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Department Programs : Aquatics

 

SLO Swim Center
902 Southwood Drive
(805) 781-7288
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2013 Pool Closures (Updated 04/11/13)

Dates Times Closed Reason for Closure
January 1, 2013 Tu, all day Holiday: New Year's Day
March 2 Sat, all day SLO Relays
March 23 Sat, all day Seahwaks Swim Meet
March 24 Sun, all day Seahawks Swim Meet
July 4 Th, 5:30-7:30 pm Holiday: July 4th
July 5 Fri, 11:30-7:30 pm Firecracker Swim Meet
July 6 Sat, All Day Firecracker Swim Meet
July 7 Sun, All Day Firecracker Swim Meet
July 28 Sun, all day SLO Triathlon
November 28 Th, all day Holiday: Thanksgiving
November 29 Fri, 6-8 am Holiday: Thanksgiving
December 24 Tu, all day Holiday: Christmas Eve
December 25 Wed, all day Holiday: Christmas
December 26 Th, 6-8 am Holiday: Post-Christmas
December 31 Tu, 5:30-7 pm Holiday: New Year's Eve

 

Drop-In Programs:
 

Monthly Rates, Passcards and Swim Scripts
Fees for Aqua Aerobics and Lap Swimming may be paid monthly: $45 per month ($35 per month for youth/seniors). Passcards are $60 ($50 for youth/seniors) and are good for 20 swims. Swim scripts (books of 10 passes) are available for Aqua Aerobics, Lap Swimming and Recreation Swimming and may be purchased for $22.50/youth and seniors, $27/adults.
 

Lap Swimming at the Main Pool and Therapy/Tot Pool
The Lap Swimming Program is time that can be utilized for several types of aquatic activities including: walking, kicking, physical therapy, aqua jogging, triathlon training, or working one-on-one with children.

Age

Days

Times

Dates

All M-F 6-8 am Ongoing
All M-F 11:30 am-1:30 pm Ongoing
All M-F 5:30 pm-7 pm* Ongoing
All Sat 6:30-8 am Ongoing
All Sat 11:30 am-1:30 pm Ongoing
All Sun 11:30 am-1:30 pm April-June 17

*Ends at 7:30 p.m. after June 10
Cost
$3/adult; $2.50/youth&seniors

 

Therapy/Tot Pool

The Therapy/Tot Pool not only offers new and unique programs, it also accommodates people of all ages. The shallow section of the pool is available for toddlers and accompanying adults, while the deeper section is available for adults and seniors to enjoy the pool for exercise and self-directed activities.

Program Age Days Times Dates
Weekend All Sat,Sun 1:45-5:50 pm Ongoing
Weekday All M-F 1:45-5:50 pm Ongoing
Lap Swim All M-Sat 11:30 am-2 pm Ongoing
Lap Swim All Sun 11:30 am-2 pm April-June 17
Lap Swim All M-F 5:30 pm-6:50 pm Ongoing

11:30-12:30 and 5:30-6:30 deep portion of pool for adult exercise only
Cost
$3/adult; $2.50/youth&seniors|
 

Recreational Swimming
Open for swim, dive or play. Diving boards are available and a few lanes are open for adult lap swimmers.

Program

Age

Days

Times

Dates

Weekend

All

Sat,Sun

1:45-4 pm

June 15-Aug 11

Weekday

All

M-F

1:45-4 pm

June 10-Aug 14

 

Aqua Aerobics

For a guided workout, try the shallow water aqua aerobics classes. This class is conducted in the shallow end of the main pool, in water that is kept at 80 degrees.

Program

Age

Days

Times

Dates

Aqua Aerobics

All

M-Sat

11:40 am-12:30 pm

Ongoing

Aqua Aerobics

All

M,W,F

5:40-6:30 pm

Ongoing

Cost $3/adult; $2.50/youth & seniors

Specialty Lessons and Classes
Click here to find details and register online for swim lessons, lifeguard training and classes at the SLO Swim Center.


Aquatics Instruction/Swimming Levels
Not sure of the right class for your child? Refer to the links below.


Warm Water Exercise Class
An instructor led exercise class conducted in the 88 degree waters of the therapy pool.

Ages

Days

Times

Dates

Cost

All

M,W,F

8-9 am

Ongoing

$75/20 classes

All

M,W,F

9-10 am

Ongoing

$75/20 classes

General Information
The SLO Swim Center Main Pool is a 50 meter by 25 yard outdoor pool. The temperature controls are calibrated in an effort to keep the water between 78 and 82 degrees. In addition to the Main Pool, a Therapy/Tot Pool is available year-round, with depths ranging from 1' to 4'. The temperature of the therapy pool is maintained at 88 degrees. The facility is equipped to meet all ADA requirements and staffed by certified and trained rescue personnel.

For more information on Aquatics Programs, call the SLO Swim Center at 781-7288. Call 781-7284 for the monthly recorded message or email Devin Hyfield, Recreation Coordinator, at dhyfield@slocity.org to receive monthly email updates.

 

 

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