Join Swami

How do I become a Swami?

Joining is straightforward, but it is worth knowing what you are agreeing to. Attendance, character, keeping your grades up, teamwork, team spirit, service projects and full effort are the hallmarks of the Swami pledge. When a swimmer commits to this team, they commit to those things.

1 Come to a free tryout

We hold them throughout the year. Call or text Mele at 650-388-2934 and we will set a time at the Belle Haven Pool.

2 Swim a one-week trial

If Coach Naji thinks your swimmer is ready, they train with us for a week. No cost, no commitment.

3 Decide together

The week lets your family judge whether the commitment works, and gives our coaches time to see how your swimmer will do in the program.

4 Join the team

Membership is $75 a month and financial assistance is always available. We supply the gear a swimmer needs to get started.

What the club is actually like

Race Swami is a small, community-fuelled program. Swimmers range from 6 to 17 across several training groups, and we keep the groups small so the swimmer-to-coach ratio stays where it should be. Our coaches know every swimmer's name, whether or not they head that group. Nearly every one of our athletes started swimming here.

Yes, it is hard work. We expect our Swamis to keep excellent grades, make an effort to attend every practice, be good citizens, and be dependable teammates. There is no shortcut to strong character; building it is a lifelong process. What we can tell you is that our swimmers are happy, hard-working and confident, and they tell us all the time that they would not want to be anywhere else.