About the Seals

The Strawberry Seals swim team, located at the Strawberry Recreation Center in Mill Valley, is an exciting, spirit-filled summer league team of swimmers aged 5 to 18. The Seals swim team is part of the ten team Marin Swim League (MSL), with a season running from early March to the end of July. The Seals also run Fall and Winter clinics which offer year round swimming and instruction.

History

The Strawberry Seals have a long and meaningful history. Originally formed in the early 1960’s (exact date unknown) by some very committed parents, it didn’t take long for the swim team to become a focal point of the community.

The history of the Strawberry Seals is so pervasive, that there are currently five parents with kids on the team that were themselves former swimmers at Strawberry. In fact, two of them have actually married each other! Memories of the swim team include Mr. Yamanaka (still a Strawberry resident) with his starting gun, timers with actual stop watches and large (and slightly intimidating) starting blocks.

While some of the equipment and technology has changed, and certainly the number of swimmers has increased, what hasn’t changed is the promotion of good physical health, a healthy philosophy of sportsmanship, and a sense of community of pride. The families that make up the Strawberry Seals today are as committed as the founders of this team and are delighted to carry on its tradition.

Contact Information

Anna Tarka Head Coach anna@strawberryseals.com
Vivian Broadway-Firmage Board President vivian@strawberryseals.com	Ron Chan Webmaster info@strawberryseals.com
Strawberry Seals Swim Team 118 East Strawberry Drive Mill Valley, CA 94941	Strawberry Pool 383-1610 Strawberry Recreation District 383-6494

2007 Board Members

Vivian Broadway-Firmage | President Majorie Went | MSL Rep Mindy Norris | Treasurer Dennis Whalen Ron Chan Ingrid Sato	Kelly Haechler Ruth Rosenfield Ingrid Francis Elizabeth Takeshita Melanie Victor-Smith Jon Alper