Aquatic Center - Waunakee Community School District

The Waunakee Community School District Aquatic Center features an 8 lane, 25 yard pool. The Aquatic Center is home to the Waunakee Warriors Girls and Boys High School Swim Teams. The facility is also the home pool for the WAVE USA Swim Team.

The Waunakee Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross swimming lessons, family swims, adult lap/fitness swims, and masters swimming.

Residents and non-residents (additional fee) are welcome to use the facility and register for classes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Aquatic Center will be CLOSED on December 23 - 26 & December 30 - January 2.

Winter Swimming Lesson On-Line Registration Thursday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Winter Masters Registration is NOW OPEN.

January 2-March 31 quarterly memberships are available for purchase 12/26/22.

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class Registration is open.

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CONTACT US

The Aquatic Center is located at Waunakee Community High School, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee.

Kristy Nacker
Aquatic Center Director

Phone
(608) 849-2420

Register and Payment
RevTrack

Aquatic Center Swimming Lessons

Lesson Placement Criteria

Swimming Lesson Offerings

The Waunakee Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross swimming lessons. All of our lead instructors are certified Water Safety Instructors through the American Red Cross.

For the safety of participants and instructors, swimmers will not be permitted to participate in a class that does not match their swimming ability.

Registration for the winter of 2023 offerings will open on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Classes begin Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Click here to view our winter 2023 swimming lesson offerings!

Swimming Lessons - What to Expect

Weather-Related Closures and Procedures

Winter Related Closures

❖ IF WCSD cancels school due to inclement weather, ALL Aquatic Center activities are also CANCELLED for that day.
❖ IF there is an early release due to inclement weather, ALL Aquatic Center activities following the early release are CANCELLED.
❖ IF there is a late start due to inclement weather, ALL Aquatic Center Activities prior to the late start are CANCELLED.
❖ IF there is unexpected inclement weather over the weekend staff will attempt to maintain information on the website.

Thunderstorm/Lightning Procedures/Closures❖ Waunakee Aquatic Center recognizes the National Federation of High School (NFHS) Sports Medical Advisory Committee and National
Lightning Safety Institutes recommendations.
❖ Swimming is NOT permitted during active lightning.
❖ During active storms, all water activities are suspended for 30 minutes after lightning is sighted or thunder is heard.
➢ Swimmers should move off the pool deck and out of the locker rooms.
❖ Water activities may resume after 30 minutes have passed without lightning/thunder.
❖ During WCSD programs or events, staff will monitor the weather.
➢ Decisions about canceling programs or lessons cannot be made until near the start of the activity as the weather changes rapidly.
❖ Waunakee Wave families should contact their coaches regarding cancelations.

Aquatic Center Offerings

Adult Lap and Fitness Swim

Join us for Adult Lap Swim at the Waunakee Community School District Aquatic Center!

Hours
Monday - Friday
5:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Lap Lanes available
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Open for self-lead water fitness group

Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Lap Lanes available

Adult Lap/Fitness Membership Information
Instructions to Purchase Membership or Punch Card

Adult Lap and Fitness Punch Card

WAUNAKEE RESIDENTS
- $25 for 5 Visits
- $50 for 10 Visits
NON-WAUNAKEE RESIDENTS
- $30 for 5 Visits
- $60 for 10 Visits

Punch cards must be purchased online through the
REVTRAK Webstore.
Punch cards will be created and kept at the Aquatic Center.
The Aquatic Center is CLOSED on national holidays and for various rentals throughout the year.

Family Swim

Join us for Family Swim at the Waunakee Community School District Aquatic Center!

Sunday Family Swim

**Sunday Family Swim Time Change**
Beginning January 8, Family Swim will run from 2:30-4:00 p.m. due to our winter Sunday swimming lesson schedule.

Spend quality time with your family at the pool from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. The cost is $10.00 per immediate family. Must pre-register online for the visit. Children must be accompanied by adults and adults must be accompanied by children.

Must register prior to visit.

If the date doesn't populate when you login to register, either all the spots are filled for that day or Family Swim is not offered on that date.

Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor Classes

The Waunakee Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.

Lifeguard Training Course Prerequisites

■ A 300-yard swim that continuously demonstrates breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

■ Treading water using only the legs for 2 minutes.

■ A timed event performed within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface in order to breathe (or get a breath). Candidates should not swim the distance under water. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Candidates must successfully complete the above prerequisites to participate in the course.

BLENDED LEARNING Lifeguard Training Winter 2022-2023

BLENDED LEARNING Lifeguard Training Winter 2022-2023

IN-PERSON Tentative Dates/Times

Friday, January 6, '23 6:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, January 7, '23 12:00-5:00 pm
Sunday, January 8, '23 9:30-4:00 pm
Friday, January 13, '23 6:00-9:00 pm
Saturday, January 14, '23 10:00-5:00 pm

This class also requires approximately 7 hours of online simulation.

Students must successfully complete the course prerequisites, PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS, to participate in this course. Participants must be at least 15 years of age by January 14, 2023. To receive an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate candidates must: attend ALL scheduled class sessions, successfully complete ALL course skills and scenarios including the FINAL SKILLS scenarios, and pass the two written exams with a score of 80% or higher.

Please visit REVTRAK to register for this course. The class will be limited to 6 participants.

Once candidates are registered, an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Instructor will be in contact to arrange a time to demonstrate the course prerequisites.

Master's Swim

Are you a triathlete? Fitness swimmer? Stroke analysis or need improvement? Are you interested in a structured and balanced swimming program/workout for adults designed to meet your individual needs?COACH: Jerry Lourigan ~ USA Swimming Masters Coach – Level 3

Winter/Spring 2023 MastersJanuary 8, 2023 – April 2, 2023
(no practice March 19, 2023 – WCSD Spring Break)
(12 practices)
8:00-9:30 a.m. Sundays

Members* - $120.00 ($10 per workout)
* to be a “member” you would need to purchase a January 3-March 30 quarterly Aquatic Center membership
Non-Members - $180.00 ($15 per workout)

A weekly drop-in option is available for $15/visit. Space is limited each week.
Sign-up via Regwerks