Swim - Fairbrae

Pool Access

Changes to Swim Reservations as of January 4th 2024

Please log in to the Fairbrae Member Network for the latest lane configuration.
Swim reservations are available for one hour.
Please respect time limits on both sides of your reservation and exit the pool promptly, especially if the next swimmer is present. The large display red-numbered pace clock can guide you on when time is up.
Manta Rays 2025 Swim Meet Days – stay tuned.
3rd week of June through mid August in 2025, access to the pool from 10 AM to 12 PM will be closed due to summer swim lessons, Monday through Thursday.

Off-season Lifeguard Hours

Please closely supervise your family members and guests while on Fairbrae premises. Please respect the pool rules, and make sure to wear your sunscreen!

Summer Lifeguard Hours

Typically, summer swim season begins on Memorial Day and goes through Labor Day each year. On weekdays, we will have Lifeguards on deck from 12 PM – 8 PM. Weekend coverage is from 1 PM – 8 PM.

Wading Pool

The wading pool is currently closed. Please keep your children from entering the wading pool.

The Fairbrae Manta Ray Swim Team provides an opportunity for swimmers age 5 through 18 to develop their swimming skills, sportsmanship and fellowship. With the Manta Rays you will find a supportive team environment, low-key competition and positive attitudes.

The swim season runs from late April (when group practice starts) through late July. A practice meet kicks off league competition in early June followed by four or five meets during the season. The season culminates with a championship meet and an end of season awards banquet the same evening. Training is also provided for parents to teach time keeping, scoring, judging, and other tasks associated with running a swim meet.

Manta Ray families also enjoy a number of social events throughout the season. Events include team dinners, a team overnight, and a team outing. “Fun Friday” socials are hosted by swim team families throughout the season and are a nice way to relax and get to know each other while the kid’s workout.

Hi Manta Rays Families!

Can you believe the Manta Rays Swim Team Registration opens on March 2nd for Fairbrae MEMBERS, March 16th for RETURNING Non-Members, and March 30th for New NON MEMBERS? Our swim team season is upon us!

Returning swimmers DO NOT NEED TO BE EVALUATED!

All swimmers NEW to the Manta Rays Swim team MUST be evaluated and pass the evaluation before they can register for the swim team. This applies whether you’re a club member or not. We will regrettably have to remove any registrations of swimmers that have not been evaluated.

The Coaching Staff has been busy getting the swim procedures organized!

Below will explain how to sign up for an evaluation! Please read carefully.

We would like to get all swimmers (Members and Non-Members) NEW to the Manta Rays Swim team evaluated as soon as possible.

Returning Manta Rays Swimmers (members and non-members) will be eligible to sign up through our platform SwimTopia (A different email will be sent with detailed directions) without being evaluated. Returning swimmers DO NOT NEED TO BE EVALUATED!

However, if you have a new swimmer in your family who has NOT swam for the Manta Rays Swim Team, we can move forward to evaluate them.

Evaluations:

All swimmers NEW to the Manta Rays Swim team MUST be evaluated and pass the evaluation before they can register for the swim team.

Members and returning Swim Team families: Once you pass the evaluation you will be able to register for the swim team.

Non-Members who also are New Families to the team: Once you pass the evaluation you will be put on a wait-list until the Non-Member registration opens up.

If you have a swimmer that needs to be evaluated (member or non-member) kindly click the following link Swim Evaluations sign up Manta Rays 2025 Season to sign up for one time slot per swimmer. We plan to have several coaches on deck to evaluate swimmers during the session.

Once you sign up you will be notified by email (within the week) to confirm your evaluation as well as all the details needed for the evaluation process.

The Coaches are excited for the Manta Rays Season!

Any questions please contact:

Lead Swim Evaluation Coach: Philina Stork: philina.stork@icloud.com

Head Coach: Jen/Nisa: mantarays.hc@gmail.com

Swim Meet Locations:

Fairbrae Swim & Tennis Club
696 Sheraton Dr.
Sunnyvale CA 94087
408-739-3833
Click here for directions.

Forest Park Cabana Club
2911 Pruneridge Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95051
408-244-1884
Click here for map.

Fremont High School Pool
1279 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Click here for map.

Private swim lessons are currently a member-only privilege. While we typically have a group swim lessons program open to non-members offered each summer, we may re-launch this program and the best way to stay up to date is by checking our webpage often for any updated information.

For Members Only:

Fairbrae works with independent contractors that are well qualified and work extremely well with all age groups.

For inquiries, please contact swim@fairbrae.com or one of our preferred instructors below. Please keep in mind that all instructors at Fairbrae are third party, and that the you will be discussing payment and scheduling individually.

Aaron Johnson: Hello I’m Aaron, a swim instructor based in Sunnyvale. I have over 28 years experience teaching swimming to kids and adults. My students typically improve very quickly, whether they are complete beginners or need refinement with their swimming technique.

I customize each lesson to the needs of you. I’m a teacher in my professional career with lots of experience with special needs students. I know swimming can be a fearful experience for many, but with my patience and encouraging teaching style I always see lots of improvement. I emphasize proper swimming technique, as that is how one excels in the water. I prefer one-on-one swim lessons, but under certain circumstances I can teach a joint lesson. I like to start teaching around age 4 and up. That includes includes adults.
Contact: I prefer people to text me at my cell number: (408) 529-8700

If you are interested in becoming a preferred instructor at Fairbrae, please contact the office directly at office@fairbrae.com.

GENERAL POOL RULES Rev. Feb 2024

Please shower before entering the pool.
No running on the pool deck.
No hanging on the lane lines.
No glass in the pool area.
No “rough housing” or “horseplay”. This includes no pushing or dunking.
No head-first diving allowed outside of the diving well area, or where prohibited by pool signage or lifeguard on duty.
No food or gum in the pool.
“Swim diapers” must be worn by all children who are not toilet trained.
Children should be supervised by an adult if lifeguards are not present.
No supporting floatation devices (i.e: water wings or lifejackets).
First aid kits are located in the Oak Room on the right as you enter the club and in the Guard room (when open during regular season hours).

DIVING BOARD RULES

The diving board is off-limits unless a lifeguard is on duty.
Only one person on the diving board at a time.
Only one bounce is permitted on the board.
No flips of any kind are allowed off of the diving board.
Only jump off the front of the board facing toward the water.
Wait for the lifeguard’s signal before diving off of the board.
When the diving board is in use, the diving well is off-limits to other swimmers.

POOL COVER POLICY

Fairbrae is a self-service facility! If necessary, please carefully remove ALL pool covers before using the pool.
If possible, please replace the pool covers at night, as this helps keep the utility bills down!

The lifeguards and club management team have complete authority – vested by the Board of Directors – in the pool area. Please respect the rules and be safe!