Youth Swim & Dive

Summer

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.

Fall & Winter

dive camps

3rd-6th Gr

Interested in learning more about diving or improving your skills? Join us for our Fall and Winter Dive Camps! 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 (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 3 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $63r/$78nr 
  • Coach: Stephanie VanNuil (ZPS Varsity Dive Coach)
  • Beginner: Mon & Wed | Sept 28-Oct 14 | 5:30-6:30 PM
  • Beginner: Mon & Wed | Jan 4-Jan 20 | 5:30-6:30 PM
  • Intermediate: Mon & Wed | Sept 28-Oct 14 | 6:45-7:45 PM
  • Intermediate: Mon & Wed | Jan 4-Jan 20 | 6:45-7:45 PM

  • Location: Zeeland West HS - Natatorium

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 (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 3 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $89r/$104nr 
  • Instructors: ZAGS Coaches
  • New Swimmers: Tue & Thur | Oct 13-Nov 12 | 5:00-5:45 PM
  • Returning Swimmers: Tue & Thur | Oct 13-Nov 12 | 7:00-7:45 PM
  • Location: Zeeland Rec - West Cold 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 encourage pairing stroke clinics with our ZAGS Preseason Conditioning Program (see above). 

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 3 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Cost: $19r/$34nr 
  • Instructors: ZAGS Coaches
  • Freestyle: Tue + Thur | Oct 13 + 15 | 6:00-6:45 PM
  • Backstroke: Tue + Thur | Oct 20 + 22 | 6:00-6:45 PM
  • Breaststroke: Tue + Thur | Oct 27 + 29 | 6:00-6:45 PM
  • Butterfly: Tue + Thur | Nov 3 + 5 | 6:00-6:45 PM
  • Starts & Turns: Tue + Thur | Nov 10 + 12 | 6:00-6:45 PM
  • Location: Zeeland Rec - West Cold Pool

zeeland age group swim team (zags)

6-14 Yr Olds

ZAGS is a competitive swim team that welcomes swimmers who are new to competition as well as experienced athletes looking to further develop their skills. Practices focus on building endurance, refining technique in all four competitive strokes, and improving starts, turns, and kicking skills. The season runs approximately 10–12 weeks and provides a supportive yet challenging environment where swimmers can build confidence, develop as athletes, and experience the teamwork and excitement of competitive swimming.

  • Register Here (Online Registration Opens Mon, Aug 3 @ 10:00 AM)
  • Registration Deadline: Sun, Nov 8
  • Cost: $145r/$160nr (includes t-shirt, swim cap, Zeeland Classic meet fee)
  • ZAGS Welcome Packet
  • Team Philosophy & Expectations
  • Parents Guide to Swim Meets
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Coaches: Sara Keen & Alyssa Zapata | Meet the Coaching Staff
  • Dates: M, T, TH | Nov 23-Mid Feb | 5:30-7:00 PM | Practice schedule may vary
  • Parent Meeting: Mon, Nov 2 | 5:30 PM | ZWHS Natatorium Balcony | Provides families with important information about the upcoming season, including schedules, volunteer expectations, and ways to support your swimmer throughout the season. This is a great opportunity for families, especially those new to competitive swimming, to learn more about ZAGS and prepare for a successful season.
  • Rookie Night: Mon, Nov 2 | 6:00 PM | ZWHS Natatorium Balcony | Mandatory for all swimmers new to ZAGS | Coaches will meet swimmers, evaluation skills and comfort in the water, and determine appropriate practice group placement. If your swimmer is unable to attend, email the coaches at swimzags@gmail.com to arrange an alternative evaluation time.
  • Preseason Preparation Opportunities: New and experienced swimmers are encouraged to participate in our ZAGS Preseason Conditioning Program and Stroke Clinics (see above). These programs provide a great opportunity to build endurance, refine technique, and prepare for a successful season. They are especially beneficial for new swimmers looking to become familiar with competitive swimming and returning swimmers wanting to build confidence and sharpen their skills before the season begins. 
  • 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

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 our Programming Secretary, Robyn DeYoung, at rdeyoung@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