Youth Fall 2026 Season
Dates: August 22 - December 5, 2026
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Overview
The AGAC Youth swim program is comprised of two training groups (Blue & Gold) and is designed to introduce young athletes to competitive swimming and foster an appreciation for the sport. Practices will focus on proper stroke technique, turns and starts, along with endurance and proper training habits - all with the intention of best preparing young athletes for novice & age group level competition and beyond. All athletes will be strongly encouraged to represent our team at all local swim meets that the Blue & Gold groups are invited to.
Athletes are placed into their training group (Blue or Gold) based on ability, maturity, attitude and work-ethic. Both groups practice at the same time, and athletes are placed in a training group by the coaching staff.
The Gold Group is the introductory level to our program, placing a large emphasis on technique/fundamentals in all four strokes for athletes who have just progressed beyond swim lessons.
The Blue Group is our more advanced youth training group and incorporates endurance and interval training, while continuing to refine the skills learned in the Gold group. Both groups practice at the same time, and athletes are placed in a training group by the coaching staff.
How to Join
Step 1:
Swim Assessments (New Athletes ONLY)
Step 1:
Swim Assessments (New Athletes ONLY)
New athletes must complete and pass a swim assessment prior to joining the team. Please use this link to sign-up for an assessment: Assessment Sign-up
We will be offering new swimmer assessments for the Fall season on the following dates @ Arroyo Grande HS:
Sat, Aug 8 @ 10:00 AM
Sun, Aug 16 @10:00 AM
Swim Assessment Requirements:
Complete 50 yards of freestyle, unassisted, in 1:20 (80 seconds) or less
Complete 2x25 yards of kicking on a 1:00 interval (60 seconds per 25yd)
Demonstrate a basic understanding of two swim strokes besides freestyle: backstroke/breaststroke/butterfly
Step 2:
USA Swimming Registration
Step 2:
USA Swimming Registration
Returning athletes: All athletes who are returning from the previous season are already up to date with their USA Swimming membership and no further action is needed.
New athletes: If your athlete passes the swim assessment, Coach Kevin will send a link to register for USA Swimming.
Step 3:
Step 3:
Fall 2026 Club Registration
Fall 2026 Club Registration
Returning athletes:
Please use the registration link below to complete the Fall 2026 Club Registration.
Club registration for returning athletes must be completed by Friday, August 21st @ 11:59 PM.
If you are unsure of which training group to register your child for, please refer to the roster email sent by Coach Kevin or email him for clarification.
New athletes:
You may complete this step anytime during your child's first week of practice after they have been placed into a training group by their coach - please do not register prior to your child being placed in a training group!
Registration Link (TeamPortal):
Step 4:
Step 4:
2026-27 Volunteer Program Fee
2026-27 Volunteer Program Fee
All families will be charged the $50 Annual Volunteer Program Fee on 9/1/26 (or upon joining if after 9/1).
This fee is charged annually (between 9/1-8/31) once per family (not per athlete).
This will appear as a separate charge from the club registration.
The Volunteer Program allows parents to earn credits on their account for volunteering at swim meets (timing, home meet jobs, etc.).
More information about the Volunteer Program and how to earn credit can be found here.
Important Dates
August 20, 2026: Fall Youth Parent Information Meeting @ 7:00 PM (Zoom)
August 22, 2026: First practice of the Fall Youth season
September 19, 2026: AGAC September "Freestyle Frenzy" Mini-Meet @ AGHS
September 26, 2026: AGAC Fall Kickoff Meet @ AGHS
October 31, 2026: AGAC Halloween Spooky Splash Youth Mini-Meet @ AGHS
November 6-8, 2026: AGAC Tom Hamilton Memorial Meet (Blue Group) - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
November 14, 2026: AGAC November Youth Mini-Meet @ AGHS
December 5, 2026: LTA Toys for Tots Meet @ Lompoc Aquatic Center (End of Season)
Dec 6 - Dec 20: AGAC Youth Winter break - No scheduled Blue/Gold group practices
Practice Times
Our practice schedule for the Fall will have to fluctuate based on pool availability during the school year. We will typically have practices on Saturdays & Sundays from 11:00am-noon, but this may change on a week-by-week basis. We will aim to provide 2-3 swim opportunities per week (including swim meets on some weeks).
The AGAC Youth Google Calendar will always be kept up to date with the current practice times (see below), and practice schedules will be sent out weekly via email, so please be sure you are checking those frequently! It is especially important to keep tabs on the calendar during the Fall with all the practice schedule fluctuation.
Communication
AGAC Team Portal Messages: To receive Push Notifications on your device for any AGAC-related announcements/communications, add the "AGAC Team Portal" web app to your device's home screen. Be sure to "Allow All Push Notifications". All AGAC communication will be sent through the Team Portal.
Weekly Emails: Practice schedules and general team updates will be sent out on a weekly basis on Fridays via email. If you are not on the email list, please contact Coach Kevin - kevin@agacswim.org. Any changes to the schedule after the weekly email has been sent out will ONLY be communicated via email & Commit, so please be sure you are checking those regularly!
Google Calendar: All practice dates & times will also be kept up to date on Google Calendar - click here to view the calendar.
Coach Contact: Email is the best way to get a hold of your child's coach. Contact information can be accessed via the Coaches page.
Youth Pricing
$375 (includes ALL swim meets for the Fall!)
3x $130/mo. installments also available (billed on 9/1, 10/1, 11/1)
Swim meets are included in your child's membership, so all Youth athletes are encouraged to participate!
New Athletes: New athletes must be registered with USA Swimming prior to their first practice - parents will receive a link to complete the USAS registration on September 1st. This membership costs $92 (+ USAS processing fees) and is valid through the end of 2027.
All athletes: All families registered for the Fall 2026 season will be charged the annual $50 Volunteer Program fee for 2026-27 on September 1st (or upon joining if after 9/1).
Additional Billing Information
Please review the AGAC Fees & Billing Agreement document for more information about billing. This document must be electronically signed prior to each season (by checking the box during the club registration) as your acknowledgement of all billing obligations as a member of AGAC.
All athletes are required to commit to a full season of membership. There are no monthly/drop-in club membership options. If you choose to pay in monthly installments, all installments must be paid for the season, even if an athlete takes time off or leaves the team mid-season.
No exceptions will be made to our club's billing policy outlined in the document above.
AGAC Youth Google Calendar (Blue & Gold Groups)
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