swim aloha, live aloha.
Aloha Aquatics Association is a 501c3 non-profit swim club that has been serving the communities of North, Central, and West O’ahu since 1971.
Our swim program helps to build life long skills through positive coaching and team camaraderie. The end result helps us fulfill our mission…
Empowering young swimmers to pursue excellence and spread aloha, both in and out of the pool.
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when we train…
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MONDAY
VMAC
ALL LEVELS
5:15-7:00 pm
WAIALUA
GR/BR/SI SIBLINGS
5:00-7:00 pm
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TUESDAY
VMAC
SI/GO/JR/SR
5:15-7:00 pm
MILILANI
GR/BR/SI SIBLINGS
3:30-5:00 pm
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WEDNESDAY
VMAC
SI/GO/JR/SR
5:15-7:00 pm
WAHIAWA
GR/BR/SI SIBLINGS
5:15-7:00 pm
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THURSDAY
VMAC
SI/GO/JR/SR
5:15-7:00 pm
MILILANI
GR/BR/SI SIBLINGS
3:30-5:00 pm
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FRIDAY
VMAC
ALL LEVELS
5:15-7:00 pm
GR - GREEN
BR - BRONZE
SI - SILVER
GO - GOLD
JR - JUNIOR
SR - SENIOR
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SATURDAY
LCM // WAIMEA BAY
OPEN WATER GO/JR/SR
6:00-8:00 am
SCY // WAHIAWA
JR/SR
7:00-9:00 am
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON HOLIDAYS AND POOL AVAILABILITY.
how we train…
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DEVELOPMENTAL // GREEN (GR)
New swimmers that can demonstrate competency in at least 2 of 4 strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) and are brand new to competitive swimming.
Our focus is on developing basic technique and refinement of strokes.
Our goals are to gain competency in all 4 strokes while having fun, creating new friendships, and move to Bronze.
Swimmers tend to be between 6-9 years of age.
Practices - 2x/week @ 60-75 mins/day
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DEVELOPMENTAL // BRONZE (BR)
Amateur swimmers who can demonstrate competency in all 4 strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) and are fairly new to competitive swimming.
Our focus is to continue developing technique and refinement of strokes, as well as conditioning.
Our goals are to gain the skills necessary to begin competing in swim meets at the C, B, and A level and move to Silver.
Swimmers tend to be between 7-10 years of age.
Practices - 2-3x/week @ 75-90 mins/day
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AGE GROUP // SILVER (SI)
Intermediate swimmers who are building endurance and improving technique in all 4 strokes and may have some competitive swimming experience.
Our focus is to incorporate more techniques (starts, turns, and underwaters) that are built on a solid swimming foundation.
Our goals are to steadily compete in swim meets at the A and A+ level and move to Gold.
Swimmers tend to be between 8-11 years of age.
Practices - 3-4x/week @ 90-120 mins/day
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AGE GROUP // GOLD (GO)
Strong swimmers who continue to increase their aerobic base and conditioning, refine their skills and technique, and usually have 2 or more years of competitive swimming.
Our focus is to introduce new concepts (distance and race strategy) while incorporating more age group specific workouts (wetland and dryland), as well as stretching and recovery.
Our goals are to regularly compete in swim meets at the invitational and state level and move to Junior.
Swimmers tend to be between 9-12 years of age.
Practices - 5x/week @ 120 mins/day; Dryland - 1-2x/week
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ELITE // JUNIOR (JR)
Advanced swimmers who continue to perfect their technique and race strategy and tend to have 4 or more years of competitive swimming.
Our focus is to increase endurance and power through workout interval and intensity (both in and out of the water) with additional time spent on strength training, stretching, recovery, and nutrition.
Our goals are to consistently compete at the state level, while also starting to earn regional cuts, and move to Senior.
Swimmers tend to be 13 years or older.
Practices - 5-6x/week @ 120 mins/day; Dryland and Strength Training - 1-2x/week
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ELITE // SENIOR (SR)
Elite swimmers who have given their complete commitment to the sport and have 6 or more years of competitive swimming.
Our focus is to maximize endurance and power by pushing the limits of strength training and swim interval and intensity. Programing is tailored specifically to the individual athlete’s body type and mechanics with stroke specialization and mental training also incorporated.
SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) goals are set and the athlete is expected to compete at the national level (regionals, sectionals, futures, and junior nationals) while also realizing scholarship opportunities from D1, D2, and D3 universities.
Swimmers tend to be 15 years or older.
Practices - 6x/week @ 120 mins/day; Dryland and Strength Training - 2-3x/week
check out our pools…
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K. Mark Takai Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center
Our home pool for all levels is at the K. Mark Takai Veterans Memorial Aquatic Center in Waipi’o. This pool has a diving well with multiple boards and changes between 10 lanes - 25 yards with 16 lanes - 25 meters during short coarse season and 10 lanes - 50 meters during long course season.
94-801 Kamehameha Highway, Waipahu, HI 96797
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MONDAY / FRIDAY
5:15 - 7:00 pm - All Levels
TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY
5:15 - 7:00 pm - Silver / Gold / Junior / Senior
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Mililani Town Association - Rec 6
Our dedicated developmental pool for levels green, bronze, and silver is at Recreation Center 6 in Mililani. This pool has 5 lanes - 25 yards and a hot tub.
95-1010 Konaku Street, Mililani, HI 96789
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TUESDAY / THURSDAY
3:30 - 5:00 pm - Green / Bronze / Silver Siblings
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Wahiawa District Pool
Our pool for all levels on Wednesdays, as well as Saturday mornings for levels prep, junior and senior, in Wahiawa. This pool has 6 lanes - 25 meters and a separate training well.
1139-A Kilani Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
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WEDNESDAY
5:15 - 7:00 pm - Green / Bronze / Silver Siblings
SATURDAY (SCY SEASON)
7:00 - 9:00 am - Junior / Senior
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Waialua District Pool
Our pool for all levels on Mondays in Waialua. This pool has 6 lanes - 25 yards.
67-180 Goodale Avenue, Waialua, HI 96791
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MONDAY
5:00 - 6:00 pm - Green
6:00 - 7:15 pm - Bronze
5:00 - 7:15 pm - Silver Siblings
By Appointment - Gold / Junior / Senior
meet our coaches…
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Amanda Mitnitsky - Lead Coach
Elite @ VMAC
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Maysa Segovia - Lead Coach
Age Group @ VMAC
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Martiza Lee - Lead Coach
Developmental @ Mililani
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Christina Partyka - Assistant Coach
Age Group @ Waialua
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Kylie DeWilde - Assistant Coach
Developmental @ Mililani / Waialua
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Shota Ferreira - Assistant Coach
Elite @ VMAC
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Amaya Yoshida - Assistant Coach
Developmental and Age Group @ VMAC / Wahiawa
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Selena Yoshida - Assistant Coach
Developmental and Age Group @ VMAC / Wahiawa
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Larry Inouye - Assistant Coach
Developmental @ VMAC / Mililani / Waialua
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Lani Hernandez - Assistant Coach
Age Group @ VMAC
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Zach Ciriaco - Assistant Coach
Age Group and Elite @ VMAC
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Sydnee Nakamura - Assistant Coach
Age Group and Elite @ VMAC
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Oakley Sare - Assistant Coach
Developmental @ Mililani
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Scott Lemley - Stroke Technician
Age Group and Elite @ VMAC
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Justin Lee - Stroke Technician
Age Group and Elite @ VMAC
say aloha to the kokua krew…
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Robert Sonny Lessary - President
Robert has 3 boys at AAA…Makana (17 - senior), Kala’i (11 - silver), and La’akea (10 - bronze).
When not selling acoustic, ceiling, or insulation building materials as a small business owner, he loves hanging out at three tables with his fam (and dog) or trying to keep the garage clean (which he says is a losing battle).
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Erin Sare - Registrar
Erin has 2 kids at AAA, Oakley (17 - senior) and Skye (7 - bronze), and is a pediatric nurse when not running the kids all over the island as an unpaid Uber driver.
She’s not sure how being a runner most her life got her so deep in the swimming world but it probably comes from her love of water sports (water skiing, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and open water shark dives).
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Michelle Bir - Treasurer
Michelle has 1 of 4 kids, Amelia (11 - gold), at AAA and is a freelance photojournalist that just got picked up by the Associated Press (kind of a big deal if you ask us).
She’s independently published 2 books and a magazine, with a third book in the works now, and is a lifelong athlete that started distance swimming about 5 years ago. She’s also a micro-farmer, working with local non-profits to deliver produce to food insecure areas.
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Nadine Yoneda - Secretary
Nadine has 2 girls with 1, Little Chloe (11 - silver), swimming for Aloha a little over a year now.
Her attention to detail and organizational skills come from her full time gig in budgeting and when she’s not cheering on the team or chauffeuring both girls to various activities, she’s hanging out near water with the fam or lost in a great book.
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Kristen Hirota - Fun Maker
Kristen is a mama of 2 with Rysten (15 - junior) swimming for AAA and works at the happiest place on-island (any guesses where that could be?!).
When not taking photos or planning parties at the full time gig, she’s taking photos and planning parties…for us, lol!
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Ed Cua - Fun(d) Raiser
Ed is a father of 3 with Matteo (11 - gold) swimming for Aloha and his other two already in college.
When not being a Fun(d) Raiser, he’s living the dream…working, living, and surfing on the North Shore (with his wife Laura) and cooking up a ton of food to keep up with Matteo’s big appetite.
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Abby Apana - Kokua Krew
Abby is the proud mama of 1 with Evan (11 - gold) swimming for Aloha since 2024.
When she’s not running around shuttling him between Kamehameha Schools, triathlon practice, hula, and swim, she somehow finds the time to help AAA manage our Kokua Krew…making sure they’re timing, tenting, and volunteering at our many meets and events throughout the year.
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Ashley Myers - Safety Sis
Ashley is a mom of 2 boys, with Lincoln (11 - gold) swimming for AAA.
She is a first-grade teacher, constantly surrounded by crayons, questions, and contagious giggles and finds balance (and a bit of sanity) through running, lifting, and strong coffee.
Her summers are spent visiting family on the mainland, exploring the outdoors, or unwinding with a good book in hand.
bid a hui hou to our high school seniors…
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Chloe Garcia - Hawai’i Tech Academy
Chloe Garcia is a graduate of Hawai’i Tech Academy, a breaststoke and individual medley specialist (although she’s great at all strokes), and a phenomenal water polo player earning co-top scorer (18 goals) with teammate Oakley Sare and All-OIA Honorable Mention honors in 2026.
She’s a 6 time AAU Junior Olympic Games Champion (4 in 2022, 2 in 2023), a 9 time OIA Champion (2 in 2024, 4 in 2025, and 3 in 2026), and the 2025 HHSAA Champion in the 100 breaststroke.
SPEEDO SECTIONALS
2026 Qualifier - Cary, NC
2025 Qualifier - Boise, ID
HHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - 7th
100 Breast - 8th
200 IM - 8th
200 Medley Relay - 6th
2025 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - 5th
100 Breast - Champion 🥇🏆
200 Medley Relay - 4th
400 Free Relay - 6th
OIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
100 Breast - Champion 🥇🏆
200 IM - 2nd 🥈
200 Medley Relay - Champion 🥇🏆
400 Free Relay - Champion 🥇🏆
2025 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
100 Breast - Champion 🥇🏆
200 IM - Champion 🥇🏆
200 Medley Relay - Champion 🥇🏆
200 Free Relay - Champion 🥇🏆
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Oakley Sare - Mililani High School
Oakley Sare is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Mililani High School, a breaststroke, freestyle, and individual medley swimmer, and a standout water polo player earning co-top scorer (18 goals) with teammate Chloe Garcia and All-OIA Second Team honors in 2026.
She played an integral part that allowed MHS to a clean sweep of 4 OIA Championships (from her freshman to senior year), and is a 3 time OIA Champion herself.
While she waits for her 18 month mission to Brisbane, Australia, she not only continues to train but has decided to give back…becoming a developmental assistant coach helping our littles at Mililani - Rec 6.
NW AGE GROUP REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
2025 Qualifier - Boise, ID
200 Free - 3rd 🥉
100 Breast - 4th
200 Breast - 4th
HHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - 7th
2025 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - 5th
200 IM - 8th
400 Free Relay - 6th
OIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
100 Breast - 2nd 🥈
200 IM - 3rd 🥉
200 Medley Relay - Champion 🥇🏆
400 Free Relay - Champion 🥇🏆
2025 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
200 IM - 2nd 🥈
100 Breast - 3rd 🥉
400 Free Relay - Champion 🥇🏆
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Ken Guzman - Waialua High School
When we say this kid has got it all, we mean it…brains, brawn, and beauty - lol!
Ken Guzman is a Valedictorian graduate, National Honor Society member, and AP Scholar of Waialua High School.
He’s also a true, north shore waterman…breaststroke specialist in the pool, surfer, open water swimmer, and 2025 Hawai’i Junior Lifeguard State Champion.
The multiple scholarships he’s received will come in handy…helping him to pursue an electrical engineering degree at Santa Clara University this fall.
SPEEDO SECTIONALS
2026 Qualifier - Cary, NC
NW AGE GROUP REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
2025 Qualifier - Boise, ID
200 Breast - 4th
OIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Waialua High School Boys Swimming - 9th
100 Breast - 4th
200 IM - 5th
200 Medley Relay - 7th
200 Free Relay - 7th
2025 Waialua High School Boys Swimming - 9th
100 Breast - 3rd 🥉
200 IM - 5th
200 Medley Relay - 7th
HAWAI’I JUNIOR LIFEGUARD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2025 Team O’ahu - Champion* 🥇🏆
*Highest Score in Championship History - 203 points
NORTH SHORE SWIM SERIES
2026 Aloha Salads 1 Mile Summer Sprint
15-19 Year Old Male - 8th
2025 Cholo’s 1.2 Mile Waimea Bay Swim
15-19 Year Old Male - 18th
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Amelia Malone - Mililani High School
Amelia Malone is a Valedictorian graduate with Academic Honors and has a STEM Capstone Diploma from Mililani High School.
This mid to long distance freestyler, water polo player, open water swimmer, and longboarder has water in her veins…coming from a family where the mother swam and played water polo in high school and college, the dad shapes surfboards and rides every board imaginable in the ocean, and her two little sisters surf, swim, and dive (off diving boards but also Waimea Bay’s rock).
She’ll be attending Grand Canyon University this fall to study forensic science.
HHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - 7th
2025 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - 5th
OIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
200 Free - 6th
500 Free - 6th
200 Free Relay - Champion 🥇🏆
400 Free Relay - Champion 🥇🏆
2025 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
200 Free - 5th
500 Free - 6th
NORTH SHORE SWIM SERIES
2026 Aloha Salads Summer Sprint 1 Mile - 3rd 🥉
15-19 Year Old Female
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Edward Lee-Agustin - Mililani High School
Edward Lee-Agustin is a backstroke, butterfly, and sprint freestyle swimmer and will be attending the University of Hawai’i @ Manoa.
HHSAA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Mililani High School Boys Swimming - Runner Up* 🥈
2025 Mililani High School Boys Swimming - 4th
OIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Mililani High School Boys Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
100 Back - 4th
500 Free - 6th
200 Medley Relay - Champion** 🥇🏆
200 Free Relay - 4th
2025 Mililani High School Boys Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
100 Fly - 7th
100 Back - 8th
*Runner Up State Champions - First Time in School History
**Current OIA Record Holder - 200 Medley Relay @ 1:37.77
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Sydney Iida - Mililani High School
Sydney Iida is a butterfly and freestyle swimmer and will be attending the University of Hawai’i at Manoa this fall.
OIA CHAMPIONSHIPS
2026 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
2025 Mililani High School Girls Swimming - Champions 🥇🏆
learn more about our partners…
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USA Swimming
USA Swimming is the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States. They promote the culture of swimming by creating safe and healthy opportunities for athletes and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Their membership is comprised of swimmers of every age and ability, all the way up to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches, officials and volunteers.
USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition, including the Olympic Games, and administer competitive swimming in accordance with the Ted Stevens Olympic & Amateur Sports Act.
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Hawaiian Swimming
Hawaiian Swimming is the Local Swim Committee (LSC) of USA Swimming that governs the sport of swimming in the geographical area of the state of Hawai’i. Hawaiian Swimming is comprised of approximately 30 group members (clubs or organizations) throughout the islands of Hawai’i, Kaua’i, Maui, and O’ahu. There are approximately 2000 USA Swimming registered age group swimmers (5-18) in the state of Hawaii.
The objective and primary purpose of Hawaiian Swimming is the education, instruction, and training of individuals to develop and improve their capabilities in the sport of swimming.
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D&J Sports
D&J Sports started out as a small business founded by their President, Don Kaye, in 1992. Today, D&J Sports caters to over 7,000 swim teams across Texas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and the rest of the world (including Aloha Aquatics in Hawai’i)…expanding wherever swimmers might need them.
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Speedo’s mission is to inspire people to swim - and to bring you the swimsuits and gear that make every moment in the water better.
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