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Welcome to the PASA swim team!

The PASA team was formed in the Fall of 2003, uniting several existing swim teams based in the area around Palo Alto and Stanford, California.

PASA holds workouts at several sites, and new swimmers typically choose a site based on geographical convenience. Swimmers who develop a deeper commitment to the sport can gradually move up into the junior and senior level groups, which have more restricted membership and locations.

PASA welcomes new swimmers of all ages and abilities. For information on how to join PASA, and to learn about which PASA site is most appropriate for your swimmer, please contact Tony Batis or Scott Shea.

Our Vision

We envision a program that provides advanced level coaching to develop the total athlete at all levels of development, from beginning to internationally ranked competitors. PASA's innovative program maximizes the results of time spent in the water by incorporating swimmer specific practices designed to enhance individual development, including strength, stretching, yoga, pilates, mental training, and team building.

Old News

PASA Changes its Approach to Recruiting Stroke and Turn Officials

September 25, 2007

Swimming is a sport that requires many volunteers, including work as Stroke and Turn officials. The PASA Site Directors have come up with a way to ensure that PASA provides its required number of officials at swim meets. Read on.

Site-to-Site Transfer Policy

September 12, 2007

There is a step-by-step procedure in place for swimmers who are considering a transfer to another site within PASA, PASA Site Transfer Form.

PASA Membership Conduct

September 12, 2007

If a swimmer or parent from another team approaches you about joining PASA, it is important that you know....

Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics, now entering our fifth year, has experienced a great deal of growth and prosperity since our inception. In that time frame we have achieved a great deal in the competition pool and with that, drawn more attention to how that success has been achieved. We are not only judged by our swimmers performance in and out of the water, but also by how our parents and coaches conduct themselves on the pool deck.

With growing interest in our program, good swimmers from other clubs consider joining PASA. This leads to the question "What, if anything, is appropriate to say to swimmers or parents of swimmers from other teams?" As a parent, the answer is simple- refer the person in question to your coach. It is the coach’s job to make sure that the prospective swimmer talks to his or her club coach first. Then our coach will follow up with a personal conversation with the prospective swimmer’s coach. This puts the entire situation up front and keeps all parties well informed. Changes in swimming are inevitable, but the courtesy shown during this change is paramount.

Remember, that at competitions, not only are the performances of our swimmers being judged, but the conduct of parents as well. At the end of the day, you must ask yourself "Is what I’m doing a positive reflection on PASA?" We will continue to try and improve as a program both in and out of the water and your cooperation is very much appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your help and we look forward to many more years of success!

Sincerely,

Site Directors of PASA
Dave Zapp- Foothills
Paula Provoznik- Fremont Hills
Israel Rangel- Pacific Athletic Club
Mark Taliaferro- University Club
Bruce Smith- Alpine
Scott Shea- SCRA
Tony Batis- Rinconada

PASA - Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics