Newport Harbor Olympic Pool, Irvine Blvd, Newport Beach 92660--------------- See our registration form at the bottom of this page WE NOW HAVE A DIGITAL READOUT CLOCK! Age group swimming Age group swimming: This is the foundation of competitive swimming in the United States for those 5-18 years of age. Our program provides the proper environment for age group swimmers to develop at their own pace.  Swimmers are taught proper stroke techniques, starts, and turns.  Swimmers learn responsibility for themselves and others in a structured environment.  Through regular attendance each swimmer will obtain the rewards of being a member of PCA. We also offer stroke clinics and individual stroke lessons. Beginners:  Learn all the competitive strokes, superior stroke technique, and safety skills, all while having fun.  Must be able to swim one length of the pool to enroll.    6 - 7 PM Monday-Thursday. Advanced age group:  Learn advanced technique of all competitive swimming strokes, dive starts, turns, and compete in USA Swimming meets.                         5:45 - 7:00 PM Monday-Thursday. Swim meets:  Swim meets through USA Swimming are offered monthly for our age group swimmers.  Entry forms are available from the coach. Swim meets are usually one day events on the weekends. US Swimming Masters program Masters Swimming: This is adult swimming and is the largest group of swimmers in the U.S. It has been proven that swimming is the best form of exercise for adults. Our Masters program is made up of adults who swim for fitness and swimmers who compete. They range from the beginner to past Olympians. Our swimmers participate in areas such as triathlons, USMS (U.S. Masters Swimming), and open ocean swimming. We have a program for all levels with superior stroke instruction. Our practices are offered twice daily with a great facility, great friends, and a fun atmosphere. Schedule: (Open 15 mins. prior to practice) 5:00 - 6:00 AM Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 - 7:00 AM Saturday mornings 5:45 - 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday evenings US Masters Swimming SPMA (Southern Pacific Masters Association) Pacific Coast Aquatics Coach , Mark Desmond, MA About the Coach  Mr Desmond has been coaching swimming for 30 years.  During these years he has developed many All-American, National and world class swimmers.  He has taught the benefits of swimming to thousands and has developed swimmers of all ages from children through adults.  Mr Desmond's experience has also included coaching high-school swimming for more than 12 years, during which his teams have been among the best in California and the U.S.  His teams werre in the Top-Ten in the coutry for six out of twelve years.  Mr Desmond has coached many college swimmers who have gone on th compete in the NCAA Championships and has had countless others receive college scholarships for swimming.  Some of his swimmers have medaled in the Olympic Games representing the U.S.  Mr. Desmond has also worked with the 1994 and 1998 National Water Polo Olympic Team where many of the members swam for Mr. Desmond.  He has also developed successful weight training and dry land programs for his swimmers. Besides coaching, Mr. Desmond is the Director and Instructor of a nationally recognized head injury program which he has developed over the past 24 years called High Hopes.  The program he developed is known to provide outstanding results in helping head injured adults regain abilities lost due to accidents for which he has been featured on numerous radio and television shows. He is also the father of four boys and three girls.  His wife Tracey is a registered nurse and works with her husband rehabilitating head injured adults. click map for bigger Yahoo Map General information Phone information: (949) 595-8824 FAX: (949) 733-0044 E-mail the coach: Mark Desmond Mailing address: Pacific Coast Aquatics 9 Wakonda Dove Canyon, CA 92679 Pool address: Newport Harbor Olympic Pool 600 Irvine Ave. (north side of 15th between Clay and Pirate) Newport Beach, CA 92663 Fee: Annual registration fee of $35. per family Monthly fee of $65. per person Club colors: Red, White and Blue. PCA is a proud member of USA Swimming, the national organization for competitive swimming. ____________________________ To print the registration form below, please select the text below and click "print" and then the "selection" button in the print dialogue window OR copy and paste the text into Word. PACIFIC COAST AQUATICS REGISTRATION FORM Name: __________________________ Date: _____________ Address:___________________________________________________________ Phone: Home - _____________________ Work/Cell - ____________________ Email:________________________________________ Birth Date:___________ Billing Guidelines: You will be billed a monthly fee as a member of Pacific Coast Aquatics. Your fee is due on or before the 15th of each month and is not determined by attendance. If at any time you wish to discontinue, please mail us a note with your bill stating the date you wish to discontinue your membership. You are responsible for all fees up to the date of notification. All PCA swimmers need to be registered with US Swimming. I UNDERSTAND AND ARE WILLING TO ABIDE BY THE ABOVE GUIDELINES. Sign Name___________________________ Print Name_________________________ Welcome !! You are a member of Pacific Coast Aquatics