Pre-Swim Team
The City of Manhattan Beach is now offering a preparation class for the MB Dolphins Swim Team.  Swimmers ages 9 to 17 must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle and backstroke without stopping and have some knowledge of breaststroke.  This class is designed to work on endurance and stroke technique and most importantly to prepare swimmers for the MB Dolphins Swim Team.  Pre-Swim Team is offered in the winter and summer sessions only.  Summer registration begins Monday, May 17, 2010. 

For more information regarding the Manhattan Beach Dolphins Swim Team, please call (310) 802-5429 or email the MB Dolphins Coaches.  Enrollment in this class does not guarantee a spot on the Dolphin Swim Team.

Small Group Swim Lessons Level 1 to 5
Small Group Swim Lessons are offered during the summer and fall aquatics season.  Below are level descriptions for levels 1 through 5.  Your child will be tested and placed into one of these levels on the first day of lessons.  

Level 1 (Introduction to Water Skills)
For children three years and older, potty trained and able to be in the water without a parent.  The purpose is to familiarize the child to the aquatic environment and to create a sound foundation for aquatic and safety skills.  Learning Objectives:

1. Enter and exit the water safely using the pool ladder
2. Submerge mouth, nose and eyes
3. Open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object held at arms length
4. Show comfort maintaining a front float position while supported
5. Swim on front using any combination of arm and leg actions while supported
6. Discuss water safety rules

Level 2 (Fundamental Aquatic Skills)
For children four years and older, potty trained, who possess the skill level of a Level 1 Swimmer.  The purpose is to expand on fundamental aquatic locomotion and safety skills.  Learning Objectives:

1. Enter water independently by jumping or stepping from the side
2. Exit water independently using a ladder
3. Open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object in shallow water
4. Demonstrate a front and back glide
5. Swim on front and back using any combination of arm and leg actions while unsupported for 15 feet
6. Discuss water safety rules

Level 3 (Stroke Development)
For children five years and older who must possess skills of a Level 2 Swimmer.  The purpose is to build on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice.  Learning Objectives:

1. Submerge and retrieve an object from chest-deep water
2. Demonstrate rotary breathing with the front crawl
3. Demonstrate front and back glide
4. Demonstrate back float
5. Demonstrate front and back stroke for 15 yards
6. Discuss water safety rules

Level 4 (Stroke Improvement)
For children six years and older who must possess skills of a Level 3 Swimmer.  The purpose is to build student confidence and performance of the swimming strokes learned in level 3 by providing additional guided practice.  Learning Objectives:

1. Swim underwater
2. Demonstrate front and back crawl, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 15 yards
3. Discuss water safety rules

Level 5 (Stroke Refinement)
For children seven years and older who must possess skills of a Level 4 Swimmer. The purpose is to build on the skills in Level 4 by providing additional guided practice.  Learning Objectives:

1. Swim underwater
2. Demonstrate a flip turn while swimming front and back crawl
3. Swim front and back crawl for 50 yards each
4. Swim butterfly, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 25 yards
5. Discuss water safety rules

Parent and Me
For children 1 to 3 years old.  Parent or guardian must participate in the water during each class with their child.  Limit of one child per adult.   Children must wear a certified swimming diaper.   This class is not designed to teach your child to swim.  Class is to help develop swimming readiness by leading parents and their children in water exploration activities with the objective of having fun and becoming comfortable in, on and around the water.  Parent and Me swim classes are offered in the summer session only.  Summer registration begins Monday, May 17, 2010. 

Private
A one-on-one learning environment for children or adults.  Children must be at least 3 years old, potty trained and be able to be in the water without a parent.  Private lessons are for all skill levels.  Private lessons are available in the spring, summer and fall sessions.  Summer registration begins on Monday, May 17, 2010.   

Semi-Private
Children must be 4 years old, potty trained and able to be in the water without a parent as a level 1 swimmer.  Each class will be limited to two children per instructor.  Semi-Private lessons are offered in the summer session only.  Summer registration begins Monday, May 17, 2010.  

Jr. Guard Prep Class
This class is designed for ages 9 to 14 years old and is focused mainly on freestyle.  The emphasis of this class is to meet the qualification for the Los Angeles County Jr. Lifeguard Program, 100 yards freestyle swim under 1:30, 1:40 or 1:50 minutes depending on their age.  Jr. Guard Prep Classes are offered in the spring session only.  Spring registration will begin on Monday, March 14, 2011.

Water Polo
This class is designed for ages 7 to 12 years old. No prior experience is required, although swim level 3 is highly recommended.  Participants will learn ball handling, passing, shooting, team work skills and rules and regulations. Skills will be taught in a friendly and nurturing environment.  Water Polo classes are offered in the summer session only.  Summer registration begins Monday, May 17, 2010.

Jr. Guard Program
This program is open to all boys and girls ages 9 to 14 who can swim 50 yards in one (1) minute or less; who want to learn and experience the fundamentals of being a lifeguard while having fun. Students will gain a wide variety of skills including first aid, CPR, water rescues, physical fitness, ocean safety and assistance with career development. The fee includes uniform (T-Shirt, shorts, sweatshirt) and field trips (various beaches and Raging Waters water park).  The Jr. Guard Program offers two four-week sessions in the summer session.  Summer registration begins Monday, May 17, 2010.
Begg Pool Masters
February 1 to December 10
$35/month or $5 for introductory visit
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
6:15 AM to 7:15 AM

Begg Pool Masters is designed to help swimmers improve fitness and/or train for specific goals and offer active support for a healthy lifestyle through friendship and camaraderie. Workouts are structured for all swimming abilities ranging from beginning lap swimmers to college athletes. Swimmers are required to join Southern Pacific Masters Association (SPMA) within their first month of enrollment. Membership of SPMA is good for the entire year and the cost is approximately $40. We invite you to come and swim with us! The coach will be Steve Hyde.  To register for this class, please click here.

Water Aerobics
This class is designed for men and women who are looking to get in shape, for low impact cardiovascular exercise that will increase cardiovascular endurance and to meet new friends. Workout includes a warmup, aerobic exercise, stretching exercises and relaxation exercises to increase flexibility. Classes are drop-in, so no registration is necessary. Knowing how to swim is not a prerequisite for participation in this class.