The GAEL Aquatic Club of Iona College is a year round competitive age group swim team, located on the campus of  Iona college in New Rochelle, New York and a member Club of United States Swimming Inc. The goal of our team is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to international competitor.

Formed in September, 1984 the club had 182 members in the 2008-2009 season and is looking to develop and improve on our twenty-four year long series of success that has seen high levels of individual improvement, including Eastern United States Swimming Zone All-Star Selections, Sectional Qualifiers, All County High School Swimmers and many USS Meet Event Winners.  The Gael Aquatic Club goals are simple and center around five basic thoughts that are carried through each session, every day of the season.

They are to IMPROVE, LAUGH, GROW, DEVELOP and SUCCEED.

These simple goals are fostered and nurtured by the coaching staff and team members. These concepts along with consistent practice and meet involvement have been successful in yeilding remarkable results as well as providing an atmosphere of enjoyment that enriches club members physically, mentally and socially.  The developement and encouragement of each individual team members goals is a process that is carefully monitored by the coaches throughout the season.

Our club is a USS year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. All of our coaches, as members of the Unites States Swimming, have access to the most comprehensive training and certification program for youth coaches of any sport in the United States. They provide assurances that the time children spend in swimming will be quality time.

We are constantly growing and training young swimmers to maintain a well rounded competitive swim team. Thank you for joining us. We are looking forward to meeting you. Please feel free to ask another member or coach any question you may have.