public swim

Auburn Recreation District operates the Sierra Pool in Auburn as well as Placer Hills Pool in Meadow Vista. The pools are open to the public according to the schedule below. There will be times that the pool will be closed or the schedules may be changed. We have listed in the activity guide changes that we know prior to publication. Check postings at the pool and/or at www.auburnrec.com  for any other changes. Swim passes are good for both pools.

Daily Fees

$4 Resident (6 and under) // $5 Resident (7 and older)

ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE POOL MUST PAY THE FEE - swimming or non-swimming. All swimmers 6 years of age and younger must be accompanied in the water by a swimming parent or guardian. There will be times that the pool will be closed or the schedule may be changed. We have listed in the activity guide those that we know prior to publication. Check postings at the pool or on-line for any other changes.

Swim Passes

Family Pass covers five immediate family members. Two additional family members may be added: $20 // $15 Resident Discount (each person). Passes may be purchased at the customer service office and pass holders will be admitted to either pool facility during scheduled Public Swim times.

SWIMMING LESSONS

SWIMMING LESSONS

To best serve all members of the community you will need to sign up for the session and time slot you desire. On the first day of each session the swimmers will be tested and placed in classes with age and ability appropriate peers. As students master skills they will be introduced to the next natural progression.

Classes are held Monday-Thursday and are 30 minute classes.

SIERRA POOL

Session:         6/6-6/16 | 6/20-6/30 | *7/5-7/14 | 7/18 -7/27

Times:           4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm

PLACER HILLS POOL

Session:         6/13-6/23 | *6/27-7/7 | 7/11-7/21

Times:           10am, 10:30am, 11am

TADPOLES (ages 3-6). This class is designed to work with a child that enters the water willingly. It is a water adjustment class with the focus on breath control, front float supported and unsupported as well practicing a back float.
PENGUINS (completion of tadpoles or parent-child level 3). The skills to be learned in Penguins are back floating unassisted, both front float and back float with a kick and beginning arm stroke
SEAHORSES (completion of Penguins). Seahorses will strengthen their arm stroking and kicking while learning to add the breathing component to the stroke. In addition, backstroke and deep water skills will be introduced
STINGRAYS (completion of Seahorses). As a Stingray your swimmer will start building endurance using their Freestyle and Backstroke, Elementary backstroke will be introduced to your swimmer.
WHALES (completion of Stingrays). Whales will continue to build endurance with their strokes, Breaststroke will be added as a new skill. This class will teach diving and turns.
SHARKS (completion of Whales). The goal at the end of the class is your swimmer will have the skills and the knowledge to enjoy a lifetime of opportunities in the water. After successfully completing Sharks your swimmer will be able to swim 100 yds of Freestyle,100 yds Backstroke 50 yds of Elementary Backstroke, 25 yds of Breaststroke. They will have an introduction to Butterfly, racing dives and rescue breathing.

PRIVATE SWIMMING LESSONS

the Auburn Recreation District offers private swimming lessons for children and adults who desire more individual attention. Private lessons are available both at the Sierra Pool and at Placer Hills Pool. Lessons are scheduled in four ½ hour blocks. Available dates are June 6 through August 5. Private lessons for special needs children are also available. Please contact Patti Waskowiak to coordinate instructors and lesson times (530) 863-4625.

PARENT TOT SWIMMING LESSONS

A parent must accompany the child in the pool. This class is intended for the first-time swimmer who wants a gentle, fun introduction to the water. This is a great reintroduction if they have not been in the pool since last summer.

SIERRA POOL

6/6-6/16            Mon-Thur       5:30-6pm
6/20-6/30          Mon-Thur       5:30-6pm
7/5-7/14            Mon-Thur       5:30-6pm
7/18-7/28          Mon-Thur       5:30-6pm

PLACER HILLS POOL

6/16-8/4           Thursdays       5-5:30pm

ROBALOS

Robalos SwimMING Team

robalosswimteam.com

Robalos Swimming is for boys and girls ages 5 to 18. Swimmers practice Monday through Thursday. Additional fun family/swimmer activities will be scheduled. Meets are held Saturday morning beginning in June. 

Back to Swim Night is an evening to come together, hear about the upcoming season, meet the coaches, order team wear, pay $125 parent volunteer check, meet old friends and make new ones. All families and swimmers are expected to attend Thursday, April 28 at 5:30pm, Canyon View Community Center in the Sierra Room..  Swimmers who do not have parent participation check in will not be allowed in the pool 5/2.

AGE            5-18

NOTES        A separate refundable parent participation check
                (made out to Robalos for $125) will be collected at
                Back to Swim Night. Meet of Champion qualifiers will
                pay an additional $30/$35 fee).

Back to Swim Night (5/28)     Thur            5:30pm (Canyon View Community Center)

6/6-7/21                              Mon-Thur     7-10:30am

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

May 2 - June 3
          Ages 10 and Under - 3:30pm - 4:30pm
          Ages 11-14  - 4:15pm - 5:15pm
          Ages 15-18 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm

June 6th on
          Ages 15-18  - 7:00am - 8:30am
          Ages 11-14  - 8:15am - 9:30am
          Ages 10 and under - 9:15am - 10:15am

ROBALOS SWIM CLINICS

These clinics are designed for swimmers who want to improve the strokes and techniques of the four basic strokes, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.  Individual attention is given by head coach and assistants.  Swimmers must have basic knowledge of the strokes but are not limited to swim team members.

AGE             5-18

NOTES         All swimmers must be able to swim the length of the
                  pool, unaided and in depths up to 11 feet.

Stroke Essentials Freestyle        3/5          Sat 5-18     1-3pm
Stroke Essentials Backstroke      3/12        Sat 5-18     1-3pm
Stroke Essentials Flip Turns       3/19        Sat 5-18     1-3pm
Stroke Essentials Breast Stroke  4/16        Sat 5-18     2-4pm
Stoke Essentials Butterfly          4/23       Sat 5-18     1-3pm
*All Five Sessions                     3/5-4/23  Sat 5-18     1-3pm

MERMAIDS

MERMAIDS SYNCHRONIZED
SWIMMING TEAM

theauburnmermaids.com

The Mermaids synchronized swim team has a long tradition in the foothills. Synchronized swimming combines the grace of dancers, the coordination and flexibility of gymnasts, the spirit of cheerleading, and the strength of water polo players into one beautiful and powerful sport.

Practices are held in the evenings Monday through Thursday and some weekends. Meets are held Wednesday evenings beginning in June and the league finals will be held in mid-July. New swimmers of all ages (7-18) are encouraged to join. Swimmers must attend one of our pre-season Free Beginner Clinics or contact the coach to arrange a different time for a swim assessment
(theauburnmermaids@gmail.com).

AGE             7-18

NOTES          All swimmers must attend the Back in Sync day,

                  pass a basic skills test for placement, and and provide a

                  refundable, parent participation check in the amount of

                  $125. (Swimmers will not be allowed in the pool without

                  a check).

4/26-7/18 (No Swim 7/4)       Mon - Thur            6:30-8pm

WATER SHOW WILL BE TUESDAY JULY 20
AT 6:30PM AT SIERRA POOL

CONDITIONING – MERMAIDS SWIMMING

Come out and get ready for the synchronized swimming season.  This class is for conditioning as well as an opportunity to learn and practice basic figures.  It’s open to beginning as well as experienced swimmers.  Make new friends and meet up with old friends.  Sign up for clinics and both months at the same time and save!

AGE             7+

NOTES         All swimmers must be able to swim the length of the
                  pool, unaided and in depths up to 11 feet.

Back in Sync (4/25)                         Mon                      4/25 6pm

4/25-7/17 (No Swim 5/30, 7/4)        Mon - Thur            6:30-8pm

3/2-3/28       Monday | Wednesday     6:30-8pm

3/30-4/20     Monday | Wednesday     6:30-8pm

SYNCHRONIZED SWIM CLINICS

These clinics are designed to introduce or reinforce skills necessary to become a successful synchronized swimmer.  Attendees need have no previous experience but must be able to swim the length of the pool without support.

AGE             5-18

NOTES         All swimmers must be able to swim the length of the
                  pool, unaided and in depths up to 11 feet.

FREE Beginner Clinic         Saturday         3/5        9-11am

FREE Beginner Clinic         Saturday         4/2        9-11am

Clinic                             Saturday         3/12       9-11am

Clinic                             Saturday         3/19       9-11am

Clinic                             Saturday         4/23       9-11am