In-Water Helpers
For swimmers in 6th grade and up: We’re looking for in-water helpers to assist with our newest clinic, the Spring Development Clinic! Come meet and help out your newest team members, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 4pm-4:30pm! If you dream of being a swim teacher or a coach someday, this is a great way to get some experience, and to help out our team! Sign up genius here: https://www.signupgenius.com/
Spring Clinic 2024
Spring Clinic Registration is NOW OPEN! Space is limited so make sure to grab your spot before your age group fills!
Spring Clinic is run by our Head Coach Matt Struempf and our Assistant Coach Claire Copeland
Date : 3/4/24 - 3/28/24 (Monday-Thursday) *No clinic on Fridays
Cost: $260 If paying by credit or debit card a 2.9% credit card processing fee will be added during checkout. If you would like to pay by check, please email [email protected].
Location: Livorna Pool, 2533 Trotter Way, Walnut Creek
Registration: Opens Monday 1/22/24 for returning swimmers and Livorna Pool members. Opens 1/29/24 for all others.
Important information about Spring Clinic:
- Clinic is not restricted to Livorna swimmers. There are a limited number of spaces available in each age group session so register early.
- Please note that we will have minimal in-water assistance during Spring Clinic. Swimmers should have swim team or clinic experience or prior approval from the head coach.
- Swimmers should be able to:
- Submerge his/her entire body, including head, and blow bubbles while under water.
- Stay at the side of the pool with one hand on the wall and listen to and follow directions
- Swim the length of Livorna Pool (25 yards) without assistance
- During Spring Clinic, the coaches will be focusing primarily on stroke technique. Each week will focus on a different stroke and/or a different technique (eg. streamlines, flip turns, diving), depending on age group.
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Spring Clinic Practice times (4 days per week, Monday-Thursday):
- 8 & Under : 4:30-5:15 PM
- 9/10 : 5:15-6:00 PM
- 11+: 6:00-6:45 PM
- Swimmers need to be on deck ready to swim 10 minutes before practice starts.
- Clinic is held if it is raining. Practice will be canceled only if there is thunder or lightning in the forecast or if the visibility in the water is poor due to extremely heavy rain. Participants will be notified via email prior to practice in the event of a cancellation.
- Equipment:
- Swimmers should wear appropriate swimsuits (jammers or speedos for boys), caps and goggles.
- Fins: All swimmers should bring their own long-blade training fins to practice each day, see example here: https://m.swimoutlet.com/p/roka-classic-long-rubber-fins-8156636/?color=212 Please be sure to label them!
- 9&Up swimmers also need swim paddles.
- Water: It's important to stay hydrated during practice, so please bring a water bottle to your lane.
- No refunds will be given after March 4, 2024. We do not prorate for missed days.
Please email questions about registration to [email protected]
**UPDATE: SPRING DEVELOPMENT CLINIC IS NOW FULL! If you are interested in joining a waitlist, or in possible private lesson opportunities with our coaches, please email [email protected] for more information.
There is still room in regular spring clinic for those who have at least one year of swim team experience with any team, or prior approval from the coaches. Swim Team tryouts will take place on Wednesday, March 27th at 3:30pm - don't worry if your new swimmer did not make it into Development Clinic, they are still very welcome (and encouraged) to try out on March 27th! Swimmers do NOT have to know any formal strokes to join the swim team, they just must be able to swim the length of Livorna Pool (25 meters/~75 feet).**
New for 2024! Spring Development Clinic!
Do you have a swimmer who is almost ready to join the swim team but cannot yet swim 25 meters (the length of Livorna Pool) independently? This year we are offering a clinic specifically for swimmers who are not quite swim team ready, but likely could be so by April with some extra help in March! This clinic would be open to all ages, but is specifically for swimmers who are hoping to join the full team this summer (i.e. this would be different from our Junior Dolphins program, which will begin in June.)
Swimmers should be:
- willing to enter the water independently, fully submerge his/her entire body, including head, and blow bubbles while under water
- Stay at the side of the pool with one hand on the wall and listen to and follow directions
- Able to swim at least 15 feet without assistance (for reference, the flags are about 15 feet (5m) from the end of the pool)
Cost: $260 for four weeks, 3 days per week (M, W, Th) If paying by credit or debit card a 2.9% credit card processing fee will be added during checkout.
Location: Livorna Pool, 2533 Trotter Way, Walnut Creek
Dates: 3/4/24 - 3/28/24
Schedule: 3 days per week (M, W, Th) from 4pm-4:30pm *no clinic on Tuesdays and Fridays
Registration: Opens Monday 1/22/24 for Livorna Pool members. Opens 1/29/24 for all others.
Additional info:
- Clinic is held if it is raining. Practice will be canceled only if there is thunder or lightning in the forecast or if the visibility in the water is poor due to extremely heavy rain. Participants will be notified via email prior to practice in the event of a cancellation.
- Equipment:
- Swimmers should wear appropriate swimsuits (jammers or speedos for boys), caps and goggles.
- Fins: All swimmers should bring their own long-blade training fins to practice each day, see example here: https://m.swimoutlet.com/p/roka-classic-long-rubber-fins-8156636/?color=212 Please be sure to label them!
- Water: It's important to stay hydrated during practice, so please bring a water bottle to your lane.
- No refunds will be given after March 4, 2024. We do not prorate for missed days.
- Please note, participation in the Development Program does NOT guarantee that your child will be ready for the full swim team in the summer. Swim Team Readiness will be decided by the coaches at the time of tryouts.
If you’re not sure if this clinic is the right fit for your swimmer, please email [email protected] with questions!
We are also accepting applications for our Junior coaches! If your child is a Freshman in HS or older, loves Livorna, and is interested in being a part of our team, please contact [email protected].