Close to home for residents in Lakes of Savannah is the Alvin Aquatic Club which recently wrapped up another successful summer season, with plans in place to launch the fall season. A part of the Coastal Cities Aquatic Association league, the Gators continue to build on their growing program and are sending a number of swimmers to the upcoming regional and state meets.

Practices are held indoors at nearby Alvin High School. The organization, which offers swimming, diving and water polo, is open to all ages.

The Alvin Aquatic Club’s competitive swim team is open to swimmers of all ages. The youth team is designed for swimmers ages 5 to 18 and the adult team is for those swimmers 19 and up. Anyone can participate as long as they are able to swim 25 yards un-assisted. The program is designed to develop the skills necessary for competitive swimming in a fun and cha llenging environment. Swimmers will be taught all 4 strokes: backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, freestyle, as well as, proper starts and flip turns.

The club also offers athletes the opportunity to play in a competitive water polo league as well as springboard diving clinics.

Located minutes from home for Lakes of Savannah residents, the Alvin Aquatic Club is one of many events and activities that take place in the surrounding Pearland/Alvin area. For more information on the club and to check upcoming events, visit www.alvinaquaticclub.org.