mission statement

The CLASS Aquatics Swimming Team philosophy is built on the basis of personal responsibility, determination and discipline. New swimmers are taught the fundamentals with positive reinforcement. While advanced swimmers are encouraged to set high goals and expected to invest the time and effort required to achieve those goals. Our coaches provide guidance and support along the way.

Technique is the highest priority for all groups. Conditioning increases with each group, but practices are based upon content not yardage. Practices are held year-round so swimmers are able to continue to train and compete.

The concept of group and team well being is an inherent factor in our club activities and routines. All of our swimmers are encouraged to respect and appreciate their teammates, coaches, families and competitors. It is the responsibility of the coaches, swimmers, and parents to maintain an environment that gives everyone the opportunity to succeed.

Each member of our coaching staff is certified by USA Swimming. Their primary goal is to provide a fun, safe, and productive environment for all swimmers to learn in.

team history

Since its formation over twenty years ago, CLASS Aquatics has established a tradition of providing a quality youth swim program for children of all ages and abilities. Several Olympians, dozens of National Championship qualifiers, and countless Junior Championship qualifiers have grown up through the program.

Since it was a relatively small team at the time, CLASS Aquatics wanted to provided improved competitive opportunities for all levels of swimmers. In May 1997 CLASS Aquatics and Crest Swimming merged to form CLASS-Crest Associated Team, more commonly known as CCAT Swimming. In August 1998, Maverick Swimming, located in Simi Valley, joined the program changing the name to Combined Competitive Aquatic Team. With programs in Calabasas, Tarzana, Northridge, Sherman Oaks, Camarillo, and Culver City, CCAT Swimming reached a high of over 400 registered swimmers. In October 2001, the programs from Camarillo and Calabasas combined at a new site, Oaks Christian High School in Westlake Village. With a beautiful new facility, a 25-yard by 50-meter pool, the team finally had a place to build and develop for the future.

Even though they shared a common competitive name, the two original teams that formed CCAT Swimming remained separated in nearly all other aspects of running a team including staff, pool rental, and scheduling. In August 2002, because the needs of the two groups had become more diverse during the previous year, CLASS Aquatics left CCAT Swimming and once again stands as its own team.

As a member of USA Swimming, CLASS Aquatics is dedicated to teaching and promoting competitive swimming. The team operates throughout the year with practices and competitions for all year-round members as well as seasonal programs for novice and beginning level swimmers. Currently, CLASS Aquatics operates at the following pools:

• Westlake Village, Oaks Christian High School