Chicago Aquabelles
Artistic swimming
Our Team
The Chicago Aquabelles is Illinois' only nonprofit, nationally competitive artistic swimming club. We have continuously strived to welcome and include swimmers from all backgrounds while building a stronger, more inclusive community within the sport. Our team is located in the Chicago suburbs, specifically in Arlington Heights.
Chicago Aquabelles offers both competitive and noncompetitive programs, including novice, intermediate, and age group levels, for athletes ages 6–18. Our team competes at both the local and national levels. Prospective athletes must be able to tread water for at least one minute and swim 50 yards (two laps). Basic knowledge of swimming strokes is recommended but not required.
Swim with Us
Artistic swimming balances elegance, strength, flexibility, endurance, and power into one. Our sport combines cheerleading, dance, gymnastics, and swimming into a unique sport that challenges athletes both physically and creativly.
Our Sport
Our USAAS certified coaches provide athletes with the guidance and support needed to develop strong technique, endurance, and confidence. Through personalized instruction and consistent feedback, swimmers build the skills necessary to reach their goals while enjoying a positive and encouraging training environment.
Dedicated Coaching
Artistic swimming is built on teamwork, trust, and communication. Athletes learn to support one another while developing leadership, discipline, and resilience. Together, our team celebrates growth, hard work, and achievements throughout every season.
Team Spirit
Is your swimmer ready to dive in?
Our beginner class runs Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm at the Arlington Ridge Center.
Fall classes are in 7 week sessions.
Oct 29, 2026 - Dec 17, 2026
Have experience in Artistic Swimming?
Intermediate- 2 hours weekly
Intermediate swimmers have knowledge of the basics and are working to improve their technique, endurance, speed, and confidence in the water. They compete in local and regional swim meets to develop their skills and gain competitive experience.
Age Group- 5 hours weekly
Age Group swimmers have a strong foundation in artistic swimming and work on advanced skills, choreography, strength, flexibility, and synchronization. They train competitively and represent our club at local, regional, and national competitions.
