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Goodman Pool Classes & Programs - 2008

New in 2008 - Saturday Swim Lessons, Junior Lifeguard Academy, Adult Water Aerobics

Goodman Pool is now taking registrations for summer swimming lessons. Goodman Pool offers the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program.  The program provides instruction to help swimmers of all ages and abilities develop their swimming and water safety skills. It is designed to give students a positive learning experience.

  1. Swim Lessons are for 8 lessons. Monday-Thursday for 2 weeks or on Saturdays once a week for 8 weeks.
  2. Parent/Child & Pre-School lessons are $42.00; Levels 1-6 is $39.00; Adult is $45.00.
    Parent/Child, Pre-school and Level 1 are 30 minutes; all other classes are 40 minutes.
  3. To ensure your child’s proper placement in the Red Cross Learn to Swim levels please carefully review the class goals. If you are unsure about placement, call 261-9172.
  4. For the safety of the swimmer, children will not be allowed to stay in incorrect levels.
  5. A minimum of 6 students must be registered for a class to run.
  6. For the comfort of all, children over 5 years old must use the same sex locker room. Family changing rooms are available for swim lesson use.
  7. Children who are not toilet trained must wear a swim diaper.
  8. Please let us know if your child has any medical conditions or other problems to ensure their safety.

Questions about  Goodman Pool Swimming Lessons, call 261-9172.

 

Scholarships are available to individuals, families and social service agencies who may not be in a position to participate due to financial hardship. 

 

Masters Swim Program
Masters swimming is an organized, coached workout program promoting fi tness for adults through the sport of swimming. It’s open to all adult swimmers who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming.

 

Goodman Pool Swim Team - Goodman Pool Sharks

The Goodman Pool is excited to partner with the McFarland Spartan Sharks to offer a swim team Goodman Pool. This competitive swim team is open to the youth of Madison, 6 years and older, who have had previous swim lessons and are comfortable swimming at least 2 lengths of the pool.

The team aspires to create an environment where the swimmers enjoy the experience of competitive swimming through improvement of their strokes and racing techniques, improved personal race times, appreciation of team friendships and team spirit. We offer excellent coaching, daily practices at the Goodman pool and competitive swim meets throughout the season.

Dates & Times: 

  • Children 12 and under, June 9-13, Mon-Fri, 3:30-4:40
  • Children 12 and over and no swimming experience, June 16-July 18, Mon-Fri, 9:00-10:00a.m.

Cost: $150

Parents Meeting:  A mandatory parent’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 28 at 6:30 at the Goodman Pool to cover material in the Parent’s Handbook relating to: team responsibilities, swim team practices, swim meets and to answer questions.

Questions on registration should be directed to:

Bonnie Griswold, Goodman Pool Manager - 608-261-9172