AGAC Youth
Winter/Spring 2026 Season

Overview

The AGAC Youth swim program is comprised of two training groups (Blue & Gold) and is designed to introduce young athletes to competitive swimming and foster an appreciation for the sport. Practices will focus on proper stroke technique, turns and starts, along with endurance and proper training habits - all with the intention of best preparing young athletes for novice & age group level competition and beyond. All athletes will be strongly encouraged to represent our team at all local swim meets that the Blue & Gold groups are invited to.

The Winter/Spring season is comprised of 2 phases. Phase 1 (Winter) starts on December 23, 2025 and runs through the BB Championships on February 28, 2026. We will then take a one-week midseason break before returning for Phase 2 (Spring), from March 11 - May 1, 2026 (dates may change slightly).

Athletes are placed into their training group (Blue or Gold) based on ability, maturity, attitude and work-ethic. Both groups practice at the same time, and athletes are placed in a training group by the coaching staff.

• The Gold Group is the introductory level to our program, placing a large emphasis on technique/fundamentals in all four strokes for athletes who have just progressed beyond swim lessons. 

• The Blue Group is our more advanced youth training group and incorporates endurance and interval training, while continuing to refine the skills learned in the Gold group. Both groups practice at the same time, and athletes are placed in a training group by the coaching staff.

How to Join

Youth Pricing

$450 (includes ALL Youth swim meets for the Winter/Spring!)
4x $115/mo. installments also available (billed on 12/15, 1/15, 2/15, 3/15)
Installments cannot be cancelled mid-season for any reason.

Swim meets are included in your child's membership, so all Youth athletes are encouraged to participate!

Returning athletes: All athletes who were registered for USA Swimming in 2025 will be charged the $90 (plus processing fees) USA Swimming 2026 membership renewal fee via Commit on the first day of the Winter Season (12/23/25) - there is no further action on your part. This membership will be valid through the end of the Fall 2026 season.

New Athletes: New athletes must be registered with USA Swimming prior to their first practice - parents will receive a link to complete the USAS registration. The registration costs $90 and is valid through the end of the Fall 2026 season.

Any athletes who were not on AGAC during Fall 2025: Athletes who were not a part of AGAC during the Fall 2025 season will be charged the $50 Volunteer Program fee upon joining. This is charged one per family between 9/1/25-8/31/25.

Financial Aid

If your family qualifies as low-income (SNAP/Food Stamps/Federal Free & Reduced School Lunch), please reach out to Coach Kevin prior to registration.

Important Dates

• December 23, 2025: First practice of the Winter Season (Phase 1) - Parent info meeting before practice @ 5:45 at AGHS pool

• January 3, 2026: AGAC Youth New Year's Mini-Meet @ AGHS (or meet w/ SLOS)

• January 10, 2026: AGAC Color Showdown @ AGHS 

• January 31, 2026: AGAC Winterfest Meet @ AGHS

• February 28, 2026: BB Championships @ Paul Nelson Aquatic Center (Santa Maria)

• March 1-9, 2026: End of Phase 1 / Midseason AGAC Break (No scheduled practices)

• March 10, 2026: First practice of the Spring Season (Phase 2)

• Spring meet dates to be finalized shortly.

• May 2, 2026: End of Season Pool Party/Mini-Banquet

Practice Times

During the first 6 weeks of the season, practice time will fluctuate week-by-week since we are in a weekly practice time rotation with water polo. From February 3rd through the end of the season, we will follow the schedule listed here (Practice Schedules) unless otherwise stated. 

The AGAC Youth Google Calendar will always be kept up to date with the current practice times (see below), and practice schedules will be sent out weekly via email, so please be sure to add it to your device and check it frequently!

Communication

Weekly Emails: Practice schedules and general team updates will be sent out on a weekly basis on Fridays via email. If you are not on the email list, please contact Coach Kevin - kevin.virnig@gmail.com. Any changes to the schedule after the weekly email has been sent out will ONLY be communicated via email & Commit, so please be sure you are checking those regularly!

CommitSwimming Alerts: To receive Push Notifications on your device for any AGAC-related announcements/communications, download the "Commit Swimming" app from the App Store and log in using your Commit credentials. Be sure to "Allow All Push Notifications".

Google Calendar: All practice dates & times will also be kept up to date on Google Calendar - click here to view the calendar.

Coach Contact: Email is the best way to get a hold of your child's coach.

AGAC is no longer using Remind as a form of communication.

Additional Billing Information

Please review the 2025-26 AGAC Fees & Billing Agreement document for more information about billing. This document must be electronically signed prior to each season (by checking the box during the club registration).

All athletes are required to commit to a season of membership. There are no monthly/drop-in club membership options. If you choose to pay in monthly installments, all installments must be paid for the season, even if an athlete takes time off.

AGAC Youth Google Calendar (Blue & Gold Groups)

Practices times & meet dates will always be kept up-to-date on Google Calendar: