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Nancie Blewit Swim Lessons

Fall Swim Lessons: September-November 

Nancie Blewitt Swim Lessons is offering Fall Swim Lessons at Faucett Bros. Activity Center in Northport! 

FALL SCHEDULE:

(Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30pm-4:30pm):

  • -Session 1: September 3rd – September 29th
  • -Session 2: October 1st – October 29th 
  • -Session 3: November 3rd - December 1st

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

LOCATIONS

Bowers Park Pool

Harrison Taylor Splash Pad

Freeman Pool

AGES

3+

COST

$99/individual

$25/additional person

 

FREE (2 & under)

PARA Swim Academy
Fall Swim Lessons 2025 (Ages 4 thru 13)

Registration Opens Aug. 10th!

The PARA Swim Academy is offering Fall Swim Lessons at both the Bobby Miller Activity Center in Hillcrest and the Jerry Tingle Activity Center in McCalla!! 

Fall SCHEDULE:

Bobby Miller Activity Center Therapy Pool 

(Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00pm-7:00pm):

  • September 2nd – September 23rd
  • October 2nd – October 21st 
  • November 13th - December 4th (NO Class November 27th)

Jerry Tingle Activity Center Pool 

(Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30pm-6:30pm):

  • September 3rd – September 22nd 
  • October 1st – October 20th 
  • November 3rd - November 19th

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

 

LOCATIONS

Bobby Miller Activity Center

Jerry Tingle Activity Center

AGES

4-13

COST

$99   Swim Lessons

$125 Swim Training

Parent and Tot Program

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.

 

Faucett Center Therapy Pool

Saturdays: Class 1 -8:30am - 9:00am

                   Class 2 -9:00am - 9:30am

 

July: 12, 19, 26

August: 2, 9, 16

 

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

LOCATIONS

Faucett Brothers Center-

Saturday Mornings
8:30 am - 9:00 am

9:00 am - 9:30 am

AGES

6 months - 3 years old

COST

PARA Members: $100 for 6 Lessons 

PARA Non-Members: $120or 6 Lessons

Masters Swim Program for Adults

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.

 

Faucett Center Lap Pool

Saturday 9:00am - 10:00am & Thursday 6:30pm - 7:30pm

 

July 3, 10, 12*, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 (July 12* will meet at Miller Center)

August 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 (no class August 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.

LOCATIONS

Faucett Brothers Center-

Saturday Mornings
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Thursday Evenings
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

AGES

18+

COST

$70/participant

Private Swim Lessons/Training

& Fitness Services

Private Swim Lesson/Training

 

Member

Non-Member

Per Session (1 hr.)

$35

$40

Per Session (30 min.)

$25

$30

Four 30-minute Lessons

$100

$120

All of our personal trainers/private swim instructors are contracted employees, and some offer extra training packages and fitness services in addition to PARA programming.

 

Lifeguard Application

Part Time

Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.

 

Maintains the swimming pool, deck, keeps gutters clean, as well as other maintenance duties.

 

$12-15/hr

All applicants are subject to pre-employment background check and drug screens

EOE

Mark Harrison

Director of Aquatics & Outdoor Pursuits