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.

• ZAGS Welcome Packet
• Team Philosophy & Expectations
• Season Schedule | Summer Season Calendar
• Parents Guide to Swim Meets
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Coaches: ZAGS Swim Coaches | Meet the Coaching Staff
• 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 Recreation

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