About Us
BE HEALTHY
We are an adult swim team in The Villages, Florida, for residents who enjoy swimming for fitness, competition, and friendship. We offer coached workouts six days a week at various locations in The Villages, along with skill clinics throughout the year to build technique and confidence. Our members train for many reasons, from pool swim meets, open water events, and triathlons to simply staying active and healthy. Whatever your goals, you’ll find support, encouragement, and camaraderie in the VAST swimming community.
BE CONNECTED
VAST is a Resident Lifestyle Program of The Villages, a 55+ community. To join, you’ll need a Villages Resident ID card, which usually means you own or rent a home here. Once you reach out, one of our coaches will contact you to learn about your goals, answer questions, and invite you to observe a practice. When you’re ready, we’ll schedule a tryout swim to help place you in the workout group that best fits your skill level. From there, our membership chair will get you set up on our website, complete paperwork, pay annual dues and learn what the expectations are to you and from you as part of the team. Along the way, you’ll be supported by our Board of Directors, USMS-certified coaches, structured practices and clinics, information on available competitions, monthly team meetings, social activities and volunteer opportunities that make it easy to feel part of the team.
BE COMPETITIVE
Our members take part in a wide range of events throughout the year, including Senior Games, USMS meets, open water swims, triathlons, and relays at the local, state, national, and international levels. We support swimmers with focused clinics on the competitive strokes, starts, turns and rules as you learn key skills, targeted drills to help you improve, underwater video review with one-on-one feedback. Our workouts follow a seasonal plan, with weekly and monthly goals designed to help each swimmer progress. We celebrate our record holders, and we’re just as proud of those entering their first competition or achieving a personal best.
Join VAST Swim Team Today!
OUR MISSION AND HISTORY
About Us:
Established in 2002, VAST is a popular Lifestyle Club of The Villages community, fostering excellence in swimming through comprehensive training and unwavering motivation.
Our Purpose:
At VAST, our purpose is clear: to cultivate a thriving environment for swimmers of all levels. We are committed to offering consistent opportunities that empower individuals to enhance and refine their swimming capabilities.
Our Commitment:
With an unyielding dedication to growth and development, we stand as a beacon of support for swimmers on their journey to success. Join us in embracing the water and unlocking your potential.
Interested in becoming a member please review the 'FAQ' page.
