About
The Groveport Fighting Fish Swim Team is a competitive swimming program for boys and girls, ages 5 to 18. For safety reasons, swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted. The team competes in six regular season swim meets in the months of June and July, including a season ending championship meet. The Fighting Fish are members of the Tri-County Aquatic League, which consists of other swim teams from the Newark, Lancaster, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Pataskala, and Columbus areas. The league has been developed and maintained through a commitment of teamwork and sportsmanship since the early 70’s. The League’s purpose is to foster competition among the member teams, set consistent standards / rules, and administer the season ending Championship Swim Meet.
The Fighting Fish pride themselves on a history of great swimmers, outstanding facilities, and an overall dedication to self-improvement. The program provides a structured practice schedule, a dedicated Parents Organization, and a successful coaching staff.
Competition can provide an excellent means of developing a predisposition to play fairly. Competition should be marked by a spirit of truth and honesty, with strict observance of all rules. Fair play implies respect for oneself, one’s opponent and others involved in conducting competition. Players, coaches, officials, parents and spectators share a responsibility for fair play. Fair play sets the game above the prize. This virtue influences behavior in everyday life.
