About Seattle Synchro
The Seattle Synchro Team was founded by Charlotte Davis, 1984 Olympic coach, and has been in the Seattle Metro area for over 25 years. In that time, the Team has produced 5 Olympians - Jillian Penner in the 2008 Summer Olympics.Tracy Ruiz-Conforto and Candy Costie-Burke, who are the 1984 Olympic Gold Medalists. Keana Hunter and Audrey Kwon most recent silver medalists from Paris 2024. Charlotte Davis, 1984 Olympic coach, and Seattle alum was also recently inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Seattle Synchro has also seen several of its members receive multiple appointments to US National Teams, as well as elite varsity programs at universities across the country.
Mission
Seattle Synchro's mission is to develop well-rounded and accomplished individuals through a competitive athletic environment in artistic swimming, while striving for excellence both in and out of the pool and cultivating respect and teamwork.
Vision
Our vision is:
- To provide an atmosphere that inspires athletes to achieve their maximum potential through strong work ethic, discipline, integrity, and sportsmanship,
- To develop team unity, where everyone encourages and takes pride in one another, both in and out of the pool,
- To instill a lifelong love for sport through enjoyment and accomplishment, throughout any level of the athlete’s career,
- To help athletes strengthen their mental fitness and emotional intelligence, so that they can grow both physically and mentally into strong individuals.
Values
Seattle Synchro's team values are:
Respect - for self and others
Teamwork - work together to achieve a common goal
Stewardship - keeps our environment clean and neat; promotes good sportsmanship and social responsibility
Perseverance - working hard, overcoming challenges, and finishing what is started
Proactivity - to take initiative
Courage - strength to handle challenges
Authenticity - intentional and kind connection
Joy - contentment and enjoyment while practicing artistic swimming
Pride - Being proud of Seattle Synchro
Gratitude - Appreciation for the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself
Commitment - Abide by the club's codes of conduct
What We Do
We believe that the role of the Seattle Synchronized Swim Team is to enhance the physical, social and emotional development of the swimmers through participation in synchronized swimming. This can be achieved through the development of programs to meet the needs of swimmers with varied levels of ability and commitment. We provide a safe and secure environment in which individual swimmers can strive for personal bests. Synchronized swimming is a team sport and we promote team spirit through the involvement of all swimmers, coaches, and parents. Traveling, meeting athletes from across the United States and around the world, and making lifelong friends are all part of the experience. We train 10 months out of the year and compete locally, regionally and nationally year round.
- Trains and competes September through June.
- Competes locally, regionally and nationally.
- Offers Beginner to Advance instruction.
- Teams are created by age and skill level.
- All coaches have National and/or Olympic backgrounds.
- The coaching staff is CPR, First Aid and Safe-Sport Certified
"Swim kick perfect score, we know how to use our core, Go Seattle!" ~ Team Cheer
Contact Us
For more information please email [email protected] or send mail to 14150 NE 20th St F1-464 Bellevue, WA, 98007. Seattle Synchro is based out of the Seattle University Pool on First Hill.
