Newport Harbor Olympic Pool, Irvine Blvd, Newport Beach 92660

Site updated Dec. 3, 2011

Swim Practice Notice!!!

Evening swim practice: We do not have evening swim practices at this time. We are in the process of re-arranging our evening programs and services. We will keep you updated on our new schedule and location

Mornings have no changes - same as usual. 
Evening swimmers can attend our morning practices
   
 

 Jr. Guard program - start January - location to be announced.

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NHHS 25-yard pool

Youth Program:

Swimming for age 5 and up!
Improve your swimming skills. Learn all the competitive swim strokes, starts and turns. We teach each swimmer to swim using fun techniques in a fun, structured atmosphere.

SCHEDULE:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday-

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Cost: $75 per month

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Age group swimming

Age Group Swimming Team:

For swimmers of all ages who are ready to attend swim meets. We teach all the competitive strokes, turns and starts and focus on team-building and stroke technique. We have regular USS (United States Swimming) swim meets and all members need to be currently registered US Swimming members.


US Swimming


SCHEDULE:

Monday through Thursday-

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Beginning Group
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Beginning Group
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Intermediate Group
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Advanced Group

Saturday-

6:00 AM - 7:00 AM Advanced Group

COST: $100 per month


USS (United States Swimming)

Senior Training Group:

For dedicated swimmers who want the highest level of training available. Advance training, travel team, advanced stroke technique and instruction. Regular USS swim meets.


COST: $125 per month


stroke development

Swimming Lessons:

Small group swimming lessons. Weekday and weekend sessions are available.

  • 1/2 hour swim lesson
  • 2 week sessions (weekdays)
  • Maximum 4 per class
  • 6 week sessions (Saturdays)

COST: $150 per session


Masters program

Adult / Masters Swimming:

Swimming is the best form of exercise for adults. It is "one of the few things you can do thave gives you more back than you put in!"

We have adult groups for all ability levels from beginners to past Olympic medalists. Practices consist of stroke drills, stroke technique instruction, swimming sets and goal development. We have a great group of swimmers and practices are fun! All swimmers must be currently registered with US Masters US Masters Swimming.

SCHEDULE:

Mornings-
5:00 - 6:00 AM Tuesday and Thursday

6:00 - 7:00 AM Saturday

Evenings-
5:30 - 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday
 

COST: $80 per month

SPMA (Southern Pacific Masters Association)


Pacific Coast Aquatics Coach , Mark Desmond, MA

About the Coach 

Mr Desmond has been coaching swimming for 30 years.  During these years he has developed many All-American, National and world class swimmers.  He has taught the benefits of swimming to thousands and has developed swimmers of all ages from children through adults.  Mr Desmond's experience has also included coaching high-school swimming for more than 12 years, during which his teams have been among the best in California and the U.S.  His teams werre in the Top-Ten in the coutry for six out of twelve years.  Mr Desmond has coached many college swimmers who have gone on th compete in the NCAA Championships and has had countless others receive college scholarships for swimming.  Some of his swimmers have medaled in the Olympic Games representing the U.S.  Mr. Desmond has also worked with the 1994 and 1998 National Water Polo Olympic Team where many of the members swam for Mr. Desmond.  He has also developed successful weight training and dry land programs for his swimmers.

Besides coaching, Mr. Desmond is the Director and Instructor of a nationally recognized head injury program which he has developed over the past 24 years called High Hopes.  The program he developed is known to provide outstanding results in helping head injured adults regain abilities lost due to accidents for which he has been featured on numerous radio and television shows.

He is also the father of four boys and three girls.  His wife Tracey is a registered nurse and works with her husband rehabilitating head injured adults.


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General information

Phone information: (949) 595-8824

FAX: (949) 733-0044

E-mail the coach: markdesmond@highhopes.ws

Mailing address: Pacific Coast Aquatics
9 Wakonda
Dove Canyon, CA 92679

Pool address: Newport Harbor Olympic Pool
600 Irvine Ave. (north side of 15th
between Clay and Pirate)
Newport Beach, CA 92663

Fee: Semi-annual registration fee of $50 per family
Monthly dues per the above categories
US Swimming or US Masters $55 registration
Club colors: Red, White and Blue.

PCA is a proud member of USA Swimming, the national organization for competitive swimming.


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To print the registration form below, please select the text below and click "print" and then the "selection" button in the print dialogue window OR copy and paste the text into Word.

PACIFIC COAST AQUATICS REGISTRATION FORM

Name: __________________________ Date: _____________

Address:___________________________________________________________

Phone: Home - _____________________ Work/Cell - ____________________

Email:________________________________________ Birth Date:___________

Billing Guidelines: You will be billed a monthly fee as a member of Pacific Coast Aquatics. Your fee is due on or before the 15th of each month and is not determined by attendance. If at any time you wish to discontinue, please mail us a note with your bill stating the date you wish to discontinue your membership. You are responsible for all fees up to the date of notification. All PCA swimmers need to be registered with US Swimming (USS) or US Masters Swimming (USMS).

I UNDERSTAND AND ARE WILLING TO ABIDE BY THE ABOVE GUIDELINES.

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