Who We Are
Aiken-Augusta Swim League
General Information
The Aiken-Augusta Swim League (ASL) was founded in 1969 and is known throughout the state and country as a strong, year-round swim team. The ASL program is designed by professional coaches interested in developing accomplished swimmers who grow up to become successful people . We offer a guided age-group youth program for children age 6 and up, from the beginning swimmer to the most competitive and skilled athlete. When a young person becomes a member of ASL, he/she learns the values of sportsmanship and team work. Swimming with Aiken-Augusta Swim League provides physical, emotional and intellectual skills that will last a lifetime.
The Aiken-Augusta Swim League is a United States Swimming (USAS) affiliated team. We welcome swimmers of all skill levels and will help them reach their full potential as athletes AND as people.
Philosophy
ASL sees swimming as an important part of the overall development of a young boy or girl. Besides the most obvious benefit of physical conditioning, swimming fosters the personal discipline required to persevere; the confidence-building of progress in competition, the social growth from travel and learning to accept winning and losing with equal grace; and the sense of values joined from competing as both an individual and a team member.
The ASL program strives to instill in young swimmers an understanding of, and appreciation for such concepts as high self-esteem, personal accountability, constructive self-motivation, goal setting and goal achievement as these ideas relate to their success in training and in competition. It is our belief that the process of achieving is as significant as realizing the achievement itself.
At each level of the ASL program, swimmers are instructed to strive for excellence. Excellence in this sense represents the achievement of that level at which you know that you have done your utmost to become the best you are capable of becoming. This philosophy is consistent throughout the program for every swimmer. We want every swimmer to swim to the best of their own ability and seek the opportunity to attain the level of excellence to which their desire and ability will move them. We believe swimmers and their parents alike should enjoy swimming and remember it as a positive experience.
The Heart of ASL
Mission
Helping every athlete reach their full potential in swimming and in life.
Vision
To achieve national distinction and regional prominence by developing healthy, happy, and successful swimmers through expert coaching that instills a positive, growth-oriented mindset and an unparalleled team environment where every athlete feels they belong and are valued.
Values
Brave – ASL swimmers are courageous. They are willing to take chances, push their limits, and risk failure to achieve their goals.
Strong – ASL swimmers are strong of mind and body. They are always willing to do the work, carry the load, and help their teammates.
Fierce – ASL swimmers are tenacious. They never give in and never hold back. They go “all in” with grit and determination.
Proud – ASL swimmers are proud of their work ethic and their team. They strive to represent themselves, their teammates, and their family with integrity and sportsmanship.
