Palo Alto Dolphins Swim Team

2019 USA Swimming National Champions

About us

Palo Alto Dolphins Swim Team

Palo Alto Dolphins Swim Team is the premier United States Swimming team in Palo Alto and Stanford, CA and the surrounding area. We are a team built by coaching professionals who are passionate about swimming. Alto Swim Club offers top tier competitive groups for all ages, from the beginner swimmer to the Olympian. Alto Swim Club is a USA Swimming Club Excellence Silver Medal Team (2021).

coach with kids swimming lesson
small girls swim lesson

Our Programs

Competitive Swim Team

  • 2019 USA Swimming National Champions and USA Swimming Club Excellence Silver Medal Team (2022)

  • Age Group, Senior, National & Professional Programs

  • Top USA Swimming Team in the Bay Area

Fitness & Recreation Swim Team

  • Technique focused + Fitness Conditioning for all ages

  • Elementary, Middle and High School Groups

Swimming Lessons

  • Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults and Adaptive Lessons

  • Private and Group Swim Lessons

Our Team

Palo Alto Dolphins Swim Team is the premier United States Swimming team in the Palo Alto and Stanford area. We offer a comprehensive swim program for all athletes, from the beginner swimmer to the Olympian. Our swim team utilizes a number of local pools and facilities. Our home pool is Avery Aquatic Center on the Stanford University Campus. Alto Swim Club is a USA Swimming Club Excellence Silver Medal Team (2021) and achieved Bronze Medal Recognition the previous year (2020).

Our Mission

To be the best developmental and high performance swim team in the United States.

Our Vision

To be the best developmental and high performance swim team in the United States.

girls swim lesson with trainer
girls swim lesson pool

Team Philosophy

To maximize long-term athletic success, athletes must be developed as a whole person. Alto focuses on skill development and age appropriate swim and dryland training. Swim training groups provide a systematic progression of increased expectations and involvement. As swimmers develop emotionally and physically, workload increases to allow them to reach their full potential.

What is deemed extraordinary elsewhere occurs daily at Alto Swim Club. We succeed because we dare to challenge our members to achieve big goals and chase their dreams. Winning with Alto is a product of enthusiasm, hard work and fun.

Professional Coaching

The coaching staff at Alto Swim Club are professionals who are passionate about swimming. The coaching staff and team provide individuals with the resources needed to achieve their goals.

Alto Swim Club Coaches are USA Swimming registered & certified, including background check, Athlete Protection Training, USA Swimming SafeSport & Coaches Safety Training and CPR & First Aid Certifications. Alto Swim School Lesson Instructors complete the Alto Swimming Instructor Certification as well as safety & first aid training. Meet our Swim Coaches Here.

Facilities

gunn high school

Gunn High School (palo Alto)

Gunn is located at 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306. The pool is 14 lanes, 25 yards.