Northern TRIBS Swimming, Inc.
We are a year-round USA Swimming club in Northern N.Y. for swimmers of all ages in Franklin, St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties including Akwesasne. We are all one team. Be a part of something greater.
UPDATED 9/10/2021:
Pool use in Masssena is being delayed - no practices until further notice.
Pool use in Potsdam is uncertain at this time - no practices until further notice.
Due to the rise of COVID-19 in our area we are unable to offer swimming lessons at this time.
Potential practices in Massena and Potsdam for stroke school, age groups, junior and senior groups are listed on our Calendars. Permission to use these venues is still pending. Register for these groups so we can build a roster but DO NOT PAY until we begin practices. Please check back for updates.
MASSENA GUIDANCE - ONLY STAFF MUST BE VACCINATED. 12 AND OLDER ATHLETES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO BE VACCINATED. MASKS MUST BE WORN BY ALL WHEN NOT SWIMMING. THROUGHOUT BUILDING TRY TO BE SPACIALLY DISTANCED. SWIMMERS NEED THEIR OWN GEAR.
SUNY POTSDAM GUIDANCE - ALL MEMBERS MUST BE VACCINATED TO ENTER MAXCY HALL. MASKS MUST BE WORN BY ALL WHEN NOT SWIMMING. THROUGHOUT BUILDING TRY TO BE SPACIALLY DISTANCED. SWIMMERS NEED THEIR OWN GEAR. FOR SPEICAL EVENTS SPECTATORS MAY SHOW PROOF OF A NEGATIVE TEST (WITHIN 72 HOURS) WITHOUT BEING VACCINATED.
2021-2022 Athlete Registration is OPEN
(This form is used to register for stroke school, age groupd, junior and senior groups)
COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Form
(All staff members must complete this form along with any members at SUNY Potsdam.)
Please make a donation to support our Outreach fund in order to help kids learn the lifesaving skill of swimming who otherwise couldn't afford it.
Northern TRIBS Swimming, Inc.
3 Garvin Ave Apt 4
Massena, NY 13662
ph: 518-524-1295
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Competitive Membership - AVAILABLE IN MASSENA AND POTSDAM
New Members may join NTS any time!
Membership is contingent on available space and is open to individuals who meet all the following criteria:
- Between the ages of 5 and 18 (including members who currently attend college)
- Able to pass a swim test administered by the head coach
- Payment of registration fees and membership dues
The benefits of competitive swimming include the following:
- Opportunity to meet people and make new friends
- Participation in one of the most beneficial forms of cardiovascular exercise
- Development of the lifetime sport of swimming
- Development of time management skills, self-discipline, and sportsmanship
Your swimmer will continue to reap the benefits of participation long after his or her association with TRIBS.
Competitive Groups:
Stroke School (12 & Under): Requirements - 25yds Freestyle & Backstroke - typically practice 4x a week for 1 hour, dues $80/section. This is an extension of swim lessons where competitive strokes and skills are taught, and refined. Advanced swimmers learn Breaststroke and Butterfly, how to swim an Individual Medley (IM), and will continue to refine skills while building endurance.
Age Groups (8 & Under), 9 & 10, 11 & 12, 13 & 14, 15 & 16, and 17 & 18: Requirements - able to swim 200yds Free and 100yds IM. Typically practice 4x a week for 1.5 hours, dues $96/ section.
Juniors & Seniors: Requirements - able to swim 500yds Free and 200yds IM. Juniors typically practice 4-5 times a week for 2hrs, dues $112/section. Seniors need to have at least a 1 minute and 10 second 100 Freestyle. Seniors have additional dryland and Saturday practices. Dues are $128/section.
Season discounts and family reductions are available.We offer a $10 discount/section when registering for 3 or more sections at a time, and then family discounts of 10% for 2, 15% for 3, and 20% for 4 or more kids.
Northern TRIBS Swimming, Inc.
3 Garvin Ave Apt 4
Massena, NY 13662
ph: 518-524-1295
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