Pool Programs

Morning Lap Swimming

Lap swim runs Monday–Friday, 6:30–8:30 a.m., June 14—August 27. The fee is $35 per person or $45 per family, payable to the SRA office. For more information, contact Dan Ream (dream@vcu.edu or 272-6675). Lifelong member and SRA swim coach Paul Ream will serve as lap swim lifeguard.

Adult Swim Conditioning

For the eighth year, SRA offers evening adult swim clinics led by Collegiate Head Swim Coach Mike Stott. To register, or for answers to questions, please contact Mike Stott at michaeljstott@comcast.net or 288-8808. $80 per session; $12 per class for drop-in.

Session One: Stroke Clinic, June 20--July 8
Emphasis is on developing technique in the four main strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butter-fly. We’ll have excellent demonstration by some of the state’s best swimmers. No time trials unless requested; this is a physical and educational opportunity in a great setting. Underwater videotaping of participants will be integral to the sessions. Recent graduates include Curt Blankenship, Parker Hale, Susie Hudgins, Lucretia McCulley, Jon and Helen Markiewicz, Helen Ragazzi and Ken Ratliff.
    Dates & Times: 7–8 p.m., Sun., June 20; Tues., June 22; Thurs., June 24; Sun., June 27; Tues., June 29; Thurs., July 1; Fri., July 2; Thurs., July 8.

Session Two: Conditioning Clinic, July 11--27
Focus is on conditioning and gaining speed. Last year’s attendees made considerable gains in their aerobic capacity and, aside from some snide remarks to the coach, appeared to be appreciative of the opportunity to stretch themselves in a supervised swimming setting.
    Dates & Times: 7–8 p.m., Sun., July 11; Tues., July 13; Thurs., July 15; Sun., July 18; Tues., July 20; Thurs., July 22; Sun., July 25; Tues., July 27.

Deepwater Aqua

Jen Cave returns to teach this popular, intermediate-level class which uses the water’s resistance to provide an excellent strength and cardiovascular workout. Flotation belt or noodle is required (not included in the class fee). Take the class once a week or twice a week. Limited to 20 participants. We hope to offer six classes in August, as well. Watch your e-mail for details.
    Twice a Week: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 21–July 21, 10–10:45 a.m. $50; $6 for drop-in.
    Once a Week: Wednesdays, June 23–July 21, 6:15–7 p.m. $25; $6 for drop-in.