Schedule

Swim Lessons

Open registration will be held July 28th @ 2pm.  These are for September classes and will continue to register until filled.  We are excited to start the first efforts for online swim lesson registration for select classes.  To start off we will have the after school lesson program for the students of Big Lake and larson elementary schools, Homeschool and Preschool daytime classes to offer online as well Adult and the Parent/ Child swim class which are available now.  A link has been provided below for online registration.  Instructions and further info will be provided along the way.

https://ecommerce.matsugov.us/Pages/CD/Swim/MySwimmers.aspx

Instructional video links

Register for Swim Lessons

Pay for Swim Lessons

Parent/Child Swimming Lessons:

Parent/Child lessons are for children between the ages of 6 months to 3 years old. You will join your child in the water with the instructor. During the 30 minute class time, you will be taught different holding positions, fun games and songs to do with your child. Parent/Child classes are not offered every session because of the low demand. Please call 861-7686 to be placed on our interest list.

Preschool Lessons:

Our preschool lessons are for ages 3-5. Parents will not get in the water with their child, but are required to remain in the facility and encouraged to watch their child's progress in the water from our viewing area. Class size will not exceed six students for every instructor. Preschool classes are 30 minutes long and have eight classes in a session for the cost of $55.00.

Youth Lessons:

Our youth levels are for ages 6 and up. Class size is limited to a maximum of 10 students per instructor. A parent or guardian is required to remain in the facility for any child under the age of 9. Each class is 45 minutes long and there are eight classes in a session for the cost of $60.00.

Adult Lessons:

We also offer adult swimming lessons! No matter your ability, whether you are a beginner swimmer just looking to become comfortable in the water, or an experienced swimmer looking to improve your front crawl stroke and flip turns for an upcoming triathlon, our adult swimming lessons are for you!

Lifeguard/WSI (Water Safety Instructor) Classes:

Become an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard or a WSI! In order to take the LG class, you must be at least 15 years of age. In order to take the WSI class, you must be at least 16 years of age. Please call to be put on our wait list. We try to offer these classes every three to four months or when we have enough individuals interested.

Please call us at 861-7686 if you have any questions.

Fees

Session Rates - Prices are effective September 1, 2013

Rules

POOL FACILITY RULES

1. Payment is required before swimming.
2. No alcohol or drugs are allowed on premises. Any and all persons exhibiting such behavior are required to leave without a refund, or will be denied admittance and be reported to the proper authorities.
3. Persons with open wounds, sores, or any communicable disease may not enter the pool.
4. Toys and equipment brought to the pool need to be approved by the lifeguard prior to their use.
5. Running is not allowed anywhere in the facility.
6. Smoking and chewing tobacco is not allowed in the facility, or within 50 feet of the facility.
7. Profanity is prohibited.
8. All patrons are subject to the lifeguard’s interpretation of the rules.

SWIMMING RULES

1. Only regulation swim wear is allowed. NO COTTON CLOTHING ALLOWED!
2. Swim diapers are required for all patrons (children and adults) who lack bowel and bladder control.
3. All persons must shower thoroughly, head to toe, before entering the pool.
4. A lifeguard MUST be on duty before entering the pool or hot tub.
5. Listen to the lifeguard. Failure to do so will result in expulsion from the facility without a refund.
6. While at the pool, all children under nine years of age must be accompanied in the water, within arms reach of a responsible individual at least thirteen years of age, at all times.
7. A responsible adult must be within arms reach of any child using a flotation device at all times.
8. Persons unable to pass a swimming proficiency test must be accompanied in deep water by a parent or guardian at all times.
9. Riding or sitting on another person’s shoulders is not allowed.
10. Hanging from the diving board or slides is not allowed.
11. Rough play is not allowed. This includes dunking, splashing, shoving, pushing, harassment, or flirtatious behavior.
12. Diving is only allowed in the diving well.

Please take note of the additional rules posted at the pool on use of the Locker Rooms, Diving Well, Diving Board, Slide, and Alaska DEC Public Swimming Pool and Spa Hygiene Requirements when you visit the facility.

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