Swimmers five to 18 years can join as long as they
meet our minimum swimming requirements, which is
being able to swim independently in the deep end of
the pool and complete one length of a 25-yard pool
without stopping,” he described. “The evaluations usually
take about five minutes to deter mine where in the
four g roups a swimmer would fit into or if we would
recommend some additional swim lessons to get them
ready for the team.”
After a passing evaluation, new families can take
advantage of the team’s new swimmer tr ial. “We accept
new swimmer all year round and offer a two-week trial
so they can see how they like the program and how it
works with their schedule before they pay any team fees,”
said Schoner.
Richmond Sailfish practice at the Richmond Swim
Center, 4300 Cutting Blvd., Richmond. (510) 620-6654.
Richmondswims.org; richmondswims@gmail.com.
If you are outside of the Richmond area, check out
“some of the other swim teams in Contra Costa County:
Pinole Seals Swim Club: Offers competitive and lesson
swimming for kids three to 18 years old. Contact the
team for more infor mation about cost and practice and
meet schedules. 2450 Simas Ave., Pinole; Seals Swim
Team (510) 758-7566; Pinole Swim Center for Rec and
Lessons (510) 724-9025; pinoleseals.swimtopia.com.
Piranhas Swim Team: This recreational competitive
team operates dur ing the spr ing and summer. Youth ages
five to 18 years old who pass a swim assessment will
be placed at an appropriate level. Contact the team for
complete information about practices, clinics, and costs.
(510) 799-8291, herculespiranhas.org.
Hercules East Bay Silver Dolphins: (510) 799-8229;
ci.hercules.ca.us; eastbaysilverdolphins@gmail.com.
Crockett Swim Team: As a co-op competitive swim team,
the Crockett Swim team welcomes swimmers ages three
to 18 years old. Please contact the team directly for more
infor mation. (510) 787-2567; crockettswimteam.org.
Fun Friday swims with the Richmond Sailfish allow all of the swim
level groups to practice together; an opportunity for the less
advanced swimmers to learn from their peers.