2023 Fall Clinic
The LTST Fall Clinic will be held from Tuesday, September 5th - Saturday, October 28th, 2023. Practice sessions will be offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The program will adhere to capacity limitations, so registration will close when we reach our maximum number of registrants. Please register early to secure a spot!
Fee: $416 per swimmer
Fall Clinic On-Deck Guidelines
Las Trampas is NOT open for recreational use during Fall Clinic. Please SHARE these guidelines with your children and daycare providers:
- Free swimming is not allowed in the main pool or diving well.
- The basketball hoop is unavailable.
- The ping pong table is unavailable.
- The wading pool may be used by children ages 5 & under ONLY, with parent supervision at all times.
- These guidelines are subject to change at the discretion of the Lifeguards, Coach, and Swim Team Directors.
- The Lifeguard office is always off-limits.
Parents, please bring quiet activities for your children who are waiting for their siblings during Fall Clinic. Please help us establish that the pool is a learning environment.
Schedule
The Fall Clinic 2023 schedule is tentatively planned as follows:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:
- Group 1 (generally, age 5 - 7): 3:45 - 4:30 PM
- Group 2 (generally, age 6 - 8): 4:30 - 5:15 PM
- Group 3 (generally, age 8 - 11): 5:15 - 6:00 PM
- Group 4 (generally, ages 9+): 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Saturday:
- Group 1: 8:30 - 9:15 AM
- Group 2: 9:15 - 10:00 AM
- Group 3: 10:00 - 10:45 AM
- Group 4: 10:45 - 11:30 AM
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT GROUP ASSIGNMENT:
After registration closes, your child will be assigned to a balanced workout group based on age and ability. We will consider the overall roster of swimmers who have registered before finalizing the practice schedule or assigning anyone to groups. We may not be able to accommodate requests for specific practice times or specific friends to be together.
Registration Timeline
- August 9: Fall Clinic registration opens for returning LTST families
- August 12 (1:00PM): Fall Clinic registration opens to other members of Las Trampas Pool
- Registration will close when we reach maximum headcount, or Saturday, August 19th at 6:00 PM - whichever comes first. A $50 Late Fee applies for those who wish to sign up after registration is closed (if spaces are available).
- We will keep a Waiting List if the program reaches maximum headcount.
- Registration fees will be non-refundable once registration closes, unless your child's swimming assessment deems that they are not yet ready for the program.
Registration will close when we reach maximum headcount. A $50 Late Registration Fee applies for those who wish to sign up after August 20 (if space allows).
Program Requirements
- Swimmers must be between the ages of 5-18.
- Swimmers must be members of Las Trampas Pool.
- Swimmers who do not have experience as members of LTST or Sea Ponies will be assessed for readiness on the first day of the program. Acceptance in the Fall Clinic program is not guaranteed until an assessment has been completed.
- Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards independently without stopping.
- Swimmers must be able to swim at least 2 of the 4 strokes.
- Swimmers must be able to complete a 25-yard lap of freestyle unassisted.
Important Info - Please Read
- The LT Fall Swim Clinic is technique-focused and designed to prepare swimmers for a competitive environment. This is not a “learn to swim” program.
- Coaches will not be in the water with swimmers.
- A certified Lifeguard will be on duty.
- Please make sure that your swimmer is equipped with goggles, towel and water bottle. Swim caps are required for all swimmers with hair that goes past the collar.