Built By the Water
For more than six decades, ALPs Aquatics has connected Montreal's pools, coaches and athletes into one community — committed to the water and the people who love it.
A Community, Not Just an Association
ALPs Aquatics began in 1958 as a handful of Montreal neighbourhood pools who wanted to race one another. What started as friendly summer meets grew into one of the region's most enduring aquatic sports networks.
Today we tie together 21 member clubs across the Greater Montreal Area, spanning four disciplines and every age group — from a child's first race to lifelong masters competitors.
We're a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven community. Our mission is simple: keep Montreal in the water, season after season.
Six Decades, Mark by Mark
A few of the moments that shaped the association along the way.
The Founding
A group of Montreal neighbourhood pools formalize a summer swimming association to race one another.
Water Polo & Diving
The association expands beyond racing, adding organized water polo leagues and competitive diving programs.
Artistic Swimming
Synchronized swimming joins the summer program, completing the four-discipline structure we run today.
Regional Growth
Membership stretches across the West Island and beyond, broadening the association's reach season after season.
21 Clubs Strong
A thriving network of member clubs across Greater Montreal, welcoming thousands of athletes each season.
Our Values
The principles that guide every club, coach and competition under the ALPs banner.
Community
We're stronger together. Clubs share coaches, knowledge and a shared love of the sport across the region.
Excellence
From learn-to-swim to elite finals, we hold high standards for coaching, fairness and athletic development.
Inclusion
Every age, every ability, every background. There's a lane and a club here for everyone who wants the water.
The Board
A volunteer executive of coaches, parents and former athletes who keep the association running.
Join the Community
Whether you want to compete, coach or volunteer, there's a place for you across our member clubs.