The Peoria Area Water Wizards Swim Team (PAWW) is one of the top teams out of 9,000 plus teams in the country. Whether you strive for national level swimmer status or just want to swim with a good, competitive team, we have a place for you! PAWW is part of the Peoria Park District's total swimming program. Our program is designed to accommodate everyone interested in either a positive age group or a senior competitive swim program.  This could be the new age grouper (perhaps as young as five years old) through the highly motivated national-level senior. PAWW is a year-round competitive swim team, not a series of learn-to-swim lessons. Besides meeting the program group requirements, swimmers, as well as parents, should know and be willing to accept the program rules and policies before accepting a position on the team.

Our age group swimming level is the place where youngsters should learn efficient stroke mechanics. As the swimmer develops from age group to senior swimming, they will have a sturdy foundation of efficient strokes upon which they can continue to build conditioning and speed factors.

Our coaching staff carefully plans each workout.  The amount of time available for practice increases as the swimmer matures.  Our coaching staff feels that while winning is important, the work and planning leading up to the competitive experience are of more importance.  Our swimmers realize that they are winners when they achieve their own personal goals, even though they might not win their event.

Our coaching staff carefully plans our meet schedules.  Meets are available for all ability and age levels within the team.  This allows each swimmer to have the opportunity to perform and see how they are progressing towards their objectives.

The PAWW program is a cooperative effort of parents, coaches, and swimmers.  We expect the time spent in swimming will be worthwhile.  The PAWW Parents' Club is an active group within our team.

PAWW is registered with Illinois Swimming, Inc. (ISI) and USA Swimming. Every swimmer will be registered with USA Swimming and possess a membership card. Cards are ordered at the beginning of each short course (fall/winter) season. Cards are kept on file by the coaching staff.