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Zenith Aquatic Program
"Taking Swimming to a Higher Level"


Families have many choices of competitive sports teams and/or activities for their children. We thank you for taking the time to visit our web site and learn more about our swim program, who we serve, and what we have to offer. When deciding on a program for your swimmer, there are several things you should look for as well as questions you should ask, to ensure a safe and quality environment that matches your family’s philosophy and goals. Researching your choices early will help you make a decision for your family that ensures your swimmer has a quality experience with his/her swim program.

Established in 1999 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, the Zenith Aquatic Program (ZAP) is a USA Swimming year round aquatic program offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. ZAP’s goal is to afford every swimmer, from novice to national competitor, an opportunity to define and achieve success and improve swimming skills, while creating an environment where personal and team excellence is inevitable now and for a lifetime.

ZAP coaches, as members of the American Swim Coaches Association and USA Swimming, have access to the most comprehensive training and certification programs for coaches of any sport in the United States. Time spent swimming with ZAP is quality time.

ZAP staffers are constantly developing and training swimmers of all ages and abilities to maintain the most progressive aquatic program in the South Bay area. With the support of our “ZAPPER Backer," parents and corporate sponsors, we continue to expand our services each year. We look forward to meeting you.

What’s Your Zenith?
Zenith means the highest point, or pinnacle of something. The Zenith Aquatic Program was founded with one thing in mind: Elevating each swimmer to his or her highest potential, both in and out of the water... hence the name Zenith Aquatic Program. We hold our swimmers and our coaches to the highest standards, in conduct/sportsmanship, stroke mechanics/race strategies and life choices. We truly take swimming to a higher level, and always take the high road to get there.

Click on a ZAP burst below to find specific program information
to help you reach your zenith.

What's New?

ZAP TEAMS With South End
For Learn-to-Swim Program

ZAP is happy to announce a new partnership with the South End Racquet and Health Club in Torrance to bring you SwimAmerica, learn-to-swim programming! Click here for a copy of the South End registration form to sign up for classes! Questions? Contact Jeff at:preyerinc@yahoo.com or 310-377-3241.


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ZAPPERS Gather for Recognition Banquet and Senior Sendoff

One hundred and sixty five Zappers and Zapper Backers gathered at Simon's Waterfront Banquet Center at Ports of Call in San Pedro for their annual awards banquet April 13, 2008. This year's theme, "The Strength of the Zapper is in ZAP and the Strength of ZAP is in the Zapper," was clearly evident in the great buzz in the room throughout the day. Swimmers, graduating seniors, Junior Olympic team members and parents who went "above and beyond " for the team, received recognition and awards. For photos of the event, click here.


Watch these stroke videos. Try to imitate them. Videos available on Masters/Adult page, too

ZAP Swim Team
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Non-competitive Stroke Development
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Pre-competitive Stroke FUNdamentals
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Learn to Swim
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