Welcome to Borderland Aquatic Swimming Team (BLAST)! We are looking forward to having you join our club and family.
Swim with the belast.
Learn to swim, then learn to race.
Practice Monday to Thursday, 5 to 8 pm.
Real technique,real character.
BLAST is the newest swim club for age group children. It was formed by a group of enthusiastic parents, swimmers and our Head Coach, Juan Corral.
Our club offers dedicated teaching of the swimming techniques by our Head Coach. It also teaches children discipline, develops character and encourages giving their 100 percent.
Our club vision is to inspire our members and their parents to become the best swimmers they can be under our training.
It is our mission to create good swimmers and good athletes through positive training regiments that are enjoyable to the swimmer and through an atmosphere of family.
Six levels, age 5 to college
Swimming groups are split by level, not by age, so every swimmer trains with kids at the same stage. We work with your swimmer step by step, from the swim basics to Junior competitions.
Not sure where yours fits? Answer up to five questions.
Level 1
Learning to swim
Kids that don't know how to swim. We start in the water with them.
Level 2
Building technique
Kids that know how to swim but don't have technique yet.
Level 3
50 meters without stopping
Kids learn freestyle and backstroke and can swim 50 meters without stopping.
Level 4
100 meters, four strokes
Kids learn the four techniques and can swim 100 meters without stopping.
Level 5
City meets, 200 meters
Kids that compete at city level and can swim 200 meters without stopping.
Level 6
City, state and beyond
Kids that compete at city, state and out of state.
Age 5 to College age
Meet the coaches
Our school currently has over a dozen qualified swimming instructors. We all have one thing in common: a passion for sport and a unique approach to children.
Our coaches have more than 10 years of experience. By combining our passions and skills, we have a deeper insight and we can look at various situations or problems comprehensively.
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Juan Corral
Head Swim Coach
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Gethsemane, “Coach G”
Swim Coach
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Gamble Lynch
Swim Coach
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Pablo Ramirez
Swim Coach
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Jorge Santarriaga
Swim Coach
Why families choose BLAST
Experienced staff
Coach Juan and his team are very well recognized in the area.
- USA Swimming member
- Border Swimming, Inc. (LSC)
- 501(c)3 charitable organization
- Elected Board of Directors
Personal development
We start with the swim basics and go all the way to Junior competitions. We teach in first class installations.
Top school
We have the respect of all the swimming schools in the El Paso area.
10+
years of experience on our coaching staff
Top swimmers
We work with your kid step by step. We specialize in creating the top swimmers in El Paso without losing the enjoyment of swimming. And we are at the top of the rankings all the time.
Practice times
How many days a week your swimmer trains depends on their level. Your coach sets the days when you join.
| Day | Session | Pool | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Team practice | Westside Natatorium | 5 to 8 pm |
| Tuesday | Team practice | Westside Natatorium | 5 to 8 pm |
| Wednesday | Team practice | Westside Natatorium | 5 to 8 pm |
| Thursday | Team practice | Westside Natatorium | 5 to 8 pm |
| Saturday | Team practice | Westside Natatorium | 10 am |
| Sunday | Team practice | Westside Natatorium | 11 am |
Practice Monday to Thursday, 5 to 8 pm.
Get directionsFor BLAST families
SafeSportOur Safe Sport commitment, how to report a concern, and every policy and form.
Athlete informationAthlete protection and the BLAST anti-bullying policy and action plan.
Team feesRegistration, monthly dues, meet fees and what each family commits to.
USA SwimmingThe national governing body BLAST is affiliated with. Opens usaswimming.org.
Questions parents ask
Not on the list? Ask us. We read each e-mail and reply within a maximum of 2 business days.
Ask a questionWe start teaching children at the age of 5 years. Our swimmers go all the way up to college age.
As long as they have similar swimming skills they can be together. Otherwise, we encourage you to contact your trainer.
Yes, we allow some changes, but please contact your instructor.
Only for our youngest swimmers or children that don't know how to swim yet, and with the permission of our instructors. By the Natatorium rules, parents cannot be inside the water during classes.
It will depend on their swimming skill level.
Take yourmark.
Do you want to join the top swim team in El Paso? We read each e-mail and reply within a maximum of 2 business days.
Second pool
Westside YMCA
7145 N Mesa St,
El Paso, TX 79912