A unique entity in Texas swimming, the Alamo Area Aquatics Association, or AAAA, was established in 1977 to serve as an organizational and administrative umbrella for multiple programs. Each location is in some way affiliated with a school or university. AAAA is a year around competitive aquatics program offering high-quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The club has some 1,300 registered swimmers/athletes training and competing in numerous separate facilities. AAAA has produced 10 Olympic athletes representing five different countries in three different aquatic sports.