AQUATIC LESSONS AND PROGRAMS

Swim into the New Year:  The Swim into the New Year challenges swimmers to swim 2010 lengths of the pool in four months.  All participants will have the chance to win prizes, get into better shape and earn a t-shirt.  Fees in addition to membership:  $5 for city residents and $8 for non-city residents.  For more information and to register, stop by the front desk or call 918-2280 or 918-2286.

Swim Classes:  Tuesdays and Thursdays

      Session 2:  October 26 – November 19 (Registration underway)

Infant/Toddler Swim Classes

Age:  6 months – 3 years

Fee:  $25.00 city resident / $42.00 non-city resident

Developed for children 6 months to 3 years of age:  American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents and children participate in several guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, underwater exploration and more. 

**Special Requirements:  An adult must accompany the child in the water, and swim diapers are required for those children who are not potty-trained.

Pre-School Swim Classes

Age:  3 - 5 years

Fee:  $25.00 city resident / $42.00 non-city resident

Pre-School 1 - This class is for children with minimal or no water experience.  It is for non-swimming children who are not yet comfortable putting their face in the water.

Pre-School 2 - This class is for children who are comfortable in the water, can put their face in, but are not yet swimming or floating (front and back) on their own.

Pre-School 3 - This class is for children who are very comfortable in the water, can front and back float for at least 5 seconds with NO assistance, and are swimming on their own with NO assistance or floatation device.

Youth Swim Classes

Age:  5½-14 years

Fee:  $35.00 city resident /$58.00 non-city resident

Adult Swim Classes

Age:  15 and older

Fee:  $35.00 city residents/$58.00 non-city residents

ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!

Aqua Kids – This program has been designed to supplement our Summer Swim League.  The program is for participants who enjoy swimming recreationally.  Swimmers must be able to swim at least one length of the pool freestyle and one length backstroke.  This program will improve/teach participants how to use the pace clock, swim all four competitive strokes, and accomplish starts and turns.  Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday from 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.  Fees:  Get an eight visit punch card for $45 City Resident / $75 Non City Resident.

Grand Strand Masters Swimming:  United States Masters Swimming (USMS) is a national organization that provides organized workouts, competitions, clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over.  Programs are open to all adult swimmers (fitness, tri-athlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming.  Participation in meets is encouraged, but not required.  Masters swim for fitness, stroke development, motivation from a structured environment, and competition.  Team practice times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.

Hydroaerobics:  The perfect blend of water and workout!  This is a low impact, fast paced aerobic program designed to improve heart-lunch capacity, flexibility and muscular strength.  The class is held in the shallow end of the pool, so no swimming skills are needed.  Class meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  Drop-in fees are $5 for city residents, $8 for non-city residents or get an 18 visit punch card for $45 for city residents or $75 for non-city residents.

Off The Deep End:  This class moves the workout to deep water.  This is a high intensity, non-impact aerobic exercise class.  This program is an excellent cross training and rehabilitative opportunity.  The water workout helps build muscular strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness.  Class members wear buoyancy vests for added floatation.  Participants should be comfortable in deep water.  Class meets on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.  Fees:  Drop-in fees are $5 for city residents, $8 for non-city residents or get an 18 visit punch card for $45 for city residents or $75 for non-city residents.

Pool Schedule  (Through December 31)

Lap Swim

6:00 - 8:55 a.m.              Monday – Friday

12:00 - 2:30 p.m.            Monday – Friday

5:30 - 8:45 p.m.              Monday – Thursday

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.              Friday

12:00 – 4:45 p.m.           Saturday

Open Swim

3:00 - 5:150 p.m.             Wednesday and Friday

7:30 – 8:45 p.m.              Monday – Thursday

12:00 – 4:45 p.m.            Saturday

Senior Swim

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.     Monday - Friday

Shallow End

6:00 – 8:55 a.m.           Monday – Friday

12:00 – 2:30 p.m.         Monday – Friday

7:00 – 8:45 p.m.           Monday - Thursday