About Us
City of Plano Swimmers (COPS) has been a leader in the North Texas swim community since 1971. For over 50 years, City of Plano Swimmers (COPS) has provided high-quality swim instruction, athlete development, and community programming for children and adults of all ages and abilities. As a nonprofit, we are committed to making swimming accessible, safe, and transformational for everyone we serve.
Our History
COPS began as a competitive youth swim team, known as "the proudest team in Texas." COPS' swimmers have competed nationally, bringing home many titles and trophies over the years, from the 1970's until now.
In 2016, we expanded our reach with the COPS Swim Academy, a learn-to-swim program that teaches water safety and the foundations of swimming. Since its launch, we have taught thousands of kids how to swim and stay safe in the water.
Today, we welcome swimmers of all ages and all levels of swimming. Whether you are a child just learning to swim, an adult wanting to swim for fitness, or a national competitor - COPS is here to provide access to water and quality swim education for all.
The Need for Swim Lessons Is Greater Than Ever
Drowning is a leading cause of death for young children. Formal swim lessons can reduce that risk by up to 88%. In Plano, demand for affordable swim lessons far exceeds available space. COPS currently has more than 100 children on our waitlist, and as soon as one child gets into a class, another family is waiting for that spot. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn to swim.
Your support helps COPS provide:
We're Ready to Reach Even More Families
COPS is building the Center of Performance Swimming, a permanent, year-round home that will allow us to dramatically expand these programs. The new facility will create space for 1,000 additional swim lessons each month, helping more children get off the waitlist and into the water. It will also expand opportunities for athletes, adults, and seniors.
Your Giving Day gift helps us do more of what we already do best:
teach people to swim, keep our community safer, and create healthier futures through swimming.
To develop swimmers of all ages and abilities through expert coaching, progressive training, and a safe, fun environment, building confidence, character, and a lifelong love of the water.
Our program currently operates at full capacity, with a waitlist of over 100 children. As soon as we enroll swimmers, new families take their place—highlighting Plano’s growing demand for high-quality swim instruction.
To meet this need, we’re building a year-round aquatic facility that will allow us to expand our programming and provide greater access to swim lessons and water safety education.
More water access means a safer, healthier community.
After saving for more than 20 years, we’re close to making this vision a reality. But rising construction costs have created a funding gap—and we need your help to close it. Join us in building a lasting resource for families across North Texas!
Organization name
City of Plano Swimmers
Tax id (EIN)
75-1815867
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$1,000,000 - $2,999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
2925 W. 15th Street