Learn to swim like a mermaid! This program is designed to introduce the sport to beginning swimmers, ages 8-12. Swimmers must be evaluated at Level 5 level or higher, and must be concurrently enrolled in appropriate swim level. They will learn basic positions, sculling, and routine skills along with stroke practice.
Location: Palisades High (lessons pool)
Schedule: Saturdays 10:30-11:30am (Seasonal class offered in May-June-July)
Contact: Coach Valerie ([email protected])
Requirements: Must be born in 2014 or older. Athletes must try out with Coach Valerie, and swimmers must be evaluated at Level 6/Preteam level or higher. Swimmers must register with Westside Aquatics and USA Artistic Swimming. Please email Coach Valerie at [email protected] for additional information.
Location: Palisades High Pool
Schedule: Tuesdays 4:00-5:30pm, Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm, and Saturdays 8:00-9:30am
Contact: Coach Valerie ([email protected])
Our competitive team is a year-round developmental artistic swimming program. Swimmers will learn and develop competitive proficiency including:
- Land and water training to build strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Techniques of strokes, sculls, and figures
- Performing skills in a choreographed team routine
- Competing at local synchro meets
Requirements: Must be born in 2005-2014. Athletes must try out with Coach Valerie, and swimmers must be evaluated at the Bronze level or higher. Swimmers must commit to attend practice and follow program guidelines. They must also register with Westside Aquatics and USA Artistic Swimming. Please email Coach Valerie at [email protected] for additional information.
Location: Palisades High Pool
Schedule: 12under (Tuesdays 4:00-6:00pm, Thursdays 4:00-6:00pm, Saturdays 8:00-10:00am)
13over Intermediate (Tuesdays 4:45-7:00pm, Thursdays 4:45-7:00pm, Saturdays 8:00-10:00am)
13over Age Group (Tuesdays 5:30-8:00pm, Thursdays 5:30-8:00pm, Fridays 5:15-7:30pm, Saturdays 8:00-10:00am)
Contact: Coach Valerie ([email protected])
