Program Information

REGISTRATION FOR 2025 IS NOW OPEN! 

The San Fernando Valley Catholic Swim League is comprised of Grade and Middle School Catholic Schools throughout the valley.  Athletes must be ages 5 - 14 in order to participate as of September 1.

Please review the swim criteria for each group and register for the group that best fits your athlete.  If they are unable to traverse 25 yards freestyle and backstroke safely, then we recommend swim lessons first.

Location: Bishop Alemany High School, Mission Hills

• Parent Orientation meeting: 4:30 on August 4th.
• Practices Begin August 5th and conclude at the end of November.
• Practices:   
  • 4x a week.  (Our system requires you to select four options, but you may come to any of the practices.) 
  • First practice will be August 5th.  We look forward to your first practice and will help your athlete(s) to feel at home.  If you haven not had a try out first, we will assess your athlete.  We may choose to move them to the most appropriate group and we may also recommend swim lessons, if we feel they are not yet ready for their group.  We want them to be prepared for a fun and successful swim journey. 
  • We DO NOT practice on Thursdays in August
  • Schedule beginning in September:
    • Blue Jays:   Mon - Fri:  5:30 - 6:00 / Sat 8:00 - 10:00 / Sun 11:00 - 12:15 pm
    • Red Robins:  Mon - Fri: 4:30 - 5:30 / Sat 10:00 - 11:00 / Sun 11:00 - 12:15 pm
    • Red Jays:  MWF 4:00 - 4:45 / Sat 8:00 - 10:00 / Sun 11:00 - 12:15 pm
    • Penguins: MWF 4:00 - 4:45 / Sat 10:00 - 11:00 / Sun 11:00 - 12:15 pm
• Swim Meet Dates: 9/7, 9/28, 10/19, 11/2
  • By registering for Catholic League you are committing to the team.  Athletes must participate in at least 3 of the 4 meets, or they will be fined $60 per missed meet. 
• $125 Registration Fee + 4 Monthly Payments of $165 per athlete Aug 5, Sept 5, Oct 5 & Nov 5
  • 20% Sibling Discount
  • Includes: All Meet Fees, Tshirt, Swim Cap & Goggles
• Additional Registration Requirements
  • Participating families do not need to be St. Didacus students, but your family does need to join the St. Didacus Parish.  There is no fee or obligation associated with this.
  • All athletes must join USA Swimming for insurance purposes.  Costs for this ranges from $7 - $88 depending on your preferences.

NEW and RETURNING FAMILIES REGISTER HERE:

• Learn-To-Swim School:
  • Water Safety in and around the pool
  • Flutter and Dolphin Kicking 
  • Freestyle and Backstroke Pull
  • Jumping and Beginning to Dive
• 4 - 50 minute lessons per session.
• Max 6 Athletes in a class
• Cap and Shirt included in first session fee.
• 20% discount for additional week
• 20% sibling discount

Our Falcon Swim Club Team is affiliated with USA Swimming.

• Ages 5 - 18
• Groups ranging in all ages, proficiency and competition levels.
• We compete in the Southern California - Pacific Committee
• Registration with USA Swimming is required for all athletes.

Please note that during August we do not have practice on Thursdays.  Week day practice times in August are:

• 4:00 - 5:00:  Penguins, Red Jays, Condors and Red Robins
• 5:00 - 6:30:  Blue Jays, Eagles and Falcons

Beginning September we will be shifting our schedule to accommodate our growing team.  If the change in time is a problem for your schedule, please speak with your coach.

Adult Swim Options

• We offer both swim training and recreational swim options for Adults.

Summer League

• From May - September 30th (New Registration Closes July 31)
• Groups
  • 14 and Over (Eagles)
  • 10 - 13 (Red Jays)
  • 5 - 9 (Penguins)
• Requirements
  • Must be able to swim 25 yard freestyle and backstroke
• Includes entry into in our Summer Block Party Meets, Swim Cap and Tshirt

Dolphins - Open Water Swim

• This group meets seasonally for ocean and other open water swims, including competitions.
• Participants must be 11 years old.
• Able to swim 500 yards unassisted and without stopping
• Recommend a wet suit, bright colored cap and goggles
• Club athletes are invited to attend at no additional fee.