Houston Cougar Aquatic Sports

 
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About COOGS

  

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?

  • Year-round training
  • Lunch Bunch - Adult lunch time Lap Swim Program
  • Private Swimming Lessons
  • Stroke and Turn Clinics
  • Learn to Swim Lessons
  • Pool Rentals - Host a party or a swim meet at our pool!
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 Locations

Age 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
 
   

Directions

Melcher Gymnasium:
 
        Address:
        3855 Holman St, Houston, TX 
Directions To Melcher Gymnasium:
From I-45 exit Cullen.  Head southbound on Cullen (a left turn coming from 45 N, a right turn coming from 45 S) and make a right turn onto Holman St.  Enter the third entrance on the right hand side, entrance 15 C and you should see the building in-front of you. 

From 288 N exit Elgin.  Make a right turn onto Elgin and follow that road until Scott St.  Make a right turn onto Scott St and follow Scott St to Holman St.  Make a left turn onto Holman St and enter the 1st entrance on the left hand side, entrance 15 C and you should see the building in-front of you. 

 
UH Campus Recreation and Wellness Center:
 
        Address:
        4500 University Dr, Houston, TX 
Directions To the CRWC: 
From I-45 S exit Spur 5.  Follow Spur 5 and make a right at the first light, University Dr.  Follow University Dr. and make a left at Calhoun Rd.  Park in the Visitors Parking Garage on the right hand side of the road.  The Campus Rec Center is the big building across the street. 

From I-45 N exit Elgin/Cullen.  At the first light after you exit make a left hand turn.  You will pass one light, then make a left turn at the second light you come to.  Follow that road and make a right hand turn onto, University Dr (the first light).  Follow University Dr. and make a left at Calhoun Rd.  Park in the Visitors Parking Garage on the right hand side of the road.  The Campus Rec Center is the big building across the street. 

From 288 N exit Elgin.  Make a right turn onto Elgin and follow that road until it forks. Take the fork to the right, which is just after you pass UH entrance 18.  Once you take the fork to the right follow that road to University Dr.  Make a right turn onto University Dr.  Follow University Dr. and make a left turn at Calhoun Rd.  Park in the Visitors Parking Garage on the right hand side of the road.  The Campus Rec Center is the big building across the street. 
  
 
 
 

Pricing

Pricing 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.
 
 
 
 
 
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