Walnut Creek Aquanuts

Specialties

The Walnut Creek Aquanuts are a USSSI (United States Synchronized Swimming, Inc) swim team. The Aquanuts are a world-​renowned synchronized swimming training team that attract athletes locally, nationally, and internationally.

We are 12-​time National Champions and winners of over 200 national and world titles. Home to 17 Olympians (8 of them gold medalists), we have come a long way since 1968 when we began with just two swimmers. Four of our 60 athletes were chosen for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Synchronized Swimming Team (two other Aquanuts also competed at the 2008 Olympics, representing Japan & the Czech Republic.)

The Aquanuts continue to fulfill their mission to instill excellence and develop outstanding athletes while continuing to give back to the community through their programs and activities.

History

Established in 1968.

Rich WCA history begins in 1968 when Sue Alf was approached by the City of Walnut Creek to form a city sponsored synchronized swim program. The Walnut Creek Aquanuts (WCA) began with only two swimmers, in year’s building the membership to approximately 80 athletes and starting the Aquanut’s legacy of excellence.

Meet the Manager

Kim P.

Manager

WCA Head Coach and Head Choreographer, Jr/​Sr Coach

Coaching Career

2011 US Junior National High Point Coach

2011 USAsynchro Developmental Coach of the Year

2010 USAsynchro Coach of the Year

2010 US Senior National Championship High Point Coach

2010 & 2011 13 – 15 National Team Choreography Consultant

2009 FINA World Trophy Cup Duet Coach

Swim Show Director 2003, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2011

Athletic Career

2008 Olympic Team Captain

2007 World Championships Bronze Medalist

2007 Pan American Gold Medalist

2006 FINA World Trophy Cup Gold Medalist

2006 French Open Duet Champion

11 Time National Team Member

9 Time Aquanut «A» Team Member