What is Houston Cougar Aquatic Sports?Houston Cougar Aquatic Sports, also known as COOGS, is a club swimming team that was created by the University of Houston's Women's Swimming and Diving Head Coach, Mark Taylor.
COOGS is designed for swimmers of all ages and skill levels who are interested in pursuing the sport competitively, improving their swimming strokes, or to get into shape and have some fun. We work with each swimmer individual to achieve their goals, whatever they may be. Our program is divided into various groups based on skill and age ranging from 5 years old to 105. You can register at anytime during the season for our club. Please feel free to stop by one of our practices to meet our coaching staff and view our club. Practice time and locations can be found by scrolling down this page. *The new COOGS season will begin on August 31st, 2009 and run until August 31st, 2010. Register at anytime during the season! What Programs do we Offer?
Please go to our Programs link for more information. What Makes us Unique?Location:
We are close to the Medical Center, Midtown, Downtown, West U, Rice University, and the Gulfgate area.
Staff:
Our staff members are committed, open, friendly, and have had very prosperous swimming careers with an abundance of swimming knowledge.
Dedication and Motivation:
Our primary coaching goal is to help you achieve your swimming and fitness goals, whether it is to become faster, to work and improve upon stroke technique, or to get into shape. Practice Times and LocationsAge Group 2 - ages 5 to 11
Age Group 2 practices three times a week on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 5:30-7:00pm, and on Saturday's from 11:00am - 1:00pm at UH's Melcher Gymnasium. Age Group 1 - ages 5 to 11 Age Group 1 practices four times a week on Monday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's from 5:30 - 7:00pm, and on Saturday's from 11:00am - 1:00pm at UH's Melcher Gymnasium. Junior - ages 9 to 14 The Junior group practices six times a week on Monday's, Wednesday's, and Friday's from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Tuesday's and Thursday's from 5:30 - 7:00pm, and Saturday's from 11:00am - 1:00pm at UH's Melcher Gymnasium. National and Senior Development - ages 13 and up The National and Senior Development groups practices six days a week with morning and evening practices. In the morning they practice on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 5:30 - 7:30am and Saturdays from 9:00 to 11:00am at UH's Melcher Gymnasium. In the evenings they practices Monday thru Friday from 5:00 to 7:30pm at UH's Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Lunch Bunch - Adult Lunch Time Swim, ages 18 to 105 The Lunch Bunch practices five days a week, Monday thru Friday from 11:30am to 1:00pm at UH's Melcher Gymnasium. |
Driving Directions
DirectionsMelcher Gymnasium:
Address:
3855 Holman St, Houston, TX
UH Campus Recreation and Wellness Center:
Address:
4500 University Dr, Houston, TX
PricingPricing for Houston Cougar Aquatic Sports varies by group.
Age Groups 1 + 2:
Coaching Fees = $90.00 per month per swimmer
Pool Fees = $75.00 per quarter per swimmer
Junior Group:
Coaching Fees = $110.00 per month per swimmer
Pool Fees = $75.00 per quarter per swimmer
National and Senior Development Groups:
Coaching Fees = $130.00 per month per swimmer
Pool Fees = $150.00 per quarter per swimmer
*Pool Fees are only paid by quarter.
*Coaching Fees have a 10% discount if you pay per quarter and a 20% discount if you pay per year. There is also an additional 25% discount for your 3rd member and a 50% discount for your 4th member on coaching fees only.
Starting on October 14th 2009, we will introduce a new online fee payment service. You will be able to pay your Coaching fees, Pool fees, and Meet Entry fees all online, using one simple program. You will also receive email reminders when your fees are due, and payment confirmations. |



