Boys and Girls Club Year-round swimming at the Wallace/Petrolane. See “Youth and Family Groups” for contact information.
aquatics & water polo
Swim instruction, teams and recreational swimming; plus water polo classes and clubs. Also see: “Boating” and “Camps.”
• Alpert JCC Swim Instruction and Water Polo 3801 East Willow St., Long Beach (562) 426-7601, Ext. 1035
www.alpertjcc.org Swim Instruction - Group and private lessons in a heated junior Olympic-sized pool. Beginner and ad- vanced swim teams are also offered.
Water Polo - Enjoy the JCC’s Junior Olympic pool while learning the basics of ball-handling and shooting. Improve swim skills, work on treading water and strokes specifi c for water polo. For ages 5-8 and 9-12; all levels welcome.
American Red Cross (562) 595-6341, (714) 481-5300
www.redcrosslb.org,
www.oc-redcross.org Classes (5+) include water safety, fi rst aid and CPR, plus referrals to Red Cross-certifi ed and in- structors.
• Cypress College Kids’ College (714) 808-4909
www.sce.edu Year-round water polo at the Fullerton campus.
• Deep Blue Swim School 11-39th Place, Long Beach (562) 434-1604
www.deepbluelongbeach.com Deep Blue Swim School offers private, semi- private, and Parent and Me Swim Lessons year round in their heated, indoor and ozone fi ltrated pool. Lessons are offered to all ages and focus on fun and safety in and around the water. Their Six Step Swim Program is based on the back fl oating method in which all students are fi rst taught breath control, fl oating and rolling. Call to arrange your free 20-minute assessment lesson. See ad on page 7.
Diving
McCormick Diving Programs, (714) 846-5731,
www.McCormickDivers.com; Pacifi c Diving Acad- emy, (562) 229-1927,
www.pdausa.net; and USA Diving, (317) 237-5252,
www.usadiving.org.
• Los Alamitos Water Polo (949) 428-7576, (949) 533-5216
www.losalamitoswaterpolo.com Both competitive and non-competitive programs, serving all communities, offered for kids as young as
3, and youth in the following age divisions: 6U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U, 18U, 20U, as well as adults. In their youth programs, kids get used to the water, strengthen their swimming skills, and are taught the basic fundamentals of water polo in a fun, safe setting. There are nine different age divisions; for older kids and teens, there are gender- and age- grouped programs, from the swimming novice to the experienced water polo player. Camps, clinics and swimming lessons are also offered. Discounts and payment plans may be available; check their website for specials. Classes are held at the Olympic facility of USA Water Polo, Joint Forces Training Base Pool, 11200 Lexington Drive, Los Alamitos. Mention “Kidsguide” and your fi rst try-out is free! Also see “Camps.” See ad on this page.
Recreation Departments • Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine - Be- ginning to intermediate swim instruction (3+); year- round. Specialty programs include parent and child (9 mos-3 yrs), diving (7-18) and recreational swimming. Belmont Plaza Pool, (562) 570-1806; King Pool, (562) 570-1718; Silverado Pool, (562) 570-1721. www.
longbeach.gov. See ad on the front inside cover.
Most city recreation departments offer aquatics pro- grams for all ages/levels. See “Recreation Depart- ments” for contact information.
Southern California Swim Teams (800) 824-6206
www.socalswim.org Southern California Swimming (SCS) oversees
Year-Round Aquatics Fun with Los Al Water Polo Club! Boys & Girls • All Skills • Ages 4 & Up • Programs for Elementary, Middle, High School, College & Adult Athletes
Benefits of Water Polo • Children have fun in the water.
• Kids of all abilities, areas and backgrounds play.
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• Encourages safety in and around water.
• Promotes fitness, teamwork and confidence.
• Provides a positive atmosphere that encourages learning and fun.
Camps, Clinics & Teams • Groups are divided by gender and age.
• Program for beginners and intermediates to learn the basics.
• Club & Travel Teams for the committed athlete. • Fun, friendly, competitive games & tournaments. • Mention “Kidsguide” and your first class is free!
Olympic Facility of USA Water Polo, Joint Forces Training Base Pool, 11200 Lexington Dr., Los Alamitos
www.LosAlWaterPolo.com •
coach@losalamitoswaterpolo.com • Call or Text: (949) 533-5216
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