THE ATAQ PLEDGE, ETHOS & MISSION
perficis conpeto dominari/
perform compete dominate
THE PLEDGE
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I pledge to give thanks every day for being alive and for the many gifts I have, not just with words, but by pursuing excellence in myself through mental and emotional discipline, informed perspective, pragmatic goals and an unquenchable desire to succeed at my intended purpose
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I pledge I will consistently seek to challenge the limitations within myself because I firmly believe that with time and circumstance I can accomplish anything within the boundaries of human limitations
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I pledge to assist those who require assistance, to be a person of honor and good character
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I pledge never to give up, to never quit even when the odds seem insurmountable
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I pledge to prove to myself first, and then to the world, that I AM RELEVANT
THE ETHOS
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I'm not here to play
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I'm not here to give in
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I'm not here to quit
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I've come to perform
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I've come to compete
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I've come to dominate
THE MISSION
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To build and sustain an environment through competitive swimming that fosters excellence in ourselves and others
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To be a center where the unproven can gather, develop the necessary skills and become proven
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To reach out and assist those who lack an opportunity to learn the life skills we offer
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To build a better community by educating young minds and helping them become great citizens