Swimming Program

Both family and individual memberships are available on a per-semester basis and may be purchased any evening the pool is open.  For schedule changes, check the Pool Bulletin Board at the pool entrance, contact the Aquatics Center at: (724) 625-4444, ext. 1578. Office Hours are from 7 - 9:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 5-8 p.m. on Saturdays.

Pool Fees

Memberships may be purchased any evening the pool is open

Categories and Fees

• Free, Senior Citizens (62 years +) With proof of residency or Gold Card

  $75 Family (Per Fall & Spring Semesters) $37.50 for summer $50 Individual (Per Fall & Spring Semester) $25 for summer

• $50 Individual (Per Fall & Spring Semester) $25.00 for summer
• Open Swim/evenings
• Children under age 2 are free
• $3 Resident
• $4 Guest Pass (non-resident) Fri.-Sat. only
• Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult

• * Series of 8 Swim Lessons, $50 (resident); $60 (non-resident)
• Residents will receive priority at the time of registration.
• Swim Lesson Registration –

  in front of the HS Pool, 9-11 a.m. on:

  
  June 7, 2008
  
  

  Session 1 - Fall September 24, 2007/Spring March 24, 2008

  Session 2 - Fall October 22, 2007/Spring April 21, 2008

  Dates subject to change.

Scroll down for lesson descriptions.

Pool Schedule and Guidelines

Recreational (Open) Swim
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 p.m. -10 p.m.
Friday, 7-10 p.m.
Saturday, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday - Wednesday - Friday Morning Lap Swim, 6 a.m. -7 a.m.

The High School Pool is closed on Sundays and during times the schools are closed (holidays/in-service days).

The pool is also closed during home swim meets.

Summer PM Hours
Monday -Friday 5 p.m. –- 8:30 p.m.

• Lap Lanes and Open Swimming is closed during Swim Lessons
• Diving boards are closed Mon-Thurs until 8:30 pm and Saturday until 6:30 pm for practice
• The deep-end closes on Tuesdays at 8:30 pm for Under-Water Hockey
• All group reservations, please call the pool at least two weeks in advance for bookings
• Groups over 20 are subject to private rental fees
• The pool is closed when school is closed and may also be closed for safety reasons during inclement weather
• Community Open Swimming and Lap Swimming is closed during swim lessons

Safety is a priority
o Our pool supervisors are trained for emergency situations
o All patrons are expected to follow the supervisor's safety directions in the event of any emergency
o The pool will be closed during inclement weather

Swim Lessons

Two sessions are offered. Swimming lessons will begin in March twice a week for four weeks and will be scheduled according to skill level. A waiting list is available. Call 625-4444, ext., 1578, to inquire about class openings. Office Hours are from 7 - 9:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 5-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Do not call the Athletic Office.

Monday & Wednesday
Level I Lil' Rams
6 p.m. - 6:35 p.m.
Students, age 3 and up, will gain confidence in the water while learning basic skills and safety.

Level IV Intermediate
6 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.

Successful completion of previous class. Able to perform well - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke. Will introduce sidestroke, along with lap swimming.

Level V Swimmer
6:45 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.

Successful completion of previous class. Able to perform all basic strokes well. Will introduce butterfly and strengthen lap swimming.
Levels VI and VII classes are held concurrently with Level V classes.

Tuesday & Thursday Evening Classes

Level II Beginner
6:45 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.
Successful completion of previous class, or able to put face and ears in water without fear. Students will begin to learn strokes and swimming solo.

Level II/III Transitional Beginner
6 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.
Successful completion of previous class. Adjustment to deep water. Strokes included in this phase are freestyle, backstroke and elementary backstroke.

Level III Advanced Beginner
6:45 p.m. - 7:25 p.m.
Successful completion of previous class. Students will swim the width of the pool Strokes will be refined at this level.

Priority for registration in our Community Recreational Swim and Swim Lesson Programs is given to residents and employees of the school district and their dependents.