Swim Clubs
The W Swim Club provides a high-quality fall/winter/spring swimming program. The program is for the competitive swimmer and the child new to a swim team. Please contact Anne Duncan at anne.duncan@wartburg.edu with questions.
Requirements
Participants must be at least 6 years old at the start of the session, have completed Level 2 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, and be able to swim one lap of The W pool without stopping, using the front crawl in one direction and back crawl to return.
Expectations
Swimmers will have regular pool access to develop their skills and endurance. Most of the time coaches are on deck, not in the water. We will instruct on stroke improvements but not in the same way swim lessons do. If you seek swim instruction please utilize private lessons or upper-level swim lessons until your swimmer is ready.
Levels
Swimmers and practices are separated into two levels based following the American Development Model (ADM) adapted to USA Swimming with groups divided based on swimming competence levels. If you aren’t sure what level is best for your swimmer, join the team for the first practice of each month for an evaluation with the coaches.
- Level 1: The swimmer exhibits competence in front crawl and back stroke, can control body position in the water, and begin to develop the butterfly and breaststroke kicks.
- Level 2: The swimmer exhibits competence in all four legal strokes, including streamline, starts, turns, and finishes, and is building endurance for long swims.
Sessions & Fees
Level | Dates | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level: Level 1 | Dates: Sept. 15-Oct. 25, 2025 | Time: Mondays 4-5 p.m., Wednesdays 4-5 p.m., Saturdays 9-10 a.m. | Fee: $108 |
| Level: Level 2 | Dates: Sept. 15-Oct. 25, 2025 | Time: Mondays 4-5 p.m., Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m., Saturdays 9-10:30 a.m. | Fee: $120 |
| Level: Level 1 | Dates: Nov. 3-Dec. 20, 2025 | Time: Mondays 4-5 p.m., Wednesdays 4-5 p.m., Saturdays 9-10 a.m | Fee: $108 |
| Level: Level 2 | Dates: Nov. 3-Dec. 20, 2025 | Time: Mondays 4-5 p.m., Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m., Saturdays 9-10:30 a.m | Fee: $120 |
| Level: Level 1 | Dates: Jan. 12-Feb. 21, 2026 (make-up days Feb. 23, 25, 28) | Time: Mondays 4-5 p.m., Wednesdays 4-5 p.m., Saturdays 9-10 a.m | Fee: $108 |
| Level: Level 2 | Dates: Jan. 12-Feb. 21, 2026 (make-up days Feb. 23, 25, 28) | Time: Mondays 4-5 p.m., Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m., Saturdays 9-10:30 a.m | Fee: $120 |
| Level: Level 1 | Dates: April 6-May 16, 2026 | Time: Mondays 4-5 p.m., Wednesdays 4-5 p.m., Saturdays 9-10 a.m | Fee: $108 |
| Level: Level 2 | Dates: April 6-May 16, 2026 | Time: Mondays 4-5 p.m., Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m., Saturdays 9-10:30 a.m | Fee: $120 |
Swimmers working above ADM Level 2 are encouraged to swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays independently with provided workouts.
Competitions
Participation in competitions is encouraged, but not required. Participants compete as members of our local USA Swimming-sanctioned team, Big Six Swim Club. Participation in competitions will require a USA Swimming and Big Six Swim Club membership.All levels of the swim program will follow USA Swimming methods and practices. Participants will not be allowed to make up sessions due to scheduling conflicts. It is the responsibility of the participants to ensure they can attend the session times.