Youth Summer 2026 Season
Dates: May 19 - August 1, 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 Summer season on the following dates @ Arroyo Grande HS:
Thursday, Mar 14 @ 6:00 PM
Saturday, May 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.
New athletes: If your athlete passes the swim assessment, Coach Kevin will send a link to register for USA Swimming for 2026.
All athletes must be registered before their first practice for liability reasons.
Step 3:
Step 3:
Spring 2026
Club Registration
Spring 2026
Club Registration
New athletes:
Please use the registration link below to complete the Youth Spring 2026 Club Registration.
Club registration for new Spring athletes must be completed by Monday, March 9th @ 11:59 PM.
Registration Link:
Click here to register for AGAC Youth Summer 2026
Step 4:
Step 4:
2025-26 Volunteer Program Fee
2025-26 Volunteer Program Fee
Any Youth families who have not already paid the Volunteer Program Fee will be charged $50 Annual Volunteer Program Fee on 5/19/26 or upon joining.
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
May 18, 2026: Pre-Season Parent Information Meeting on Zoom
May 19, 2026: First practice of the Summer season
June 8, 2026: School out for Summer - Summer practice schedule begins
June 12, 2026: Central Coast Novice Summer League Meet #1 @ AGHS (4:30-6:00 PM)
June 26, 2026: AGAC Color Showdown @ AGHS (4:30-6:00 PM)
July 2, 2026: AGAC Novice Midsummer Blast Meet @ AGHS (4:30-7:00 PM)
July 10, 2026: Central Coast Novice Summer League Meet #2 @ AGHS (4:30-6:00 PM)
July 24, 2026: Central Coast Novice Summer League Meet #3 @ AGHS (4:30-6:00 PM)
Aug 1, 2026: Summer BB Championships @ PNAC (Santa Maria) (8:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Aug 2: Start of AGAC Youth Summer break - Fall season starts week of 8/17
Practice Times
During the first 3 weeks of the season, practice time will fluctuate week-by-week since we are in a weekly practice time rotation with water polo. From June 9th through the end of the season, we will follow the Youth schedule listed here (Practice Schedules) unless otherwise stated. Some practices may be moved to accommodate coaches' schedules/pool availability.
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!
Communication
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!
CommitSwimming Alerts: To receive Push Notifications on your device for any AGAC-related announcements/communications, download the "Commit Swimming" app from the App Store and log in using your Commit credentials. Be sure to "Allow All Push Notifications".
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
$380 (includes all novice/Youth swim meets for the summer!)
3x $130/mo. installments also available (billed on 5/15, 6/15 & 7/15)
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. New families will be charged the annual $50 Volunteer Program fee for 2025-26 on May 18th.
Returning athletes: No additional fees due for any athletes who are returning from the Fall 2025, Winter 2026 or Spring 2026 seasons.
Additional Billing Information
Please review the 2025-26 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).
All athletes are required to commit to a 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.
AGAC Youth Google Calendar (Blue & Gold Groups)
Google Sites
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