ALL FALL INFO IS LISTED BELOW. Please read through it all to find the answers to your questions, and any additional questions can be sent to [email protected]
Entry will be through the pool doors this year (C11)! (Use the door on the FAR LEFT) Handicapped entrance is the gym lobby!
*Zumba Cost: $30 for 5 classes (do not need to be used consecutively good for whole 23-24 school year!) or $7 per class drop-in. Zumba is offered throughout the school year with the exceptions of school holidays and/or snow days/inclement weather days.
*Checks are to WMASD
*Swim Lessons - Fall 2023 - $55 for 5 classes. Registration opens IN-PERSON on October 23rd at the pool at 6 PM. Email registration will begin at 8 PM following in-person.
*Fall Swim Lesson Schedule:
November 9, November 16, November 21 (THIS IS A
TUESDAY due to Thanksgiving week, November 30,
December 7.
Classes are as follows:
Parent/Child class 5:20 - 5:50
Ages 3-5: 6:00 - 6:30
Ages 4-6: 6:40 - 7:10
Ages 7 and over, and Intro to Competitive Swimming: 7:15-7:45
Class descriptions are provided below. Some schedule accommodations can be made for family schedules at the discretion of the pool manager - just ask :)
Fall Schedule!
September 25th
ZUMBA! 6:30- 7:30
Adult Swim 7:30-8:30
September 27th
ZUMBA! 6:30- 7:30
Adult Swim 7:30-8:30
October 2
ZUMBA! 6:30- 7:30
Adult Swim 7:30-8:30
October 4
ZUMBA! 6:30- 7:30
Adult Swim 7:30-8:30
October 9
ZUMBA! 6:30- 7:30
Adult Swim 7:30-8:30
October 11
ZUMBA! 6:30- 7:30
Adult Swim 7:30-8:30
October 16
No ZUMBA THIS WEEK! Pool will be open 6-8 for adult/lap swim.
October 18
No ZUMBA THIS WEEK! Pool will be open 6-8 for adult/lap swim.
October 23
ZUMBA! 6:30-7:30
Adult Swim 7:30-8:30
AND IN-PERSON REGISTRATION OPENS FOR SWIM LESSONS
6 PM - $55 FOR 5 CLASSES - SEE SCHEDULE POSTED ABOVE
Swim Lesson Classes we offer:
Parent/Child (ages 6 mos. – 3 years, or extremely fearful older children): This class will introduce the child to the water through songs, games, and beginner skills. A LARGE focus is also placed on water safety skills at this age. Repetitive motion is vital at this age. A parent or guardian must accompany the child and children MUST wear swim diapers. Parents are permitted on deck during this class.
Preschool (ages 3-5): This class will introduce your child to swimming skills based on their current ability. A heavy focus will be placed on body position to allow for the child to be able to progress, breathing and and being able to submerge their face, and back floating - as well as rolling onto their back independently, as these skills are crucial to basic survival swimming. We strive to push your child to succeed while understanding that sometimes that includes overcoming fears. Once your child is acclimated to class, parents are asked to watch from the balcony to prevent distractions.
Upper PreK (ages 4-6): This class will introduce your child to swimming skills based on their current ability. A heavy focus will be placed on body position to allow for the child to be able to progress, breathing and and being able to submerge their face, and back floating - as well as rolling onto their back independently, as these skills are crucial to basic survival swimming. We strive to push your child to succeed while understanding that sometimes that includes overcoming fears. Once your child is acclimated to class, parents are asked to watch from the balcony to prevent distractions.
School Age (7 and Up): From beginner to advanced, your child will be placed in an appropriate grouping. Strong focus will be on relaxation in the water, because the ability to hold themselves up relies heavily on the ability to relax. Back floating, glides and pushoffs, and basic techniques will be taught. Parents are asked to remain in the balcony for this class.
Intro to Competitive Swimming (Must have basic skills): Swimmers will swim widths (and occasional lengths) to practice more efficient techniques and gain endurance in the water. They will be introduced to the competitive strokes, and will also be introduced to starts and turns.
REMINDER - During winter weather, if West Mifflin Area School District CLOSES school OR cancels EVENING activities, the pool will also be closed!!! In the event that this affects swim lessons, they will always be made up.
Please read to the bottom of the page for all information! :)
Also, please remember that all children MUST be potty trained or wear a swim diaper!
During OPEN swim, all children 11 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult or a high school age sibling. One adult (18 or over) per 4 children, unless of course they are all yours! NEW THIS YEAR - FAMILY SWIM NIGHTS! During FAMILY swim, ALL minors under 18 must be with a parent or guardian.
If your child is old enough to attend open swim without an adult, they MUST be picked up by 9 PM or they will not be permitted to attend for the remainder of the school year. Thank you for your cooperation in this safety matter!
ALL CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY POTTY TRAINED MUST WEAR A SWIM DIAPER - There are no exceptions. If you forget one, please ask, as we usually have a few extras.
REMINDER - During winter weather, if West Mifflin Area School District CLOSES school OR cancels EVENING activities, the pool will also be closed!!!
You can email Laura with questions at
[email protected]We have lockers rooms available, plus family friendly bathrooms on deck!!
OPEN/FAMILY/LAP SWIM:
Cost will be $1 for students and seniors over 55, and $2 for adults, or $5 per family during family swim (must have parents present and swimming). The days change with the season and month, so check the website often! One to two lap lanes are available at this time for lap swimming only for adults over age 18 or for any member of the JV or Varsity swim teams. For OPEN swim, all children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or SIBLING of at least high school age, but they do not need to swim.
ADULT /LAP SWIM
2-3 lanes (depending on crowd) will be available for lap swimming while the other side of the pool is available for exercising or general recreation. Please check calendar for information. Adult swim is open to those over 18 or to any VARSITY/JV swim team member for training purposes.
SWIM TEAM INFORMATION
West Mifflin proudly sponsors both a middle school (JV) and high school (Varsity) swimming program for students in 7th through 12th grades.
Our middle school team competes in September and October every year, and our varsity season runs November through February, plus WPIAL and PIAA Championships (for those qualifying) and various off season opportunities.
From 2011-2014 West Mifflin was represented at PIAA Championships each year and was represented again in 2016 and 2023, and boasts a back-to-back WPIAL Champion in the Boys' 100 Yard Butterfly for 2013 and 2014, as well as a 2014 WPIAL Champion in the 100 back! Brad also went on to finish second in the state of Pennsylvania in the 100 fly in 2014! Brad is now a Westminster University graduate where he swam all 4 years (still a Titan!), as so many of our athletes go on to represent us at the collegiate level.
The Girls' Team was also the 2015-2016 Section Champions, making them back-to-back-to-back-to-back (4-PEAT!) section champs that year!!
AS PER DISTRICT POLICY WE STILL DO NOT ACCOMMODATE POOL PARTIES.
Please contact pool manager Laura Dolton for any other information concerning our aquatics program. She may be reached at
[email protected].