The Mission Aurora Colorado Swim Team, founded in 1977, is known throughout the country for a first-class, year-round swim program. We offer a guided age-group youth program for children age 5 and up, from the beginning swimmer to the most competitive and skilled swimmer. When a young person becomes a member of the Mission Aurora Colorado Swim Team he/she learns the values of sportsmanship and teamwork. Swimming, through the Mission Aurora Colorado Swim Team, provides physical, emotional and intellectual skills that will last a lifetime.

The mission of the Mission Aurora Colorado Swim Team is:"Dedicated to improving swimming performance, stroke technique, individual goal-setting and the physical and mental development of all of our swimmers."

TEAM PHILOSOPHY Swimmers are given every opportunity to achieve their goals within the team frame work which ultimately aids them in developing and mastering self-discipline, self-motivation, and perseverance. The team philosophy is encompassed in the words COURAGE and PERSEVERANCE.

COURAGE is the willingness to accept risk(s) and endure failings. Courage does not exist unless there is a situation that presents the opportunity for success. We encourage our athletes to embrace these opportunities and not fear the outcome.

PERSEVERANCE is the backbone of success in any endeavor in life. One cannot succeed at the highest levels without enduring some set-backs. These difficult times can create a lack of faith, low self-esteem, and an obvious drop in enthusiasm. Perseverance is the quality that transcends these difficult times. It allows the individual to find the true strength of their character.

Mission Aurora Colorado Swim Team believes that COURAGE and PERSEVERANCE developed by swimming will prepare the individual for the challenges they will face in life.