We are holding Try-outs for new swimmers interested in our Competitive Program starting August 24th 2018, from 9:00 am.
Our world renowned Competitive Program is rooted in more than 50 years of Aquamaid tradition and excellence. Our Staff, led by 3-time Olympic Coach, Chris Carver, includes Olympic medalists, National Champions and current elite athletes.
Swimmers and families in the Competitive Program make a year-round commitment to training. Swimmers compete Regionally, Nationally and Internationally. This program has produced many National Champions and Olympians.
Program Details
- Participant families are members of the Santa Clara Aquamaids and are asked to participate in our fundraising activities and volunteer at club events and meets.
- Swimmers practice between 5 and 6 days/week dependent upon their age
- Practices are held at pools in Santa Clara, San Jose & Los Gatos.
Upcoming Events
Recent Achievements
Classic Invitational 2019
Our 11-12 teams participated in Classic Invitation in Tacoma, WA at the end April and came home with medals in all events they participated in!
Team: Gold for A-team and Bronze for B-team
Duet: Gold for Hannah & Isa
Solo: Silver for Olivia
Figures (top 8): 1st place Isa, 2nd place Hannah, 3rd place Ayla, 7th place Olivia
2019 US 13-15 & Junior National Championships
At US 13-15 & Junior National Championships, SCA competed with in 13-15 with two teams, two combo teams, 4 duets and 4 solos, the junior team competed with one team, one combo, three duets and two solo. In 13-15 Aquamaids won Team High Point Award and their coaches Heather Carrasco, Patti Andresen and Ou Liu won 13-15 Coach of the Year Award. In 13-15 age group, Riley Morgan won the Athlete High Point Award, and in the Junior age group, Chiara Steele won Athlete High Point Award. Congratulations!
Intermediate Championship
The Aquamaids returned to Seaside for the Intermediate Championships. This time our Novice and Intermediate swimmers along with the Age group 10 and Under from the Competitive Program participated. Congratulations to you all!
Novice
9-10
Trio: 1st place Isobel, Lexi and Allison
Duet: 2nd place for Isobel and Allison
Solo: 3rd place Lexi
Figure: 3rd place Isobel, 5th place Allison, 7th place Lexi
West Zone Championships
In West Zone Championships, the Aquamaids competes with teams from five states. This is a qualifying competition in order to participate at the USA Juniors and 13-15 National Championships. Aquamaids participated with athletes in all event for Juniors and team, duet and solo for the 13-15 age group.
Juniors
Team: 1st place and qualifying for USA Junior National Championships.
Combo: 1st place and qualifying for USA Junior National Championships.
Seaside Routine Invitational
Seaside Routine Invitational is the first meet of year where our swimmers can show off the routines they have been working hard on. It is also a chance to try out how the routine works in a meet and what needs to be improved over the season. Congratulations to all our swimmers to your achievement. We can’t wait to see how you will do the rest of the season!
Novice
9-10
Solo: First place to Lexi
11-12
Team: First and Third place to our newest swimmers!
Duet: First place to Alyssa and Mailey.
Solo: First place to Mailey, Second place to Jessica
2018 Junior Olympics
Our 11-12 and 13-15 age group swimmers competed in Junior Olympics in Synchronized Swimming in Oxford, Ohio, June 22-30, 2018. You can view the action on here.
11-12 Age group
Our team took silver after a tight competition with Walnut Creek Aquanuts. Our duet with Gianna and Perry also took a silver.
13-15 Age group
Our 13-15 team took silver. Some of the original members of this team did not participate in JOs, since they were selected to USA National team. The newly added members who needed to learn this winning routine in a few short weeks.