Youth Swim & Dive

Winter

ZAGS SWIM TEAM

6-18 Yr Olds

ZAGS is a competitive swim team that welcomes both swimmers new to competition and those with experience looking to further develop their skills. Our practices focus on building endurance and refining technique across all four competitive strokes. We also emphasize improving starts, turns, and kicking. The season runs approximately 10–12 weeks and provides a supportive yet challenging environment where swimmers can grow and thrive. Ages 6–8: Must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) using both freestyle and backstroke. Ages 9 and up: Must be able to swim two lengths of the pool (50 yards) using both freestyle and backstroke.


Spring & Summer

zags preseason conditioning program

6-14 Yr Olds

Jumpstart your swim season with a competitive edge. This preseason conditioning program builds strength, boosts endurance, and refines stroke technique ideal for both new and returning competitive swimmers. Focused on cardio, strength training, and technical skills, it ensures you’re ready to hit the water stronger, faster, and fully prepared.

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $89r/$104nr 
  • Coaches: ZAGS Swim Coaches
  • New(er) Swimmers (1-2 Seasons of Experience): Tue & Thur | Apr 21-May 21 | 6:00-6:45 PM
  • Returning Swimmers (3+ Seasons of Experience): Tue & Thur | Apr 21-May 21 | 7:00-7:45 PM
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - Warm Pool

zags preseason stroke clinics

6-14 Yr Olds

Enhance your swimming speed with our stroke clinics, each focused on improving technique in a specific competitive stroke. Sessions cover stroke refinement, starts, turns, and finishes through targeted drills designed to boost performance and readiness for competition. For optimal results, we recommend pairing clinics with our ZAGS Preseason Conditioning Program. (see above). 

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $19r/$34nr 
  • Coaches: ZAGS Swim Coaches
  • Freestyle: Tue + Thur | Apr 21 & 23 | 5:00-5:45 PM 
  • Backstroke: Tue + Thur | Apr 28 & 30 | 5:00-5:45 PM
  • Breaststroke: Tue + Thur | May 5 & 7 | 5:00-5:45 PM
  • Butterfly: Tue + Thur | May 12 & 14 | 5:00-5:45 PM
  • Starts + Turns: Tue + Thur | May 19 & 21 | 5:00-5:45 PM
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - Warm Pool

zeeland age group swim team (zags)

6-14 Yr Olds

ZAGS is a competitive swim team that welcomes both swimmers new to competition and those with experience looking to further develop their skills. Our practices focus on building endurance and refining technique across all four competitive strokes. We also emphasize improving starts, turns, and kicking. The season runs approximately 8-10 weeks and provides a supportive yet challenging environment where swimmers can grow and thrive. Ages 6–8: Must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) using both freestyle and backstroke. Ages 9 and up: Must be able to swim two lengths of the pool (50 yards) using both freestyle and backstroke.

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Sat, May 16
  • Cost: $145r/$160nr 
  • Coaches: ZAGS Swim Coaches
  • Parent Meeting: Mon, May 11 | 5:30 PM | Zeeland West HS - Natatorium Balcony
  • Rookie Night: Mon, May 11 | 6:00 PM | Zeeland West HS - Natatorium Balcony | For swimmers new to ZAGS. Coaches will assess each swimmer’s comfort level in the water and determine the appropriate practice group placement
  • Swimmer Requirements: 6-8 Yrs - Must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yards) using both freestyle and backstroke | 9 Yrs+ - Must be able to swim two lengths of the pool (50 yards) using both freestyle and backstroke
  • Equipment: Each swimmer is required to have a competitive swimsuit, a ZAGS swim cap, and goggles. One ZAGS swim cap will be provided to each swimmer. Team suits and additional gear can be purchased online. More information will be provided after registration closes
  • Location: Zeeland West HS - Natatorium
  • Practices ( May 26-June 5): M, T, TH: 6-8 Yrs: 5:30-6:15 PM | 9-10 Yrs: 5:30-6:30 PM | 11-14 Yrs: 5:30-7:00 PM | May vary based on pool schedules
  • Practices (June 8-Mid July): Mon: 6-8 Yrs: 5:30-6:15 PM | 9-10 Yrs: 5:30-6:30 PM | 11-14 Yrs: 5:30-7:00 PM | Tue & Thur: 6-8 Yrs: 9:00-9:45 AM | 9-10 Yrs: 9:00-10:00 AM | 11-14 Yrs: 10:00-11:30 AM | May vary based on pool schedules
  • Meet the Coaching Staff
  • Swim Meet Volunteer Opportunities & Descriptions
  • Parent, Swimmer & Coach Expectations
  • A Parents Guide to Swim Meets

summer dive camp

3rd-6th Gr (2026-27 Grade Level)

Interested in learning more about diving or improving your skills? Join us for our Summer Dive Camp! This camp offers two levels of instruction to help divers grow with confidence and skill. Our Beginner Level is perfect for those new to competitive diving, introducing the fundamentals of springboard diving in a fun, safe, and supportive environment while focusing on basic board mechanics, foundational skills, and introductory drills. Once divers have mastered the basics, they can advance to the Intermediate Level, where they’ll build on their foundation with more challenging drills and refined technique aimed at improving mechanics and preparing athletes for success in middle school and high school diving. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take your diving to the next level, this program provides expert guidance and a welcoming community—sign up today and make your splash!

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $63r/$78nr
  • Coach: Stephanie VanNuil (ZPS Varsity Dive Coach)
  • Beginners: July 6-9 | 9:00-10:15 AM
  • Intermediate: July 6-9 | 10:30-11:45 AM
  • Location: ZWHS - Natatorium

private springboard diving lessons

8-17 Yr Olds

Perfect for the beginner diver interested in learning the basic fundamentals of the sport of diving as well as the competitive diver interested in further developing and executing their competitive dive skills. Private dive instruction provides flexible scheduling and personalized attention to meet the needs of every level diver. Lessons are sold in bundles of three 30 minute lessons. Participants must be able to swim safely in deep water. 

Note on Semi-Private Dive Lessons: In order to maximize your time at each semi-private dive lesson, we recommend that each diver has similar diving abilities. 

  • Registration: Email Aquatics Secretary, at tspencer@zps.org to register and schedule private diving lessons
  • Private Cost (1 Diver): $99r/$114nr
  • Semi-Private Cost (2 Divers): $83r/$98nr
  • Coach: Stephanie VanNuil (ZPS Varsity Dive Coach) + Olivia Kutsche (GVSU Diver)

  • Location: ZWHS Natatorium

splashball water polo camp (coed)

1st-6th Gr (2026-27 Grade Level)

This coed camp is designed to introduce the sport of water polo while also improving skills and an understanding of the sport. “Splashball” harnesses all the fun, dynamic aspects of the game of water polo in a safe, easy-to-learn aquatic experience that will also motivate kids to swim and stay fit!  

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $43r/$58nr
  • Coach: Zac Geschwendt (ZPS Varsity Water Polo Coach)
  • Dates: June 1-4
  • Time: 5:30-6:30 PM
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation - East Pool