SWIM NINJA
Our Swim Ninja program is designed for young athletes who are ready to build confidence in the water while advancing their swimming skills. With a fun and energetic approach, swimmers refine stroke technique, develop body awareness, and strengthen water safety skills. The ultimate goal is to create strong, confident swimmers who feel at home in the pool and excited to continue their aquatic journey.
Swim Ninja is the natural next step after learning basic freestyle and backstroke. Participants should be able to swim 25 yards unassisted of both strokes before joining.
PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS:
• Increasing leg strength and overall endurance
• Learning bilateral breathing and proper dives
• Building independence and personal responsibility
• Practicing listening and awareness with other swimmers in the water
• Developing a sense of teamwork and belonging
• Introduction to additional strokes (based on physical development)
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WHAT TO BRING/WEAR:
• Swimsuit 🩱🩳 (No rash guards or swim shirts, please)
• Swimology cap (issued on Day 1; replacements available for $10)
• Towel
• Flip flops (for deck safety)
• Goggles – Recommended: Finis H2 Kids Performance or Speedo Vanquishers (available at The Swim Guy in Lawndale).
(Note: Goggles from Costco, Target, or Kohl’s — even Speedo branded — often don’t hold up well. Invest in a quality pair!)
COACHES: DeAnn (coach from SwimologyLA)
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT: We use a registration system called SportNinja. For first time users you will need to create an account as the parent first and then create a player profile for each of your players from there. Please make sure you include your player's USA Water Polo Membership # in the "Governing Body ID" when filling in your player's information.
AGE DETERMINATION: This is a swim-focused training for 6-10 year olds!
COMMITMENT LEVEL: Consistent attendance is key. Regular practice not only accelerates individual skill development but also strengthens group cohesiveness, creating a fun and productive learning environment for everyone.
SWIM NINJA - FALL ACADEMY
COMPETITION LEVEL: Intro to water polo, beginners welcome!
DATES: September 15 through October 30 (6 Weeks)
BASE PRACTICE SCHEDULE: (subject to change)
Wednesdays 6:15-6:45 PEN HS
Thursdays 6:00-6:30 GMAC
Please check the live schedule below to sync your calendar to the Swim Ninja Schedule.
We post any last minute changes in WhatsApp so please check announcements for any last minute changes.
WHAT TO BRING?: Towel, googles and a water bottle! Wear your swimsuit and don't forget the sunblock!
OUR POOLS:
Gary Mannon Aquatic Center (GMAC/TAC)
Peninsula High School (Pen)
Palos Verdes High School (PVHS)
Redondo Union High School (RUHS)
REGISTER NOW! $280 for 6 Weeks!
