This past week coaches and swimmers from USA Swimming's newest Utah club, RACE SWAMI, hosted a swim clinic for the Rose Park community at the Northwest Rec Center (otherwise known to our SWAMI athletes as, "The N-Dub!"). Held for an hour on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the club had relatively modest numbers (11), but "modest numbers" was more than made up for with a pool full of huge smiles from clinic-goers and volunteers alike!
Clinic attendees ranged in ages 6 to 12. They received virtually one-on-one assistance solely due to the fact that RACE SWAMI athletes came in abundance. All told, there were two coaches on deck, and about ten volunteers from the swim club in the water, most of which were high school aged student-athletes from Judge Memorial.
In the end, it looks like RACE SWAMI may have picked up as many as eight, possibly nine, swimmers who will likely join either our RISING SWAMI developmental group, or JUNIOR SWAMI, which is an advanced developmental group composed of kids ranging in ages 7 to 13.
We can't thank the good folks from Northwest Rec enough, as they helped us put this clinic together and assisted us in getting the word out.
We plan to offer a couple more clinics in the coming months; one at the Steiner West facility and a follow up clinic at the N-Dub this summer.
It was a lot of fun getting to know some awesome kids these past three days and it is our hope they took something from this clinic... not to mention a new found love for an awesome sport! We hope to see these kids around the pool very soon.
Swami Master
Friday, April 22, 2011
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Race Swami Swim Clinic
Our first swim clinic is set for today at 4-5pm at the Northwest Rec Center in Rose Park. Today's inaugural voyage into the community service arena should prove to be a big day for the budding young swim club.
We're excited and hoping lots of neighborhood kids are up for some swimming tutelage. It's all about fun, learning some new skills and welcoming them to the world of RACE SWAMI!
We're excited and hoping lots of neighborhood kids are up for some swimming tutelage. It's all about fun, learning some new skills and welcoming them to the world of RACE SWAMI!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Growing Pains & Gains
Starting a new business is not easy. Starting a new business with no money might even prove more difficult. Starting a business with no money that happens to be a swim club in a state that embraces the sport about as warmly as you'd smooch a venomous, saw-scaled African viper could prove fatal.
But if you have a mission and you're prepared to go to whatever lengths to see that mission through, maybe there is enough "gusto gusto" in your heart and willingness to see it through. Only time will tell, but thus far, RACE SWAMI—with the little $$ we have—has kept the pedal to the medal and we're getting through some pains to be sure.
Swim coaches, as a whole, are not paid so well in Utah. We can see why. With lane rental fees costing many a body part, it's no wonder by the time you pay the piper there isn't much left to pay these hard working do-gooders. Unlike other states, where the sport of swimming holds some value, Utah tends to look at the sport as if it were that smelly uncle of yours who you pretend to tolerate, but would rather not associate yourself with if at all possible. Swimming is not at the bottom of the totem pole in this state, it's part of the foundation you pour into the ground 6 feet deep in order to support the totem pole. It's not a popular sport. And it's certainly not a viable venture as a business...
Yet we press forward. I must say, I have immense respect for all the swim clubs in this state who have shown longevity, growth and "stick-it-to-it-ness" because I think I could think of about 153 (you know, just off the top of my head) better business ventures to get into before I'd think about starting up a swim club in Utah in order to "make a living."
But we're not whining here, mind you... because if it's money you're seeking in this profession: probably not a good thing to do. No... this is purely for the foresight of trying to do something for a community that we strongly believe NEEDS this club in THIS specific community at THIS very time.
With all kinds of media hub-bub reminding us how "unhealthy" the citizens of Rose Park are, it's high time we show them what kind of people live here. The way the newspaper writers portray it, you half expect to see everyone walking around with a Twinkie in one hand and four Corn Dogs from Maverik's in the other (and a few Ding-Dong foil wrappers coming out your shirt pocket for good measure). Ok, we heard it. We realize we're a bunch of fatties... Now let's get over it and embrace some of the good that goes on here... like the fact that people are really pumped about the Northwest Rec facility and membership is off the charts. Or the fact that people in this community are genuine... and that gun fire does not actually crisscross every street or boulevard as you drive through it. It's a close-knit part of town; people don't scream at you at the stop light when your mind happens to wander into la-la land; people do still say hello--maybe in an array of different languages--but they still say hi. (And I love the fact hello is said in array of these different languages—it reminds you that Utah isn't all lily-white.) People willing to help others and not expect a live-feed Good-Deed Award Night because of it... It just seems old school here in Rose Park. Like a totally different vibe than when you're wandering down a random street in, say, Sugar House.
We have a clinic coming up mighty soon. Next week, in fact. Three days worth. We have no idea what will happen... we have only one youngster signed up. That kid might get more love than he's ever gotten in anything he's ever endeavored to participate in. This could bode well for both parties.
We have Amelia, Autumn, Motley!, and Peyton ready to help the coaches on the deck. Conceivably, that kid will have 7 people helping him fall in love with a great sport. Basketball is great, don't get me wrong. It's popular on this side of town. Soccer is even bigger! While we're training in the beautiful blue-azure puddle of Northwest, right outside our window is a vast green field there is a ton of Latino soccer aficionados dribbling, bouncing and booting a multiple and endless reservoir of soccer balls any chance they get (read: weather-friendly spring Utah Day—which doesn't happen often). Yes... soccer in Rose Park is King. We hope swimming might indeed catch fire here as well; the way it did in Inner-Philly or in South Chicago. Stranger things can happen.
So another week of training at RACE SWAMI is in the books. Another week we get the better of "no funds." And as the week comes to a close, we're happy to report on a few things: Our paperwork for the IRS (for non-profit status) is all but complete. And we had an angel donor drop from the sky and give us $1,000.00 to pick our spirits up... An amazing gesture from a good family to be sure. And so, RACE SWAMI plugs on. Meets like OTAC and SYAC are on the horizon as the long course season opens it's doors to a short but fruitful season. It should be a great few months—eventful, trying and ominous to be sure—but fruitful nonetheless. For, how does one seriously find out who one truly is but when they are faced with the firing squad of life staring them down a barrel?
Yes, harsh these months will be; but we'll surely be ready for it, wearing a smile—and purpose. There is much to do.
But if you have a mission and you're prepared to go to whatever lengths to see that mission through, maybe there is enough "gusto gusto" in your heart and willingness to see it through. Only time will tell, but thus far, RACE SWAMI—with the little $$ we have—has kept the pedal to the medal and we're getting through some pains to be sure.
Yet we press forward. I must say, I have immense respect for all the swim clubs in this state who have shown longevity, growth and "stick-it-to-it-ness" because I think I could think of about 153 (you know, just off the top of my head) better business ventures to get into before I'd think about starting up a swim club in Utah in order to "make a living."
But we're not whining here, mind you... because if it's money you're seeking in this profession: probably not a good thing to do. No... this is purely for the foresight of trying to do something for a community that we strongly believe NEEDS this club in THIS specific community at THIS very time.
With all kinds of media hub-bub reminding us how "unhealthy" the citizens of Rose Park are, it's high time we show them what kind of people live here. The way the newspaper writers portray it, you half expect to see everyone walking around with a Twinkie in one hand and four Corn Dogs from Maverik's in the other (and a few Ding-Dong foil wrappers coming out your shirt pocket for good measure). Ok, we heard it. We realize we're a bunch of fatties... Now let's get over it and embrace some of the good that goes on here... like the fact that people are really pumped about the Northwest Rec facility and membership is off the charts. Or the fact that people in this community are genuine... and that gun fire does not actually crisscross every street or boulevard as you drive through it. It's a close-knit part of town; people don't scream at you at the stop light when your mind happens to wander into la-la land; people do still say hello--maybe in an array of different languages--but they still say hi. (And I love the fact hello is said in array of these different languages—it reminds you that Utah isn't all lily-white.) People willing to help others and not expect a live-feed Good-Deed Award Night because of it... It just seems old school here in Rose Park. Like a totally different vibe than when you're wandering down a random street in, say, Sugar House.
We have a clinic coming up mighty soon. Next week, in fact. Three days worth. We have no idea what will happen... we have only one youngster signed up. That kid might get more love than he's ever gotten in anything he's ever endeavored to participate in. This could bode well for both parties.
We have Amelia, Autumn, Motley!, and Peyton ready to help the coaches on the deck. Conceivably, that kid will have 7 people helping him fall in love with a great sport. Basketball is great, don't get me wrong. It's popular on this side of town. Soccer is even bigger! While we're training in the beautiful blue-azure puddle of Northwest, right outside our window is a vast green field there is a ton of Latino soccer aficionados dribbling, bouncing and booting a multiple and endless reservoir of soccer balls any chance they get (read: weather-friendly spring Utah Day—which doesn't happen often). Yes... soccer in Rose Park is King. We hope swimming might indeed catch fire here as well; the way it did in Inner-Philly or in South Chicago. Stranger things can happen.
So another week of training at RACE SWAMI is in the books. Another week we get the better of "no funds." And as the week comes to a close, we're happy to report on a few things: Our paperwork for the IRS (for non-profit status) is all but complete. And we had an angel donor drop from the sky and give us $1,000.00 to pick our spirits up... An amazing gesture from a good family to be sure. And so, RACE SWAMI plugs on. Meets like OTAC and SYAC are on the horizon as the long course season opens it's doors to a short but fruitful season. It should be a great few months—eventful, trying and ominous to be sure—but fruitful nonetheless. For, how does one seriously find out who one truly is but when they are faced with the firing squad of life staring them down a barrel?
Yes, harsh these months will be; but we'll surely be ready for it, wearing a smile—and purpose. There is much to do.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Smoothie Saturday... and More!
Well it's another "Smoothie Saturday" at the Northwest Rec facility today. Mary Chris, Mother Motley, Edwina and others will be mixing up some fantastic concoctions for the general public any moment now--until about noon or so.
This event happens to fall on a day when Rose Park is hosting a triathlon in 38 degree weather, with light flurries hovering on the valley floor. That's Utah spring for you.
It's been another unbelievable week at Race Swami. What have we been up to since we last offered up a blog and a smoothie for our avid reader (that is not a typo--we do in fact, have one reader)?
To recap: Practices involved lots of technique, lots of endurance, lots of legs, lots of returning SWAMIS, lots of board meeting minutes, lots of tweets at twitter.com/@raceswami, lots of visionary work for the future of SWAMI, lots of creativity in terms of balancing real work, fantasy work, work we wish we were doing, and work work.
There is your SWAMI WEEK IN REVIEW for you, avid reader.
Today too, we have goal setting adventures scheduled for 12-2pm with the coaches. This is when SWAMIS young and teenaged, go over their planned goals for the pending long course season. We're looking to help build dreams, confidence and dedication to push towards said goals... and hopefully, instill the values of hard work, commitment and determination to the mix. We wanna winners in every facet of "the process"... winners don;t necessarily necessitate that you "win the race", but rather, how you go about getting the most out of yourself. That's a winner in SWAMI's book... knowing that regardless of the circumstances... regardless of the fact that you're looking at some serious obstacles, that you give it all you've got and that this in and of itself is what constitutes "the winner." It's great to win a race. It's cool to finish first, if that is what you set out to do for yourself. But it's also pretty awesome when you just dropped 13 seconds in a race, or you touched the wall for the first time in an event you never swam in your life.
Perspective. That's all it is... what's your idea of "winning"... that's part of the goal-setting process. We love to build the foundation of perfection for all our kids. We love proper butterfly---and we expect it. These are the tools for giving our kids a chance at "winning." But in the end, it's not the place that matters... it's giving a kid the power to empower themselves; to enhance their experience in this sport so that the experience becomes a part of their self and that the self then is enhanced by growth.
My late coach, KP, gave me these tools when I was a youngster, and these tools have been with me ever since, enabling me to be someone who can, for the most part, function in a society that begs for functionality. RACE SWAMI is Mastering the ART of Swimming to be sure, but in the bigger picture, Mastering Oneself to be a Functioning Human Being in the Human Race. (Note to Reader: We thought about making that the tagline on the shirt, but it was rather long, and looked kinda stupid and "self-importanty" so we stuck to the mantra, "less is more".)
Okay so there's the soapbox jargon for this Saturday. Perhaps more of this blogging tomorrow or Monday... or when there's a moment in time when reflection is needed and must be shared.
Toodles!
This event happens to fall on a day when Rose Park is hosting a triathlon in 38 degree weather, with light flurries hovering on the valley floor. That's Utah spring for you.
It's been another unbelievable week at Race Swami. What have we been up to since we last offered up a blog and a smoothie for our avid reader (that is not a typo--we do in fact, have one reader)?
To recap: Practices involved lots of technique, lots of endurance, lots of legs, lots of returning SWAMIS, lots of board meeting minutes, lots of tweets at twitter.com/@raceswami, lots of visionary work for the future of SWAMI, lots of creativity in terms of balancing real work, fantasy work, work we wish we were doing, and work work.
There is your SWAMI WEEK IN REVIEW for you, avid reader.
Today too, we have goal setting adventures scheduled for 12-2pm with the coaches. This is when SWAMIS young and teenaged, go over their planned goals for the pending long course season. We're looking to help build dreams, confidence and dedication to push towards said goals... and hopefully, instill the values of hard work, commitment and determination to the mix. We wanna winners in every facet of "the process"... winners don;t necessarily necessitate that you "win the race", but rather, how you go about getting the most out of yourself. That's a winner in SWAMI's book... knowing that regardless of the circumstances... regardless of the fact that you're looking at some serious obstacles, that you give it all you've got and that this in and of itself is what constitutes "the winner." It's great to win a race. It's cool to finish first, if that is what you set out to do for yourself. But it's also pretty awesome when you just dropped 13 seconds in a race, or you touched the wall for the first time in an event you never swam in your life.
Perspective. That's all it is... what's your idea of "winning"... that's part of the goal-setting process. We love to build the foundation of perfection for all our kids. We love proper butterfly---and we expect it. These are the tools for giving our kids a chance at "winning." But in the end, it's not the place that matters... it's giving a kid the power to empower themselves; to enhance their experience in this sport so that the experience becomes a part of their self and that the self then is enhanced by growth.
My late coach, KP, gave me these tools when I was a youngster, and these tools have been with me ever since, enabling me to be someone who can, for the most part, function in a society that begs for functionality. RACE SWAMI is Mastering the ART of Swimming to be sure, but in the bigger picture, Mastering Oneself to be a Functioning Human Being in the Human Race. (Note to Reader: We thought about making that the tagline on the shirt, but it was rather long, and looked kinda stupid and "self-importanty" so we stuck to the mantra, "less is more".)
Okay so there's the soapbox jargon for this Saturday. Perhaps more of this blogging tomorrow or Monday... or when there's a moment in time when reflection is needed and must be shared.
Toodles!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
On the Horizon
There are many things a nonprofit entity wants to accomplish and RACE SWAMI is no different. As difficult a process as its been to try to get this little bugger off the ground these past six months, thankfully, we have a team of very tenacious "gamers."
Leslie Motley, our team president, has been an awesome—and key—acquisition for RACE SWAMI... without "Mother Motley" there is no way Swami would have been able to get this far in the game. A kindergarten teacher in Rose Park by day, this savvy lady brings loads of experience to the table, not to mention what New Yawkers call, "chutzpah." Thank you for buying into this, Les!
So what does RACE SWAMI want to accomplish, besides being a great little (affordable) swim club from the west side of town? We want to make a difference in our community! We want our coaches, swimmers, and families to get involved in what's going on around Rose Park and surrounding neighborhoods. That would include—but not be limited to—community projects, beautification projects, learn-to-swim clinics, smoothie days to raise "good health awareness"... and to help people change their attitude about "Rose Park." Because despite what the media pundits say, this northwest "island" of town is a special, close-knit, genuine part of town.
We are well aware that RACE SWAMI alone can't change people's perceptions—we are but a small, minor component after all—we simply want to help out. To make a difference. To make people take note that the Rose Park community can do and achieve anything. Even fast swimming!
We dream of a day when we can show up to any pool in the state of Utah, and people take note that we're more than just another swim club... that RACE SWAMI represents community. That we stand for raising great kids who want to contribute to their community... to make it the best place it can be.
Rose Park is special, no question. This community is one made up of doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, professors, and the common, hard working folk. People here are genuine. We're proud to represent this community, and to strive to make a difference. From the first day of conception—back on a late July night—this aspiring club's mission has always been one built upon perseverance. It's what the fleur di lis logo represents... that no matter what, we push forward, do the best we can do, and make a difference!
With the newly minted blessing of USA Swimming bestowed upon us on April 1, 2011, we push forward! Let's see what this year brings. There is much on the horizon—the Santa Clara International meet in June (part of USA Swimming's Grand Prix circuit), a swim camp down in the Florida Keys with Gary Hall Sr., the long course State Championships, the Western Sectionals meet in Oregon, Far Westerns in Northern California, Junior Nationals @ Stanford... and perhaps even Senior Nationals (also at Stanford).
But far more than the swim meets we attend and surely celebrate, it's becoming part of a community that happens to be one of Utah's best, if not least celebrated. Let's have some fun!
Leslie Motley, our team president, has been an awesome—and key—acquisition for RACE SWAMI... without "Mother Motley" there is no way Swami would have been able to get this far in the game. A kindergarten teacher in Rose Park by day, this savvy lady brings loads of experience to the table, not to mention what New Yawkers call, "chutzpah." Thank you for buying into this, Les!
So what does RACE SWAMI want to accomplish, besides being a great little (affordable) swim club from the west side of town? We want to make a difference in our community! We want our coaches, swimmers, and families to get involved in what's going on around Rose Park and surrounding neighborhoods. That would include—but not be limited to—community projects, beautification projects, learn-to-swim clinics, smoothie days to raise "good health awareness"... and to help people change their attitude about "Rose Park." Because despite what the media pundits say, this northwest "island" of town is a special, close-knit, genuine part of town.
We are well aware that RACE SWAMI alone can't change people's perceptions—we are but a small, minor component after all—we simply want to help out. To make a difference. To make people take note that the Rose Park community can do and achieve anything. Even fast swimming!
We dream of a day when we can show up to any pool in the state of Utah, and people take note that we're more than just another swim club... that RACE SWAMI represents community. That we stand for raising great kids who want to contribute to their community... to make it the best place it can be.
Rose Park is special, no question. This community is one made up of doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, professors, and the common, hard working folk. People here are genuine. We're proud to represent this community, and to strive to make a difference. From the first day of conception—back on a late July night—this aspiring club's mission has always been one built upon perseverance. It's what the fleur di lis logo represents... that no matter what, we push forward, do the best we can do, and make a difference!
With the newly minted blessing of USA Swimming bestowed upon us on April 1, 2011, we push forward! Let's see what this year brings. There is much on the horizon—the Santa Clara International meet in June (part of USA Swimming's Grand Prix circuit), a swim camp down in the Florida Keys with Gary Hall Sr., the long course State Championships, the Western Sectionals meet in Oregon, Far Westerns in Northern California, Junior Nationals @ Stanford... and perhaps even Senior Nationals (also at Stanford).
But far more than the swim meets we attend and surely celebrate, it's becoming part of a community that happens to be one of Utah's best, if not least celebrated. Let's have some fun!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Free Smoothies @ Northwest Today!
Race Swami Co-founder Mary Chris Finnigan and her band of creative smoothie-makers will be passing out all sorts of yummy flavors today at the Northwest Rec Center in Rose Park as part of an Open House effort to raise awareness about the fledging new swim club. They bought plenty of fresh fruit and veggies and will be passing them out to all comers from about 9:00am to 11am. We hope to see you there!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Impressions of Race Swami
Though Race Swami has been training as an organized swim club for the past two months—we began this maiden voyage at the Steiner West pool back in late January—this budding upstart has already seen some amazing strides and feats.
An example: Had our swimmers not raced under the banner of "Unattached" (USA Swimming requires that a swimmer who competed for a past club, who then moves on to a new club, first compete as "unattached" for no less than 120 days before claiming said new club) at the recently completed Utah State JO Championships, Race Swami would have placed 13th out of 26 clubs statewide. Not bad for a new club that had a mere six swimmers compete in the championship meet--five of whom earned points for the team.
At the JO meet, held in BYU's Richards Building, 10-UN sensation Fanetupou Wolfgramm earned High-Point honors by accumulating the most points of any swimmer in that age group. Besides winning five races, she also broke a state record—held by her older sister Amelia—in the 50 backstroke. Pretty awesome!
Speaking of Amelia Wolfgramm, she had a huge winter of races! Besides leading the Judge Memorial Catholic girls' team to an astounding 8th state championship title in nine years, she broke a state record in the 100 backstroke in a blazing 56.11, qualifying her for Junior Nationals, which will be at Stanford in August. So this Race Swami now owns state records in 10-UN, 11-12, 13-14 and now 15-16 and Senior classifications.
Last month, head coach Matt Finnigan and two Race Swamis—Amelia and younger sister Autumn Wolfgramm—traveled to Federal Way, WA for the Western Sectionals swim meet. This meet included many of the fastest kids in the western states. A few swimmers from Utah earned the right to attend by meeting certain time qualifications.
Amelia and Autumn had some great races, with Amelia just missing a Junior National cut in the 200 backstroke (though she did earn a "bonus time" qualification). Autumn had some fine races in the 100 back, 200 free and 200 back to name a few. However, her best races of the season were saved for the following week at the JO meet at BYU where she unleashed an amazing 100 free, 200 free and 100 back, earning her the right to swim at this summer's Grand Prix meet at the Santa Clara International Swim Center in June. She'll be joining Amelia as they represent Race Swami's official stamp in USA Swimming.
As for Race Swami, judging by all the comments we received at the JO meet, many folks were curious as to who this "mysterious" new club was. Who was that team in green and metallic gold with the fleur di lis logo winning nine races total to make it somewhat of a "coining out" party for the team from Rose Park?
In reality, there is nothing all that mysterious about Race Swami. Our mission is to serve the Rose Park community, as well as surrounding "west side" neighborhoods (Glendale, Fairpark, etc.) since we train at both Northwest (Rose Park) and Steiner West (Glendale). We seek to provide a healthy and stimulating environment in which our young athletes can grow and compete. Race Swami also brings together families from diverse ethnic backgrounds, one of the coolest aspects of becoming a "Swami." Through travel to various competitions the sport exposes our kids to other parts of the country and different lifestyles. So too, Race Swami emphasizes excellence in academics as well as athletics and supports swimmers and parents in the achievement of high academic standards.
We also hope to make some tasty, healthy smoothies on occasion when we host an Open House so that folks in the area know we're all about emphasizing a healthy lifestyle!
Lots more to come!
An example: Had our swimmers not raced under the banner of "Unattached" (USA Swimming requires that a swimmer who competed for a past club, who then moves on to a new club, first compete as "unattached" for no less than 120 days before claiming said new club) at the recently completed Utah State JO Championships, Race Swami would have placed 13th out of 26 clubs statewide. Not bad for a new club that had a mere six swimmers compete in the championship meet--five of whom earned points for the team.
At the JO meet, held in BYU's Richards Building, 10-UN sensation Fanetupou Wolfgramm earned High-Point honors by accumulating the most points of any swimmer in that age group. Besides winning five races, she also broke a state record—held by her older sister Amelia—in the 50 backstroke. Pretty awesome!
Speaking of Amelia Wolfgramm, she had a huge winter of races! Besides leading the Judge Memorial Catholic girls' team to an astounding 8th state championship title in nine years, she broke a state record in the 100 backstroke in a blazing 56.11, qualifying her for Junior Nationals, which will be at Stanford in August. So this Race Swami now owns state records in 10-UN, 11-12, 13-14 and now 15-16 and Senior classifications.
Last month, head coach Matt Finnigan and two Race Swamis—Amelia and younger sister Autumn Wolfgramm—traveled to Federal Way, WA for the Western Sectionals swim meet. This meet included many of the fastest kids in the western states. A few swimmers from Utah earned the right to attend by meeting certain time qualifications.
Amelia and Autumn had some great races, with Amelia just missing a Junior National cut in the 200 backstroke (though she did earn a "bonus time" qualification). Autumn had some fine races in the 100 back, 200 free and 200 back to name a few. However, her best races of the season were saved for the following week at the JO meet at BYU where she unleashed an amazing 100 free, 200 free and 100 back, earning her the right to swim at this summer's Grand Prix meet at the Santa Clara International Swim Center in June. She'll be joining Amelia as they represent Race Swami's official stamp in USA Swimming.
As for Race Swami, judging by all the comments we received at the JO meet, many folks were curious as to who this "mysterious" new club was. Who was that team in green and metallic gold with the fleur di lis logo winning nine races total to make it somewhat of a "coining out" party for the team from Rose Park?
In reality, there is nothing all that mysterious about Race Swami. Our mission is to serve the Rose Park community, as well as surrounding "west side" neighborhoods (Glendale, Fairpark, etc.) since we train at both Northwest (Rose Park) and Steiner West (Glendale). We seek to provide a healthy and stimulating environment in which our young athletes can grow and compete. Race Swami also brings together families from diverse ethnic backgrounds, one of the coolest aspects of becoming a "Swami." Through travel to various competitions the sport exposes our kids to other parts of the country and different lifestyles. So too, Race Swami emphasizes excellence in academics as well as athletics and supports swimmers and parents in the achievement of high academic standards.
We also hope to make some tasty, healthy smoothies on occasion when we host an Open House so that folks in the area know we're all about emphasizing a healthy lifestyle!
Lots more to come!
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