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John Nord

Dear STAQ Families, The registration for the STAQ Winter Swim Lessons is now open! We are excited to announce our winter session of the Stroke School and Intro to Swim! Whether you are just starting out or aiming to refine your swimming technique, our experienced instructors are here to help you every step of the way! Stroke School focuses on improving your form in key swim strokes like freestyle and backstroke, while Intro to Swim is perfect for beginners looking to build confidence and basic skills in the water. Getting...

Anthony Furstoss

Dear STAQ Families! We are excited to start a new season in just about a week! As we gear up for this new beginning, we would like to share the following important announcements – please read this in full as facility complications will impact our practice schedule: Competitive Teams: Our online registration is now open – please visit www.staquatics.org and click on the blue “Registration” tile for more information and to register. The Team Tryouts will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:00am-11:00am at Corning-Painted Post High School....

John Nord

Dear STAQ Families, The registration for the STAQ FALL I Swim Lessons is now open! We are thrilled to announce continuation of our popular Stroke School designed to help beginners improve their technique and confidence in the water. Whether you are looking to refine your Freestyle and Backstroke or improve your starts and turns, our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way. In addition, we are excited to offer our relatively new but highly successful Intro to Swim Lessons. Perfect for beginners and those new to swimming,...

Anthony Furstoss

STAQ Families, We hope you've all had a pleasant end to your summers! We are happy to announce that our Fall / Winter registration is open! You can find all relevant information on our registration page: STAQ Registration Our practice calendar is up to date with our school break day practice time pending. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back in the pool. As always - please don't hesitate to reach out to with any questions you may have. STAQ

John Nord

As we conclude our Summer season with 2025 Summer Golds Long Course Championships and the 49th Sertoma Invitational, we wanted to take a moment to recognize all the hard work the coaches and swimmers have put into this season!! 2025 Niagara Long Course Championships: We had a total of 9 swimmers qualify and compete in this championship meet in Ithaca, NY this year with 27 personal records (PRs), and 10 new STAQ records!!! Sheldon De Pedro (boys 10 & U) placed 20th in 100 Breast (PR) and 28th in 50...

John Nord

Dear Families: The final week of STAQ’s summer swim programs is quickly approaching – don’t miss your chance to make a splash! From Intro to Swimming lessons for our younger swimmers to advanced Stroke School Clinic for more experienced participants, STAQ offers a range of sessions designed to keep everyone engaged and learning. Our friendly instructors are ready to help swimmers of all ages and abilities shine. Below is a brief summary of the programs offered during the week of August 11-15, 2025. All sessions will be held at Corning-Painted...

John Nord

You asked- and we listened! Introducing the first ever STAQ Stroke School Clinic! At STAQ, we are committed to meeting the needs of our community. After receiving numerous requests for a specialized swimming clinic focused on stroke improvement, we decided to make it happen! The first-ever Stroke School Clinic is tailored to the swimmers who are comfortable putting their head in the water and can float on front and back without assistance. Led by our experienced instructors, each session will focus on key techniques to improve your swimmers stroke efficiency...

John Nord

Dear Parents, We are excited to announce that STAQ will be offering the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training on July 11–13, 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity for our community, and we encourage all parents who meet the prerequisites to consider enrolling in this essential training. Eligibility Requirements: To participate in the course, you must be at least 15 years old by the last scheduled class session. We especially urge our Age Group 1 parents to take advantage of this opportunity, as having parent-volunteers lifeguarding during our practices and...

John Nord

Evening STAQ! The anticipation is growing! On this Friday, June 20th 2025, from 6:30-8:00 pm, our community will have the unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the college recruitment process through our upcoming Student-Athlete Panel! The Student-Athlete Panel is designed to provide critical information directly from those who have successfully navigated the recruitment process. Their stories will provide practical advice on how to prepare, what to expect, and how to stand out to college recruiters. To make the most out of this panel discussion, think about what aspects of...

John Nord

Dear STAQ Families, We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your understanding and support regarding the recent rescheduling of our Butterfly Clinic. As many of you know, the unexpected power outage on Friday night posed significant challenges to the high school operations, particularly concerning the safety and availability of the pool facility. Unfortunately, this meant that we were unable to procced with the Butterfly Clinic on Saturday, as planned. We are happy to announce that STAQ has secured a new date for the Butterfly Clinic!...