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Introduction
The Lawrence Aquahawks is a non-profit organization dedicated to
providing a program of swimming instruction for competition for the
youth of Lawrence, Douglas County, and surrounding communities. The
Aquahawks is open to all youth who have completed basic swimming
instruction subject to the availability of space in the program.
The club is operated by the parents of swimmers who annually elect
a board of directors to manage club operations. The board is
responsible for hiring the head coach, providing oversight of the
club’s operations, and coordinating fund raising and
volunteer activities.
The Aquahawk program is affiliated with USA Swimming, an
organization that governs amateur swimming throughout the country.
Each Aquahawk member must join USA Swimming in order to be eligible
for the Aquahawk program. In addition, the club is an active member
of Missouri Valley Swimming.
While not affiliated with the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation
Department, the Aquahawks work closely with the City, USD 497,
Lawrence Athletic Club, and Haskell Indian Nations University
(HINU) in scheduling pool time. Without this close cooperation, the
Aquahawk program would not be possible.
The Aquahawk program operates year round. Swim practices are held
at the Lawrence Outdoor Aquatic Center, Lawrence Indoor Aquatic
Center, Haskell Indian Nations University and Carl Knox Natatorium.
Practice times and locations are established each swim season and
are subject to change if weather is a factor.
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