springfield Aquatics program operates year round at Drury University with additional pool time at Meador Park in the summer. Built in 1988, Drury University’s pool is a ten lane, 25-yard facility. Equipped with the Colorado automatic timing system and a large scoreboard Breech Pool is home to the Drury University Panthers, National NCAA-II Champion Men’s and Women’s Swimming Teams.

Fees*

Bronze Team - $55 plus $10 Drury Usage Fee per month
Silver Team  - $55 plus $10 Drury Usage Fee per month
Gold Team   - $60 plus $10 Drury Usage Fee per month
Junior Team  - $70 plus $10 Drury Usage Fee per month
Senior Team - $80 plus $10 Drury Usage Fee per month

Registration - $60 for 2012 AR and USAS Registration Annual $25 SPA registration

Concession Fee - $20 Annual per Family

* Families with multiple swimmers receive a 50% discount off the monthly fees (Not including the Drury Usage fee) of 2nd and 3rd swimmers. 100% payment is made on the highest level swimmer with subsequent swimmers receiving 50% off their monthly dues only. AR and USAS registration has no discount.



If you would like more information, or to request a brochure, contact Bryan Beatty or phone 417-343-6707. If requesting a brochure, please leave your name and mailing address.