WELCOME TO TRIDENT AQUATIC CLUB!
Staten Island's premier swimming program offering a complete pathway from beginners to competitive athletes. Our expert coaches provide personalized instruction in a supportive community environment. With programs for all ages and abilities, we help swimmers build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of the water.
Our Mission
At Trident Aquatic Club, we create pathways for swimming excellence at every level. From beginners gaining water confidence to competitive athletes pursuing championships, we provide personalized instruction in a supportive environment. Our dedicated coaches develop not just swimming skills, but character, discipline, and teamwork—values that extend beyond the pool. We believe in creating both exceptional swimmers and exceptional people.
Our Vision
Through our integrated swimming pathway, we create opportunities for aquatic growth at every level. Our Swim School builds fundamental skills and water confidence for swimmers of all ages. The Competitive Development Group prepares dedicated swimmers with specific stroke proficiency for the challenges of competitive swimming. Our Competitive Team empowers athletes to excel through advanced training, mental fortitude, and championship preparation.
Trident Swim Team is a year round commitment (September-July) and practice at two locations: Wagner College and the Staten Island JCC.


OUR PROGRAMS:
LEARN-TO-SWIM SCHOOL
Ages 3 & Up
Requirements: Participants must be potty trained and able to follow basic instructions.
Our comprehensive swim instruction serves beginning through advanced swimmers with structured progression designed to build confidence and skills at each swimmer's own pace. Our certified instructors create a supportive learning environment from water safety and discovery to advanced stroke development.
Our curriculum was specifically designed and revamped in Spring 2025 to provide the essential foundation needed for future competitive development and competitive swim programs. This proven progression ensures swimmers master water safety, proper stroke technique, and competitive readiness through clear skill-based advancement from Water Discovery through Team Prep programs.
New swimmers are screened for appropriate placement, while current swimmers are continuously evaluated during classes. We offer private and group lesson options, and our structured approach has consistently proven effective in preparing swimmers for successful transition to competitive swimming.
COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAMS
Ages 7-18- Evaluation Required
Prerequisites: Must have completed Competitive Development program or equivalent competitive experience, legal technique in all four strokes, ages 12+ must swim 100 yards in each stroke.
Join our dedicated competitive program where swimmers refine technique, build endurance, and develop racing strategies in a supportive team environment. Our structured training prepares athletes for competition success with specialized coaching, meet opportunities, and a focus on continuous improvement. For committed swimmers ready for the challenges of competitive swimming.
Requirements: Mandatory coach evaluation required for all new team members. Swimmers must have completed our Competitive Development program or demonstrate equivalent prior competitive swimming experience. All participants must demonstrate legal stroke technique in all four competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). Swimmers ages 12 and older must also demonstrate the stamina to complete 100 yards in each of the four strokes. Evaluation ensures readiness for competitive team training, racing demands, and program expectations.
STROKE & TURN CLINIC
12 & Under and 13 & Up
Enhance your swimming technique through our specialized Stroke & Turn Clinics focusing on competitive refinement. These targeted sessions help swimmers improve efficiency, speed, and technical proficiency in all four competitive strokes, starts, and turns. Some clinics are exclusive to Trident Swim Team members, while others welcome qualified public participants.
MASTERS
Adults Ages 18 & Over
Our Masters program offers adult swimmers of all ability levels the opportunity to improve fitness, refine technique, and optionally participate in competitions. Whether you're swimming for health, personal improvement, or competitive goals, our structured workouts and professional coaching provide the perfect environment for adult swimmers to thrive.