WHO WE ARE

The Lakers Aquatic Club is an organization made up of committed swimmers, professional coaches and volunteer parents. That offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels.

 

OUR MISSION

To assist every swimmer in reaching their potential through a series of tools that teach them to make healthy choices, to set goals and to encourage them to push themselves beyond where they believe they can go, to instill self pride in a positive, safe, team orientated, learning environment that inspires friendships and a lifelong love of the sport.

 

PRACTICE GROUPS

 

Speedsters - 

  • Be 42” tall, kick with a kick board, able to swim one length of the pool on stomach or back, able to put on your goggles by yourself, and comfortable going under the water.
  • Practice: M-F (15 min calisthenics + 1 hr. swim)
  • Should attend at least two days per week but may attend on all days if they are ready.
  • Equipment: Goggles, cap, FINIS Freestyle kickboard, PDFs

Blue & Blue Star -  

  • Swim 200 free + 200 IM nonstop, swim for ~20 min w/ short breaks
  • Blue Star includes dryland:
    • M/W/F: Core + medicine ball, Tu/Th: Jump rope, chin-ups or outdoor cardio.
  • You should attend a minimum of 3 practice sessions per week, but recommend that you swim 5 days per week if you wish to move up to Gold. Talk to the coach to adjust your training goals.
  • Saturday swim needs permission of the coach.
  • Compete in at least 1 meet/month (2 days if possible)
  • Equipment: Goggles, cap, FINIS Freestyle kickboard, PDFs, FINIS Freestyle Snorkel required. Blue Star: 2–4 lb. medicine ball + jump rope

Gold & Gold Star -  

  • Swim 1000 yards or 400 IM nonstop, ~30 min continuous swim
  • Know how to swim on basic intervals, and regularly calculates their time
  • Higher intensity group
  • Dryland for Gold Star: ~1 hour daily
    • M/W/F: Core + med ball, Tu/Th: Jump rope, chin-ups, or outdoor cardio.
  • Must train 5–6 days/week if aiming for State Cuts or higher. If this is not your goal, it is recommended you attend a minimum of 3 days per week to prevent injury. Talk to the coach to adjust your training to meet your goals
  • Equipment: Goggles, cap, FINIS Freestyle kickboard, PDFs, FINIS Freestyle Snorkel required. Gold Star: 4–8 lb. medicine ball + jump rope

 

Please note that all families are REQUIRED to sign up for online bill pay. Online bill pay is the only accepted form of payment. Monthly dues, meet/other fees must be paid by credit/debit card or ACH/Electronic check. Account balances will be charged on the 1st of each month. Dues/fees will no longer be accepted at the pool or by mail.

**10% Sibling Discount

 

For questions on training, practice schedule, and meets, contact Coach Paul at [email protected]
With questions regarding registration, contact us at [email protected]