Welcome to Aquatics!

Indoor Pool, Winchester, VA

We offer an indoor pool open year round and an outdoor pool open during the summer.

The indoor pool is located in the War Memorial Building. This facility has six 25-meter lanes. Our classes are perfect for participants of all ages who want to become comfortable in the water all the way to veteran swimmers. We offer a variety of lap swim times for different age groups as well as general swim opportunities. Please browse our website to find the right swimming opportunity for you. If you have questions please do not hesitate to call us at 540-662-4946.

Pools

Outdoor Pool 

Open from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend

May 26 – June 10 (Open Memorial Day, May 28, 2012)
General Swim                         Sa & Su           Noon – 6 pm

June 11 – August 26
Open Lap Swim          M-F                 6 – 8 am (50-meter long course)
                                       M-F                 5:30 – 6:30 pm (25-meter short course)

General Swim*           M-F                 Noon – 8 pm**
                                       Sa & Su         Noon – 6 pm
* Pool will be cleared 15 minutes prior to closing
** Adult swim from 3:45-4:15 pm (M-F). Diving wells will be closed at 5:15 pm (M-F)

Rent the Outdoor Pool for a Party!
Saturdays & Sundays
June 2 – August 26
6 – 8 pm
Fee: $280 R   $302 NR

Need refreshments for your outdoor party?  Let us provide them for you!  Contact us for more information on providing concessions at your party.

 

Indoor Pool  view/hide

Note: Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times in the water. Shoes are not allowed on the pool deck. Groups of 10 or more must schedule a pool party in advance.

Now through May 25, 2012
Adult Lap Swim (18+) M-F 6:30 - 8:45 am
  M-F 10:30 am - Noon
  M, W 6:00 - 7:00 am
  Sa Noon - 1:00 pm
Open lap Swim (7+) Sa 5:00-6:00pm
  Su* 1:00-2:00 pm
General Swim* M-F Noon-1:00 pm
  Tu, Th **** 7:00-7:45 pm
  F 5:30-7:00 pm
  Sa *** 1:00-5:00 pm
  Su 2:00-4:00 pm
Active Adul / Therapeutic M-F 1:00-2:00 pm

* Three lanes available.
** Lap space available but not guaranteed during this time for adults 18+.
*** Lap lanes reserved for private swim lessons.
**** Shares pool with Water Aerobics & Aqua Zumba from 7:30 - 7:45 pm

 

Indoor Pool Rental

Fridays and Saturdays
(Not available May 26 - August 19)
Fridays        7 - 8:45pm
Saturday*    6 - 7:45pm
* Saturdays only from November 20 - February 17

Fees: $184 R   $202 NR
Available to individuals, schools, businesses, churches, or civic organizations.
Guests: 80 people maximum

To make a reservation, please call (540) 662-4946

 

Winchester Masters  view/hide

Winchester Masters SwimmingAn organized program of swimming for adults 18 and up. Members participate in a variety of ways ranging from lap swimming to competition.

Find out more about Winchester Masters

Swimming Lessons / Programs

Did you know?

"A recently released study in the Archive of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine concludes that involvement in formal swim lessons may protect children in the 1 to 4 year age group from the risk of drowning by as much as 88 percent."
March 2009

Don't know what level to put your child into? Come and get a FREE assessment offered by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor on the following Saturdays:

Saturday, May 12              2:00-4:00 pm          Indoor Pool
Saturday, June 9              2:00-4:00 pm          Outdoor Pool
Saturday, June 30            2:00-4:00 pm          Outdoor Pool
Saturday, July 21              2:00-4:00 pm          Outdoor Pool

Instructional classes available for all ages (infant through adult).

 

Water Aerobics - AM  view/hide

This is a shallow water exercise class that is designed for all swimming abilities. Instructor covers a wide range of exercises designed to give you a good overall workout

Ages: 18+

Drop In Fee: $4 R   $4.50 NR

Day           Dates                    Time                              Activity #                       Location
M, W, F    5/21 – 6/15*           9:30 - 10:30 am           $37 R  $42 NR            Indoor Pool
Register by 5/14 for entire session or drop in
M, W, F    6/18 – 7/6**           11 am - Noon              $27 R  $30 NR            Indoor Pool
Register by 6/11 for entire session or drop in
M, W, F     7/9 – 7/27              11 am – Noon             $30 R  $34 NR            Outdoor Pool
Register by 7/2 for entire session or drop in
M, W, F     7/30 – 8/17            11 am – Noon             $30 R  $34 NR            Outdoor Pool
Register by 7/23 for entire session or drop in

* No class on Memorial Day (5/28)
** July 4th class is cancelled

 

Water Aerobics - PM  view/hide

Ages: 18+

Drop In Fee: $4 R   $4.50 NR
Location: Indoor Pool
Day           Dates                      Time                           Fee 
Tu              5/22 – 6/12            7:45 – 8:45 pm         $10 R  $12 NR
Register by 5/15 for entire session or drop in
M               6/18 – 7/2              6 – 7 pm                      $8 R  $10 NR
Register by 6/11 for entire session or drop in
M               7/9 – 7/23              6 – 7 pm                      $8 R  $10 NR
Register by 7/2 for entire session or drop in
M               7/30 – 8/13            6 – 7 pm                      $8 R  $10 NR
Register by 7/23 for entire session or drop in

 

Private Swim Lesson  view/hide

Ages: 3 - adult
Learn to swim 1-on-1 with a certified Water Safety Instructor. Registration for private lessons is arranged through our Aquatics Division on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Session Fee: $56 R   $63 NR
Location: Indoor Pool 
Day        Dates                  Time                    Activity # 
F            6/22 – 7/6            4 – 7 pm             552285/S1
Register on: 6/13 R  6/14 NR

F             7/13 – 7/27         4 – 7 pm             552285/S2
Register on: 7/5 R 7/6 NR

F             8/3 – 8/17           4 – 7 pm             552285/S3
Register on: 7/25 R 7/26 NR

 

Aqua Zumba  view/hide

Ages:12+
Known as the Zumba® “pool party,” the Aqua Zumba program gives new meaning to the idea of an invigorating workout. Splashing,
stretching, twisting, even shouting, laughing, hooting and hollering are often heard during an Aqua Zumba class. Integrating the Zumba formula and philosophy with traditional aqua fi tness disciplines, the Aqua Zumba class blends it all together into a safe, challenging, water-based workout that’s cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating beyond belief.

Drop In Fee: $5 R $5.50 NR
Location: Indoor Pool
Day        Dates             Time                            Fee                                 Activity # 
Tu        5/24 – 6/14      7:45 – 8:45 pm          $16 R  $18 NR            433266/Z1
W,F      6/20 – 7/6*      6 -7 pm                        $21 R  $25 NR            233266/Z1
W,F      7/11 – 7/27      6 -7 pm                       $24 R  $28 NR            233266/Z2
W,F      8/1 – 8/17        6 -7 pm                       $24 R  $28 NR            233266/Z3
* July 4 class is cancelled

 

Combination Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobics  view/hide

Ages: 12+
Learn to swim 1-on-1 with a certified Water Safety Instructor. Registration for private lessons is arranged through our Aquatics Division on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Drop In Fee: $5 R $5.50 NR
Location: Indoor Pool
Day                 Dates               Time                           Fee                                 Activity # 
Tu                   5/22 – 6/12      7:45 – 8:45 pm          $23 R  $25 NR            466267/C1
M,W,F             6/18 – 7/6*      6 -7 pm                        $25 R  $29 NR            266267/C1
M,W,F             7/9 – 7/27        6 -7 pm                        $32 R  $38 NR            266267/C2
M,W,F             7/30 – 8/17      6 -7 pm                        $32 R  $38 NR            266267/C3
* July 4 class is cancelled

 

Semi-Private Lesson Option  view/hide

Available for customers who would like to share a lesson with up to three people. Students must have the same swim level as the participants in Semi-Private lessons. Call WPRD Aquatics Division at 540-662-4946 for more details.

 

Register on dates = Registration Day
Additional registration day (if space is available) = Friday before first day of class

 

Water Babies  view/hide


Level I                Ages: 6 months to 1

This parent/child class introduces basic swimming skills using songs, games and toys. Comfort, fun, and safety are the main focus of the class. You will get one-on-one time in the water with your child as well as guided in-water direction and play from an in-water instructor.

Fee: $24 R   $27 NR
Location: Indoor Pool
Days       Dates               Time                 Activity #  
M,W    6/18 – 7/6*      9:30 – 10 am     212216/L1
Register on: 6/13 R 6/14 NR
M,W    7/9 – 7/25        9:30 – 10 am     212216/L2
Register on: 7/5 R 7/6 NR
M,W    7/30 – 8/15      9:30 – 10 am     212216/L3
Register on: 7/25 R 7/26 NR

* July 4th class rescheduled for Friday, July 6

 

Level 2                    Age: 2
This is a parent/child class that prepares students for TINY TOTS LEVEL 1. Swimmers will review WATERBABIES 1 skills while working on becoming more independent by putting their face in the water and performing skills independently.

Fee: $24 R   $27 NR
Location: WMB, Indoor Pool
Days       Dates               Time                 Activity #  
M,W    6/18 – 7/6*      10 – 10:30 am     212217/M1
Register on: 6/13 R 6/14 NR
M,W    7/9 – 7/25        10 – 10:30 am     212217/M2
Register on: 7/5 R 7/6 NR
M,W    7/30 – 8/15      10 – 10:30 am     212217/M3
Register on: 7/25 R 7/26 NR

* July 4th class rescheduled for Friday, July 6

 

Level I & Levell II Combo             Ages 6 months - 2
This swim class introduces basic swimming skills using songs, games and toys.  Comfort, fun, and safety is the focus of the class.  Get one-on-one time in the water with your child and guided direction and play from an in-water instructor.

Fee: $24 R   $27 NR
Location: Indoor Pool
Days       Dates               Time                 Activity #   
Tu,Th   6/19 – 7/5*      5:30 – 6 pm        213215/E1
Register on: 6/13 R 6/14 NR
Tu,Th   7/10 – 7/26      5:30 – 6 pm        213215/E2
Register on: 7/5 R 7/6 NR
Tu, Th  7/31 – 8/16      5:30 – 6 pm        213215/E3
Register on: 7/25 R 7/26 NR

* July 4th class rescheduled for Friday, July 6

 

Tiny Tots  view/hide


Level I                         Ages 3-6
This level is geared to building confidence in the water. Focus will be on blowing bubbles, floating, kicking on front and back with support, learning breathing control, swimming with face in the water, and an introduction to various arm actions.
Activity#: 2132221

Level IIA                     Ages 3-6
This level helps participants learn how to go from a supported to an unsupported float on front and back, recovery to a vertical position from floating, front and back glides, and swimming on front and back using a combined stroke.
Activity#: 212225

Level IIB                     Ages 3-6
This level helps participants learn an unsupported float on front and back, recovery to a vertical position from floating, front and back glides, and swimming on front and back using a combined stroke for 5 body lengths.
Activity#: 212226

Level III                      Ages 3-6
This adds kicks to front and back glides, teaches changing directions and body positions in deep water, diving from the side of the pool in a kneeling position, learning to swim on front and back for 15 yards with more refined arm positioning for 15 yards, treading water for 30 seconds, and introduction to scissor (breast stroke) kick.
Activity#: 212223

Level IV                      Ages 3-6
This level students will learn to dive from the side from a standing position, swim a distance under water, float in deep water for 30 seconds, and us an open turn when swimming on front and back. They will also swim on front and back for 25 yards with rotary breathing and advanced arm positioning, 15 yards of butterfly, breast stroke, back crawl and side stroke.
Activity#: 212224

SCHEDULE
Levels 1-4 are offered at each session.
Fee: $32 R  $36 NR    
Location: Indoor Pool
Days       Date            Time                  Sect#    
M,W    6/18 – 7/6*      9:30 – 10 am      H1
M,W    6/18 – 7/6*      10 – 10:30 am    I1
M,W    6/18 – 7/6*      10:30-11 am      J1
Tu,Th   6/19 – 7/5        5:30 - 6 pm        K1
Tu,Th   6/19 – 7/5        6 - 6:30 pm        L1
Register on: 6/13 R 6/14 NR

M,W    7/9 – 7/25        9:30 – 10 am      H2
M,W    7/9 – 7/25        10 – 10:30 am    I2
M,W    7/9 – 7/25        10:30-11 am      J2
Tu,Th   7/10 – 7/26      5:30 - 6 pm        K2
Tu,Th   7/10 – 7/26      6 - 6:30 pm        L2
Register on: 7/5 R 7/6 NR

M,W    7/30 – 8/15      9:30 – 10 am      H3
M,W    7/30 – 8/15      10 – 10:30 am    I3
M,W    7/30 – 8/15      10:30-11 am      J3
Tu,Th   7/31 – 8/16      5:30 - 6 pm        K3
Tu,Th   7/31 – 8/16      6 - 6:30 pm        L3
Register on: 7/25 R 7/26 NR
* July 4th class rescheduled for Friday, July 6

 

Child and Teens  view/hide


update activity #s

Level I                         Age: 7-15
This level is geared to building confidence in the water. Focus will be on blowing bubbles, floating and kicking on front and back with support, learning breathing control, swimming with face in the water and and introduction to various arm actions.
August - December Activity #: 213231

Level II                       Ages: 7-15

This level helps participants learn an unsupported float on front and back, recovery to a vertical position from floating, front and back glides, and swimming on front and back using a combined stroke for 5 body lengths.
April-May Activity #: 213232

Level III                      Ages: 7-15
This adds kicks to front and back glides, teaches changing directions and body positions in deep water, diving from the side of the pool in a kneeling position, learning to swim on front and back for 15 yards with more refined arm positioning for 15 yards, treading water for 30 seconds, and introduction to scissor (breast stroke) kick.
April-May Activity #: 213233

Level IV                      Ages: 7-15
This level students will learn to dive from the side from a standing position, swim a distance under water, float in deep water for 30 seconds, and us an open turn when swimming on front and back. They will also swim on front and back for 25 yards with rotary breathing and advanced arm positioning, 15 yards of butterfly, breast stroke, back crawl and side stroke.
April-May Activity #: 213234

SCHEDULE
Levels 1-4 will be offered at each session.

Fee: $32 R   $36 NR    
Location: Indoor Pool
Days          Date               Time                  Sect#   
M,W    6/18 – 7/6*      11 – 11:30 am     U1
Tu,Th   6/19 – 7/15      6:30 - 7 pm          V1
Register on: 6/13 R 6/14 NR

M,W    7/9 – 7/25        11 – 11:30 am      U2
Tu,Th   7/10 – 7/26      6:30 - 7 pm           V2
Register on: 7/5 R 7/6 NR

M,W    7/30 – 8/15      11 – 11:30 am      U3
Tu,Th   7/31 – 8/16      6:30 - 7 pm           V3
Register on: 7/25 R 7/26 NR

* July 4th class rescheduled for Friday, July 6

 

Competitive Swim Training  view/hide

This course is designed for swimmers who want to expand their post Level 4 swim skills into a swim team setting. Students will bridge the gap between instructional and competitive swimming by learning to improve their strokes, starts, turns, and fi nishes all through interval training. Participants must be profi cient in all strokes and be able to swim laps. If you are unsure if your child is ready for CST, please attend a FREE swimming assessment (see schedule on page 13 of Activities Guide).
Sections W & Z: Ages 6-12
Sections X & Y: Ages 13-18
Fee: $48 R   $54 NR
Location: Indoor Pool 
Days            Dates               Time                            Activity #  
Tu,Th           5/22 – 6/14      5:30 – 6:15 pm          413243/Y1
Tu, Th          5/22 – 6/14      6:15 - 7 pm                 413243/Z1
Register on: 5/16 R 5/17 NR

 

Winchester Swim Team  view/hide

Winchester Swim Team


Swimming Lesson Registration Instructions  view/hide

  1. Swimming lessons have a “Register On” date, so please be aware of which day you need to register.

    a. Resident (R) registration is for people who live in the City of Winchester (22601 zip code).
    Non-resident (NR) registration is the following day (zip code other than 22601).

    b. Registrations are taken by phone or onsite starting at 5:30 am. All classes are first-come, first-serve. If space is remaining, an additional registration day is the Friday before the start of class.

    c. If classes are full, you can request to be added to the waiting list. We will do our best to accommodate additional children in the classes. You will be notified at least one day prior to the first day of class if we were able to fit your child in the session.

  2. Have the program’s activity number ready. This can be found on the Aquatics pages of the guide

  3. Payment is required at the time of registration. No registration will be processed without payment.

    You will only be charged if your child is placed in a class. If your child does not get into the session, you will need to re-register for the next session. Students on the waiting list do not carry over to the next session.

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City of Winchester, Virginia
15 North Cameron Street  •  Winchester, VA 22601