ALL 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!
FALL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!
We anticipate being fully operational by mid-September for adult swim, open swim, and Zumba, with swim lessons starting in mid-October!!
CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES!!
GENERAL POOL/PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Important Rules to Remember and Notes about Programs:
*Please remember that all children MUST be potty trained or wear a swim diaper!
*Anyone experiencing symptoms of vomiting/diarrhea, pink eye, or respiratory infection should refrain from swimming. If anyone exhibits obvious signs of contagious diseases listed above, they are prohibited
*Absolutely no glass on the pool deck at any time.
*During open swim, all children 12 and under must have an adult present. Any child unable to swim unassisted must have an adult present and IN the water. Our chaperone policy is one adult over 18 per 5 swimmers, unless all of the children are yours :)
*During designated family swim, all minors must have an adult present.
*Deep end tests will be administered by staff for any child wishing to use the deep end.
*During open swim, anyone old enough to swim without an adult present must be picked up on time or they will be refused future entry without an adult who stays.
*Showers, locker rooms, and family friendly bathrooms on deck are all available at all times. We do not provide locks, and recommend either bringing a lock or bringing your belongings on deck!
ZUMBA INFORMATION
*Zumba Cost: $30 for 5 classes (do not need to be used consecutively good for whole 24-25 school year!) or $8 per class drop-in. Zumba is offered regularly throughout the school year with the exceptions of school holidays and/or snow days/inclement weather days.
*Checks are to WMASD
*During Zumba classes, no other swimming is to take place unless arranged previously with staff. We would like everyone to focus on the class without distraction :)
ADULT/LAP SWIM- usually available on Zumba nights immediately following and at various other times depending on demand.
Up to 2-3 lanes (depending on crowd) will be made available for lap swimming while the other side of the pool is available for exercising or general recreation. Flotation devices are permitted so long as they do not become a hazard! Please check calendar for information. Adult swim is open to those over 18, or to any VARSITY/JV swim team member for training purposes only.
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 push-offs, 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.
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.
*Past Accomplishments:
- 3 time WPIAL Champion in the boys' 100 yard fly and backstroke
- 4 time back-to-back-to-back-to-back girls' section champions
-Multiple representations at PIAA State Championships
-Representation at the 2024 WM Athletic Hall of Fame with the induction of Brad Kolesar, class of 2014 and multi-time WPIAL Champion
AS PER DISTRICT POLICY, WE 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].