Lakewood Aquatic Sports Club was established in 1964, it is a non-profit, board governed, head coach led swim team located in Norwalk, CA. The team practices at The Cerritos College swimming pool, located within the Physical Education complex on campus.
The mission of Lakewood Aquatic Sports Club is to teach young athletes the benefits of commitment, teamwork, and personal growth through the sport of competitive swimming.
As a team, our vision is to strive to provide a positive, indelible impact in our community through competitive swimming; facilitating through a professional, inspirational and knowledgeable coaching staff, involved and supportive parents, and hardworking, focused and respectful youth swimmers, in a safe and inclusive environment.
At the foundation of our club, is our core values:
Being Family-focused – We create a family atmosphere that engages parents and supports athletes at all levels of development.
Building Confidence – We believe confidence is at the core of our swimmers’ success. Through coaching, we nurture the maturation process of the individual in and out of the pool.
Creating Camaraderie – We support each other through team spirit. Our athletes experience success and setbacks together and forge bonds that last into adulthood.
Fostering Competition – We encourage competition that makes us stronger. We set individual goals for each swimmer that fosters pride and achievement.
Instilling Accountability – We strive to personify the values that make us unique. Each individual is responsible for promoting a positive and supportive environment.