Welcome to Monterey County Aquatic Team/Salinas Valley Aquatics

Serving our community with the following programs:

*Monterey County Aquatic Team/Salinas Valley Inc. A USA Competitive Swim Team for ages 5-18

*Swim America TM "Learn to Swim" Program for ages 5 and up.

*Salinas Valley Aquatics Masters Program a Pacific Masters Swim Program for ages 19 and up.

Call 1(866)411-MCAT/1(866)411-6228 or email coachdia@aol.com for information about our programming. Our office address is 210 Capitol Street, Suite 1, Salinas, Ca 93901  Office hours: 2-4PM M-F

MCAT SWIM TEAM 2009 PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Note Ptactice Start Time Change Below: 

Practice Calendar Link: http://www.teamunify.com/Calendar.jsp?_tabid_=338&team=sva   or go to the Calendar Tab at the top of the page.

CURRENT SCHEDUKE (thru Thanksgiving Holiday Break)

Novice Group: Monday - Thursday @ Hartnell 5:30-6:30 PM  with coach Kaydi

AGE 1 :  Monday - Thursday @ Hartnell  5:30-6:45PM with Coach Kaydi and or Coach Amber

AGE 2:  Monday-Friday @ Hartnell 5:30- 7:00PM

Junior:  Monday-Friday @ Hartnell 5:30- 7:15PM

PSR,Senior,Masters:  Monday-Thursday@ Hartnell 5:30- 7:25PM

 

NEW SCHEDULE BEGINS Monday, NOVEMBER 30, 2009 (after Thanksgiving Holiday Break):

Novice Group: Monday - Thursday @ Hartnell 5:00-6:00 PM  with coach Kaydi

AGE 1 :  Monday - Thursday @ Hartnell  5:00-6:15PM with Coach Kaydi and or Coach Amber

AGE 2:  Monday-Friday @ Hartnell 5:00- 6:30PM

Junior:  Monday-Friday @ Hartnell 5:00- 6:45PM

PSR,Senior,Masters:  Monday-Thursday@ Hartnell 5:00- 7:05PM

Please Note Upcoming NO PRACTICE DAYS:

NOVEMBER:   

Wed., Nov. 25    Pool Closed

Thurs, Nov. 26    Pool Closed

Fri., Nov. 27       Pool Closed

DECEMBER

M-F Dec. 21-25   Happy Holidays !-  Pool Closed

Thursday, Dec. 31  New Year’s Eve  - Pool Closed

JANUARY

Friday, Jan. 1   HOLIDAY Pool Closed

Friday, Jan. 8   Annual  Coaches Clinic and Certification

Friday, January 15    Team Travel Day for Zones Team Meet

Monday, Jan. 18     Martin Luther King Holiday - Pool Closed

 

Swim America TM lessons  

Fall Lessons 2009
     Mondays and Wednesdays beginning September 2, 2009
     5:45 pm, 6:15 pm, 6:45 pm
     All Levels 5:45 & 6:15; private lessons 6:45 
 
Location TBA (either Hartnell or Alvarez)
 
Group Lessons: $109 for 8, 30-minute lessons
Private Lessons: $199 for 8, 30-minute lessons
  
For more information please call 1.866.411.6228 or e-mail: mcat.swimamerica@gmail.com 
 

 

MCAT Fall Winter 2009 Meet Schedule

Note: Enter Meets as soon as they come up for entry.  Be sure your swimmer meets the time standards on the meet sheet for entry.  Coach Dia will do the team entries for Sectionals & Junior Nationals and relay entries for Championship meets.  Click the events tab for the schedule.  Please also click the attend this event button to notify MCAT coaches of your intent to participate or not participate in a meet.  Doing this does not enter your child into a meet.  Please follow the meet entry directions on the meet sheet. 

Most meets are entered by the parent at www.swimconnection.com.  Please call your coach for help with your entry into your first meet.  Swimmers must meet the qualification standards for a meet.  If the meet lists CBA+ for the meet standard, this meet is open to all team swimmers.  If you are new to swimming, this is the meet you should enter.  Have a coach walk you through the meet entry process for the first time.

 

 

SWIM America tm  LESSON PROGRAM:

Swim America Lessons are available.  Please call to schedule your lessons.  All lessons scheduled must be paid for before the first lesson begins.  Semi private/group lessons are 109.00 for 8- 1/2 hour lessons.  Swimmers receive a free suit for the seasons 1st set of 8 lessons.  Lessons must be paid for in advance in order to get free merchandise and scheduled in for the lessons.  Once lessons are scheduled, there is no refund for a missed lesson for any reason.Private lessons are available in the spring and summer of 2009  8 - 1/2 hour lessons for $199.00  for ages 5-adult. 

 Private lessons are available with the coach of your choice at $ 30.00 per 1/2 hour for individualized stroke instruction for those who already are on the swim team and appointments may be made for hours after regular practice. 

All scheduling of lessons must be made through the MCAT office 1-866-411-6228.  Office hours are M-TH 2-4pm.  We are located at 210 Capitol Street, Suite 1, Salinas Ca. 93901.

TEAM MCAT Mission and Vision:

The Montery County Aquatic Team/Salinas Valley Aquatics (SVA) is a year round competitive swim program that can meet the individual needs, hopes and aspirations of anyone who is interested in competitive swimming.

The Monterey County Aquatic Team / Salinas Valley Aquatic endeavors to produce champions in swimming and in life by providing a competitive, positive, safe, and fun environment where each individual can maximize their potential. We define competition as striving with others in a manner which is healthy and beneficial, and an important opportunity for the teaching of life skills such as goal setting, teamwork, sound nutritional habits, and the development of a work ethic.

We recognize that the producing of champions also requires continual mentoring, providing recognition and awards, and working with parents helping them to understand the process. We further recognize the importance of helping our members to pursue their academic and swimming careers beyond high school and we develop various means for making them aware of collegiate opportunities.

Producing champions from the community carries with it the opportunity and the responsibility for promoting lifetime fitness and wellness and actively seeking to provide for and include residents from all socio-economic sectors in one or more of our instructional programs.

To fulfill our mission we will continually enhance our professional coaching staff; promote, encourage, train, and recognize our volunteers; and develop new facilities. The administration of our program requires continually maintained lines of communication, accountability, community awareness through promotions, publicity, and political action, and fiduciary responsibility. Thank you for joining us. We are looking forward to meeting you. Please feel free to
ask another member or coach any question you may have. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE

It is the intent and purpose of the Corporation to provide an equal opportunity to athletes, coaches, trainers,managers, administrators, and officials to participate in the governance of the Corporation without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. No conditions or restrictions for participation in the governance of the Corporation may be imposed unless otherwise set forth in the USA Swimming Rules and Regulations.