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Simpkins Shark Swim Club

 

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Simpkins Sharks Swim Club is a recreational, non-competitive swim team that practices year-round. Our swim team aims to offer both fun and fitness to youth ages 5 to 17 years. The focus of our club is to foster a love for swimming through teamwork and sportsmanship, while also building endurance and skills. Practices are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4:30–7:30 pm, with three different levels and times, descriptions listed below. There will be one non-competitive swim meet each month. Swimmers are placed in groups based on skill level. Attendance is not mandatory, but consistent participation is encouraged!
 
 

Beginner: 4:30pm - 5:15pm

 
  • 25 yards freestyle
  • 25 yards backstroke
  • 30 seconds treading water
  • Test breaststroke & butterfly

Beginner Sharks will typically swim 500-800 yards per practice. Coaches will be out of the water, so the swimmer should be water safe and able to swim unsupported with their freestyle and backstroke. They will be introduced to side breathing, proper stroke, and diving.

Intermediate: 5:15pm-6:15pm

 
  • 100 yards freestyle
  • 100 yards backstroke
  • 50 yards breaststroke
  • 1 minute treading water

Intermediate Sharks will typically swim 800-1400 yards per practice. They should be proficient in freestyle and backstroke, as well as have knowledge and comfortability with breaststroke and butterfly. They will work on building their endurance and wall technique.

Advanced: 6:15pm - 7:30pm

 
  • 300 yards freestyle
  • 200 yards backstroke
  • 200 yards breaststroke
  • 100 yards butterfly
  • 2 minutes treading water
  • Test breaststroke & butterfly

Advanced Sharks will typically swim 1600-2000 yards per practice. They should have proficiency in all 4 strokes, dives, and flip turns. They will work on furthering their endurance and learn skills for that could be used for competitive swimming.

Contact Us

Phone:

(831) 454-7960 (Swim Center)

(831) 454-7953 (Swim Lesson Registration Line)

Monday – Friday 6:00 AM to 7:45 PM, except holidays

Email:

swimcenter@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov

Our physical office is open, but staff availability is limited.