How does SCAQ differ from traditional swim team programs? Other than being the BEST, we are a collection of so many different goals, skill levels, and ages that love the leadership of an experienced coach. What are the age requirements for joining the SCAQ Masters swimming program? SCAQ is centered on adults and maximizing their time for fitness, fun, and swimming goals, including triathlons. What are the training schedules and commitment expectations for SCAQ swimmers? You can swim as often and as little as you want, but most swimmers swim three times per week and we recommend three to achieve incredible fitness goals – but two is better than one, and one is better than none. Please, tell us your goals! How does the club accommodate swimmers of different skill levels? Lanes within a workout are broken up by speed. Speed is based on the interval for 5x100s. Don’t know what that means? We will teach you! Do I have to be a good swimmer to participate? You do not have to be fast to swim with SCAQ. SCAQ was many of our swimmers first experience swimming in a workout. Start swimming with us and we will get you started in the right direction, not only technically but also with the best training methods. Getting in on your own is difficult. You will progress much faster and maximize your exercise time in the water with some helpful coaching in an organized setting. Are there opportunities for competition and what are the requirements for participation? There are definitely opportunities for competition. The meets are open to all swimmers. Swim meet information can be found on the USMS website. Also, ocean swim events and triathlons. What are the fees associated with joining the SCAQ swimming program? Monthly membership is $120. Or, you can pay by the workout. Single workouts are $15. Are there any requirements for equipment or attire? You do not need to purchase any special equipment. Pools have kickboards and...
Swim Meets
Upcoming Meets:
Kids
SCAQ Kids is a novice swim team that meets at the Culver Plunge. Mon-Fri 6-6:55 pm.
Monthly Fees:
Twice Weekly – $67 per month
Three Days per Week – $84 per month
Four Days per Week – $101 per month
Five Days per Week – $118 per month
Kids must be at least 8 years old and be able to swim 25 yards freestyle, breathing to the side without stopping or standing.
All swimmers must be evaluated before joining. Swim evaluations happen a few times a month. Email scaq@swim.net to find out about upcoming dates.
Before a swim evaluation, you will need to set up an account in the SCAQ Portal. Once you create an account, click on Bookings, then Program, then SCAQ Kids, and then you will see the SCAQ Kids Novice Swim Team Interest List. You will need to enroll your child on that list.
Creating an account does not add you to the list. So, be sure to enroll your child on the SCAQ Kids Novice Swim Team Interest List. You will need to enter your credit card.
Annoucements
Santa Monica closed for maintenance 12/14 – 1/5. Workouts will resume 1/6.
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Culver closed for maintenance 12/15 – 1/4. Workouts will resume 1/5.
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Santa Monica High School Workouts will be as follows:
Fri 12/27 10am
Sat 12/28 12pm & 4pm
Sun 12/29 9am
Mon 12/30 10am
Thurs 1/2 10am
Fri 1/3 10am
Sat 1/4 12pm & 4pm
Sun 1/5 9am
The pool and parking can be accessed from Olympic Blvd via 4th St. Olympic is a one way street. You can only access it from 4th St.
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SCAQ Monthly Membership is now an option at $120 per month!
You must email the SCAQ office scaq@swim.net to sign up, this option is not available online. Billing will take place automatically on the 1st of each month.
Santa Monica non-residents, please go to Culver! Santa Monica is being difficult.
Paying by the workout $15 is still an option!
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Registration for US Masters Swimming membership is now open for 2024. The registration fee is $70. The link to join / renew is HERE. Membership comes with a lot of benefits and discounts.
HOW TO SCHEDULE A SWIM WORKOUT USING THE SCAQ CUSTOMER PORTAL
Commencing November 2, 2020, This SCAQ Customer Portal link is where you will sign up for Masters Swim Practice starting with workouts. BEFORE YOU CLICK ON THE LINK, you must read the information below: Sign Up for SCAQ Workouts: DO I NEED TO REGISTER AS A NEW USER IN THIS PORTAL? No. If you were a SCAQ member before today, you are already set up in this portal. You WILL, however, need to reset your password. Keep reading to learn how to do that. ARRIVING AT THE PORTAL / RESETTING MY PASSWORD Because there is a 99.9% chance you are already set up in the portal, the first thing you need to do is reset your password. You can do so by performing the following: When you arrive at the portal, click on the “My Account” button on the upper left side of the screen.The next screen will ask if you are a current customer? Click “Yes”On the next page, where it asks for your email and password, click the “Forgot Password?” button.On the “Forgot your Password” pop up, enter the email address associated with your SCAQ account (i.e., the email address to which we sent this email) and press the “Submit“ button. A code / temporary password will be sent to that email address. The email will be from “Southern California Aquatics” or “SCAQ”. If you do not see it, look in your junk/spam folder.After you retrieve the code (or verification token as they call it) from your email, type (or paste) it into the “Verify Code” pop up screen and press “Verify“.The next pop up screen, “Update Password”, is self-explanatory. Input your password and press the “Update Password” button. A popup screen saying “Your password was updated successfully” will appear. Press the “Close” button.After you successfully update your password and press the “close” button, you will be directed to the “Policies” page. You...