FAQ's

  • How do I join Surfside? Click on 'Membership Info' (on the left) for full details.

  • How can I talk to the coach? Coaches are happy to talk to you before or after swimming, or you can set up a time by sending us a email (in the 'Coaches' link above) or sending a note with your swimmer. Please never go over and talk to the coach during swimming.

  • How often should I workout? Work out three to five times every week. 

  • Do I need a Kick Board? The A-B-C Groups all Use Kick boards for most practices. The Seniors to not use kick boards.

  • Do I need Fins & What Kind? Please purchase swimmer fins rather than boogie board fins. Swimmer’s fins are specifically designed to work the legs. 

  • Where can I buy a team parka (long blue fleece-lined team coat)? Swim Depot 23552 Commerce Center Drive #B, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Map Call in, telephone 1800 890-1909 or email to order a, "Surfside Swim Team parka."

  • Can I buy a team TShirt? Surfside Swim Team TShirts are available in Youth - small, medium and large and Adult small, medium, large, and xlarge at $10 each or $18 for 2, $25 for 3. email Jemma with your required size and quantity.

     

  • Do I need Goggles? Yes all swimmers need a good pair of goggles. New swimmers will need to try several kind to find the ones that work best for them.

  • What kind of swim suit should I have?

  • Who do I notify if I need to miss Swimming?  Notify your coach when you are leaving for a week or more or are missing a meet due to illiness but for one or two workouts, it is not necessary.

  • How do I sign up for Meets?
    1)     Login to the website
    2) Click on 'Events' tab (on tool bar above)

    3) Click on the 'Attend this event' button next to the event you want to attend

    4) Click on your swimmers name
    5) Click the box(es) on the left you want to swim
    6) Click the 'Save' button (bottom right) 

  • Does the Pool have showers? The pool has locker rooms and showers for swimmers. We ask that swimmers do not leave things in the locker rooms during practice. We also ask that you remember that the locker rooms and showers are for swimmers only.

  • Are parents allowed to coach during workout? We cannot stress enough to parents to please not coach your child at practice or at meets. Teaching is the responsibility of the coaching staff.

  • What if I need to take my swimmer out of the water early from practice? Please send a note with your swimmer to give to the coach before practice begins so we can make sure they get out on time and they are leaving the pool with the proper person.

  • What is SCAA? Southern California Aquatic Association, is the League that Surfside participates in. We have a Summer and Winter Championship meet; Summer in August and Winter in February.  In order to qualify to swim in the "Champs" you have to have swam in at least 2 dual meets and a total of 5 events. If you have questions let us know.