PUMA Aquatics
Community Programs is proud to partner with PUMA Aquatics!
Founded in 1996 by Coach Alan Freeman, the team was originally affiliated with Cuesta College Community Programs. After 14 years, they're back! Named Puma after the Cuesta College mascot the Cougar, PUMA Aquatics is a supportive and positive swim family for youth on the central coast. Community Programs is happy to host Bronze through Senior groups in our pools. Group descriptions can be found below.
Interested in joining PUMA? Contact our coaching staff at pumaswim@yahoo.com to ensure placement with a group appropriate to your child's age and ability. Group placement is based upon an in-person 'Swim Assessment', which is required for swimmers who have not previously participated with PUMA programming. Swim Assessment scheduling/inquiries should be done via the email address above.
Current PUMA Swimmers, access enrollment information here (Registration page) if you've been swimming with us at Cuesta College and/or have been assigned a group for the spring semester by our coaching staff.
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Bronze |
Emphasis on proper body positioning with the basic strokes of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Work on flip turns, open turns, backstroke starts and underwater transitions are also a fun part of this group. Ages 7-10. Groups meet in the therapy pool. |
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Silver |
Designed for novice swimmers that are younger than 12 with prior swimming experience. Stroke enhancement and racing strategies are developed. Ages 8-11. Groups meet in the therapy pool. |
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Gold |
Work on stroke mechanics for all strokes, endurance and racing skills. Many Gold swimmers compete at local and championship meets such as Junior Olympics or Summer Age Group and Winter Age Group Championships. Ages 8-11. Groups meet in the main pool. |
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Platinum |
For swimmers making the transition from Gold to Junior, the Platinum group focuses on advanced stroke mechanics, racing skills, endurance and development of individual goals. Ages 11-14. Group meets in the main pool |
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Junior |
For swimmers ready for advanced stroke mechanics along with more challenging training. Development of individual goals and team leadership skills. Ages 13-18. Group meets in the main pool. |
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Senior |
Concentration on proper swim mechanics in more intense workouts. Development of goals and achieving success both through mind and body. Get ready for an awesome swimming experience! Ages 13-18. Group meets in the main pool. |
