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The
City of Myrtle Beach has two indoor swimming pools, one at Canal
Street Recreation Center and one at Pepper Geddings Recreation
Center. Listed here are some of the swimming-related
classes offered at Pepper Geddings. For more information,
call 843-918-2280 or e-mail
Aquatics
Supervisor Kathy Anderson. For other activities
at Pepper Geddings, please
see our list of classes and activities.
Myrtle Beach has two indoor swimming pools, one at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center and one at Canal Street Recreation Center. Both offer a variety of swim lessons, classes and activities for all ages, including open swim times. For more information about our aquatics programs, call Kathy Anderson at 843-918-2280 or Nola Ballard at 843-918-1476.
MYRTLE BEACH MARLINS SWIM TEAM
Try-out week for the Myrtle Beach Marlins Swim Team is August 30 through September 3. The Myrtle Beach Marlins Swim Team is a year round recreational swim team that focuses on the fundamentals of swimming and training while having fun. The Marlins will compete in the Grand Strand Recreational Swim League which includes North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center, Myrtle Beach YMCA, Coastal Carolina University and Georgetown YMCA. Annual Registration Fee in addition to group fees: $15 City Resident / $25 Non-City Resident. For more information, call Amanda Bowles at 843-918-2280.
Anchors: (Ages 13 – 18) Swimmers in this group will increase their proficiency in all four competitive strokes, starts and turns and learn the pace clock. This group will build strength and endurance and become strong competitors. They will be encouraged to attend between two and four practices per week. Practice Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fees: $35 City Resident / $58 Non-City Resident
Clownfish: (Ages 12 and under) Swimmers in this group will increase their proficiency in all four strokes. They will improve/learn how to efficiently accomplish starts, turns and use the pace clock. This group is encouraged to practice two to four times per week. Practice Times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fees: $35 City Resident / $58 Non-City Resident
Sea Monkeys: (Ages 10 and under) Swimmers in this group will increase their proficiency in freestyle and backstroke as well as learning the butterfly and breaststroke. They will be encouraged to attend two to three practices per week. Practice Times: Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 am. Fees: $30 City resident / $50 Non-City Resident.
AQUATIC LESSONS
Registration for swim lessons begins September 3...
Lessons for children, youth and adults are offered Monday and
Wednesday evenings or Saturday mornings at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center
and Tuesday and Thursday at Canal Street Recreation Center.
Session 1: September 21 – October 14 (Registration begins September 3)
Session 2: October 26 – November 18 (Registration begins September 3)
For age five and under - $25.00 city resident/$42.00 non-city resident
For age over five - $35.00 city resident/$58.00 non-city resident
Class Descriptions:
Infant/Toddler Swim Classes Age: 6 months – 3 years
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
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: 5-12 years
Level 1 – This class is for children with minimal or no water experience. Non-swimming children who are not yet comfortable with their face in the water belong in this class.
Level 2 – This class is for children with some water experience who are comfortable putting their faces in the water, but are not yet swimming on their own.
Level 3 – This class is for children who can swim and float unassisted on both the front and back, but are just beginning to work on strokes.
Level 4 – This class is for children who can swim front and back crawl for 15 yards and tread water for at least 30 seconds.
Level 5 – This class is for children who can swim 25 yards of front and back crawl, as well as 15 yards of breaststroke and elementary backstroke.
POOL SCHEDULE (August 23 – December 31)
Lap Swim
6:00 - 9:00 a.m. Monday – Friday (2 lap lanes minimum) 12:00 - 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday (6 lap lanes) 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Monday – Thursday (3 lap lanes minimum) 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Friday (3 lap lanes minimum) 12:00 – 4:45 p.m. Saturday (3 lap lanes minimum)
Senior Swim / Adult Swim 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (shallow end and six lap lanes)
Open Swim for Adult Exercise / Family Swim Only
6:00 – 8:45 p.m. Monday – Friday (shallow end) 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday (shallow end)
Open Swim
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday (shallow end) 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. Monday – Thursday (diving board upon request) 12:00 – 4:45 p.m. Saturday (diving board open 12 – 3 p.m.)
Adult Swim Lessons: Overcome your fears and gain comfort and skill in the water. Whatever the reason, there is no time like the present to get in the water. Enjoy the fitness and leisure opportunities that swimming has to offer. Classes are offered throughout the year on Tuesday and Thursday. Check the front desk for start times and dates. Fees: $35 for City Residents and $58 for Non-City Residents for eight lessons.
Adult Swim Clinic and Workout: Do you enjoy lap swimming but need to improve your strokes a bit? This is the place for you! Your coach will use drills, stroke correction and workouts to help you get the most out of your lap swim time. Clinic begins August 30. Purchase a wristband and come out on deck.
7:30 – 8:15 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30 – 8:15 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
Masters Swimming with Grand Strand Masters: 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. Join the group for fitness, stroke development, motivation, competition and fun! Masters practice Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Purchase a wristband at the front desk and come out on deck. United States masters Swimming membership is required to provide liability insurance. USMS fees are $35 per year payable at http://www.usms.org/reg/.
Hydroaerobics: The perfect blend of water and workout! This is a low impact, fast paced aerobic program designed to improve heart-lung capacity, flexibility and muscular strength. The class is held in the shallow end of the pool, so no swimming skills are needed. Class meets from 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Drop-in fees are $5 for city residents, $8 for non-city residents or get a 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.
Aqua Jog: 30 minutes of pure cardio. Come and join us as we make a splash with this new class. This is geared for those who are recovering from an injury, losing weight or toning. Whatever your goal, we’ll provide the class to help you succeed. Class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., beginning August. 23. 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.
Boot Camp H2O: Land and water will come together for this great new class. Participants will head outside for a tough strength and cardio workout and then finish up in the pool with toning and endurance. Boot Camp H2O will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. 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. Aquatics Staff at Pepper Geddings and Canal Street Recreation Centers
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