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Sportspark
Adult and Youth Swim Programs
2026 Winter Swim Classes
Build and strengthen your swimming ability in a safe and fun environment with our premium youth and adult swim classes. Our classes range from beginner to advanced, all led by our expert swim instructors.
*Swim Programs are NON-REFUNDABLE and missed classes by students will not be made up
*Aquatics Director reserves the right to move a swimmer up or down a level if swim level is not appropriate for class enrolled in.
How to Enroll
Via Gymmaster App
- 1Log onto your Gymmaster app.
- 2On the menu bar select "Memberships"
- 3Click the "+" sign on the bottom right of the screen.
- 4Select the swim program you'd like to enroll in from the appropriate category.
- 5Complete all forms including the Child Questionnaire at the end if enrolling a child.
Via Website
- 1Visit this webpage.
- 2Select the category you wish to enroll in from the drop-down menu below.
- 3Select either the Member or Non-Member option.
- 4Complete all forms including the Child Questionnaire at the end if enrolling a child.
How to Enroll Multiple Participants
- •Desktop Gymmaster: After completing your first purchase and returning to the home screen, click on Purchase > Buy a New Membership > Select the swim program.
- •Gymmaster App: On the options bar go to Memberships > Click "+" > Select the swim program.
- •Non-members: After completing your first purchase, login with the credentials you just created > click on Purchase > Buy a New Membership > Select the swim program.
- •Children who are not members of Sportspark will qualify for member rates as long as the parent/guardian completing the registration is a Sportspark member.
- •You must be a member prior to registering for class in order to receive the member rate. No exceptions.
- •Sportspark reserves the right to alter, change, or cancel any classes.
- •All swimmers ages 6+ years must wear bathing caps.
Youth Swim Classes
Baby & Me
Ages
6-23 months
Duration
30 min
Time
9:15am-9:45am
Capacity
12
Purpose: Builds basic water safety skills for both parents and children, helping infants and young children ages 6 months to about 2 years become comfortable in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim.
Learning Objectives:
- •Adjusting to the water environment
- •Showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water
- •Demonstrate breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 1-3
Toddler Swim
Ages
2-3 years
Duration
30 min
Time
10am-10:30am
Capacity
12
Purpose: Builds basic water safety skills for both parents and children, helping young children ages 2 years to about 3 years become comfortable in the water so they are willing and ready to learn to swim.
Learning Objectives:
- •Adjusting to the water environment
- •Showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water
- •Demonstrate breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 1-3
Pre-K Swim
Ages
4-5 years
Duration
30 min
Time
9:15am-9:45am
Capacity
18
Purpose: Gives young children about ages 4 and 5 a positive, developmentally appropriate aquatic learning experience that emphasizes water safety, survival and foundational swimming concepts.
Learning Objectives:
- •Water Comfort and Buoyancy: Developing comfort in the water, blowing bubbles, submerging face, floating with support, and basic kicking
- •Water Safety Awareness: Introduction to basic water safety rules, recognizing lifeguards, and understanding pool environments
- •Water Movement and Exploration: Basic arm movements, introduction to freestyle/front crawl, and introduction to backstroke
- •Stroke Development: Refining freestyle/front crawl and backstroke techniques
- •Introduction to Treading Water: Basic treading water techniques, including staying afloat and basic scissor kick
- •Water Safety Skills: Basic self-rescue techniques, recognizing and responding to water emergencies
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 4-6
Youth Beginner Swim
Ages
6-10 years
Duration
30 min
Time
10:00am-10:30am
Capacity
18
Purpose: Introduction to water skills. This class helps participants feel comfortable in the water.
Learning Objectives:
- •Introduction to Water Safety: Basic water safety rules, understanding pool environments, and basic self-rescue techniques
- •Water Comfort and Buoyancy: Developing comfort in the water, blowing bubbles, submerging face, floating, and basic kicking
- •Introduction to Swimming: Basic arm movements, introduction to freestyle/front crawl, and introduction to backstroke
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 4-6
Youth Intermediate Swim
Ages
6-10 years
Duration
30 min
Time
10:45am-11:15am
Capacity
18
Purpose: Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.
Learning Objectives:
- •Stroke Development: Refining freestyle/front crawl and backstroke techniques
- •Introduction to Breaststroke: Basic breaststroke leg kick and arm movements
- •Introduction to Treading Water: Basic treading water techniques, including staying afloat and basic scissor kick
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 1-3
Youth Advanced Swim
Ages
6-13 years
Duration
30 min
Time
10:45am-11:15am
Capacity
18
Purpose: Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.
Learning Objectives:
- •Stroke Refinement: Improving freestyle/front crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke techniques
- •Introduction to Butterfly: Basic butterfly arm movements and leg kick
- •Introduction to Turns: Introduction to flip turns and open turns
Dates: 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 4-6
Adult Swim Classes
Adult Beginner Swim PM
Ages
18+
Duration
45 min
Time
7pm-7:45pm
Capacity
18
Purpose: Introduction to water skills. This class helps participants feel comfortable in the water.
Learning Objectives:
- •Introduction to Water Safety: Basic water safety rules, understanding pool environments, and basic self-rescue techniques
- •Water Comfort and Buoyancy: Developing comfort in the water, blowing bubbles, submerging face, floating, and basic kicking
- •Introduction to Swimming: Basic arm movements, introduction to freestyle/front crawl, and introduction to backstroke
Dates: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 1-3
Adult Beginner Swim AM
Ages
18+
Duration
45 min
Time
7:15am-8am
Capacity
18
Purpose: Introduction to water skills. This class helps participants feel comfortable in the water.
Learning Objectives:
- •Introduction to Water Safety: Basic water safety rules, understanding pool environments, and basic self-rescue techniques
- •Water Comfort and Buoyancy: Developing comfort in the water, blowing bubbles, submerging face, floating, and basic kicking
- •Introduction to Swimming: Basic arm movements, introduction to freestyle/front crawl, and introduction to backstroke
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 1-3
Adult Intermediate Swim PM
Ages
18+
Duration
45 min
Time
7pm-7:45pm
Capacity
18
Purpose: Next class level after Adult Learn to Swim.
Learning Objectives:
- •Work on Rotary breathing and open turns
- •Improve conditioning with 25 yard back and front crawl
- •Learn to tread water and master feet first surface diving
- •Introduction to the dolphin kick, breaststroke kick, breast stroke with arms, and butterfly
Dates: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 1-3
Adult Advanced Swim AM
Ages
18+
Duration
45 min
Time
7:15am-8am
Capacity
18
Purpose: Next class level after Adult Intermediate Swim.
Learning Objectives:
- •Technique Refinement: Enhance the efficiency and mechanics of freestyle and backstroke
- •Focus on developing proper breaststroke form, emphasis on timing and coordination
- •Working on components of the butterfly stroke, with emphasis on body movement and rhythm
- •Master rhythmic, bilateral breathing for freestyle
- •Practice flip turns and open turns with consistency for both freestyle and backstroke
- •Introduce turns for breaststroke, with a focus on smooth transitions
- •Complete extended swim sets (e.g., 100-200-yard repeats) focusing on maintaining stroke form and breathing technique
- •Learn to incorporate elements of the individual medley (IM), building endurance and versatility
- •Practice safe diving techniques from the pool edge or starting blocks with a focus on streamline entry
Dates: 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 4-6
Teen Swim Clinic (NEW!)
Coming in 2026, Sportspark will be introducing an extensive 8-week swim course for teens which aims to enhance their skills and confidence with existing swimming abilities, while providing a structured environment for improvement. Swimmers will receive personalized coaching focused on technique, refinement, endurance building, and speed enhancement. Swim Clinic is designed to foster a supportive teen community, encourage peer motivation, and develop skills that translate into both competitive and recreational swimming success.
Ages
13-19
Duration
45 min
Time
7pm-7:45pm
Capacity
12
Learning Objectives:
- •Technique Improvement
- •Endurance Development
- •Speed Enhancement
- •Race Strategy
- •Lifeguarding Skills
- •Fitness and Conditioning
- •Teamwork and Sportsmanship
- •Confidence building
Minimal Experience Required:
- •Basic Swimming Skills - comfortable in water, with basic understanding of four swim strokes
- •Endurance Level - able to swim 50-100 yards continuously
- •Prior Swim Instruction - foundational coaching on stroke mechanics and safety
- •Comfort with Group Settings
Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12
Location: Sportspark Pool Lanes 4-6