History
Founded in 1978, CAC has grown into one of the largest swim clubs in Southern California. The most notable of its alumni is Anthony Ervin, gold medalist in the 50 freestyle at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Canyons has over 600 members at various competitive levels, ranging from novice/introductory levels through to nationally ranked competitors. As of 2000 the Canyons Aquatic Club had produced a U.S. Olympic team alternate, four USA national titlists, two U.S. Olympic Festival selections and numerous high school All-Americans. In 2010 five of its swimmers qualified for the Conoco Phillips National Championships. In 2012, Canyons Aquatics sent seven swimmers to the United States Swimming Olympic Trials, the most in club history. The current head coach of the club is Coley Stickels. Prior head coaches include Jeff Conwell (2005-2012), Bruce Patmos (1989-2005), Jennifer Salles-Cunha (~1987-1989), Steve Neale (~1985-1987), Steve Schomber (~1985), and Jerry and Joe Walsh (~1978-1984).
Specialties
Canyons Aquatic Club is dedicated to the promotion of our nationally recognized aquatics program, which teaches and trains all levels of swimmers, emphasizing individual progress, team unity, and family participation. We are founded on the belief that all swimmers have the exact same potential--limitless. We encourage physical fitness, good patterns of physical development, proper conditioning and health habits. We are focused on personal growth for our swimmers as both athletes and citizens. We emphasize goal setting and will do everything within our power to see our swimmers achieve their goals both in the water and on land. We believe that our athletes are people first and competitors second.