Swim with Mt. Lebanon Aqua Club
About the MLAC
The Mount Lebanon Aqua Club (MLAC) is the largest competitive swim team in Western Pennsylvania . For 50 years, our coaching staff has offered unparalleled instruction to swimmers of all ages and abilities. From nationally and internationally ranked swimmers to children who have mastered basic swimming skills and are ready for a greater challenge, we have a program that fits your child's needs.
Competitive Swimming
The majority of our swimmers do swim competitively; however, it is not a prerequisite to joining the club. In our year-round competitive swimming program, children are placed in one of five swimming classifications – Stingray, Dolphin, Barracuda, Marlin and Shark. Placement is based on age and ability. Practice times vary from group to group but most groups practice a minimum of three times per week. Our more advanced swimmers practice more often. Team members are encouraged to attend 80 percent of all practices, to ensure maximum benefit.
If your child is interested in joining the club, we recommend one of the following:
- Swimmer attends our Minnows program, a three- day pre-season program, offered in early September. For information see the “Minnows” page .
- Attend our MLAC Open Try-Outs, where the MLAC coaches evaluate new swimmers. 2008 Fall Try-Outs will be held on Thursday September 11th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the MLHS pool.
If you are unable to participate in the Minnows program or attend the open try-outs, please call the MLAC message line at (412) 344-7070 to schedule a private evaluation. These evaluations can be scheduled at any time during the swimming season.
For more information, see “Groups and Membership”.
Non-Competitive Swimming
If a child is not ready for competitive swimming, Blue Groups are viable options for them. These groups practice one hour per week on Saturday afternoons. This program is ideal for the child who wishes to improve his/her swimming skills but is apprehensive about swimming competitively. Swimmers do not need to be pre-evaluated for Blue Groups but should be readily able to swim the length of the indoor pool in freestyle. Blue Groups are taught by MLAC coaches. Children who participate in Blue Groups do not have to be members of the MLAC. For more information and registration forms, please see “Blue Groups”.
Summer Swimming
The MLAC sponsors a summer swimming program called Piranhas. This program runs approximately eight weeks in the summer and is open to any Mount Lebanon resident. Piranhas do compete as team in the South Hills Summer Swim Conference. Children who wish to participate in Piranhas do not have to be members of the MLAC.
For more information, see “Piranhas”.
Should you have additional questions about the MLAC and our programs, please call the message line at 412.344.7070 and someone will return your call promptly.