Discover the Des Plaines Warriors
The Des Plaines Warriors is a year-round swim team with the Northern Illinois Swim Conference (NISC), welcoming both competitive and recreational swimmers who are passionate about the sport and enjoy excelling in it. Our program puts emphasis on mastering swimming techniques, developing competition skills, and fostering a love for swimming that lasts a lifetime.
Learn More About Us
View our Policies & Procedures
Swim With Us
Complete our DPWS Swimmer Interest Form
Tryout Prerequisites:
- Ages 8 & Under:
- Comfortable & Independent in deep water
- Swim 25 yards on front and back
- Recommended: Basics of Breaststroke and Butterfly strokes
- Recommended: Sitting, Kneeling, & Standing Dives off side
- Ages 9-12:
- Comfortable & Independent in deep water
- Swim 50 yards of Freestyle & Backstroke
- Swim 25 yards of Breaststroke & Butterfly
- Recommended: Sitting, Kneeling, & Standing Dives off side
- Recommended: Pass from Level 4 or higher of swim lessons
- Ages 13-18:
- Swim 100 yards of Freestyle & Backstroke
- Swim 50 yards of Breaststroke & Butterfly
- Standing Dive off side
- Recommended: At least 1 season of previous swim team experience
Current Members
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Contact Us
Brian Johnson, Head Coach; Brian.Johnson@dpparks.org
Gosia Zalewska, Aquatics Manager; Gosia.Zalewska@dpparks.org
Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center Phone: 847-390-4949
Represent Us
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Team Shirts & Swim Caps available at Prairie Lakes Aquatic Center
