Serving our community with the following programs:

*Monterey County Aquatic Team/Salinas Valley Inc. A USA Competitive Swim Team for ages 5-18

*Swim America TM "Learn to Swim" Program for ages 5 and up.

*Salinas Valley Aquatics Masters Program a Pacific Masters Swim Program for ages 19 and up.

Call 1(866)411-MCAT/1(866)411-6228 or email coachdia@aol.com for information about our programming. Our office address is 210 Capitol Street, Suite 1, Salinas, Ca 93901Office hours: 2-4PM M-F

New Fall Practice Schedule begins September 8,2008- November 1,2008

ALVAREZ Novice & AG1 Group T,W,TH,F (no mondays) 5:00-6:00 PM at Alvarez Pool 

HARTNELL Novice & AG1 Group M,T,TH,F (no wednesdays) 5:45-6:45 PM at HartnellPool 

ALVAREZ Junior & AG2 Group M,W,TH,F (no tuesdays) 5:00-6:15 PM at Alvarez Pool 

HARTNELL Junior & AG2 Group M,T,W,F (no thursdays) 5:45-7:00 PM at Hartnell Pool 

Pre-Senior, Senior,Competition Masters Groups "Together " 5:30-7:30 PM M-TH at Hartnell SCY and  4:30-6:30 PM Fridays only at Alvarez LCM  (Athletes in this group are expected to attend practice a minimum of 4 days a week, 5 days is preferred and will be expected to participate in an individualized strength training program. They are also expected to be on time and to complete each work-out)

Adult Masters( organized lap swim) and USA Swim Team 4:45-6:30PM   M-F Hartnell and M,W F at ALVAREZ  $50.00 per month or $5.00 per swim plus one time annual USMS insurance reg fee of $45.00

Swim America TM Lessons as scheduled by appointment. Call 1-866-411-6228 for Alvarez HS and Hartnell College

Swim America Lessons are available.  Please call to schedule your lessons.  All lessons scheduled must be paid for before the first lesson begins.  Semi private/group lessons are 98.00 for 8- 1/2 hour lessons.  Swimmers receive a free suit for the seasons 1st set of 8 lessons and get  a free pair of goggles for the 2nd set of 8 lessons and a free cap for the 3rd set of 8 lessons.  Lessons must be paid for in advance in order to get free merchandise and scheduled in for the lessons. 

Private lessons are available in the spring and summer of 2009  8 - 1/2 hour lessons for $199.00  for ages 5-adult. 

 Private lessons are available with the coach of your choice at $ 30.00 per 1/2 hour for individualized stroke instruction for those who already are on the swim team and appointments may be made for hours after regular practice. 

All scheduling of lessons must be made through the MCAT office 1-866-411-6228.  Office hours are M-TH 2-4pm.  We are located at 210 Capitol Street, Suite 1, Salinas Ca. 93901.

We have team caps, suits and sweatshirts available for kids and adults at the office.  Visit our team store during office hours.  Quantities are limited, so get yours now.

The Montery County Aquatic Team/Salinas Valley Aquatics (SVA) is a year round competitive swim program that can meet the individual needs, hopes and aspirations of anyone who is interested in competitive swimming.

The Monterey County Aquatic Team / Salinas Valley Aquatic endeavors to produce champions in swimming and in life by providing a competitive, positive, safe, and fun environment where each individual can maximize their potential. We define competition as striving with others in a manner which is healthy and beneficial, and an important opportunity for the teaching of life skills such as goal setting, teamwork, sound nutritional habits, and the development of a work ethic.

We recognize that the producing of champions also requires continual mentoring, providing recognition and awards, and working with parents helping them to understand the process. We further recognize the importance of helping our members to pursue their academic and swimming careers beyond high school and we develop various means for making them aware of collegiate opportunities.

Producing champions from the community carries with it the opportunity and the responsibility for promoting lifetime fitness and wellness and actively seeking to provide for and include residents from all socio-economic sectors in one or more of our instructional programs.

To fulfill our mission we will continually enhance our professional coaching staff; promote, encourage, train, and recognize our volunteers; and develop new facilities. The administration of our program requires continually maintained lines of communication, accountability, community awareness through promotions, publicity, and political action, and fiduciary responsibility. Thank you for joining us. We are looking forward to meeting you. Please feel free to ask another member or coachany question you may have.