Aquatics
AQUATICS CENTER CLOSED
Dear Aquatic Families & Friends,
As of March 16th ALL programs and activities will be closed through the end of March, unless conditions call for an extension. We want to continue to assure you that the health and safety of all our youth, families, and staff remain our highest priority. As we continue to learn more about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), we will remain steadfast in our commitment to taking the appropriate steps and following the timely recommendations from trusted local, regional, and national health and safety organizations. We will continue to monitor events and status updates closely and will notify you of any changes.
We are in the process of updating billing practice during our closure and appreciate your patience and understanding. I will be monitoring email and will respond as soon as possible. pmariscal@bgcsandieguito.org
Again, we thank you for your patience and support during these unprecedented times.
Sincerely,
Patty Mariscal
Aquatics Coordinator
533 Lomas Santa Fe Drive
Solana Beach, CA 92075
Direct (858)755-4904
Pardee Aquatics Center at the Harper Clubhouse
Racing Towards A Million
Our pools cost in excess of $100,000 in routine repairs and maintenance annually. Raising $1 million with this campaign will allow us to address crucial immediate repairs and safeguard maintenance issues as well as provide sustainability of our pools.
The Doug & Marianne Pardee Aquatics Center, located at our Harper Branch in Solana Beach, is home to the nationally recognized Rancho San Dieguito Swim Team. Youth Swim Lessons are offered year-round. Our Aquatics Center features;
• two regulation length 25 yard pools
• spacious locker rooms
• indoor and poolside showers
• a fitness center
• a snack bar
• other aquatic amenities
Our pools and/or lanes are available to rent. Locker and pro-shop rentals are available as well. Please call (858) 755-4904 or visit us to schedule a tour of the facility. Perfect for a birthday party!
Joe Benjamin, Aquatics Director
858.755.4904 | aquatics@bgcSanDieguito.org
Patty Mariscal, Aquatics Coordinator
858.755.4904 ext. 314 | pmariscal@BGCSanDieguito.org
Youth Programs
Ages 3 – 14 yearsRSD Swim Team
Ages 5 – 18 years
The Rancho San Dieguito Swim team is a USA Swimming affiliated, age-group competitive, year-round program. The nationally recognized program serves as a training ground for some of the country’s top swimmers
2020 RSD Summer Swim Team
More info coming soon. Please email Paul Mazzarelle at pmazzarelle@bgcsandieguito.org for more info.
Adult & Community Programs
Solana Beach Swim Masters
Ages 19 and older
Boys and Girls Clubs of San Dieguito’s Solana Beach Swim Masters is an organized coached masters swim team. Emphasis is on stroke technique, endurance, and having fun while getting in shape. Workouts are coached and modified to work for all levels of swimmers from beginners to world champions. Workouts are open to all swimmers 19 years and older of all abilities.
Lap Swim Schedule
Ages 13 and older
You won’t find a cooler way to get a full-body workout in San Diego. We encourage anyone at any swimming level to come for a dip…year round!
Beginning Wednesday, November 13th and running through Friday, February 14th, Santa Fe Christian Middle school will be renting our pools on Wednesdays and Fridays. This is going to affect our lap swim lane availability.
- On Wednesdays they will be using the recreational pool 7 am-7:45 am (4 lanes), we will only have (2 lanes) available
- On Fridays they will be using the recreational pool 2 pm-2:45 pm (4 lanes), we will only have (2 lanes) available and competition pool (1 lane), we will have (4 lanes) available
Lifeguard Classes
Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito Pardee Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross classes. The Lifeguard Certification course provides entry-level participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.
The class will provide participants with the following certifications:
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- Oxygen Administration
Prerequisites:
- Participants must meet the minimum age requirement of 15+ years
- Swim 300 yards continuously
- Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet to retrieve a 10 pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with hands holding onto object and keeping face out of the water. Exit the water without using ladder or steps.
Materials that need to be purchased before the class begins:
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual
- Pocket Mask
- Sold on www.redcross.org/Onlinestore
Class length: 28.5 hours
Class Size: 10 max
Course Cost: $175.00
Course Certification: Students that successfully complete this course will obtain an American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Oxygen Administration.
Upcoming Sessions
Upcoming Sessions (students MUST attend all class dates)
2020 Lifeguard Training Classes
- February 1, 2, 8 & 9 (4 days total)
- March 7, 8, 14 & 15 (4 days total)
- April 18, 19, 25 & 26 (4 days total)
- May 2, 3, 9 &10 (4 days total)
- June 20, 21, 27, 28 (4 days total)
