About Us



History

Elgin Blue Wave Swim Team has been in existence since 1987 with Corrine Grotenhuis as the founding head coach. She remains head coach to this day. ILMSA practice starts in October and goes through May with practices at the Elgin Recreation Center:
Workout schedules


Coach Corinne wins her 9th World Championship

Corinne traveled to Cyprus to compete in the 2011 World Championships. Once again she earned another first place trophy. Corinne has now won nine World Championships and is in  the Hall of Fame. Congratulations Corinne!

Corinne voted Coach of the Year 2006

Coach Corrine was recognized as "Coach of the Year" from ILMSA. The presentation was at the state meet in April. This selection was based on the coach who excels in all required areas of coaching and professionalism relating to ILMSA. We are proud to have such a great coach working with us