Join the City’s novice Community swim team - The Sharks! Participate in coached workouts designed to build endurance, enhance technique and introduce novice swimmers into the world of swimming. Optional swim meets are held seasonally on weekends.
Participants must be able to complete 100 yards of continuous front crawl stroke with side breathing and 25 yards of breastroke, backstroke and butterfly with correct arm and leg action.

Winter 2026

    Priority resident registration (online only):  Wednesday, November 12 (6am) through Tuesday, November 18
Non-resident and walk in registration: Opens Wednesday November 19 (6am) and runs through the season.
Visit smgov.net/reserve to register. 

Winter Session Dates

Date: January 6 - February 13, 2026 (Ages 6 - 17 yrs)
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Beginners
4:45pm - 5:45pm Intermediate
6:00pm - 7:00pm Advance

Spring 2026

Priority resident registration: Online only Wednesday January 28 at 6:00 am
Non-resident and walk in registration: Beginning Wednesday, February 4 at 6:00 am. Registration continues throughout the season.

Spring Session # 1

Date: February 17 - March 27, 2026 (Ages 6 - 17 yrs)
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Beginners
4:45pm - 5:45pm Intermediate
6:00pm - 7:00pm Advance

Spring Session # 2

Date: Tuesday, April 14 - Friday, May 22, 2026 (Ages 6 - 17 yrs)
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm Beginners
4:45pm - 5:45pm Intermediate
6:00pm - 7:00pm Advance

Introduction to Water Polo

Ready to try something new in the pool? Join the City of Santa Monica’s Introduction to Water Polo class, a dynamic program designed for novice youth players eager to learn the sport in a fun, supportive environment.

Led by experienced coaches, participants will engage in structured workouts that build endurance, sharpen swim technique, and develop essential water polo skills. From ball handling and passing to game fundamentals, terminology, and competitive strokes — this program sets young swimmers up for success in the world of water polo.

Prerequisites for this class includes: 100 yards of continuous swimming, 25 yards of backstroke, 25 yards of breaststroke, 25 yards of head up front crawl, and a 1:30 minutes of treading water. each player will be evaluated on the first day of the program to ensure each participant has the correct swimming abilities.

Location: Santa Monica High School Pool - 601 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Dates: March 7 - May 16 (No class meetings April 4, 11, & 25).
Times:

Fees: Resident $106 / Non-Resident $210

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Youth Protection Policies 

The City of Santa Monica is committed to providing youth with the highest quality services available and creating an environment for youth that is safe, nurturing, empowering, and promotes growth and success. Ensuring children are safe from abuse and able to learn, grow and thrive is the highest priority of the City. We are dedicated to creating programs that protect children and committed to providing our families and community with information to keep kids safe everywhere. To learn more about the City’s policies, procedures, and resources for protecting youth, please visit our website at:  santamonica.gov/topic-explainers/child-abuse-prevention