Club Mountaineer Aquatics
Club Mountaineer is a USA Swimming affiliated youth swim team that offers year-round competitive and non-competitive opportunities for swimmers ages 5 and up. We are a 2024 Bronze Medal Club in USA Swimming National Club Excellence Program based out of the Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park in Morgantown, West Virginia
News & Updates
Former CM Swimmer Caroline Riggs Competes at NCAA Div 1 Championships
Head Coach Renee's daughter, long-time Club Mountaineer swimmer, and current Yale Swim & Dive Junior Caroline Riggs qualified to swim the 1650 SCY Freestyle event at the NCAA Championships after placing forth in the 1650 Free with a time of 16:15.74 the Ivy League Championships. Caroline capped off her impressive Junior season by finished 28th in the 1650 Freestyle event at the NCAA Championships with a time of 16:19.33. She was the first Yale swimmer to qualify for NCAA Championships since 2022.
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Parents, Please Complete Safe Sport Training!
Club Mountaineer needs your support in completing these annual trainings to increase CM's Safe Sport Recognition program.
Learn MoreClub Mountaineer Coaches & Alumni Set to Compete at 2026 College Conference Championships
College championship season is here, and Club Mountaineer Aquatics is proud to celebrate the many coaches and alumni representing their universities at conference championship meets across the country. From Power Five competition to strong Division II, III, and Ivy League performances, Barracudas past and present continue to make an impact at the collegiate level.
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Claire Ciemania, 2024-2025 Scholastic All-American!
Congratulations to Club Mountaineer senior swimmer Claire Ciemania for earning her first Scholastic All-America honors for the 2024-2025 season! We are so proud of you, Claire! Hard work paying off!
Coaching Staff
Renee Riggs
Head CoachCoach Renee Riggs joined Club Mountaineer Aquatics, then West Virginia Aquatics, in the fall of 2007. She has worked with all of the CM groups and is currently the Head Coach for the Pre-Senior and Senior groups. Renee swam at the University of Nebraska where she qualified for the USA National Championships and was a member of the then Big 8 Conference team (breaststroke, IM). Renee's coaching career started with summer league in Rockville, MD where she graduated from HS in 1984. Coach Renee's club coaching career started with the Nellie Gail Dolphins in Laguna Hills, California in 1992. She and Coach Vic Riggs met in 1995 while he was coaching the Saddleback Valley Aquatics team. The two merged their teams and got married in 1996. As coaches for the Nellie Gail Saddleback Valley Gators (1995-2001), they coached 30+ swimmers to the Junior National, National, Olympic Trial and Olympic level. Their swimmer Kaitlin Sandeno qualified for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. As a member of the US team, Kaitlin earned a bronze medal in the 800 free, placed 4th in the 400 IM and placed 6th in the 200 Fly. Coach Renee was named the Head Coach for the US World Cup Team to Edinborough, Scotland; Malmo, Sweden; and Paris, France in 1997. Renee has been an ASCA Level 5 Certified coach since 2000. When Coach Vic took the Head Coach position at Gator Swim Club in Gainesville, FL in 2001, Coach Renee helped with administration of the team. When Coach Vic transitioned to college coaching as an assistant coach at the University of Southern California (2003-2006) and the University of Georgia (2006-2007), Renee stayed home with their four daughters. The family moved to Morgantown, WV when Coach Vic took the Head Coach position at WVU. As their own children began to swim competitively, Coach Renee went back to coaching and has been on deck with Club Mountaineer ever since. While at CM, Coach Renee has coached multiple swimmers to the US Swimming Olympic Trials, the National Championships, both Winter and Summer Junior National Championships, Futures Championships and regional Sectional Meets. Over the course of Coach Renee's time at CM, over half of our graduating seniors have gone on to compete at the collegiate level. Under Coach Renee's leadership, the CM team was awarded Bronze Medal status in 2024 making the team a top 300 club (out of 2700-3000 US teams). Coach Renee has always believed that the sport of swimming offers a place for every athlete. She most enjoys watching swimmers progress through the program and helping PS/SR level swimmers figure out their goals and how to train to achieve them.
Kathryn Riggs
Coach - Senior & Pre-SeniorCoach Kathryn Riggs has been with Club Mountaineer since 2020. Kathryn swam for Club Mountaineer as an age grouper before training and competing as a gymnast at the WVGTC. Kathryn graduated with a degree in English from WVU in 2024 and a Masters degree in Education from the University of Pittsburgh in 2025. She currently teaches English at Albert Gallatin High School in Uniontown, PA. Kathryn has worked primarily with the Barracudas and Pre-Seniors and currently works with the Pre-Senior and Senior groups. Kathryn emphasizes stroke technique and the importance of training strategy as a way to develop successful racing strategy.
Josh Madzy
Coach - Senior & Pre-SeniorCoach Josh Madzy is a Class of 2022 WVU Swimming alumni. As a Mountaineer, Josh was a member of the Big XII Conference team and valuable contributor in the butterfly and backstroke events. Coach Josh has 19 years of experience in the sport of swimming as an athlete and coach, and he has spent the past seven years coaching Club Mountaineer Aquatics. Josh has coached every level at Club Mountaineer and currently works with the Pre-Senior and Senior groups. During his time at CM, Josh has helped develop many CM swimmers who have gone on to swim at the NCAA collegiate level. Coach Josh is also a math teacher at University High School in Morgantown. In his coaching with CM, Josh emphasizes discipline, consistency, and goal-driven training to help swimmers develop the skills and mindset needed for success both in and out of the pool.
Brandon Wone
Coach - BarracudasCoach Brandon Wone joined Club Mountaineer in 2023 as our primary Barracudas group coach. Brandon swam for Sachem Swim Club on Long Island, New York for 9+ years. Brandon was a versatile swimmer whose favorite events included the 200 and 500 Free and the 100 Breast. In addition to coaching with CM during the academic year since 2023, Coach Brandon has also coached with his club team during the summers for the past 5 years. Coach Brandon was the Head Coach for the WV Swimming Age Group Zones Team in 2025. Coach Brandon says, "Coaching allows me to give back to the sport that shaped me, helping swimmers grow not just as athletes, but as people."
Frankie McCutchen
CoachComing soon...
Ian McKinney
Coach - Cudas GroupComing soon...
Maddie Smutny
Coach - Cudas GroupComing soon...
Renee Riggs
Head Coach
Kathryn Riggs
Coach - Senior & Pre-Senior
Josh Madzy
Coach - Senior & Pre-Senior
Brandon Wone
Coach - Barracudas
Frankie McCutchen
Coach
Ian McKinney
Coach - Cudas Group
Maddie Smutny
Coach - Cudas Group
Groups & Practice Times
Swim Gym
Minimum age is 5, most swimmers are 12 and under but we will accommodate older swimmers as needed!
Minimum skill level requires 25 yards of rudimentary freestyle, a comfortable back float, and the ability to swim unassisted in deep water. This is a pre-competitive group, but if swimmer's choose to register with USA Swimming, they will be able to compete as well!
Goggles required but all other equipment is provided.
Practice Times:
8 & under, Mon/Tues/Thurs, 5:45 - 6:30 PM
9 & up, Mon/Tues/Thurs, 6:30-7:15
Cudas
Minimum skill requirement is 25 yards of side breathing freestyle and backstroke; knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly. Attendance encouraged is 2-3x per week. Competition is not required but is supported.
Equipment REQUIRED - goggles, kickboard, FINS, snorkel.
Practice Times:
Mon/Wed/Thurs, 5:45 - 6:45 PM
Sat, 10 - 11:30 AM
Barracudas
Minimum skill requirement is ability to swim all four strokes and the 100 IM. Attendance encouraged is 3-4 times per week. Competition is encouraged.
Equipment REQUIRED - goggles, kickboard, fins, pull buoy, snorkel.
Practice Times:
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, 5:30 - 7 PM
Sat, 10 - 11:30 AM
Pre-Seniors
Dryland is optional and offered in conjunction with the Senior Group. Minimum skill requirement is proficiency in all four strokes including turns and starts and the 200 IM. Competition is highly encouraged.
Equipment REQUIRED: goggles, kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles (ages 12 and up), snorkel.
Dryland Equipment REQUIRED: good running shoes, Stretchcordz brand stretch cord with handles S100.
Practice Times:
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri, 5:30 - 7:15 PM
Saturday, 10 - 11:30 AM
(Optional) Dry Land Times:
Tues/Thurs, 4:45 - 5:25 PM
Juniors
Dryland is optional and offered in conjunction with the Senior Group. Minimum skill requirement is proficiency in freestyle and backstroke. Competition is encouraged.
Equipment REQUIRED: goggles, kickboard, fins, pull buoy, paddles, snorkel.
Dryland Equipment REQUIRED: good running shoes, Stretchcordz brand stretch cord with handles S100.
Practice Times:
Mon/Wed/Fri, 5:30 - 7 PM
Sat, 10 - 11:30 AM
(Optional) Dryland Times:
Tues/Thurs, 4:45 - 5:25 PM
Seniors
Dryland is required. Swimmers are required to attend ALL offered practices each week unless arranged with the coach to do otherwise. Competition at all team meets is required as well.
Equipment REQUIRED: goggles, fins (hydro or power), pull buoy, paddles, kickboard, snorkel, chute.
Dryland Equipment REQUIRED: good running shoes, Stretchcordz brand stretch cord with handles S100.
Practice Times:
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Wed, 5 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, 10 - noon
Dry Land Times:
Tues/Thurs, 4:45 - 5:25 PM
Meets & Events
USA Swimming Safe Sport
Our Commitment to Safe Sport
Club Mountaineer Aquatics is committed to providing a safe, healthy, and positive environment for all of our members. Our culture of safety is built on the well-being and protection of our athletes. We strictly adhere to USA Swimming's Safe Sport program, which is designed to prevent abuse in sport.
Reporting
We all have a responsibility to keep our athletes safe. If you have a concern, click below to find the available ways to report your concern.
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Our Safe Sport Policies
Club Mountaineer follows all USA Swimming policies and guidelines. Please review our specific club documents at the link below.
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Education and Training
USA Swimming requires Athlete Protection Training (APT) for all coaches and officials. We strongly encourage all parents and athletes to take the free, online courses as well.
Learn MoreContact
- 1847 Fitness Way, Morgantown, WV, USA
- Peak Health Aquatic Center at Mylan Park
- reneecriggs@gmail.com
- See the schedule for practice times and meet information
Contact us for any questions or to coordinate an assessment for those interested in joining the club.