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Swimmergirl2029

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Hello. I would love to swim for Navy in a few years and was wondering if anyone on the forums was a current or past navy swimmer and is willing to answer some questions of mine. Thank you!
 
I don’t know how many navy swimmers are on these forums.

if it’s general SA sports or sports recruiting questions as far as USNA then there may be many that can help with an answer.

Puting a question or two here might help get the type of info you are looking for.
 
Swimmergirl2029 said:
Hello. I would love to swim for Navy in a few years and was wondering if anyone on the forums was a current or past navy swimmer and is willing to answer some questions of mine. Thank you!
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As you await replies, you can research Navy swim team times that can help you self-assess if you are competitive for Div I swimming at USNA. Navysports.com has articles and meet stats. Discuss this with your current swim coach.

If you are a few years out from applying, take a look at going to a Navy swim camp in the summer. It’s run by the Navy swim coaches, and midshipmen on the team often help out. It’s a great way to experience USNA sports facilities while honing your swim skills, and meet coaches in a setting where you can demo your skills. Swim camp registration typically opens up in mid-December, but start checking this site in November:

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www.navyswimmingcamp.com

You would also want to apply for Naval Academy Summer Seminar as a junior, to attend your rising senior summer.

Please reassure us you have thoroughly researched USNA.edu (or started) and your goal is to commission as a Navy or Marine Corps officer and serve for at least five years on active duty in one of a variety of career paths. It’s admirable to want to swim for Navy, but it’s different than collegiate swimming at a civilian school, there is all this other obligatory stuff that you have to knowingly embrace.

Some of the teams at Navy have recruiting questionnaires where you can bring yourself to the Navy coaches’ attention:
https://questionnaires.armssoftware.com/15d423e1c473 You can also contact coaches yourself.

There are other former USNA varsity athletes here, or parents of current varsity athletes, possibly some current or recent mids, even if not swimmers. Ask your questions - see what you get.
 
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Capt MJ said:
As you await replies, you can research Navy swim team times that can help you self-assess if you are competitive for Div I swimming at USNA. Navysports.com has articles and meet stats. Discuss this with your current swim coach.

If you are a few years out from applying, take a look at going to a Navy swim camp in the summer. It’s run by the Navy swim coaches, and midshipmen on the team often help out. It’s a great way to experience USNA sports facilities while honing your swim skills, and meet coaches in a setting where you can demo your skills. Swim camp registration typically opens up in mid-December, but start checking this site in November:

HOME PAGE

www.navyswimmingcamp.com

You would also want to apply for Naval Academy Summer Seminar as a junior, to attend your rising senior summer.

Please reassure us you have thoroughly researched USNA.edu (or started) and your goal is to commission as a Navy or Marine Corps officer and serve for at least five years on active duty in one of a variety of career paths. It’s admirable to want to swim for Navy, but it’s different than collegiate swimming at a civilian school, there is all this other obligatory stuff that you have to knowingly embrace.

Some of the teams at Navy have recruiting questionnaires where you can bring yourself to the Navy coaches’ attention:
https://questionnaires.armssoftware.com/15d423e1c473 You can also contact coaches yourself.

There are other former USNA varsity athletes here, or parents of current varsity athletes, possibly some current or recent mids, even if not swimmers. Ask your questions - see what you get.
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I have done a lot of research about all the academies. I want to go to commission as a Marine and not to swim. I know that sports are required and am already a swimmer so I was just thinking about different options. First and foremost I want to serve my country. Thank you for the help!
 
Swimmergirl2029 said:
I have done a lot of research about all the academies. I want to go to commission as a Marine and not to swim. I know that sports are required and am already a swimmer so I was just thinking about different options. First and foremost I want to serve my country. Thank you for the help!
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So you were asking input from navy swimmers because you have no desire to be a navy swimmer? :)

If you are a top swimmer that a D-1 college program might want then your road to the USNA would have gotten so much easier.

HS sports are not required for USNA admission but its a major plus to show the admissions people even if you are not a recruit.

Everyone plays a sport at the USNA. So you could choose just about any sport available at intramural or club.

Other than that I am not sure what you are asking.
 
Huursoldaat said:
No I think they were clarifying that they do want to serve as Marine and not just go for the swimming. I believe they do want to swim at Navy, but the long term objective is to serve as Marine.
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Thanks that makes sense.

Then the OPs chances of getting an appointment have gone back up :)
 
Small Team Bacsi said:
Thanks that makes sense.

Then the OPs chances of getting an appointment have gone back up :)
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I think most of us were responding to the info laid out in OP’s first post - “want to swim for Navy in a few years,” without being set in a context that reassured us of the awareness and desire for a military environment and a commission.
 
The general rule of thumb is that to be attractive to a program, you should be able to score points at their league or conference championships. So look at the 2022 Patriot League or ECAC results and see if you would have placed 16th or better in your marquee events.

That will give you a idea of your competitiveness for a spot on the team.

You can also go to: https://swimcloud.com/team/327/times/ for a listing of top times for Navy women in all events over the last several seasons.
 
Small Team Bacsi said:
So you were asking input from navy swimmers because you have no desire to be a navy swimmer? :)

If you are a top swimmer that a D-1 college program might want then your road to the USNA would have gotten so much easier.

HS sports are not required for USNA admission but its a major plus to show the admissions people even if you are not a recruit.

Everyone plays a sport at the USNA. So you could choose just about any sport available at intramural or club.

Other than that I am not sure what you are asking.
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What I meant was my main reason for going is to serve and not to just swim for them. I want to swim at USNA but that’s not the main reason for wanting to attend.
 
Swimmergirl2029 said:
What I meant was my main reason for going is to serve and not to just swim for them. I want to swim at USNA but that’s not the main reason for wanting to attend.
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Thanks I should have read better :)

There is nothing wrong with a serious athlete saying they want to go to a SA and play sports. Let’s face it if there were no varsity sports teams at the SAs the recruited types by in large would have gone to a different school.

If you are recruited your path is so much different than the paths of others who are not recruited.

The big fall back for a sports type are the prep schools if they want you and you fall just a little short.

Best of luck
 
Swimmergirl2029 said:
What I meant was my main reason for going is to serve and not to just swim for them. I want to swim at USNA but that’s not the main reason for wanting to attend.
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Thank you for that reassurance.

Do explore swim camp if you can swing it. You use Navy facilities, work with Navy coaches, stay in a dedicated part of Bancroft Hall, the midshipman dorm. The varsity camps are well run, and you get some fun swag, I’m sure.

Doing the research to see whether you will be competitive for the Navy team is also a good investment of your time.
 
The team culture is fantastic. Coach Morrison and coach Lias are excellent. DD1 has loved her experience on the team; it has served as a refuge during hard times as a plebe and beyond. USNA swimming is a top 50 program in the country. It requires total commitment, but, if you are willing to invest your heart and soul, you will reap the benefits during your USNA career.
 
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