Michigan Swimming Equipment Grant Program – Applications Open

Michigan Swimming is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Michigan Swimming Equipment Grant Program, an annual initiative designed to support member clubs with the purchase of essential training, safety, and facility equipment.

$10,000 awarded annually

• Three (3) grants of $2,000

• Four (4) grants of $1,000

Clubs may apply for one grant per year to purchase equipment that directly benefits athletes and enhances training environments.

Important Dates Application

Deadline: April 15

Equipment Purchase Deadline (for awarded clubs): July 30

Eligible applicants must be Michigan Swimming member clubs in good standing and able to demonstrate a clear need and athlete impact. Proof of purchase and brief follow-up documentation will be required. Michigan Swimming encourages all eligible clubs to consider applying and looks forward to continuing to invest in strong, safe, and successful swimming programs across the state.

Equipment Grant Application – Fill out form

Athlete Report from USA Swimming National Select Camp, December 2025

Three of Michigan Swimming’s aspiring and accomplished athletes qualified and were invited to attend USA Swimming’s National Select Camp, held in Colorado Springs at the USA Olympic Training Center, in mid-December of this past year. In order to qualify, swimmers had to post top times in long course meters races: Jayla Kuzak (LCSC), 400m IM; Aubriel McKay (OLY), 100m fly; and Ella Hafner (PA), 400 m free, accepted their invitations to the camp. They were joined by their home club coaches Karl Shafer (LCSC), Adam Cooper (OLY), and Christine Hafner (PA). The four-day camp included dryland and swim training, plus motivational and high performance education.

Report from Jayla Kuzak: “I was chosen to go to the Girls’ National Select Camp with Aubrial Mackay and Ella Hafner from Michigan Swimming. It was such a great experience, meeting the best swimmers and coaches from across the country, and becoming a team for a weekend. Spending three days with this team allowed me to make friends that will last a lifetime, which is something I’m truly grateful for. The coaches and staff were the ones working behind the scenes to make this an unforgettable experience. Meeting Olympian Emma Weyant and hearing her swimming experience as a professional taught me a lot about swimming. This camp inspired me in so many ways and only opened my eyes more to the world of swimming.”

Report from Aubrial Mackay: “I got selected for the national select camp in Colorado for my performance in the 100m Butterfly. I am so blessed to have gotten to experience this with so many amazing girls. They inspired me to push myself more than before and grow into who God is creating me to be. The girls were so positive and such a joy to be around. It was also so amazing to get a taste of what swimming in the future could possibly hold. I’ve always loved pushing my body to the absolute max and I am now even more motivated after all the meetings on nutrition, a national team member speaking to us on how to become a better athlete in general. All glory and honor to God. He is so so good to me and has blessed me beyond measure. “

Report from Ella Hafner: “I was selected to attend the USA Swimming National Select Camp alongside two other Michigan swimmers, Aubrial Mackay, and Jayla Kuzak. The camp took place at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The once in a lifetime experience was amazing! I learned so much while I was at camp. “While there, I met and swam with some of the best swimmers my age from around the country who have the same goals in mind. Being with these girls taught me so much about hard work, leadership, and dedication. I am so honored to have been part of this camp and to have been able to attend such a life changing opportunity. “We met some amazing swimmers from USA Swimming, like Brendan Hansen and people from USADA. At camp, we had practice, did lots of activities, listened to many speakers and made so many memories. This select camp through USA Swimming was amazing and is an experience of a lifetime that I will never forget!”

Qualifying for a USA Swimming National Select Camp is a rare and special opportunity that requires years of preparation from the athlete and dedication of a supportive home and swim environment. Congratulations and thank you Jayla, Aubriel, and Ella for your accomplishments and sharing a brief version of your adventure in Colorado Springs!