Private swim teams, even if non-profit, have a fairly high overhead. Pool rental and coach salaries are high dollar so monthly fees can be steep. Fifteen years ago $50 and up per month per swimmer was pretty common, though there were usually price breaks for families (2nd or 3rd swimmer at a reduced rate). Elite clubs can charge much more. Our “alumni” club is up to $70 per month currently. If money is not any issue, check out private clubs to see if they fit your needs.
Municipal swim team rates can be much lower since coaching salaries and facilities are somewhat subsidized by tax dollars. City of Los Angeles pools offer team membership at $20 per month. Our local pool is $21 per month. If you want to check your child’s interest in a swim team, some summer programs (city and county) offer summer-only teams.
Information for Los Angeles area residents:
http://www.laparks.org/dos/aquatic/aquatic.htm
This is the website for the City of Los Angeles Aquatics Program
http://www.colasharks.org
COLA Aquatics is a year round instructional and competitive aquatics program which improves individual water skills through structured training and commitment. Through team participation, our members not only develop self-esteem and confidence but also learn to cope with success and failure, a valuable lesson for success in life. By strengthening individual character and promoting team interests, participants learn to adapt and function better in a social environment. Through self discipline and self motivation, success in competitive aquatic sports tells only part of the lessons imparted by involvement in COLA (COLA stands for City of Los Angeles).
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