Pool Programs

Adult Private Swim Lessons

In recent years, SRA adults have asked for private lessons when clinic times have not suited work and family schedules. Collegiate Head Swim Coach Mike Stott offers these at $20 per hour. Please contact him at michaeljstott@comcast.net or 288-8808.
 
Adult Swim Conditioning
For the ninth 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 at michaeljstott@comcast.net or 288-8808. $80 per session; $12 per class for drop-in.

Session One: Stroke Clinic, June 19--July 6
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. Among our many graduates are Paul Toler, Elizabeth Bolin, Karen Lindsey, Parker Hale, Johanna Minich, Wiley Hunnicutt, Holly Timberline and Caroline Kettlewell-Sites. Open to all levels of swimmers.
    Dates & Time: 7–8 p.m., Sun., June 19; Tues., June 21; Thurs., June 23; Sun., June 26; Tues., June 28; Thurs., June 30; Sun., July 3; Wed., July 6.

Session Two: Conditioning Clinic, July 10--26
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 & Time: 7–8 p.m., Sun., July 10; Tues., July 12; Thurs., July 14; Sun., July 17; Tues., July 19; Thurs., July 21; Sun., July 22; Tues., July 26.

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 (and not included in the class fee). Limited to 20 participants.
    Dates & Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, June 20–July 20 (No class June 27; make-up on Friday, July 1. No class July 4; make-up on Friday, July 8), 10–10:45 a.m. $50; $6 for drop-in.
 

 
NEW Beginner Swim Clinic
Our very own George Moore will lead this eight-session clinic for children ages four to 10 designed to improve water safety and introduce and reinforce proper stroke technique. George will be assisted by a staff of senior Southampton Swim Team members. These senior swimmers will work with the children in the pool to make this a productive and fun experience for your child. This clinic is intended for children who do not participate on swim team. Limited to 30 children. Register in the SRA office.
    Dates & Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 21–July 19 (no class July 5), 2:15–3:15 p.m. $85.

VSCM’s Learn-to-Swim School
New to SRA: Virginia Swim Club Management’s Learn-to-Swim School. VSCM believes in providing children with a positive environment in which they can feel comfortable and learn basic water safety. We feel that through patience, encouragement and frequent repetition of skills, your child will have a fun, safe and rewarding swimming experience.

Group Lesson Descriptions and Times
Group lesson ratio is four swimmers per one instructor. Asterisk (*) indicates where classes may be combined.

Tadpole I and II (3--6 year olds*)
    Times:    9:20–9:50 a.m. or 5:30–6 p.m.   

Tadpole I is for a child who may be apprehensive in the water or who has never had swim lessons. Participants may not be comfortable getting their face wet. This class introduces new little swimmers to the pool and acquaints them with the pool and the use of flotation devices. Swimmers will develop safe water habits in a fun and encouraging environment. 
    Tadpole II class is for the beginner swimmer who is comfortable in the water but has not yet mastered certain skills. Participants should be well-adjusted to the water (they don’t mind getting their face wet) and eager to learn kicking and progressive paddle-stroke. They’ll also learn more about pool safety and develop independent floating skills.

Minnows I and II (6--9 year olds*)
    Times:    8:40–9:10 a.m. or 6:10–6:40 p.m.   

Minnows I swimmers learn front and back floating skills, the paddle-stroke, flutter kick, elementary backstroke, personal safety and the use of flotation devices. This class is for the school-age swimmer who has never had swim lessons.
    Minnows II swimmers continue to build confidence in their abilities by practicing paddle-stroke skills, floating and rotary breathing without the aid of flotation devices. Children learn new skills such as treading water and survival floating. Lead-up strokes to the front crawl, backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke and elementary backstroke are introduced. Students must be comfortable in the deep end and be able to swim 25 yards without a flotation device.

 Dolphin Clinic (7 years old and up*)
    Times:    8–8:30 a.m. or 6:50–7:20 p.m.   

Children refine the front crawl, backstroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke. The butterfly is also introduced at this level. Dolphin swimmers continue to build endurance by swimming up to 200 yards. Emphasis is on stroke technique and endurance.

Stroke Clinic (8 years old and up)
    Times:    8–8:30 a.m. or 6:50–7:20 p.m.   

This is an advanced level where students focus on stoke enhancements and more endurance. Open turns and treading water with rotary kick are introduced. Students are also introduced to three new strokes: the inverted breaststroke, the trudgen crawl and the over arm sidestroke.

Group Lesson Session Dates
Group lessons are 30 minutes, Monday–Thursday.

  Session I:         June 13–16
   Session II:       June 20–23
    Session III:     June 27–30
Session IV:       July 5–8
  Session V:         July 11–14

   Session VI:       July 18–21
    Session VII:     July 25–28

Lesson Enrollment and Pricing
Enrollment is available during pool hours and must be done in person. Payment is required at the time of registration; a 72-hour notice is required for a refund. Make checks payable to Virginia Swim Club Management. Please see the manager on duty for more information. Questions? Call VSCM at 897-2782

    Lesson             Prices (Per Student)
    Group:                                   $45 per session
    Semi-Private (2 students):     $55 per session
    Private (1 student only):         $95 per session