Practice Group Descriptions

South Bay Aquatic Club offers a “progressive” age group program designed to develop the child both physically and mentally.  In the beginning levels, technique is the priority and as the swimmer matures, more emphasis is placed on maintaining sound technique while under more physical stress. 

The SBAC groups are divided by skill level and age.  We use the skill level, age, and mental readiness as factors in determining the group.  The coach determines placement of a swimmer.

Instructional Age Group I:  Offered four times per week for 45 minutes.  The Instructional Age Group is designed for 6/unders to develop the basics as well as introduce swimmers to the four competitive strokes. Emphasis is placed on developing positive self-esteem, friends, and having fun.
Los Gatos High School Community Aquatic Center       
Time: 5:30 – 6:15  pm Monday - Thursday

Instructional Age Group II:  Offered five times per week for 45 - 60 minutes.  The Instructional Age Group II is designed for ages 7 & older to develop the basics as well as introduce swimmers to the four competitive strokes. The emphasis in this group is learning the four competitive strokes and emphasis is placed on developing positive self-esteem, friends, and having fun.
Los Gatos High School Community Aquatic Center        
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 pm Monday - Friday

Developmental 1 Age Group:  Offered 5 times a week for 75 - 90 minutes.  The Developmental Age Group is designed for swimmers eight and older. Swimmers in the group may have less than one year of experience.  The emphasis of the group is refinement and continued development of proper stroke technique, endurance, and conditioning.  An introduction to Dry land, such as the importance of stretching is continued at this level. Swimmers are provided the opportunity to enhance their competitive strokes through various drills and games. Instruction is also provided for "starts" and "turns." Swimmers in this group experience the fun of competition in developmental swim meets.  Swimmers may choose to adopt a more flexible schedule.
Los Gatos High School Community Aquatic Center        
Time: 5:30 – 6:45 pm Monday – Friday

Advanced Age Group:  Offered 6 times a week for 90 minutes.The Advanced Age Group is for swimmers aged 9 and older.  Swimmers in this group are provided with the necessary drills and training to help enhance their strokes. Regular attendance is encouraged. One of the major goals of the group is to swim a technically sound 200 IM (Individual Medley) and 500 Free.  Other points of emphasis are TEAMWORK, Technique, beginning competition, and Fun.  Competition becomes a way to evaluate progress.  Frequent attendance is encouraged. 
Los Gatos High School Community Aquatic Center  Practices Monday - Friday 5:00 - 6:45 pm & Saturdays TBD.

Senior Development Group:  Offered 6 times a week for 120 minutes.  The Senior Development Group is designed for swimmers ages 11-14 years old.  The emphasis is on developing more advanced technique, endurance, and race strategies.  An introduction to Dryland, such as the importance of stretching is continued at this level.  Running is introduced.  One of the major goals of the group is to swim a technically sound 400 IM and 1000 Free. Training games are used at practice. Competition and evaluating swim meet performance is an essential element of the group.
Los Gatos High School Community Aquatic Center
Monday – Friday 5:00 - 7:00 pm: Saturday TBD

South Bay Aquatic Club Senior Team
The Senior Team is the highest training group(s) in the South Bay Aquatic Club. Swimmers in these groups will represent South Bay locally, regionally, and nationally. Senior Team swimmers have a higher level of commitment to swimming and are interested in maximum performance.

Pre-National Group (Senior I):  Offered 9 times a week for 120 - 150 minutes.  This group is made up of swimmers on the team that have come from the Senior Development Group and have had their 13th birthday. Training is at a more intense level specifically designed for competition within the swimmers age group as well as Senior and National levels. Advance stroke technique and games are part of the everyday agenda. Goal Setting, Teamwork, Discipline, Nutrition, and Team Spirit are valued in the group.  Swimmers must demonstrate leadership skills, have a strong work ethic and have sound technique to enter the group.
Los Gatos High School Community Aquatic Center
Monday – Friday 5:00 – 7:30 pm, Coach Recommended Tuesday & Thursday mornings 5:30 – 7:00 am, Saturday 7:00 – 10:00 am

National Group (Senior II):  Offered 9 times a week for 150 - 180 minutes.  The Senior II group is made of those swimmers in high school that are striving to achieve National Time Standards. Swimmers are expected to make all training sessions assigned by the coach. This includes all Dryland and Water Training as well as any other team functions, which the Senior Team participates in or supports through attendance.  All swimmers must attend competitions designated by coaching staff.  To be in this group, each swimmer must have a strong work ethic and excellent practice attendance that is exemplary in goal-oriented Senior & National Level Swimmers. The Head Coach selects swimmers in this group. Swimmers must have a very special commitment aimed at success at Nationals and College Swimming. Swimmers must have chosen to commit to the demanding schedule.  Swimmers in this group must have proven practice attendance and the ability to do double workouts. Team Spirit, positive attitude, and leadership qualities are a must. This group requires a very strong work ethic.
Los Gatos High School Community Aquatic Center
Time 4:30  – 7:30 pm Monday – Friday, Mornings Mandatory ** Individual workout schedules set by Coach**  Saturdays TBD

Varsity:  Offered (5) times a week for 90 - 120 minutes.  For High School Aged Swimmers.  Practices are offered five days a week. All swimmers must attend competitions designated by the coaching staff. The emphasis of the group is stroke refinement and conditioning. Attendance at all practice sessions is strongly encouraged.

 The South Bay Aquatic Club offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the South Bay Aquatic Club  to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.

Please call us at 408-896-5736 to schedule a tryout, or Click Here to send us an email request for more information.