Classes held at the Faucett Brothers Activity Center:

Weekdays: 4-8p

Saturdays: 9-3p

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• Lifeguard Training:

• Red Cross lifeguarding students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class and pass a swimming skills test. Once students are enrolled, they'll receive the latest science-based training from experienced instructors and develop skills they'll use for a lifetime. Flexible training courses are available in person or via blended learning, which combines online coursework with in-person skills sessions.
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• Class 1: March 26, 31, April 2, 3, 4 
• Class 2: April 16, 21, 23, 24, 25

  Class 3: April 30, May 5, 7, 8, 9

• Class 4: May 14, 19, 21, 22, 23

   

  Lifeguard Recertification:

   

  In addition to full courses, lifeguarding review courses (abbreviated recertification courses) are also available for those who hold current lifeguarding certifications or a certification expired by no more than 30 days

   

  Class 1: April 10-11

• Class 2: May 1-2

• Class 3: May 15-16

   

   

  For any questions, please contact Justin Hayes. email: Jhayes@tcpara.org

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Nancie Blewitt Swim Lessons 

• Ages: 4-18. Skill levels ranging from beginners, intermediate, pre-team, and swim team.   All levels will be offered this summer at the Nancie Blewitt Swim Complex (Bowers Pool).

   

•  REGISTRATION:  Swimmers will be evaluated and must attend one of the evaluations prior to registration.  Classes will be filled on a first come first serve basis, so be sure to attend an evaluation to get registered.  There will be no pre-registrations, you must attend an evaluation.  Maximum class size for beginners is 18; for intermediates 25 and for pre-team/Team the size is unlimited. 

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  EVALUATIONS

• Saturday, May 9^th from 9a – 11a @ the Faucett Brothers Center (Northport)
• Saturday, May 16^th from 9a – 11a  @ the Bobby Miller Center (69 South)
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• SUMMER SCHEDULE

  Beginners, Intermediates 

• Session 1: June 1^st  – June 18^th (See schedule below) $125/per child*
• Session 2: June 22^nd – July 9^th (See schedule below) $125/per child*

• *SIGN UP FOR BOTH SESSIONS AT THE SAME TIME AND SAVE $10!!

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**Students that enrolled in Spring Swim Lessons can pre-register with an Evaluation Form.  

For any questions, please contact Justin Hayes at jhayes@tcpara.org

Nancie Blewitt Swim Team

• SUMMER SCHEDULE

Pre-team

• Session 1: June 1^st – June 18^th (See schedule below) $150/per child*
• Session 2: June 22^nd – July 9^th  (See schedule below) $150/per child*

*SIGN UP FOR BOTH PRE-TEAM SESSIONS AT THE SAME TIME SAVE $20!!

Swim Team

• June 1^st – July 9^th (Meets Monday through Thursday) $150/per child.

For any questions, please contact Justin Hayes at jhayes@tcpara.org

PARA Swim Academy  

Beginners: 5:00p to 5:30p or 5:30p to 6:00p 

Intermediates: 6:00p to 6:30p or 6:30p to 7:00p

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• Session 1: February 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
• Session 2: March 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, 26 (No Classes 15th-21st Spring Break)
  • Session 3: April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21

For any questions, please contact Justin Hayes at jhayes@tcpara.org

The Parent and Tot Program is designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years and their parent or guardian. This program introduces young children to the water in a safe and fun environment while helping parents learn how to support their child’s comfort and movement in the water. Taught by a PARA swim instructor, the class focuses on water adjustment, floating, kicking, and basic safety skills through songs, games, and guided activities. A parent or guardian must accompany the child in the water during the entire class.

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  For any questions, please contact instructor Maggie Yancey by email: mayancey@gmail.com. 

The Masters Swim Program for adults (must be at least 18 years old) is taught by an employee contracted through PARA. This program is geared towards recreational adult swimmers, Masters swimmers, and triathletes. All participants must be able to freestyle 25 yds (the length of the pool) without stopping.

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• February 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28

  March 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 & 28 at Miller

  April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30

  May 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30

   

  Equipment needed: towel, swimsuit, and flip-flops.

   

  For any questions, please contact instructor Dr. Catalina Casaru at 205.886.0709, or by email: cat.swimperformance@gmail.com. 

   

  Dr. Catalina Casaru is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the University of West Alabama. She is a former Olympian and All-American who has taught swimming for over 20 years and led many health and exercise initiatives.

PRE-TEAMS SWIM TRAINING 3:30pm to 4:30pm

This program is design for children 6 year old and up. Each coaching session is one hour long. Participants will continue to chisel freestyle and backstroke, learn starts and flip turns in all strokes, and introduction to butterfly and breaststroke.

Coaching will occur mostly from the deck.

INTERMEDIATE SWIM 4:45pm to 5:30pm

This program is design for children between the ages 4 and 6 years old who are able to swim 5 yards without assistance. Each coaching session is 45 minutes long.

Participants will continue to learn freestyle and backstroke, learn starts, and introduction to butterfly and breaststroke. Coaching will occur mostly from the water.

• April 2, 9, 16, 23

  May 7, 14, 21, 28

   

  Equipment needed: towel, swimsuit, and flip-flops.

   

  For any questions, please contact instructor Dr. Catalina Casaru at 205.886.0709, or by email: cat.swimperformance@gmail.com. 

   

  Dr. Catalina Casaru is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the University of West Alabama. She is a former Olympian and All-American who has taught swimming for over 20 years and led many health and exercise initiatives.