Swim Teams Youth & Adult

Hammerhead Swim Team

Hawthorne Hammerheads is a year-round swim team. It will foster the concepts of team and team building. Members are required to have passed the "youth swimmers" class level to participate or after an assessment consisting of four laps (100 yards) freestyle, four laps (100 yards) of backstroke, and two laps (50 yards) of breaststroke. Must have prior approval by Hawthorne Pool staff from the assessment OR a class completion certificate from our summer program. One Friday per month, both teams will  have friendly race competitions, relays, and play water games.

Youth: South Bay Swim Team (Ages 5-18)

Hawthorne's own youth swim team - South Bay Swim Team is a year-round competitive youth swim team. We coach swimmers in various skill level groups from beginner to competitive levels, promoting fun, fitness and friendship. South Bay Swim Team has earned several championship meet trophies, and our swimmers have won countless medals and ribbons in local and regional competitions. If you love to swim and are ready to take it to the next level, join us for a fun and challenging swim experience. Get fit, improve technique, get ready for swim meets, & have fun! Sanctioned by USA Swimming and Southern California Swimming, and sponsored by the Hawthorne Community Services. Swimmers are coached in groups from basic swimming abilities to competitive levels. Members should be able to swim the length of the pool, and know basic stroke skills. 

For more information: www.southbayswimteam.org to arrange for tryouts or for more information. 

Days: Monday - Friday 5:00-6:30 PM at the Hawthorne Aquatic Center Pool
Ages: 5-18

Adult: South Bay Adult Swim Team Masters

Get fit. Join your local adult swim team, and enjoy professionally coached workouts at the Hawthorne Pool. Adult swimmers of all ages and levels are welcome to join; including recreational swimmers, triathletes, competitive, and ocean swimmers. Team members have the opportunity to learn stroke techniques, conditioning, competitive strategies, and goal-setting.

For more information: www.SouthBaySwimTeam.org 

Days: Monday-Friday 6:30-7:30 PM at the Hawthorne Aquatic Center Pool
Ages: 18 & up

Pool Rental

The Hawthorne Pool is available for rental to commercial enterprises, non-profit organizations, swim teams and Private Parties. (Newly Added) Private Parties must meet the same requirements.

• A $1,000,000 Certificate of Insurance is Required for all Groups Renting the Aquatic Facility. City of Hawthorne to be named as an Additional Insured.
• 2 hour minimum required for all rentals
• Rental fee includes Staff cost for (1) Lifeguard. Additional staff costs will be determined by the City.
• Lifeguards must be on duty.
• Please call the Department of Community Services for more details on availability and fee information.

Pool Rules

• Children 7 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age.
• All children not potty-trained are required to wear swimming diapers.
• All patrons must shower in the dressing rooms before entering the water.
• Patrons are required to wear bathing suit attire at all times. No t-shirts, cut-offs, leotards, or other street clothing allowed while swimming.
• Food, alcohol, drinks, gum, and smoking are prohibited.
• No floatation devices, (including: rafts, noodles, water rings, etc) are allowed.
• All patrons with hair exceeding 4 inches in length are required to wear a bathing cap
• Lap swim is for adults 17 and older.

Recreational Swimming/Lessons

Lap Swimming/Water Aerobics

Swim Program pdf

H2O Aerobics for Adults (Ages 17 years and up)

Lap Swim