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At Peninsula Community Center, our Dolphins Swim Team focuses on building strong foundations for future success both in and out of the pool. We strive to inspire and nurture young swimmers in a team-oriented environment that promotes skill development and a love for the sport of swimming.

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Season Options

Click an option below for more information about the programs available throughout the year.

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Year-Round Season
September through May
Summer Season
June through July

Evaluations and Prerequisites

We require that all swimmers new to the program do an evaluation to see if they qualify for the team and for group placement. To schedule an evaluation, please contact Lisa Hewitt, Aquatics Program Manager, at lisah@wearepcc.com.

 

 

We ask that all swimmers have either graduated from the PCC Swim School curriculum or know how to swim freestyle with side breathing and backstroke, as well as the basics of breaststroke and dolphin (butterfly) kick in order to join the team. We ask that our swimmers are age 5 and above. 


For an idea of what group your swimmer may be placed, you can find our group level descriptions and prerequisites by clicking the button below.

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Sessions Details

WBSL  |  Summer Swim Team

Our PCC Dolphins West Bay Swim League (WBSL) Summer Swim Team is designed to give swimmers at all levels some competition experience while developing essential swimming skills within a fun and supportive team framework. WBSL is a summer swim league with four other local summer swim teams. During the summer season, we will do four dual meets and a final championship meet. 

 

Through practice and weekly meets, our summer swimmers will improve their technique and endurance, gain confidence, and create lasting friendships. The focus of our WBSL Summer Swim Team is to help each swimmer achieve their specific goals through age appropriate drills while having fun with fellow swimmers, promoting team camaraderie, and learning the fundamentals of competitive swimming.

Schedule  |  Summer

Our summer program runs in June and July with weekly dual meets beginning in mid-June.​​​​

  • Seals

    • Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday

      • 4-4:30pm OR 4:30-5pm    

  • Barracudas

    • Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday

      • 4-4:45p OR 5-5:45p    

  • Sharks

    • Tuesday through Friday

      • 5-6pm

  • Orcas (formerly Dolphins)

    • Monday through Friday

      • 5-6pm OR 6-7pm    

  • Juniors

    • Monday through Friday

      • 6-7:15pm    

  • Seniors

    • Monday through Friday 

      • 5:45-7:15pm  

Meet Schedule

During the season, we will participate in 4 dual meets and an end of season championship meet. Participation is encouraged but not required!

  • 6/9 - First day of practice

  • 6/18 - *Wednesday* vs Highlands Recreation District (HDAC)

  • 6/19 - NO PRACTICE (holiday)

  • 6/26 - BYE Week - no meet

  • 7/2 - *Tuesday* at Burlingame Aquatic Club (BAC)

  • 7/4 - NO PRACTICE (holiday)

  • 7/10 - at Ladera Recreation District (LRD)

  • 7/17 - vs Menlo Mavericks (MM)

  • 7/18 - NO PRACTICE

  • 7/19 - Championship Meet at Carlmont High School

  • 7/20 - Dolphins End of Season Party

Summer Season Fee

Our summer swim team is a one-time fee for the six-week summer season.

  • Seals

    • Members - $360 

    • Non-Members - $430

  • Barracudas

    • Members - $420

    • Non-Members - $505

  • Sharks

    • Members - $450

    • Non-Members - $540

  • Orcas (formerly Dolphins)

    • Members - $490

    • Non-Members - $590

  • Juniors

    • Members - $540

    • Non-Members - $650

  • Seniors

    • Members - $565

    • Non-Members - $675

There will be a registration fee for each swimmer participating in the summer season. The registration fee will cover the cost of the team gear, team events and swim meets, and management software. Please note, all registration fees are non-refundable.

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PCC Dolphins | Year-Round Swim Team

The PCC Dolphins Year-Round Swim Team is a developmental swim team for swimmers aged 5-18. Our team promotes a positive and inclusive space where swimmers can develop their skills, build confidence, and achieve personal growth in a small group setting. Our coaching staff is committed to teamwork, discipline, and a personalized experience for each swimmer based on skill level and goals. Through a series of team events both in and out of the water, swimmers have the opportunity to practice competition skills, foster sportsmanship, and build friendships.

Schedule

Our year-round program runs September through May. We will not have practice on most holidays, as well as two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s.

  • Seals

    • Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-5pm

      • OR

    •  Wednesday & Friday, 4:30-5pm

  • Barracudas

    • Monday & Wednesday, 4:15-5pm ​​

      • OR 

    • Tuesday & Thursday, 4:15-5pm

  • Sharks

    • Tuesday & Thursday, 5-6pm

  • Orcas (formerly Dolphins)

    • Monday & Wednesday, 5-6pm, Friday 4-5pm 
  • Juniors

    • Monday-Thursday, 5-6pm, Friday option (4-5pm OR 5-6pm) 
      • OR

    • Monday-Thursday, 6-7pm, Friday option (4-5pm OR 5-6pm)

  • Seniors

    • Monday/Wednesday 6-7:15pm, Tuesday/Thursday 6-7:30pm, Friday 5-6:15pm

Year-Round Monthly Pricing

Our year-round swim team will be billed monthly over a nine-month period starting in September and ending in May. Monthly dues will be credited/debited from the payment method in your member portal account.

  • Seals

    • Member: $140/month

    • Non-Member: $175/month

  • Barracudas

    • Member: $160/month

    • Non-Member: $200/month

  • Sharks 

    • Member: $175/month

    • Non-Member: $215/month

  • Orcas (formerly Dolphins)

    • Member: $195/month

    • Non-Member: $235/month

  • Juniors

    • Member: $215/month

    • Non-Member: $260/month

  • Seniors

    • Member: $225/month

    • Non-Member: $270/month

Fees

  • All swimmers swimming year-round will be charged a team registration fee per swimmer each year. The registration fee will be billed at the time of registration. Swimmers who join the team after December 31st will be charged a reduced team registration fee that covers the remainder of the year. The registration fee covers the entirety of the September-May swim season, as well as our intrasquad meets, swim team events, team shirt and management software. Please note, all registration fees are non-refundable. 

  • If you leave the team and rejoin, we will not charge the team registration fee again, however, there will be a small administrative fee.

*Please register your swimmer for the group in which they last swam. If you have any questions regarding their level or are new to the team click here.

Registration Process

  1. ​​Fill out the google form below (one form per swimmer)

    1. ☀️ Summer Form

    2. 🏊🏼‍♂️ Year-Round Form

  2. If you are a new swimmer and not a member at Peninsula Community Center, create an account with us on the member portal here.

  3. Select the “My Info” tab to open your Profile.

  4. Enter an active credit card or ACH payment method under the “Billing Information” section by clicking “edit”. 

  5. Next, under “Family Members” click the “please read” hyperlink and add your swimmer’s information. If applicable, you can add additional children here.

  6. Waiver - Waivers will need to be signed for each swimmer, before their first swim practice. A waiver will be emailed to you at a later date. 

Registration will be processed in our member portal in the order in which registration requests were received. Spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration will be confirmed via email within 5-10 business days of submitting the form. 

Questions? Contact us at swimteam@wearepcc.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are practices held?

During the year-round season, practices are held at Peninsula Community Center at 3623 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City. During the summer season, practices are held at the Sequoia High School pool.

What are the minimum requirements in order to join the team?

We ask that all swimmers have either graduated from the PCC Swim School curriculum or know how to swim freestyle with side breathing and backstroke, as well as the basics of breaststroke and dolphin (butterfly) kick in order to join the team. We ask that our swimmers are age 5 and above.

Is my swimmer required to attend all practices and will you prorate if my swimmer can only come to one practice a week?

We do not have an attendance requirement. You may show up to as many or as few practices as you would like, however, we do not prorate.

What is your cancellation policy?

Year-Round Season: If you wish to stop swimming with us, notification (including the swimmer’s name and group) must be emailed to Lisa Hewitt, Aquatics Program Manager, at lisah@wearepcc.com no later than the 20th of the month to avoid being charged for the following month. Phone notification or in-person notification are not valid forms of notification. If you submit your cancellation after the 20th of the month, your registration will renew and you will be charged for one more month. Summer Season: The team registration fee is non-refundable and holds your spot on the team. Email requests to lisah@wearepcc.com must be received 14 or more days prior to the registered class session date for a full refund. Phone and in person notification are not valid forms of notification. A 50% fee will be deducted from any refund requested thirteen days or less prior to the beginning of the class. No refund will be made once the class has started, and no makeup classes will be granted. Refunds will not be granted for absences, dismissal or voluntary withdrawal from the class or for changes to the class schedule deemed necessary by Center staff.

What swim meets will my swimmer participate in?

We do not participate in USA swimming competitions. During the year-round season, we will run a couple of intrasquad swim meets at PCC where swimmers will compete against other swimmers on the Dolphins team. We will use the starting equipment and timing system for some competition practice, however, these meets are completely optional. During the summer, we participate in the West Bay Swim League where we partake in 4 dual meets and a final championship meet.

What is the West Bay Swim League (WBSL)?

WBSL is a summer swim league with four other local summer swim teams. During the summer season, we will do four dual meets and a final championship meet.

When will my swimmer move up? Do you do evaluations?

We will be continuously evaluating our swimmers and will move them up when we feel they are ready. During the year, there will no longer be a formal evaluation period at the end of each session as we will be running continuously. However, we will do at least one feedback check-point during the year-round season. During the summer season, you can note your swimmers progress at our swim meets! If you have any questions about your swimmer’s progress, you can always contact Lisa at lisah@wearepcc.com.

What kind of swimsuit should my swimmer wear and what kind of equipment does my swimmer need before joining the team?

We ask that all swimmers have goggles and a swimsuit suitable for swim practice before joining the team. We ask our female swimmers to wear one piece suits and ask our male swimmers to wear jammers or swim briefs. Wearing swim trunks or shorts is not advised as they create extra drag and sometimes do not stay up.

Is there swim practice in the rain?

We will hold practice when it is raining; however, we will cancel practice if one of the following occurs: Lightning or thunder. If coaches or Center staff hear thunder or observe lightning within the half hour before the start of practice, we will cancel practice and notify all parents by email. If swimmers are already in the water, we will have them exit the pool and wait in the lobby while we call their guardians to come pick them up. After each time lightning is spotted, we must wait 30 minutes before re-entering the pool. Given most of our practices are an hour or less, practice will be canceled once lightning is spotted. Wind or heavy rain obscuring the bottom of the pool. If it is raining too heavily or the wind is gusty enough that it obscures the coaches ability to see the bottom of the pool, we will also cancel practice. We will send an email before practice starts letting you know if we are worried about our ability to see the bottom of the pool. Once practice has started, if the rain or wind picks up, we will do our best to practice through as the danger is less emergent; however, we will get out if it is too dangerous and will email families with later practice times to cancel practice. If at any point we feel our ability to keep our swimmers safe is in jeopardy due to any reason, we will exit the pool and have swimmers wait with us in the lobby until their guardian arrives. We will not be prorating, crediting, or refunding due to weather events or cancellations outside of our control.

What is the difference between the year-round swim team and the summer swim team? What happens in August?

Our year-round swim team runs September through May on a monthly model. We host events in and out of the water, including intrasquad competition events, but do not compete with other teams. Our summer swim team runs during June and July, and we participate in the West Bay Swim League, which includes four dual swim meets and a championship meet. We take August off between our summer and year-round seasons.

After submitting the registration form, how do I know that my child is enrolled?

You will receive email confirmation of registration within 5-10 business days of submitting your form. If you have registered for a group that is full and it is not already marked as waitlisted on the form, you will be notified within 2 business days.

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