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Team Overview
The Columbia Aquatics Association (CAA) is a competitive and instructional Swim Team sponsored by the Columbia Association in Columbia Maryland. The Clippers offer a complete program for swimmers of all skill and interest levels; ages 5 to college level. The team has various Practice Groups based on a combination of ability and age. Practices are scheduled Monday through Friday afternoons and evenings, weekday and weekend mornings and Sunday evenings. Practices are held at the Columbia Swim Center and The Supreme Sports Club. Attendance requirements and mandatory meet participation vary with Practice Group placement.
Mission Statement
The Columbia Aquatics Association is a registered USA Swimming Club and a member of the Maryland Local Swim Committee. Our mission is to promote the sport of competitive swimming for all ages through positive motivation and the teaching of proper stoke technique. We strive to produce swimmers who are able to excel in competition at all levels from novice to national.
Vision
CAA instills the values of respect, teamwork, confidence, and self discipline in our staff, swimmers and their families
CAA teaches swimmers that success is achieved through hard work and goal setting
CAA influences swimmers to grow as athletes and individuals who are able to contribute to their team, family, and community
Parents are actively involved in our team and provide a positive influence for our swimmers
Our staff, swimmers and their family members work together to achieve success in competitive swimming
Our accomplishments are a result of the strong commitment of our staff, swimmers and their families
Goals
To provide a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all our team members
To set ethical and moral standards for our staff, swimmers, and their families
To provide the best possible instruction at all levels within the team
To have swimmers develop a passion for swimming
To have swimmers continually strive to achieve higher standards
To provide organized team and group activities
To have our staff, swimmers and their families dedicate the time required to achieve each swimmer’s goals
To have our team recognized as a valued member of our community
