Costa Mesa Aquatics Club Programs
This page provides general information about the programs offered by Costa Mesa Aquatics Club. CMAC and its instructors are registered members of the governing bodies for aquatic sports, USA Water Polo and USA Swimming respectively. In addition, all of our instructors are both first aid and CPR certified. Fee information for CMAC programs can be found via the navigation bar. Practice schedules are listed on the master calendar, which can be found on the home page. If you still have questions after reading our progam descriptions, please contact one of our directors.
To get started please click on one of the programs below.
Water Polo Masters Polo Splash Ball Swimming CPR Certification
Youth Water Polo
Costa Mesa Aquatics Club proudly offers youth water polo to athletes ages 14 and under.
Boys and girls compete on separate, gender specific, teams for all age levels 10 and older. Younger athletes compete on co-ed squads, including Splashball.
Athletes must register with Costa Mesa Aquatics Club and USA Water Polo. It is recomended that you register with USA Water Polo as a “Gold Athlete”. Be sure to sign up using our club number 1693. USA Water Polo is currently charging $80 per year, but prices are subject to change. For current pricing visit their website www.usawaterpolo.org
Before registering for CMAC please verify your athletes age bracket using the list below.
*Athletes under 10 years of age, especially those who are new to water sports, may want to consider joining our splash ball program.
2011 / 2012 Water Polo Sessions
Spring Session 2012: February 27th - May 6th
Summer Session 2012: May 14th - August 4th
Fall Session 2012: August 27th - November 4th
Winter Session 2012-13: November 14th - February 12th
Want to sign up in the middle of a session? Not to worrry! Athletes can join CMAC at any time. In-progress pricing is available. For more details about in-progress pricing, please contact one of our program directors.
2012 USA Water Polo Age Brackets
18 and Under – January 1st 1993 – December 31st 1994
16 and Under – January 1st 1995 – December 31st 1996
14 and Under – January 1st 1997 – December 31st 1998
12 and Under – January 1st 1999 – December 31st 2000
10 and Under – January 1st 2001 and later
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For liability reasons, CMAC cannot permit athletes to practice or compete until fees are paid, and proof of USA Water Polo membership has been documented by our staff.
Masters Water Polo
Masters Water Polo is an all ages water polo program age 18 and up. Fees are 150.00 a session or 65.00 a month (this does not include tournament fees). Workouts are Wednesday 6:30pm to 8pm and Friday night 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Please print our registration forms from the website and bring to the pool deck. We will start back up on September 14, 2011.
All athletes must be registered with CMAC and USA Water Polo. When signing up with USA Water Polo make sure to sign up using club #1693.
Age Brackets for Masters Water Polo
Men’s: 18+, 25+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+
Women’s: 18+, 30+, 40+, 50+
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USA Water Polo
For liability reasons, CMAC cannot permit athletes to practice or compete until fees are paid, and proof of USA Water Polo membership has been documented by our staff.
Splashball
Splashball is a fun and exciting way to introduce your little ones to water sports. (Ages 5-9)
This new program was developed by USA Water Polo and officially began March 26, 2010. Below is a partial description of the program from USA Water Polo:
March 26, 2010 – Today USA Water Polo announced the national roll-out of “Splashball™,” a new recreational program for young people designed to foster strong aquatic skills for beginning swimmers in a safe, fun environment. Aimed at children aged 5-9, Splashball™ uses flotation, shallow pools and other kid-friendly elements to allow players to graduate to a friendly version of water polo directly from swim lessons.
“We believe that Splashball™ is a natural next step to basic swimming lessons, which will dramatically increase water safety and fitness”
Splashball™, which is a “no-contact” version of water polo is designed to allow kids to try the game with the same ease that they sample soccer or lacrosse. Variations from the traditional sport version allow for any type of swimwear, such as board shorts or “jammers,” use of flotation devices like vests or noodles, and the ability to bounce off the bottom of the pool, if shallow. The game allows them to build their skills in a safe, supervised aquatic environment.
“This is a perfect program for parents who want their kids to truly develop a high degree of comfort and safety in the water,”said Christopher Ramsey, USAWP CEO.
“When they see the yellow ball, kids forget their fear and go after it. This creates dramatic improvement in swimming skill, conditioning and confidence. Kids also benefit from being part of a team in a fun, exciting atmosphere.”
*Splashball athletes must register with Costa Mesa Aquatics Club and USA Water Polo. Be sure to sign up using our club number 1693, as a Gold Member. USA Water Polo is currently charging $75 per year, but prices are subject to change. For current pricing visit their website www.usawaterpolo.org
*** Please note: When signing up for Splashball, please view our disclaimerprior to registering with CMAC and/or USA Water Polo.
Price is 175.00 per session
2012 Splashball Sessions
Spring Session 2012: February 21st - May 8th
Summer Session 2012: May 14th - August 4th
Fall Session 2012: August 22nd - November 4th
Winter Session 2012-2013 Nov 11th- February 16th
Splash Ball Age Restrictions
Born January 1st 2001 and later
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USA Water Polo
For liability reasons, CMAC cannot permit athletes to practice or compete until fees are paid, and proof of USA Water Polo membership has been documented by our staff.
Youth and Masters Swimming
Costa Mesa Aquatics Club proudly offers youth swimming ages 5 and up. Our program offers swim lessons for those new to the sport, and competitive swimming for more experienced athletes.
2012 Swim Sessions
CMAC swimming is conducted on a per month basis. Each new session begins on the 1st Monday of each month.
Current Spring Swim Schedule 2012
Mon and Wed afternoons 5 to 6 Intro to Swim Beginners
Mon and Wed afternoons 6 to 7 Intro to Swim Advanced
Tue and Thurs afternoon 5 to 6 Intro to swim Beginners
Tue and Thurs afternoon 6 to 7 Intro to Swim Advanced
Stroke Development M-W and T- Th from 6 to 7 pm
SUMMER SWIM PROGRAM
Learn to Swim Schedule 8 students per class 65.00 Per Student per Session
Class Times
1:00 to 1:25 pm
1:35 to 2:00 pm
2:10 to 2:35 pm
2:45 to 3:10 pm
3:20 to 3:45 pm
SESSION 1
June 18th-29th
Session 2
July 9th-July 20th
Session 3
July 23rd- Aug 3rd
Session 4
Aug 6th Aug 17th
SUMMER SWIM TEAM
267.00 plus 33 for US Swimming
Includes Cap, Goggles and Swim Team T shirt and Swim Meet.
Mon thru Friday
From 4 to 8pm
Depending on Age Groups
2011 USA Swimming Age Brackets
18 and Under – January 1st 1994 – December 31st 1995
16 and Under – January 1st 1996 – December 31st 1997
14 and Under – January 1st 1998 – December 31st 1999
12 and Under – January 1st 2000 – December 31st 2001
10 and Under – January 1st 2001 and later
Masters Swimming is now available Mon-Thur from 6:30pm to 8pm fee is $60.00 a month. This does not include invitational fees or meet fees. You must register with USA Swimming before you may begin to practice.
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USA Swimming
For liability reasons, CMAC cannot permit athletes to practice or compete until fees are paid, and proof of USA Water Polo membership has been documented by our staff.
CPR Certification
CPR CERTIFICATION is Avaialble Please call 949-872-8502 for details
Costa Mesa Aquatics Club offers CPR certification to anyone who wants to learn!
Coaches: All CMAC coaches must be CPR certified before beginning instruction
Parents: Having a child in aquatics is a great reason to become CPR certified
Athletes: Interested in lifeguarding? CPR certification is a must
