North Shore Swim Club was founded in 1997 as a year round swim program and non-profit member of the United States Swimming Association. The club consists of school-age, high school, college and adult (Masters & Triathletes) swimmers from Duluth, Superior, Proctor, Cloquet, Hermantown and the surrounding region.

The mission of NSSC is to teach life values to its members by using swimming as it’s vehicle. Some of these life skills include athleticism, equality, honesty & reaching personal potential through goal setting. Our USA Certified Coaching Staff emphasizes these values along with sportsmanship, leadership, friendship, self-discipline and motivation.

F.A.Q.

What Pool do you practice in?
We practice on the UMD campus in the Sports and Health Center near the field house. UMD Aquatics ->

I missed registration and orientation night, can I still sign up? Even in the middle of the season?
Yes, come in to one of the scheduled practice times and talk to the head coach or the coach on deck. Custom rates are available at any time of the season.

Do I have to come to every practice?
No, however it is recommended that you or your athlete try to make at least 3 days/ week in order to learn the skills introduced.

I used to swim in high school, but I am no longer interested in competing. Do I have to go to meets?
No, you don’t have to go to meets but we would encourage meet participation.

Pre-requisites:

Ages 6 & up are encouraged to participate
Must be able to swim one length (25 yards) of the pool