Frisco ISD is launching a new swimming and diving club called Iron Horse Aquatics. The club is open to athletes ages 5 to 18 in the Frisco area and beyond. Iron Horse Aquatics will operate out of the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium, as well as the additional FISD swimming and diving facility that is currently under construction and expected to open in October.

Iron Horse Aquatics, which will be a USA Swimming member club and compete in year-round USA Swimming sanctioned competitions, will be separate from FISD swimming and diving programs. But FISD swimmers will be eligible to join the club, which will hold practices several times per week.

"The goal for Iron Horse Aquatics is to provide more opportunity for swimmers and divers to develop their skills without having to leave Frisco," Head Coach Matt Franks said in a news release. "The club will offer a supportive environment that allows athletes of various ages and competitive levels to have fun as they learn, improve and pursue their goals up to the highest levels of competitive swimming in the state and the nation."

Anyone interested in trying out for Iron Horse Aquatics should be able to successfully complete a minimum of 25 yards in freestyle, backstroke and either breaststroke or butterfly. Tryout sessions are planned for Sept. 11-15 at the Bruce Eubanks Natatorium, and those interested can get a specific tryout time, as well as more information about the club, by filling out the Iron Horse Aquatics Interest Questionnaire on the district website.