About Lahaina Swim Club

Due to the Lahaina Fire that devastated our community on August 8th, many of our coaches and swimmers lost their homes. We ask the swimming community around the country and the world to support Lahaina swimmers and coaches who lost everything. All donations will go to Lahaina Swim Club displaced families and coaches.

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Our GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/ef64fec3

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As soon as the gates of Lahaina Aquatic Center opened to the public in the summer of 1992, a core group of Lahaina parents banded together to form Lahaina Swim Club. The club began with seven swimmers, all under 10 years old. We have steadily grown to 100+ members today, ranging in age from five-year-old Learn-to-Swim athletes through high school-aged young adults.

The goal of the program is to provide safe and fun environment for the young athletes of all skill levels. The club is a non-profit that is run by parent volunteers with all coaches certified by USA Swimming.

Thanks to the experienced coaching team, the club has had success at county and state level competitions. Leading the way for the club is the head coach Tom Popdan with his sensible, goal-oriented mentorship of the program. For many years he has been joined by coaches Jen Wiseman, Ericka Gaastra, and more recently by Gabby Lindblad and Jack Pope. We are fortunate to have Ryan Martines and Alicia Wintermeyer join as our coaches for the summer sessions.

Lahaina Swim Club News

Our Emily Hegrenes is a nominee for the US Presidential Scholarships Award
Our Emily Hegrenes is a nominee for the US Presidential Scholarships Award

February 7, 2024

Lahaina Swim Club is proud to spotlight Emily Hegrenes, a dedicated member of our swim community and a graduating senior from Lahainaluna High School this year. Emily has been an impressive swimmer…
Our First Trip After the Fire. 2023 Senior Championship in Oahu.
Our First Trip After the Fire. 2023 Senior Championship in Oahu.

November 22, 2023

When the news spread that Coach Tom Popdan was returning to Maui, hope and inspiration entered the lives of our dedicated student athletes in the Lahaina Swim Club. Coach Tom’s positive influence on…
Swimming Community Helps Lahaina in the Aftermath of Devastating Wildfire
Swimming Community Helps Lahaina in the Aftermath of Devastating Wildfire

August 29, 2023

On August 8th 2023, wildfires devastated Lahaina, bringing an unprecedented level of destruction and displacing countless families from their homes. Our tight-knit swim club was not spared from this…
Lahaina Swimmers Excel at Hawaii State Championships in Kihei
Lahaina Swimmers Excel at Hawaii State Championships in Kihei

July 18, 2023

Lahaina Swim Club took part in the 2023 Hawaii Age Group Swimming Long Course Championships held at the Kihei Aquatic Center on July 14-17 2023. The team earned an impressive third place in the…
Lahaina Swimmers Continue Tradition of Success at the 47th Annual Sakamoto Invitational Tournament
Lahaina Swimmers Continue Tradition of Success at the 47th Annual Sakamoto Invitational Tournament

May 29, 2023

The Lahaina Swim Club demonstrated an exceptional performance at the Sakamoto Invitational meet, held over four sessions on the weekend of May 27-28, 2023. This prestigious event, held in Wailuku…
Lahaina Swimmers Thrived at Hawaiian Swimming Championship in Oahu
Lahaina Swimmers Thrived at Hawaiian Swimming Championship in Oahu

February 24, 2023

The Lahaina Swim Club (LSC) participated in the Hawaiian Swimming Short Course Age Group Championship, held at K. Mark Takai Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Waipahu on Oahu February 16-19, where…

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Mahalo to Our Sponsors

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Sophie Deloria Foundation, sponsoring West Maui afterschool programs including Lahaina Swim Club
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Mary Anne Fitch Maui Realtor Broker specializing in luxury real estate
We are looking for sponsors for Lahaina swim club. Please email us for more information