We teach our young swimmers as early as
preschool the virtues of water safety.
AT DEDHAM,
HEALTH, WE ARE
EAGER TO LEARN
AND GROW!
Whether you are looking for a comprehensive
kids program, a adult lessons or a competitive
swim team, Dedham Health offers a wide variety
of swim programs for all ages. From beginner to
team competition, our programs challenge
participants at all levels, while developing
necessary water skills and teamwork.
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We compassionately work with each child towards comfortability with getting in the water. MISSION
STATEMENT
At Dedham Health, our mission is to instill the fundamentals of technique and efficiency in the water without fear.
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The Hydra
Swim Team
The Hydra Swim Team at Dedham Health
& Athletic Complex is a year-round competitive
program designed to develop swimmers of all
levels in a positive and supportive environment.
Hydra emphasizes not only performance in the
pool but also personal growth, discipline, and
sportsmanship. As a USA Swimming-affiliated team,
Hydra offers high-quality coaching, structured training,
and opportunities for competition at local and regional
levels. With a strong focus on technique, endurance,
and team spirit, Hydra Swim Team helps young
athletes build confidence, reach their
potential, and foster a lifelong
love for swimming.
BENEFITS OF BEING A HYDRA
The Dedham Health Hydra Swim Team provides an ideal competitive swimming program for all ages and abilities through structured and professional instruction.
We are a developmental program that strives to create fast swimmers. The Dedham Health Hydra philosophy is to create strong people in, as well as out of the water. We instill self-esteem, good sportsmanship, teamwork and individual hard work in a fun, yet competitive environment.
SWIM TEAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Led by Chris Klinkow, each practice is designed to help athletes develop competitive swim skills while fostering teamwork, discipline, and confidence. Swimmers benefit from state-of-the-art aquatic facilities, customized training plans, and a positive team culture that encourages both personal growth and athletic excellence. Whether preparing for meets or simply improving fitness, Hydra Swim Team practices provide a foundation for success in and out of the water.
The Hydra Swim Team at Dedham Health & Athletic Complex is a year-round competitive program designed to develop swimmers of all levels in a positive and supportive environment. Founded by Head Coach Chris Klinkow, Hydra emphasizes not only performance in the pool but also personal growth, discipline, and sportsmanship. As a USA Swimming-affiliated team, Hydra offers high-quality coaching, structured training, and opportunities for competition at local and regional levels. With a strong focus on technique, endurance, and team spirit, Hydra Swim Team helps young athletes build confidence, reach their potential, and foster a lifelong love for swimming.
For more information or to register for
Aquatics Programs at Dedham Health, please
contact membership at 781-326-2900
Chris Klinkow is Founder and Head Coach of the Dedham Health Hydras. He began working at DHAC in 2009 as Aquatics Director and Head instructor of several other swim programs offered at DHAC. Coach Klinkow started competitive swimming at a young age. He was All-State in CT and NH and went on to own a number of records at the collegiate level. He has a strong passion for swimming both as a competitor and a coach.
Coach Klinkow initially established The HYDRA in 2011 as the most recent addition to The Winter Suburban League. The athletic performance of his swimmers has maintained a rapid level of improvement and success. Due to the teams prowess, the HYDRA was most recently admitted into the national organization and are now officially USA-S team. It is Coach Klinkow’s dream to continue evolving the HYDRA as a successful and fun team that not only produces fast swimmers but good people both in and out of the water.
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SWIM GROUPS
For more information or to register for
Aquatics Programs at Dedham Health, please
contact membership at 781-326-2900
Chris Klinkow is Founder and Head Coach of the Dedham Health Hydras. He began working at DHAC in 2009 as Aquatics Director and Head instructor of several other swim programs offered at DHAC. Coach Klinkow started competitive swimming at a young age. He was All-State in CT and NH and went on to own a number of records at the collegiate level. He has a strong passion for swimming both as a competitor and a coach.