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Oakland 5 listed

Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Youth Competitive Swim Team (Summer Swim League)Rec

Oakland · Coed

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Ages: 6–18
Seasons: Summer
When: 2026 summer season Mon June 8 – July 31, 2026; practices Mon–Fri at DeFremery, Fremont, Lions and Temescal pools; Saturday-morning meets; 2026 Championships Aug 1–2.
Sign-ups: 2026 registration opened Feb 23, 2026 (online through the city). 2027 dates not posted yet.
Contact: OPRswimteam@oaklandca.gov
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Oakland Undercurrent Swim Team (ONDA)Competitive / club

Oakland · Coed

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Ages: Youth; Senior group 13+
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: 2026–2027 season began Aug 17, 2026. Practice at DeFremery Pool, 1269 18th St, Oakland, Mon–Fri about 5:30–7:15 PM.
Sign-ups: 2026–27 registration open online; first week is a free trial. New swimmer evaluations were Aug 17–20, 2026. Dues $100–$150/month by group; financial aid available.
Contact: swimcoachmerideth@gmail.com
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026

Hills Hurricane SwimmingCompetitive / club

Oakland · Coed

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Ages: Pre-competitive through senior; swimmers entering at 12+ need prior competitive experience
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round (annual cycle Sept–Aug; seasonal options). Fall 2026 meets posted (Oct 31 – Nov 15, 2026).
Sign-ups: Tryouts as needed; email the head coach to start. Non-Hills Club members fill out a form before enrolling. 2026–2027 team fee $330 ($160 if starting after Jan 1, 2027), plus club dues.
Contact: swimfast2400@aol.com
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026

Montclair Swim TeamCompetitive / club

Oakland · Coed

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Ages: Young swimmers through about age 12 (the team prepares swimmers to move on after 12)
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round with Pacific Swimming. Fall 2026 session Aug 31 – early Dec 2026, Mon–Fri afternoons at Roberts Pool (Roberts Regional Park); summer practice at Soda Aquatic Center, Campolindo HS.
Sign-ups: New swimmers taken twice a year, typically late March and late August, after an evaluation and a one-week Pre-Guppy clinic ($125). Spring 2027 dates not posted yet.
Contact: montswimteam@gmail.com · 510-708-8951
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Albany Armada AquaticsCompetitive / club

Albany (serves Berkeley/Oakland area) · Coed

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Ages: 6 and up
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round USA Swimming team at the Albany Aquatic Center, 1311 Portland Ave. Fall 2026 meets posted (home meet Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026; Winterfest Dec 4–6, 2026).
Sign-ups: Complete the Swimmer Questionnaire, then sign up for a tryout. The latest tryout notice is dated 8/20/25 (Mini Blue group full with waitlist).
Updates: Website up to date

Berkeley 3 listed

Golden State Aquatic (GSA)Competitive / club

Berkeley (practices at Legends Aquatic Center, Berkeley; also Contra Costa and Humboldt locations) · Coed

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Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round competitive team; 2026 meet & event schedule and practice schedule posted.
Sign-ups: Request an evaluation through the Join GSA form.
Contact: coach@goldenstateaquatic.com
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026

Albany Armada AquaticsCompetitive / club

Albany (serves Berkeley/Oakland area) · Coed

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Ages: 6 and up
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round USA Swimming team at the Albany Aquatic Center, 1311 Portland Ave. Fall 2026 meets posted (home meet Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026; Winterfest Dec 4–6, 2026).
Sign-ups: Complete the Swimmer Questionnaire, then sign up for a tryout. The latest tryout notice is dated 8/20/25 (Mini Blue group full with waitlist).
Updates: Website up to date

UC Berkeley Rec Youth Pre-Team Swim TrainingClasses

Berkeley · Coed

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Ages: Learn-to-Swim Level 4+ (must swim 25 yd unassisted)
Seasons: Fall
When: Fall 2026: Sep 8/9 – Nov 18/19, 2026 at Golden Bear Pool
Sign-ups: Through CampDoc. Fall 2026: $400 (Novice/Intermediate), $550 (Low Advanced).
Contact: shawkins@berkeley.edu
Updates: Website up to date

Alameda 1 listed

Alameda Gators Swim TeamCompetitive / club

Alameda · Coed

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Ages: 5+ (to qualify for evaluations)
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round; workouts 12 months a year; fees on a 12-month schedule starting in August. Pools: Franklin, Lincoln Park, Emma Hood Swim Center, Encinal High School.
Sign-ups: Evaluations a few times a year, usually early fall and late winter. None are open now; contact the team to join the notification list. 2026–27 monthly fees $195–$350 by group, plus a $200 family fee.
Updates: Website up to date

San Leandro 3 listed

East Bay Swim League (EBSL)Rec

Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro (plus Fremont and Newark teams) · Coed

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Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: Summer recreational league; season runs mid-March to mid-July (per member teams). 2026 (49th annual) Championships were Fri July 10 and Sat July 11, 2026 at Chabot College, Hayward.
Sign-ups: Register through the member teams (see Find a Team page).
Contact: info@ebsl.org
Updates: Website up to date

San Leandro Swim Team (Drowning Darryls)Rec

San Leandro · Coed

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Ages: Elementary through high school age
Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: 2026: first practice Mon March 16, 2026; Saturday-morning meets; Champs typically second weekend in July; end-of-season party Sun July 12, 2026.
Sign-ups: 2026: returning swimmers Jan 15 – Feb 15; parent info session Jan 27, 2026; new-swimmer tryouts Feb 27, March 6 and March 7 at the Boys & Girls Club San Leandro pool. 2027 dates not posted yet.
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Bay Area DolphinsRec

San Leandro · Coed

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Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: 2026 season began Wed March 18, 2026; practices Mon–Thu. EBSL summer league (season ends with EBSL Champs in July).
Sign-ups: No active registration shown now. 2027 dates not posted yet.
Contact: thebayareadolphins@gmail.com
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Hayward 4 listed

East Bay Swim League (EBSL)Rec

Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro (plus Fremont and Newark teams) · Coed

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Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: Summer recreational league; season runs mid-March to mid-July (per member teams). 2026 (49th annual) Championships were Fri July 10 and Sat July 11, 2026 at Chabot College, Hayward.
Sign-ups: Register through the member teams (see Find a Team page).
Contact: info@ebsl.org
Updates: Website up to date

Treeview Dolphins Swim TeamRec

Hayward · Coed

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Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: Summer recreational team in EBSL (most season pages require sign-in).
Sign-ups: Site invites questions about the 2026 season; no 2027 dates posted.
Contact: treeviewswimteam@gmail.com
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Southgate Penguins Swim TeamRec

Hayward · Coed

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Ages: 4–18 (age as of June 1)
Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: Mid-March to mid-July. 2026: first practice March 16 (11&up), March 23 (all); meets May 16 – June 27; EBSL Champs July 10–11, 2026.
Sign-ups: 2026 registration closed (returning Feb 7; new-swimmer evaluations Feb 14 & 21; new swimmers Feb 28, 2026; fee $365). An interest form for 2027 information is open; 2027 dates not posted yet.
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

East Bay Bat Rays (EBAT)Competitive / club

Hayward · Coed

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Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round competitive swim team at Cal State East Bay, Hayward; 2026 practice and meet calendars posted.
Updates: Website up to date

Castro Valley 3 listed

East Bay Swim League (EBSL)Rec

Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro (plus Fremont and Newark teams) · Coed

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Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: Summer recreational league; season runs mid-March to mid-July (per member teams). 2026 (49th annual) Championships were Fri July 10 and Sat July 11, 2026 at Chabot College, Hayward.
Sign-ups: Register through the member teams (see Find a Team page).
Contact: info@ebsl.org
Updates: Website up to date

Castro Valley CrocodilesRec

Castro Valley · Coed

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Ages: 5–18
Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: EBSL season mid-March to mid-July. 2026: practice began March 16; meets May to mid-July.
Sign-ups: 2026: returning swimmers Jan 8 – Jan 30, 2026; new-swimmer tryouts Sat Feb 28, 2026, 12–4 PM at Castro Valley High School. 2027 dates not posted yet.
Contact: cvcrocspresident@gmail.com
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Chabot Marlins Swim TeamRec

Castro Valley · Coed

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Ages: 5–18
Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: Practices from as early as mid-March (spring afternoons) through mid-July; summer practice moves to mornings in June; Saturday meets mid-May to mid-July.
Sign-ups: 2026 registration closed. For 2027, the team has an interest form and says it will notify families in January. Registration normally runs January/February; new swimmers attend an evaluation (no tryouts).
Contact: chabotmarlins@gmail.com
Updates: Website up to date

Dublin 2 listed

Dublin Green Gators Swim TeamRec

Dublin · Coed

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Ages: 4–18
Seasons: Spring, Summer
When: Daily practice from May; Saturday meets from early June; ends with the Valley Swim League Championship in mid-to-late July. 2026 practices ran 5/18/26 – 7/17/26 at The Wave (Dublin Aquatic Center).
Sign-ups: 2026 new-swimmer safety assessments were Saturdays April 4, 11 and 25, 2026 (must be registered or waitlisted first). 2027 dates not posted yet.
Updates: Website: 2027 dates not posted yet

Pleasanton SeahawksCompetitive / club

Pleasanton (serves Dublin) · Coed

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Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
When: Year-round USA Swimming club; fall 2026 meets through Dec 2026.
Sign-ups: 2026–2027 tryouts: Aug 11, Aug 13, Sep 11 and Oct 9 (all full); next tryout Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM (start Dec 1, 2026). Swimmers must swim 50 yd free + 25 yd of each other stroke.
Contact: pls.swim.tryouts@gmail.com
Updates: Website up to dateInstagram active Oct 2026