Schedules and Brochures

Registration Forms

The El Cerrito Swim Center is located at 7007 Moeser Lane in El Cerrito. get a map here. Please call (510)559-7011 during pool hours for information.

• Fall 2008 Swim Schedule valid 8/25/08 to 10/19/08 click here (21Kb)

• Fall 2008 Swim Lesson Registration
  Download Registration Form here (85Kb)

• Fall 2008 Online Registration starts August 5th for El Cerrito residents and August 11th for Non-Residents. View Instructions here.

• Fall Swim Brochure now available. click here (364Kb) for Fall program information.

• Summer Pool Schedule Valid until 8/24/08 view it here (21Kb)

• Summer Swim Info Now Available download here (95Kb)

• Summer 2008 Online Registration is open! for Youth Swim Classes. View instrcutions here.

• Download Summer Registration Form here (131Kb) (49Kb)

• Problems with the website? Information missing or incorrect? Comments, questions, or suggestions for the Swim Center in general? Contact us here

• Frequently Asked Questions

Pool Brochure and schedules

Click on the files below to view schedule and fee information.
The files below are in pdf format. To download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, click here

• Fall 2008 Swim Schedule valid 8/25/08 to 10/19/08 click here (21Kb)

• Fall Swim Brochure now available. click here (364Kb)for Fall program information.

• Summer Pool Schedule Valid until 8/24/08 view it here (21Kb)

• Summer Swim Brochure download here (95Kb)

  Swim classes fill quickly. See brochure for dates, levels , and times. Please call for availability or contact Swim Staff here.

Registration Forms

• Fall 2008 Swim Lesson Registration Starts August 4th for El Cerrito Residents and August 11th for Non-Residents
  Download Registration Form here (85Kb)

• Summer 2008 Swim Lesson Registration Form available here (131Kb)

• Register online view instruction here.

• Registration form for all other Aquatics classesdownload (56Kb)(Including Adult Swim Lessons, Lifeguarding, Junior Lifeguarding, etc.

Other Forms

• Private Swim Lesson Request (11Kb)
  

• Print Rental Application here

The mission of the Swim Center is to provide the citizens of El Cerrito the opportunity to engage in a variety of aquatic activities. The Swim Center is located at the Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito.

The New El Cerrito Swim Center!

On January 12, 2004, the City of El Cerrito opened its new Swim Center to the public. The swim center renovation was made possible by the citizens of El Cerrito and the passage of the Measure A parcel tax, passed in March 2000. The City of El Cerrito staff would like to extend a special "Thank You!" to all of its citizens, City Council members, and commissioners that made this beautiful addition to our city possible.

This new facility features both a 25 x 25 meter competition pool, with one and three meter diving boards, as well as a multi-use recreational pool, equipped with a mushroom play fountain and slide. This new state of the art, ADA accessible facility will host a wide variety of programming and fun.

A wide variety of times during the day are set aside for people 15+ to come in and work out on their own. Lane markers will be set out during these times designating the speeds of each lane. Please feel free to ask the advice of staff on lane speeds as well as questions on stroke technique. Kick boards, pull buoys and other workout equipment are available.

Combining cardio and the use of resistive equipment, both our Deep Water and Shallow Water classes offer strength training, conditioning, endurance and flexibility. Water Aerobics classes are designed to accommodate all fitness levels, and non-swimmers are welcome in the shallow water classes. A Great workout for all fitness levels!

This program is for children 6 months through 3 years of age, and helps children become comfortable in and around the water so that they are ready to learn to swim. Using songs and games children learn some basic aquatic skills.This program is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in water unassisted. It is designed to give parents information and techniques to help orient their children to the water.

The children’s “Learn to Swim” program is for youth 4-14 years old. The El Cerrito Swim Center operates on a 6 level system based on the Red Cross Learn to Swim levels. We believe swimming to be a very important safety skill, and thus teach lessons with a structured progression. Please see brochures above for upcoming sessions.

Adult Beginning Swimming
Beginning Swimming is designed for adults with little or no experience in the water. Participants will learn water adjustment skills, floating on both the front and back, front crawl with side breathing, back crawl, and elementary backstroke. Participants will also become familiar with deep water and learn a variety of safety skills.

Adult Intermediate Swimming Intermediate Swimming is designed for adults who can swim at least 25 yards freestyle and 25 yards back crawl. Students work on endurance and further refining the skills and strokes learned in beginning swimming. The breast stroke, sidestroke, and butterfly will also be introduced. Diving and other deep water skills will be taught. <

Check out our Gators Site
The City of El Cerrito is home to the USS Gators Swim Team. Our Gators Swim Team is for youths ages 5 - 18 years old, and is for both new and experienced swimmers. Gators will focus on stroke technique, endurance, and speed.

The City of El Cerrito also welcomes back its Masters Swim Team. Masters swimming is for adults 19 years old and up who are interested in either competitive swimming or the endurance and technique needed to participate at a competitive level.

	Swim Center Slide Show!
	See the construction of the new pool which opened to the public on January 12, 2004!

Click here for the Swim Center Guidelines and Rules

Lifeguard Training and other Red Cross classes are available year round. To participate in Lifeguard Training classes you must be 15 years old before the course's completion. Additional requirements will be listed on flyers.

Next class starts April 21, 2008! For more information see flyer here (59Kb)

Junior Lifeguards

Are you between the ages of 12 and 15, and have passed a swim test provided by our staff lifeguard? This is a great way to gain the introductory skills to eventually become a swim instructor and lifeguard, giving opportunities to assist City instructors with actual classes. You will receive valuable hands-on skills and have the chance to contribute to the whole learning and teaching experience.
Next Class starts 6/23/08!

Pool Rentals

Great idea for family reunions, graduation parties, corporate get-togethers...whatever! Parties can be scheduled when the pool and slide are not open to the public. Call 510-559-7011 for information and fees or see swim brochure for current times.
Print Rental Application here