Vision
The CRAA vision is to empower individuals to be successful in life through excellence
in swimming.
Values
  • Having a shared vision among staff and board
  • Focusing on the kids as individuals before focusing on them as athletes
  • Emphasizing the long term development of the athlete
  • Consistent training philosophy of the coaching staff.  Role clarification of
    coaches and board.
  • Importance of mentoring young coaches yet giving them autonomy.
  • Focusing on the club through group unity.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Cedar Rapids Aquatics Association is to provide our community
and surrounding areas with a USA Swimming club which promotes the sport of
swimming, teaching and training all levels of swimming and emphasizing individual
progress with club unity.  Individuals are given the opportunity to pursue their goals
in the sport of swimming to whatever level they aspire and are capable of achieving.  
CRAA Values, Vision and Mission Statement