BGCSF Aquatics Club



Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco is proud to be a USA Swimming Foundation Youth Learn to Swim Grant Recipient

Girls Water Polo



4th to 8th grade introductory water polo and basic swim skills. Participants must be able to tread water for 30 seconds. This is included with a Clubhouse membership.

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No refunds or exchanges on swim programs.

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director and Head Swim Coach, Jonathan Riley at
jriley@kidsclub.org

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Pre-Competitive Swim Team:



Post Learn-to-Swim group. Does not compete in swim meets. Included with Clubhouse membership.

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Skills:
Swimmers must be able to demonstrate 25 yards of...
- Freestyle with side breathing
- Backstroke

Key Expectations:
- Athletes arrive to practice on time and ready to swim.
- Athletes should know how to use appropriate gear (suit, towel, goggles, cap, fins, kickboard).
- Athletes are respectful, kind, patient, and supportive towards themselves and other swimmers.
- Athletes listen to training instructions from coaches.

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Competitive Swim Team:



Introductory, age group, and senior level swimmers. Competes in swim meets. A Clubhouse membership is required to register.

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Competitive Swim Green

$100/quarter

Skills:
- Swimmers must be able to demonstrate 25 yards of:
- Freestyle with side breathing
- Backstroke

Swimmers must be able to demonstrate 12½ yards of:
- USA Swimming Legal Breaststroke (no scissor kick)
- USA Swimming Legal Butterfly (no flutter kick)

Key Expectations:
- Athletes attend all practices on time and are ready to swim.
- Athletes know how to use appropriate gear (suit, towel, goggles, cap, fins, kickboard).
- Athletes are respectful, kind, patient, and supportive towards themselves and other swimmers.
- Athletes listen to training instructions and accept constructive feedback from coaches with a growth mindset.

Competitive Swim Bronze

$250/quarter

Skills:
Swimmers ages 9-11...
- 5 x 50s freestyle with flip turns on 1:15
- Complete a 100 IM in a swim meet with proper turns
- Basics of Flip Turns
- Racing Start

Swimmers ages 12+...

- 50 yards of legal freestyle and backstroke
- 25 yards of legal breaststroke and butterfly
- 3 x 100s on 2 minutes with flip turns
- Legal Turns and Racing Starts

Key Expectations:
- Athletes attend all practices on time and are ready to swim.
- Athletes have appropriate gear (suit, towel, goggles, caps, fins, kickboard) at the start of practice.
- Athletes support younger or newer swimmers and contribute positively to team culture.
- Athletes maintain focus during sets, minimizes distractions, and takes pride in self-improvement.
- Athletes set goals and work consistently towards goals.

Competitive Swim Silver

$250/quarter

Skills:
Swimmers age 12...
- 5 x 100s freestyle on 1:30 with proper flip turns
- 200 IM under 2:45 with proper dive, stroke, and turns
- Must have a Championship Meet Cut time

Swimmers ages 13+...
- 5 x 100s freestyle on 1:30 with proper flip turns
- 200 IM under 3:00 with proper dive, stroke, and turns

Key Expectations:
- Athletes balance academics, training, and rest, demonstrating responsibility in and out of the pool.
- Athletes arrive on time and are in the water at the start of practice with the appropriate gear (suit, towel, goggles, caps, fins, kickboard).
- Athletes consistently demonstrate strong work ethic, discipline, and respect at practices and meets, setting a positive example for the program.
- Athletes actively reflect on progress, adjust goals as needed, and work independently toward improvement.

Spots are limited — Sign up today!

No refunds or exchanges on swim programs.

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director and Head Swim Coach, Jonathan Riley at
jriley@kidsclub.org

Register Now!

Fall 2026 Swim Team Schedule:

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Competitive Swim Green:
$100/quarter

Skills:
- Swimmers must be able to demonstrate 25 yards of:
- Freestyle with side breathing
- Backstroke

Swimmers must be able to demonstrate 12½ yards of:
- USA Swimming Legal Breaststroke (no scissor kick)
- USA Swimming Legal Butterfly (no flutter kick)

Key Expectations:
- Athletes attend all practices on time and are ready to swim.
- Athletes know how to use appropriate gear (suit, towel, goggles, cap, fins, kickboard).
- Athletes are respectful, kind, patient, and supportive towards themselves and other swimmers.
- Athletes listen to training instructions and accept constructive feedback from coaches with a growth mindset.


Competitive Swim Bronze:
$250/quarter

Skills:
- Swimmers ages 9-11
- 5 x 50s freestyle with flip turns on 1:15
- Complete a 100 IM in a swim meet with proper turns
- Basics of Flip Turns
- Racing Start
- Swimmers ages 12+
- 50 yards of legal freestyle and backstroke
- 25 yards of legal breaststroke and butterfly
- 3 x 100s on 2 minutes with flip turns
- Legal Turns and Racing Starts

Key Expectations:
- Athletes attend all practices on time and are ready to swim.
- Athletes have appropriate gear (suit, towel, goggles, caps, fins, kickboard) at the start of practice.
- Athletes support younger or newer swimmers and contribute positively to team culture.
- Athletes maintain focus during sets, minimizes distractions, and takes pride in self-improvement.
- Athletes set goals and work consistently towards goals.


Competitive Swim Silver:
$250/quarter

Skills:
- Swimmers age 12
- 5 x 100s freestyle on 1:30 with proper flip turns
- 200 IM under 2:45 with proper dive, stroke, and turns
- Must have a Championship Meet Cut time
- Swimmers ages 13+
- 5 x 100s freestyle on 1:30 with proper flip turns
- 200 IM under 3:00 with proper dive, stroke, and turns

Key Expectations:
- Athletes balance academics, training, and rest, demonstrating responsibility in and out of the pool.
- Athletes arrive on time and are in the water at the start of practice with the appropriate gear (suit, towel, goggles, caps, fins, kickboard).
- Athletes consistently demonstrate strong work ethic, discipline, and respect at practices and meets, setting a positive example for the program.
- Athletes actively reflect on progress, adjust goals as needed, and work independently toward improvement.


Spots are limited — Sign up today!

No refunds or exchanges on swim programs.

Questions? Contact our Aquatics Director and Head Swim Coach, Jonathan Riley at
jriley@kidsclub.org

Contact your club

Our Swim Academy offers an affordable, high-quality, and safe aquatics experience for children and teens.

Located at the Don Fisher Clubhouse, our Swim Academy provides:
  • Water Smart Classes
  • Learn-to-Swim Classes for All Skill Levels
  • Competitive Swim Team (BGCSF Aquatics Club)
  • Recreational Swim
In addition to the lifelong health benefits of swimming, our aquatics program opens up new opportunities to youth, including linking them to high school and college acceptance and scholarships, as well as job opportunities in aquatics.

Signature Programs

Classes and swim team practices are all hosted at theDon Fisher Clubhouse, where we have a beautiful competition-sizedswimming pool.

Water Smart

The 30-minute Water Smart class teaches youth who have limited swimming experience how to be safe around any body of water.

Learn-to-Swim

Our team of professional swim instructors teach six-week classes to help youth ages to six to 18 learn to swim. The program focuses on helping kids and teens progressively build confidence in the water. As with all things in the aquatics program, BGCSF is 100% focused on safety first as youth learn to swim.

BGCSF Aquatics Club

Our competitive swim team trains year-round and participates in swim meets across the Bay Area, exposing swimmers to healthy competition and great exercise. The BGCSF Aquatics Club has also helped youth receive scholarships and get accepted to high school and college.

Recreational Swim

Recreational swim is an opportunity for youth to have fun and practice new skills in the pool, while being supervised by Red Cross-certified lifeguards.
Please contact yourlocal Clubhouse for additional programs offered.

Meet Our Swimmers and Families

"I like coming to the Club because I want to be a strong swimmer."
Alvin, 2-year member
Don Fisher Clubhouse
"The Swim Academy has given my granddaughter more confidence. I see her interacting with other swimmers, and she has brought that outside of the Club into her everyday life.”
Cynthia, Grandmother
Don Fisher Clubhouse
"The first time I jumped in, I was scared. Now it's fun and good exercise!"
Natalia
Don Fisher Clubhouse

Ready to Join the Swim Academy?

Get in touch

To sign up for the Learn-to-Swim program please contact Jonathan Riley, Aquatics Director, at jriley@kidsclub.org
Fees for the six-week Learn-to-Swim program are offered on a sliding scale.
Scholarships are available.