Group Descriptions
Participants in our Fitness Swim Groups for Pre-Competitive and Conditioning are swimming for a love of the sport and to improve stroke technique, fitness, and athleticism in an engaging learning environment. Families may choose to focus on swimming for conditioning or recreational purposes or with a goal of joining the competitive team.
MiniFit
Ages: 5-8
MiniFit teaches the basic foundations for proper competitive swimming strokes while giving swimmers an introduction to practicing in a group environment. Coaches make learning fun! Coaches give specific technique feedback and work on stroke improvements, as well as swimming strength.
MiniFit Location
Greene Middle School Pool - 50 N California Ave, Palo Alto
MiniFit Practice Days
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
SwimFit
Ages: 9 - 12
SwimFit combines endurance, stroke technique and a fun group environment to ensure that all participants make big improvements. Swimmers develop the four competitive strokes, starts and turns while improving endurance through drills and kick work. Swimmers progress in skill and speed.
SwimFit Blue Locations
JLS Middle School Pool - 480 E Meadow Dr, Palo Alto
Greene Middle School Pool - 50 N California Ave, Palo Alto
Alpine Hills Tennis & Swimming Club - 4139 Alpine Rd, Portola Valley
SwimFit Practice Days
Monday - Sunday
Varsity
Ages: 12-18
An engaging team environment with a specific focus on training, endurance and speed. This is a good fit for multi-sport and middle or high school athletes. Varsity swimmers train to improve technique and efficiency in the competitive strokes and build strength through intervals and kick work.
Varsity Locations
Avery Aquatics Center - 235 Sam McDonald Mall, Stanford
Greene Middle School Pool - 50 N California Ave, Palo Alto
Alpine Hills Tennis & Swimming Club - 4139 Alpine Rd, Portola Valley
Varsity Practice Days
Monday - Sunday
Water Polo Conditioning
Ages: 11-18
An engaging team environment with a specific focus on swim endurance and speed. This is a good fit for water polo players to participate on their off training days or outside of season. Polo Groups train to improve technique & efficiency through intervals and kick work.
Polo Locations
Avery Aquatics Center - 235 Sam McDonald Mall, Stanford
Alpine Hills Tennis & Swimming Club - 4139 Alpine Rd, Portola Valley
Polo Practice Days
Monday - Friday
Minimum Entry Requirements: Swimmers must be able to complete 1 length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted with a consistent stroke.
MiniFit & SwimFit Practice Equipment
Please bring the following equipment to each practice.
Team cap, Water Bottle, Training Suit, Goggles
Fins, Mesh Bag, Kickboard, Pull Buoy
Varsity Practice Equipment
Please bring the following equipment to each practice.
Team cap, Water Bottle, Training Suit, Goggles
Equipment Bag, Kickboard, Pull Buoy, Arena Fins, Paddles, Snorkel
Learn about our sponsorship with Arena and purchase your swimming equipment with a special Alto Discount Code!