Think like a human,
swim like a Grunion!



There is no time like the present to get in shape and meet some new friends! We have swimmers of all levels and we strongly encourage anyone interested in swimming to come join us in the pool.



Our Team

We have 83 people on the team, 67 men and 16 women. Our team ranges in age from 21 to 70 years old. We have swimmers at all levels of ability from rank beginners to expert competitive swimmers.


Requirements

There are no try-outs. We only have a few requirements to join the swim team:
  • You need to be at least 19 years of age.
  • You can swim. (Don't worry about speed, distance or technique)
  • You have the desire to be part of a fun, dynamic swim team.
  • You will register with Southern Pacific Masters.

We welcome beginners! If you are really uncertain about joining, come by and watch one of our practice sessions, talk to our coach and swim team members and then join us for food afterwards and get to know us!

In order to become a team member you will need to complete two forms: the Grunion Membership Form and the Southern Pacific Masters Membership Form. Both forms can be downloaded using Adobe Acrobat Reader. For your convenience they are also available at each swim practice.




Grunion Swim Team Registration
  1. Complete the entire Grunion Membership Form
  2. Bring the form with you to practice.
  3. Give the form to any one of the team officers.


Southern Pacific Masters Registration
  1. Complete the entire Southern Pacific Masters Membership Form
  2. Attach a check in the amount of $35.00 made payable to "SPMA.".
  3. Mail the completed form and the check to:

    SPMA c/o Julie Heather
    957 N. El Molino Ave
    Pasadena, CA 91104


Dues & Fees

Team Dues: $25.00/Month
In order to keep our team functioning, we charge a small monthly fee to all of our members. This fee pays for pool rental, club registration to the Masters Association, insurance, etc. Your dues also cover the regular entry fees at each pool. Dues are collected from team members the first week of every month. Monthly dues are non-refundable as the coach and pool must be ready for practice regardless of whether or not you can make every practice.

One Month Trial Membership
All new members receive a one month trial membership. Come to swim practice and give it a try! You have nothing to lose!

Southern Pacific Masters Association: $35.00/year
You will also need to have a membership with Southern Pacific Masters Association. SPMA provides our insurance and also allows you to enter Masters Swim Meets. In addition you get a subscription to Swim Magazine, a bi-monthly national swimming publication. New members have a 1 month trial before they are required to join SPMA.



Payment Options

PayPal
We use PayPal to process online dues payments. Using PayPal is free and easy. You may choose to pay with a credit card or directly from your bank account.

To pay one month's club dues with PayPal, click on the button below.

Monthly Subscription
A monthly subscription will save you the hassle of having to remember to pay your monthly dues each month. The PayPal system will automatically charge your credit card or bank account each month until you request your dues be cancelled. This is by far the easiest plan and the one that most of our members use.

To automatically pay your monthly club dues with PayPal, click on the button below.
Cancel Subscription
Should you choose to resign from the Long Beach Grunions, you should remember to cancel your automatic dues payments. This is your responsibility, we do not have the ability to cancel your automatic dues. To cancel your dues payments, please click the button below.
Check
If you choose, you may pay by personal check or money order instead. Please make all checks out to Long Beach Grunion Swim (or LBGS). Bring your check to practice or mail it to:

Long Beach Grunion
Swim Team
Attn: Treasurer
PO Box 14724
Long Beach, CA 90802
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