Adult Group Swim Lessons
These 45 minute group lessons are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year and summer months. We offer beginning and intermediate group swim lessons. Beginning group lessons are focused on learning the basic skills to achieve a minimum level of water competency. Intermediate group lessons are designed for teens and adults who want to improve their skills and strokes.
| Date(s) |
Class |
Day(s) |
Time(s) |
Location(s) |
Price (Member) |
Price (Non-Member) |
| 1/16-2/27 |
Adult Beginner |
Tuesday |
5:30-6:15pm |
Smith Pool |
$45 |
$55 |
| 1/18-3/1 |
Adult Beginner |
Thursday |
5:30-6:15pm |
Smith Pool |
$45 |
$55 |
| 1/16-2/27 |
Adult Intermediate |
Tuesday |
6:15-7:00pm |
Smith Pool |
$45 |
$55 |
| 1/18-3/1 |
Adult Intermediate |
Thursday |
6:15-7:00pm |
Smith Pool |
$45 |
$55 |
Women's Only Swim Lessons
These 45 minute group lessons are offered to women on Monday and Wednesdays throughout the school year. We offer beginning and intermediate group swim lessons. Beginning group lessons are focused on learning the basic skills to achieve a minimum level of water competency. Intermediate group lessons are designed for teens or adults who want to improve their skills and strokes.
| Date(s) |
Class |
Day(s) |
Time(s) |
Location(s) |
Price (Member) |
Price (Non-Member) |
| 1/15-2/26 |
Women's Only Beginner |
Monday |
5:30-6:15pm |
Smith Pool |
$45 |
$55 |
| 1/17-3/1 |
Women's Only Beginner |
Wednesday |
5:30-6:15pm |
Smith Pool |
$45 |
$55 |
| 1/15-2/26 |
Women's Only Intermediate |
Monday |
6:15-7:00pm |
Smith Pool |
$45 |
$55 |
| 10/18-12/6 |
Women's Only Intermediate |
Wednesday |
6:15-7:00pm |
Smith Pool |
$45 |
$55 |
Youth Group Swim Lessons
Youth Group Swim Lessons will begin again in Spring 2018.
Youth swim lessons are available for SRC Members and their dependents. This program is designed to teach participants how to swim and how to be safe in and around the water. Class sizes are set to meet the Red Cross standard of six participants to one instructor. Class levels are designed to group participants with similar abilities and skills in order to best learn the required skills. Classes included in this program are: Parent and Child Aquatics (ages: six months to three years old), Preschool Aquatics (ages: four and five) and Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-6 (ages: six and up). All group swim lessons are 30 minutes long, with the exception of Level 5/6, which are 45 minutes long.
- Parent and Child
- Preschool
- Level 1 & 2: Introduction to Water Skills & Fundamental Aquatic Skills
- Level 3 & 4: Stroke Development & Stroke Improvement
- Level 5/6: Stroke Refinement & Swimming and Skill Proficiency
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Youth Group Swim Lesson registration is completed online only through the UREC website and will show up as available for purchase, if you are an SRC member. These lessons are not available for purchase for non-members.
Private Swim Lessons
Private and semi-private buddy lessons are available upon request for anyone over the age of 3 (three). These lessons can be set up around your schedule, and are customized to fit your goals and needs. Private and semi-private buddy lessons are available for youth and adults. Private lessons are 30 minutes in length.
Single Participant Lesson
|
Buddy Lesson
|
| $19 for One Lesson |
$25 for One Lesson |
| $100 for Six Lessons |
$125 for Six Lessons |
Registration for Private Swim Lessons can be done in the main office of the WSU Student Recreation Center between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Non-members can purchase private swim lessons but must purchase a Day Pass or 10-Punch Day to access the facility for each private lesson.
** Please note that no swim lessons take place on September 5 (Labor Day) or November 11 (Veterans Day)
Registration Ends May 13
Learning the Basics. These lessons will help you learn how to be comfortable and active in the water. You will learn how to float, submerge completely, propel yourself through the water on the front and back, and begin to learn the basics of the front and back crawl strokes. All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross. Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information. Registration for this class will close one day prior to the course start date.
If you have any questions about our Adult Learn to Swim program, coaches or individual instruction please do not hesitate to contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Improving Skills and Swimming Strokes
You will learn and improve proficiency in basic aquatic skills and the six basic swimming strokes. These lessons will teach you how to become a more efficient and effective swimmer. You will also learn how to be safe in and around the water. All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Prerequisites: You must be comfortable in chest-deep water, able to put your face in the water, and able to perform 15 yards of the front crawl, breast stroke and back crawl.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Adult Learn to Swim program, coaches or individual instruction please do not hesitate to contact Jared Lindorfer at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Registration Ends June 3
Parent & Child Swim Lessons.
The American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics program builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents/guardians 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. Once children can perform basic skills without parental assistance, they may begin independent Preschool courses (ages 4 and 5).All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Preschool Swim Lessons. Familiarizes children ages 4 and 5 with the aquatic environment while helping to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. Children will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, treading and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Prerequisites: Child must be at least 4 years old. There are no prerequisites for this level.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson.
All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills.
Orients participants to the aquatic environment and helps them to gain basic aquatic skills. Participants will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, hand movements for treading in chest-deep water and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills.
Builds on basic aquatic skills and water safety concepts learned in Level 1. Participants will learn how to fully submerge, open their eyes and retrieve submerged objects in chest-deep water. In addition, participants will learn how to float in a face-down position and improve distance of front and back glides. At this level, participants will begin to develop combined arm and leg actions on the front and back.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 1 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Level 3 - Stroke Development.
Builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency. Participants will be introduced to the front crawl, elementary backstroke, scissor kick, breaststroke kick, and treading in deep water.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 2 exit skills assessment.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement.
These lessons will improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes (front crawl and elementary backstroke) that were introduced in Level 3. Participants will also learn breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, back crawl, and open turns.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 3 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Shannon Posey, Coordinator of Aquatics at sposey@wsu.edu or 509.335.8208.
Level 5/6 - Stroke Refinement and Skill Proficiency.
Helps to refine performance of all six swimming strokes (front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) so participants can swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Participants will also refine open-turns and learn how to do flip-turns while swimming.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 4 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson. All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer or 509.335.5407.
Registration Ends June 17
Parent & Child Swim Lessons.
The American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics program builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents/guardians 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. Once children can perform basic skills without parental assistance, they may begin independent Preschool courses (ages 4 and 5).All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Preschool Swim Lessons. Familiarizes children ages 4 and 5 with the aquatic environment while helping to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. Children will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, treading and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Prerequisites: Child must be at least 4 years old. There are no prerequisites for this level.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson.
All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills.
Orients participants to the aquatic environment and helps them to gain basic aquatic skills. Participants will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, hand movements for treading in chest-deep water and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills.
Builds on basic aquatic skills and water safety concepts learned in Level 1. Participants will learn how to fully submerge, open their eyes and retrieve submerged objects in chest-deep water. In addition, participants will learn how to float in a face-down position and improve distance of front and back glides. At this level, participants will begin to develop combined arm and leg actions on the front and back.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 1 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Level 3 - Stroke Development.
Builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency. Participants will be introduced to the front crawl, elementary backstroke, scissor kick, breaststroke kick, and treading in deep water.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 2 exit skills assessment.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement.
These lessons will improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes (front crawl and elementary backstroke) that were introduced in Level 3. Participants will also learn breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, back crawl, and open turns.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 3 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Shannon Posey, Coordinator of Aquatics at sposey@wsu.edu or 509.335.8208.
Level 5/6 - Stroke Refinement and Skill Proficiency.
Helps to refine performance of all six swimming strokes (front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) so participants can swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Participants will also refine open-turns and learn how to do flip-turns while swimming.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 4 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson. All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer or 509.335.5407.
Registration Ends June 24
Learning the Basics. These lessons will help you learn how to be comfortable and active in the water. You will learn how to float, submerge completely, propel yourself through the water on the front and back, and begin to learn the basics of the front and back crawl strokes. All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross. Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information. Registration for this class will close one day prior to the course start date.
If you have any questions about our Adult Learn to Swim program, coaches or individual instruction please do not hesitate to contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Improving Skills and Swimming Strokes
You will learn and improve proficiency in basic aquatic skills and the six basic swimming strokes. These lessons will teach you how to become a more efficient and effective swimmer. You will also learn how to be safe in and around the water. All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Prerequisites: You must be comfortable in chest-deep water, able to put your face in the water, and able to perform 15 yards of the front crawl, breast stroke and back crawl.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Adult Learn to Swim program, coaches or individual instruction please do not hesitate to contact Jared Lindorfer at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Registration Ends July 1
Parent & Child Swim Lessons.
The American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics program builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents/guardians 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. Once children can perform basic skills without parental assistance, they may begin independent Preschool courses (ages 4 and 5).All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Preschool Swim Lessons. Familiarizes children ages 4 and 5 with the aquatic environment while helping to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. Children will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, treading and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Prerequisites: Child must be at least 4 years old. There are no prerequisites for this level.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson.
All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills.
Orients participants to the aquatic environment and helps them to gain basic aquatic skills. Participants will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, hand movements for treading in chest-deep water and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills.
Builds on basic aquatic skills and water safety concepts learned in Level 1. Participants will learn how to fully submerge, open their eyes and retrieve submerged objects in chest-deep water. In addition, participants will learn how to float in a face-down position and improve distance of front and back glides. At this level, participants will begin to develop combined arm and leg actions on the front and back.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 1 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
Level 3 - Stroke Development.
Builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency. Participants will be introduced to the front crawl, elementary backstroke, scissor kick, breaststroke kick, and treading in deep water.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 2 exit skills assessment.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement.
These lessons will improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes (front crawl and elementary backstroke) that were introduced in Level 3. Participants will also learn breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, back crawl, and open turns.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 3 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Shannon Posey, Coordinator of Aquatics at sposey@wsu.edu or 509.335.8208.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
Level 5/6 - Stroke Refinement and Skill Proficiency.
Helps to refine performance of all six swimming strokes (front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) so participants can swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Participants will also refine open-turns and learn how to do flip-turns while swimming.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 4 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson. All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer or 509.335.5407.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
Registration Ends May 13
Learning the Basics. These lessons will help you learn how to be comfortable and active in the water. You will learn how to float, submerge completely, propel yourself through the water on the front and back, and begin to learn the basics of the front and back crawl strokes. All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross. Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information. Registration for this class will close one day prior to the course start date.
If you have any questions about our Adult Learn to Swim program, coaches or individual instruction please do not hesitate to contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Improving Skills and Swimming Strokes
You will learn and improve proficiency in basic aquatic skills and the six basic swimming strokes. These lessons will teach you how to become a more efficient and effective swimmer. You will also learn how to be safe in and around the water. All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Prerequisites: You must be comfortable in chest-deep water, able to put your face in the water, and able to perform 15 yards of the front crawl, breast stroke and back crawl.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Adult Learn to Swim program, coaches or individual instruction please do not hesitate to contact Jared Lindorfer at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Registration Ends June 3
Parent & Child Swim Lessons.
The American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics program builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents/guardians 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. Once children can perform basic skills without parental assistance, they may begin independent Preschool courses (ages 4 and 5).All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Preschool Swim Lessons. Familiarizes children ages 4 and 5 with the aquatic environment while helping to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. Children will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, treading and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Prerequisites: Child must be at least 4 years old. There are no prerequisites for this level.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson.
All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills.
Orients participants to the aquatic environment and helps them to gain basic aquatic skills. Participants will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, hand movements for treading in chest-deep water and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills.
Builds on basic aquatic skills and water safety concepts learned in Level 1. Participants will learn how to fully submerge, open their eyes and retrieve submerged objects in chest-deep water. In addition, participants will learn how to float in a face-down position and improve distance of front and back glides. At this level, participants will begin to develop combined arm and leg actions on the front and back.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 1 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Level 3 - Stroke Development.
Builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency. Participants will be introduced to the front crawl, elementary backstroke, scissor kick, breaststroke kick, and treading in deep water.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 2 exit skills assessment.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement.
These lessons will improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes (front crawl and elementary backstroke) that were introduced in Level 3. Participants will also learn breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, back crawl, and open turns.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 3 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Shannon Posey, Coordinator of Aquatics at sposey@wsu.edu or 509.335.8208.
Level 5/6 - Stroke Refinement and Skill Proficiency.
Helps to refine performance of all six swimming strokes (front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) so participants can swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Participants will also refine open-turns and learn how to do flip-turns while swimming.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 4 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson. All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer or 509.335.5407.
Registration Ends June 17
Parent & Child Swim Lessons.
The American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics program builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents/guardians 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. Once children can perform basic skills without parental assistance, they may begin independent Preschool courses (ages 4 and 5).All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Preschool Swim Lessons. Familiarizes children ages 4 and 5 with the aquatic environment while helping to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. Children will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, treading and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Prerequisites: Child must be at least 4 years old. There are no prerequisites for this level.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson.
All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills.
Orients participants to the aquatic environment and helps them to gain basic aquatic skills. Participants will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, hand movements for treading in chest-deep water and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills.
Builds on basic aquatic skills and water safety concepts learned in Level 1. Participants will learn how to fully submerge, open their eyes and retrieve submerged objects in chest-deep water. In addition, participants will learn how to float in a face-down position and improve distance of front and back glides. At this level, participants will begin to develop combined arm and leg actions on the front and back.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 1 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Level 3 - Stroke Development.
Builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency. Participants will be introduced to the front crawl, elementary backstroke, scissor kick, breaststroke kick, and treading in deep water.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 2 exit skills assessment.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement.
These lessons will improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes (front crawl and elementary backstroke) that were introduced in Level 3. Participants will also learn breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, back crawl, and open turns.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 3 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Shannon Posey, Coordinator of Aquatics at sposey@wsu.edu or 509.335.8208.
Level 5/6 - Stroke Refinement and Skill Proficiency.
Helps to refine performance of all six swimming strokes (front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) so participants can swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Participants will also refine open-turns and learn how to do flip-turns while swimming.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 4 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson. All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer or 509.335.5407.
Registration Ends June 24
Learning the Basics. These lessons will help you learn how to be comfortable and active in the water. You will learn how to float, submerge completely, propel yourself through the water on the front and back, and begin to learn the basics of the front and back crawl strokes. All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross. Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information. Registration for this class will close one day prior to the course start date.
If you have any questions about our Adult Learn to Swim program, coaches or individual instruction please do not hesitate to contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Improving Skills and Swimming Strokes
You will learn and improve proficiency in basic aquatic skills and the six basic swimming strokes. These lessons will teach you how to become a more efficient and effective swimmer. You will also learn how to be safe in and around the water. All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Prerequisites: You must be comfortable in chest-deep water, able to put your face in the water, and able to perform 15 yards of the front crawl, breast stroke and back crawl.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Adult Learn to Swim program, coaches or individual instruction please do not hesitate to contact Jared Lindorfer at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Registration Ends July 1
Parent & Child Swim Lessons.
The American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics program builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parents/guardians 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. Once children can perform basic skills without parental assistance, they may begin independent Preschool courses (ages 4 and 5).All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
Preschool Swim Lessons. Familiarizes children ages 4 and 5 with the aquatic environment while helping to develop positive attitudes and safe practices in and around the water. Children will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, treading and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Prerequisites: Child must be at least 4 years old. There are no prerequisites for this level.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson.
All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills.
Orients participants to the aquatic environment and helps them to gain basic aquatic skills. Participants will learn how to enter and exit the water, in addition to learning breath control, retrieval of submerged objects, floating on the front and back, hand movements for treading in chest-deep water and an introduction to swimming on the front.
Level 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills.
Builds on basic aquatic skills and water safety concepts learned in Level 1. Participants will learn how to fully submerge, open their eyes and retrieve submerged objects in chest-deep water. In addition, participants will learn how to float in a face-down position and improve distance of front and back glides. At this level, participants will begin to develop combined arm and leg actions on the front and back.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 1 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson. Everyone regardless of member status will check in their child at the Student Recreation Membership Desk.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics & Safety Education at jared.lindorfer@wsu.edu or 509.335.5407.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
Level 3 - Stroke Development.
Builds on the skills learned in Levels 1 and 2 to help participants achieve basic water competency. Participants will be introduced to the front crawl, elementary backstroke, scissor kick, breaststroke kick, and treading in deep water.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 2 exit skills assessment.
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement.
These lessons will improve participants’ proficiency in performing the swimming strokes (front crawl and elementary backstroke) that were introduced in Level 3. Participants will also learn breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, back crawl, and open turns.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 3 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 30 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Shannon Posey, Coordinator of Aquatics at sposey@wsu.edu or 509.335.8208.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
Level 5/6 - Stroke Refinement and Skill Proficiency.
Helps to refine performance of all six swimming strokes (front crawl, backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) so participants can swim with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances. Participants will also refine open-turns and learn how to do flip-turns while swimming.
Prerequisites: Participant should be 6 years or older. Successful demonstration of the Level 4 exit skills assessment.
All of our instructors are certified as Water Safety Instructors and teach 45 minute lessons based off the curriculum of the American Red Cross.
Youth must be supervised directly on the pool deck by their parent/legal guardian during the entire lesson. All youth must have a youth waiver signed by their parent/legal guardian to enter the facility.
You must be a SRC Member to register for Youth Group Swim Lessons. SRC Members will use their Cougar Card for facility access and the youth will be checked in on a roster for each lesson.
Refund Policy: With receipt or proof of purchase, full refunds are given until the registration deadline. 50% refunds are given until and including the first day of class. No refunds after the first day of class.
**Accessibility: Reasonable accommodations are available with adequate prior notification. Contact Joanne Greene or Jeff Elbracht at 335-9669 for more information.
If you have any questions about our Youth Learn-to-Swim program, instructors or private swim lessons please contact Jared Lindorfer, Coordinator of Aquatics at jared.lindorfer or 509.335.5407.
NOTE: Class will not meet on July 4 and date will be made up on Friday, July 6.
