Joint Forces Training Base NAF-MWR

MWR Aquatic Training Center – Swim Lessons Program 

Our swim lesson program is designed to incorporate every level of swimmer, from infant to pre-competitive. Our group classes are 30-minutes long with the exception of the Pre-Swim Team, which is 1-hour. Our sessions will meet twice each week, Monday and Wednesday classes or Tuesday and Thursday classes, and/or once each week, Saturday class.

Please visit the Swim Lessons Page for swim lesson rates, policies and group class level descriptions and schedules.

Returned as of June 2023!

Earn your Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid

MWR Aquatic Training Center is hosting an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class. Please contact Mia Perez, Aquatics Coordinator, at (562) 284-8200 or mia@mwrbillets.com to reserve your spot now!

2 DAY TRAINING
Required to attend all classes
Must be 15 years of age

PRE-REQUISTES

Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.

Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
■ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed.
■ Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
■ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface in order to breathe (or to get a breath)

WHEN:
APRIL 22-23, 2023
Saturday 8:30am -5:30pm
Sunday 8:30am -5:30pm

WHERE: 
MWR Aquatic Training Center
Joint Forces Training Base
11360 Valley Forge Ave Bldg. 44
Los Alamitos, CA 90720

COST:
$300.00 cash, check or credit 
Checks made payable to JFTB MWR

It’s that time of year for all Tri-Athletes to begin their training for the upcoming Race on the Base event. Once again, the ATC Masters Swim Team program is collaborating with Tri-Zone and their athletes. We are glad to be a part of their journey and wish everyone participating the best of luck at the Triathlon!

Race on the Base – Saturday, February 23rd

www.tri-zone.com

This week the USA Women’s National Water Polo team is visiting the Joint Forces Training Base to train at the MWR Aquatic Training Center! Training begins today and is open to the public for viewing.

Free Admission to the CHN vs NED Game on Friday, December 15th at 3:00pm – MWR Aquatic Training Center, Los Alamitos, CA (ID required for base entry).

USA Women’s National Team Exhibition Series:
December 14th at 7:00pm USA vs CHN – UC Irvine, Irvine, CA
December 17th at 2:00pm USA vs NED – Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA
December 19th at 7:00pm USA vs CHN – Foothill HS, Tustin, CA

MWR Aquatic Training Center offers a year-round Masters swimming program for athletes ages 18 and older.  Aquatic Training Center Masters can help with your technique, fitness and competitive goals.  We will be offering 5 evening weekday workouts and 1 morning weekend workout.  All workouts are led by one of our fantastic coaches that are able to provide support and advice to assist you in meeting your personal goals!

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