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Piranhas Aquatic Club - NOW IN SESSION!

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September 11, 2020

The Piranhas Aquatic Club (PAC) team is a year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The team's goal is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to international competitor.


REGISTRATION –2020/2021

  • Seasonal USA Swimming and USMS Master’s Program (September 2020 through January 2021)*
  • Month-to-Month registration (no-30-day notice to cancel; however, no refunds once registered as we are holding your spot; no pro-rated registrations)
  • NO REGISTRATION FEE!
  • NO MANDATORY FUNDRAISING REQUIREMENT!
  • NO VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENT (unless you attend a swim meet [if held]; parent must be available to time at the meet)
  • For our USA Swimmers, Parents and Swimmers:  Must Complete Safe Sport Training; click learn.usaswimming.org (see login directions below).
  • USA Swimming and Masters Practices start September 8, 2020

*Currently, PAC intends to implement a seasonal USA swimming program from September through January and have planned the Master’s program through the end of January. 

Swim Groups

The swimmer’s practice group will be determined by our Head Coach, Brenda Smart. If you are a current Piranha family, please consult with Brenda on the assigned group for your swimmer.  If you are new to the Piranhas, we would love to meet and learn more about you, your accomplishments, and your goals for the program. Please email Coach Brenda at coach_smart@elkgrovepiranhas.com

The practice groups are organized by age and ability as follows. Exceptions can be made at the Head Coach’s discretion. All groups will include organized training, workout preparation, and stroke instruction.

  • Gold - Generally, 13-18 years old; high commitment; mastery of strokes; technical proficiency; understand racing strategy
  • Blue - Generally, 8-12 years old; solid technical foundation; beginning to understand racing strategy; focuses on details. *8 year olds must have knowledge of 4 strokes and can complete flip turns.
  • White - Generally, 5-8 years old; emerging swimmers; focus on developing proper technique; building stamina
  • College/Masters - College/Adult swimmers

Registration Details

Registration will open on August 18, 2020.  To register, click here.


For more info, visit:  https://www.teamunify.com/team/capacs/page/home