Northern TRIBS Swimming, Inc. is a year-round 501(c)(3) USA Swimming club serving members from Franklin, St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties including the Akwesasne Territory. We are dedicated to enhancing technique and race ability for motivated swimmers in the communities surrounding the north flowing tributaries (tribs) of the St. Lawrence River in Northern New York.
Our mission is to provide opportunities for swimmers to achieve their highest potential, both as a person and an athlete, while promoting and encourages the highest degree of understanding and respect towards teammates, competitors, supporters, and the waters we swim in. Our vision is to inspire and enable our members to achieve excellence in the sport of swimming and in life.
We currently offer learn-to-swim, stroke school, age groups, senior and Master’s swimming in Massena, Canton and Clayton for local amateur athletes. Our membership has some turnover but we maintain an average monthly membership of 130 swimmers (ages 5 – 18) and a staff of 13. Since September 1, 2016 we’ve had approximately 350 different swimmers take advantage of our programming
We are continuously seeking donations for an annual fund in the amount of $10,000 to help families in need benefit from our programs. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 in many places in the United States. Research shows that children who learn water safety skills also reap benefits in overall cognitive, physical and emotional development…and it may also save their lives! However water safety education must be done correctly, following established skill upon skill development taught in a loving, fun and positively reinforced environment. Competitive age group and senior swimming promotes cardiovascular health and life-long wellness. At Northern TRIBS Swimming this is what we do, and much more! We are creating a culture of community health and fitness through swimming. Any monetary donation to help us reach this annual fund raising goal will be greatly appreciated.
Your donation will be added to an annual fund for local outreach and disbursed whereas:
Members will be able to apply for grants through an Outreach Program based on demonstrated need and special circumstances such as if they receive free/reduced school lunch or experience temporary hardship.
50% will be awarded to individuals for learn-to-swim lesson tuition. Tuition is $75/swimmer for each 4 week section which includes (8) 45-minute lessons, or for 6 hours, benefiting on average 80 swimmers annually.
50% will be awarded to individuals from lower income families to off-set their annual Club and USA Swimming registration fee. This $100 fee includes individual insurance coverage through USA Swimming for participation in our club and sanctioned USA Swimming events (benefitting 50 competitive swimmers). This fund may also be used to off-set the cost of season membership.
Program success will be measured by % increase in club outreach program enrollment and retention of members.
You may donate today via PayPal or through the mail to:
Northern TRIBS Swimming, Inc.
c/o Joshua Jock
3 Garvin Avenue Apt 4
Massena, New York 13662
