LEARN TO SWIM - BRIDGE 2 BAC [Bridge to Berkeley Aquatic Club]

(COMPETITIVE READINESS CLINICS)

 

This program serves a dual purpose as a bridge program between swim lessons and the BAC competitive program AND to further enhance and develop stroke mechanics.

Instruction will include:

  • Stroke drills and general stroke mechanics (skills to enhance potential transition to competitive program) 
  • An introduction to stroke transitions (skills to enhance potential transition to competitive program)

 

General:   MUST BE AT LEAST 2 YEARS OLD AND POTTY TRAINED. IF UNSURE, ATHLETE MUST WEAR SWIM DIAPERS!!!   Athletes are asked to be on deck, changed ready to swim 15 minutes early.  Equipment: students will need goggles, girls and boys with long hair must wear caps

Refund Policy: There are NO refunds.

Make Up Policy: There will be no make ups offered for missed clinics.

 

3 STEPS: HOW TO SIGN UP FOR CLINICS  

1. SIGN UP ATHLETE for USA Swimming FLEX or PREMIUM membership with BAC. (It is required for new not previously registered athletes.)

 

 

New USAS Members/Athletes
  
If you have NEVER been registered with USA-Swimming before you are a NEW MEMBER. 
CLINIC swimmers will select FLEX MEMBERSHIP
New members can review a video to understand the registration process.  https://youtu.be/aI-OorgUGp4
A parent will create their own LOGIN UserName & Password Dashboard (account), then they will register their swimmer(s).
Please select FLEX Membership when prompted.
  
(If at anytime you feel something does not see correct please STOP and send an email to [email protected].)
  
Parent step by step instructions  to register their swimmer(s)  can be found here:  https://usaswimming.thecloudtutorialusers.com/main/articles/1662596019661)  
  
  

Already a USA Swimming Member for another Club

Proof of USA Swimming Athlete membership will be required for non BAC team athletes. If you already are a USA Swimming Member, please email us at [email protected] so that we can transfer your membership to BAC.

 

2. Please also SIGN UP for an account on the TEAM side of the platform. 

This will enable your clinic athlete to have access to all engagement opportunities, meets and events.  Further it provides increased opportunity for engagement with coaches and eventually an easier transition to the competitive program.

 

3. Register for the clinic HERE

 

 

 

MISSION: The mission of the Berkeley Aquatic Club is to develop student-athletes who are a credit to society. The Berkeley experience tends to shape and strengthen character throughout one's lifetime. Although Berkeley Aquatic Club strives to develop champion swimmers, the club measures success not only by national championships and college scholarships, but also by personal improvement, both in and out of the pool. Berkeley Aquatic Club is committed to creating and maintaining a safe and inclusive space for all athletes to experience the sport of swimming.

VISION: Providing each athlete with the opportunity to reach his/her potential