SWIM LESSONS and SOUTH WHIDBEY SWIM CLUB

Welcome to Island Athletic Club's aquatics program.  We have an outstanding program for your young child to learn to swim and enjoy the water.  We also offer adult swim lessons.  The goal of our program is to have each student find joy in swimming.  We want our students to find their experience supportive and fun. 

Carolyn Woods has 36 years of experience teaching all levels of swim skills.  She specializes in beginners and those with intense water phobias.  She provides a playful, loving and supportive environment in which her goal is for the swimmer to be one with the water and have fun.

Debi Karjalainen teaches the Parent-Child class for the infant to 3 year old group.  She trained with Carolyn and children move easily from this first class onto the more advanced classes for children.

Scheduling Lessons

We offer private, semi-private and small group lessions.  To register, call Island Athletic Club at 360-331-2582.

CHILDREN'S LESSONS

Parent-Child Class - Infant to 3 years

Parents learn to teach their children thorugh play to kick, blow bubbles and other techniques to propel them through water. Children get to interact with their peers and parents meet other parents of young children. this will help with motor skills, confidence and prepare them for future swim techniques but most importantly, it starts the love of water at a young age.

Class size: Three to eight child-parent pairs
Length: Six - 30 minute classes
Member: $65 per parent-child pair
Non-member: $80 per parent-child pair

Semi-Private Class - 3 years and up

Your child can get a class with their close friend, or we can match them with a new friend. Children are matched by age and ability. Most children thrive in this type of class since they learn skills from each other and want to participate in what the other is doing.

Class Size: Two children
Length: Four - 30 minute classes
Member: $80 per child
Non-member: $95 per child

Private Class - 3 years and up

Perfect for children that need some extra attention. This may be a special needs child or one who has had a very negative experience in the water. This is also right for a child who feels too self-conscious in front of other children.

Class Size: One child
Length: Four - 30 minute classes
Member: $150
Non-member: $180

Small Groups - 3 Years and up

Your child can get a class with their close friends, or we can match them with a few new friends.  Children are matched by age and ability.

Class Size:  4 children

4 week session - 1 day per week

Member:  $61

Non-member: $73

Class size: 4 children

4 week session - 2 days per week

Member: $117

Non-member: $141

ADULT LESSONS

Semi-Private Class - Adult

You and a friend can conquer your fear together, laugh at each other trying to float or try to decide who has the better kick. Many people benefit from this type of class. Knowing you're in this together can helpmove you from one step to another.

Class Size: Two adults
Length: Four - 30 minute classes
Member: $80 per person
Non-member: $95 per person

Private Class - Adult

Whether you have special needs, intense water phobia or just feel more relaxed on your own, a private class will get you the attention you deserve.

Class size: One adult
Length: Four - 30 minute classes
Member: $150
Non-member: $180

SOUTH WHIDBEY SWIM CLUB

SWSC is a semi-competitive club designed to provide instruction and encouagement to young swimmers. 

Team tryouts are at 5:30 pm every Thursday when practice is scheduled.  All swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards of front crawl, face in the water with side breathing and 25 yards of backstroke.

Requirements: 

Tryout with Coach Kristi or Coach Allison

Swimmer and parent must sign contract and pay before session starts (space is limited)

Swimmers must have appropriate suit, cap and goggles

Gold and Silver groups need to purchase a pair of swim fins

Practice Time on Thursday

Gold:  4-4:50

Silver:  4-4:45

Bronze: 4:50-5:30

Cost for 8-wk session: member $65, non-member $95

General:

Swim meet for each session.

No make-ups for missed lessons.

Payment due prior to start of session

Additional siblings qualify for 10% discount.

Coach Kristi Eager 321-4469

Coach Allison Miller 321-5097

Winter 2 Session: Feb. 12 - Apr. 2

Spring Session: Apr. 16 - June 4

New Salt Purification System!

SaltPure refers to the method used for sanitizing the pool. Instead of conventional chlorine methods, the new system uses ORDINARY SALT! As the salted water passes through the filtration system it also passes through a titanium cell that separates the salt into its chemical components, sodium and hypochlorite. Our pool is sparkling clean and gentler on the skin, eyes, hair and respiratory system.  

Enjoy!

GOOD NEWS FOR FAMILIES!

Pool hours have been expanded for children age 8-16. Sign up at the Member Service Desk.

Children age 8-16 may use the pool during family swim times (shaded on the print schedule) without a parent being present. IAC pool attendant will provide supervision. Both the child and parent must sign a new Superkids form to qualify for the program. This increases the hours for this age group to use the pool, allowing the parents to work out too. 

Age infant to 8: Parent must accompany child in the pool and provide continuous supervision for the child, even if an IAC staff person is present.

Please note: Failure to follow safety regulations may result in suspension or termination of child's pool privileges. Children who have not met our criteria must be supervised by a parent at all times.

A copy of our pool policies is available at the Member Service Desk.