Merionettes Synchronized Swimming Club

Swam with this club for 9 years and loved every moment of it!!!
Growing up I had a hard time finding a sport that suited me and my interests because I always wanted something that was not only physically challenging but creatively challenging as well. Synchronized swimming filled both of these interests perfectly. I not only got to learn a unique sport but I also got to work with some great coaches that pushed me and inspired me to be the person I am today.
Synchronized swimming taught me how to be a team player, which is a quality and skill I now use on a daily basis in both my professional and personal life. This sport and swim club really shaped a great deal of my childhood and I am proud to be able to say that I once was a San Francisco Merionette.
I definitely suggest this for parents who are looking to enroll their children in a swim program or an after school activity.

I swam for the Merionettes for over 10 years, and it was the most positive experience I could have asked for. The coaches are incredibly caring, and dedicate immense amounts of time and energy out of pure love for the sport. Even after leaving the club, the coaches are still a source of support for me. Because of the merionettes, I have both grown as a leader and learned what it means to be a teammate. I am forever greatful for the network for kind friends and inspiring coaches that being a part of SFM has given me.

My child swam here for a bit. Found the team to be highly dysfunctional on all levels. Large coach turn over. This team consistently places last in all local meets. Unfortunately, only team in the city. Not worth the $.

The coach hit my child. I obtained a half-​hearted apology in writing. There was an internal investigation of some type that resulted in the coach being returned to coaching in a short while. No discipline or firing despite her many years of coaching and knowing better. If it had been the child of the president of the club it probably would have resulted in the coach being fired. The so-​called Board do not follow their own rules and procedures. If you do not want your child to be mistreated like mine was give it a second thought whether you want to send her there. The current so-​called Board is more like a clique. If they do not like you then you will not be treated fairly. They are not open to dialogue. I reported the battery to the authorities and it is being investigated. I even have a photo of the injury. The previous posting is from the so called president of the club, so consider the source.

My two daughters swam for San Francisco Merionettes for many years. They are strong swimmers, and enjoyed the community of great kids and supportive coaches. This is an untraditional sport, and perfect for kids who enjoy dance, swim, gymnastics.

My daughter is an excellent swimmer thanks to the San Francisco Merionettes club. She has learned many other valuable things as well, such as being part of a team and working together toward a common goal. She LOVES swimming and performing, and the Merionettes combine both. Plus you get to wear sparkly outfits with make-​up. I am so glad that we found the Merionettes.

Our daughter absolutely loves this sport and this team! After watching an Esther WIlliams video (thanks mom!) she insisted that she had to do synchronized swimming. We googled «San Francisco» and «synchronized swimming» and, much to our surprise, there has been a great synchronized swimming club in SF for decades!
Five years later, she still loves it – the combination of intense strength, agility, grace, and teamwork required has fostered such self-​confidence and joy. The club helps each child advance at their own pace – starting out on a pre-​competitive team learning basic skills and then, advancing to levels of teams that compete regionally (and for most advanced team, nationally as well). Any child 48 inches tall is welcome to join. The children, parents, and coaches are all friendly and supportive. We highly recommend the SF Merionettes!