Swim Lessons: Small Group, Private and Adult:

TWU has a strong reputation for offering high quality swimming lessons at an affordable price. Red Cross certified instructors and small class sizes ensure safe and effective water training. Learn a life-enriching and potentially life-saving skill!

Customize your swimming lesson experience by choosing water tots, small group, private or adult lessons.

Spring 2010 

Small Group Swim Lessons

Class Options:

Level 1: Water Exploration (3-5 yrs.; 4:1 ratio)
Level 2: Primary Skills (3-6 yrs.; 4:1 ratio)
Level 3: Stroke Readiness (5-9 yrs.; 5:1 ratio)
Level 4: Stroke Development (7-11 yrs.; 6:1 ratio)

Swimming 101 (10-16 yrs.; 5:1 ratio): Introductory class for older swimmers who are not yet comfortable with swimming on their own
Pre-Swim Team (10-16 yrs.; 6:1 ratio): Advanced class for older swimmers who are able to swim 25 meters continously without assistance

Ages listed with each class level are averages, not requirements. Participants are placed in lessons based on skill level and age. Skill levels are tested during the first day of lessons. In some cases, participants will be moved to a different level based on the results of the testing to best ensure the child's safety and enjoyment.

Session Dates:
     Session I: March 1-April 1, 2010 (no lessons Spring Break)
     Session II: April 5-29, 2010
Times: 6:30pm (45 minute lessons)
Days: Mon/Wed lessons or Tues/Thurs lessons available
Fee: $50/person (8 lessons over 4 weeks)
Lesson Location: Pioneer Hall Indoor Pool

Registration begins January 4, 2010 at the Pioneer Hall Indoor Pool.

Parking:

Swim lesson participants will be required to park in All Decal parking behind Pioneer Hall next to the tennis courts. A parking pass will issued during the first day of lessons.

How do I Sign Up for Swim Lessons?

Lessons must be paid for at the Pioneer Hall Indoor Pool front desk during Fitness and Recreation's hours. For your convenience, the registration packet is online. Each child will need a separate registration packet.

Small Group Swim Lesson Registration Packet

Where and When to Register?

Pioneer Hall Indoor Pool Front Desk (940) 898-2561
(located on Bell Ave. on the TWU Denton campus)

Hours:

Monday-Friday 11am-1pm
Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm

Private Lessons (Children or Adult; Ratio 1:1)

Private lesssons are for children or adults and are an excellent option for those training for an event, wanting to build endurance, fearful of the water and/or those with special needs. Participants are matched with a swimming instructor based on their strengths and time availability.

Days and Times: Monday - Friday during normal pool hours
Fee: $20/lesson (approx. 45 minutes each), available in packages of 4 or 8 lessons
Lesson Location: Pioneer Hall Indoor Pool

Parking:

Swim lesson participants will be required to park in All Decal parking behind Pioneer Hall next to the tennis courts. A parking tag will be provided on the first day of lessons.

How do I Sign Up for Swim Lessons?

Due to the limited number of spots available and demand, those interested in private lessons are placed on a waiting list. We assign swimmers to instructors on a first come-first serve basis. If you are interested in this, please complete a registration packet without payment and return to TWU Fitness and Recreation Pioneer Hall location.

Due to the limited number of spots available and demand, those interested in private lessons are placed on a waiting list. We assign swimmers to instructors on a first come-first serve basis. If you are interested in this, please complete a registration packet without payment and return to TWU Fitness and Recreation Pioneer Hall location.

Once swimmer's have been assigned an instructor, payment of lessons will be required.

For your convenience, the registration packet is below. Each swimmer will need a separate registration packet.

Private Swim Lesson Registration Packet (Child and Adult)

Where and When to Register?

Pioneer Hall Indoor Pool Front Desk (940) 898-2561
(located on Bell Ave. on the TWU Denton campus)

Hours:
Monday-Friday 11am-1pm
Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm

Semi-Private Lessons (Children or Adult): (Ratio 1:2)

Semi-private lessons are a great way to receive more individualized attention at an affordable price! It is also an excellent option for families with multiple children, older participants or those who may be more fearful of the water.
Those interested in semi-private lessons must find their own second swim lesson participant who is comparable in age and swimming ability.

Days and Times: Monday - Friday during normal pool hours
Fee: $90/person/8 lessons
Lesson Location: Pioneer Hall Indoor Pool

Parking:

Swim lesson participants will be required to park in All Decal parking behind Pioneer Hall next to the tennis courts. A parking tag will be issued the first day of lessons.

How do I Sign Up for Swim Lessons?

Due to the limited number of spots available and demand, those interested in private lessons are placed on a waiting list. We assign swimmers to instructors on a first come-first serve basis. If you are interested in this, please complete a registration packet without payment and return to TWU Fitness and Recreation Pioneer Hall location.  Once swimmer's have been assigned an instructor, payment of lessons will be required. For your convenience, the registration packet is below. Each swimmer will need a separate registration packet.

Private Swim Lesson Registration Packet (Child and Adult)

Where and When to Register?

Pioneer Hall Indoor Pool Front Desk (940) 898-2561
(located on Bell Ave. on the TWU Denton campus)

Hours:
Monday-Friday 11am-1pm
Monday-Friday 4pm-8pm