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The Los Angeles Synchronized Swim Club offers training and practice groups for synchronized swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is the goal of the Los Angeles Synchronized Swim 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.

Times shown for each group are subject to change. 

Please note when figuring out a synchronized swimmer's competitive age, it is based on what the oldest age that athlete will be at any time during that calendar year.  For example, even if an athlete is 12 years of age during the whole competitive season of the 2012, but turns 13 after the season ends (This means that their birthday is in Sept., Oct., Nov., or December), they still must swim as a 13 year old the entire competitive season.

We reserve the right to refuse membership to anyone who does not display the spirit, mind and body of the LASSC mission.

 

Mermaid FUNdamentals Class    

Would your child like to learn how to do synchronized swimming? Our Mermaid classes are a good place to start for beginners.  Please click below to find out more about our Mermaid classes.

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This is our entry level group. Although an athlete need not have any synchro background to enter this class, they should have at least level 4 or 5 swimming skills* and be between the ages of 7 and 11.  This beginning program is designed to teach the skills needed to move into the L.A. Synchro Novice program. This class has a size limit of 6 swimmers per class.  Classes run 10 to 14 weeks, culminating with a small exhibition to showcase what they have learned.

*A Level 4 or 5 is a swimmer that knows how to swim and that has passed the prior levels 1(water confidence), 2 (beginner), and 3 (advanced beginner) through city or private swim classes.  They should have confidence in the water and be ready to refine their strokes, improve conditioning, and learn basic synchro skills.

Practice: One day a week-Saturdays/Times: Mermaid Class A - 8:30AM- 10:00AM, or  Mermaid Class B - 10:00AM-11:30AM.
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 Novice Swimmers

Athletes in this group have successfully completed the "Mermaid " program or can test out in the skills at that level.  These athletes now know the skills to compete at the Novice level.  This group is for athletes between the ages of 7-12.  See the next group below if your child is older. They compete in the following age groups: 8 and under, 9-10, and 11-12.  They compete in three to five meets at a local and regional level.
Practice: One day a week-Saturdays/Times:11:00-1:00
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Intermediate Swimmers

After a LASSC coaches' evaluation, an athlete is assigned to this level. Athletes starting in this group are usually  8 to 15 years old and have some competitive synchro experience. They compete in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-12, 13-15, and 16-17.  They compete in three to five meets at a local and regional level. 
Practice: Three days a week. Tuesday/Thursday/Times: 5:00-7:00 PM, and Saturday/Times:8:30-11:00AM
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Age Group Swimmers

Athletes are assigned to this level after trying out. These athletes are ages 10-18 years old. Athletes entering this group must display a desire to begin training on a committed basis. Both athlete and family must be committed to this level.  They practice a minimum of three times per week for a total of 8-11 hours per week depending on their age.  They compete in the following age groups: 10&Under, 11-12, 13-15, 16-17, and 18-19.  They compete in five to eight meets at a local, regional, and national level.  Practice includes both land and water workouts.
Practice: Three days a week*. Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday- Times vary according to age group and team.

Wednesday*

Athletes must be on an age group, junior, or senior national LAS team for this practice.  Athletes participating in the Wednesday practice must display a strong desire to perform at the highest level they are capable of. Training is geared towards individual talents, although a strong aerobic endurance factor is present. Athletes in the practice plus group are directed towards making a U.S. National team and/or swimming small routines along with a team routine.  This workout day is in addition to the regular workout days that the athlete participates in.


Additional Practice Day:Wednesday/Time:6:00-8PM
 

Junior/Senior National Swimmers     

Minimum age for entry into this group is 15 years old.  Minimum criteria for entry is (1) National qualifying score and a desire to be competitive on a National level. This group focuses on qualifying for U.S. National Teams. Those that have the skill level and swimmer/family commitment level for this group will be permitted in this group with Head Coach's approval only. This group competes at the local, regional, national, and international level.   Practices include both land and water workouts.

National Swimmer Coach: Head Coach Amy
Tuesday and Thursdays - 5:30-8:30 P.M., and Saturdays from 8AM to 1 PM . With required additional practice times assigned.