West Austin Athletic Club

WAAC offers open swim times throughout the year for young swimmers to play and practice their swim skills outside of class. Quarter or annual family memberships are available. WAAC offers many exciting programs for having fun this summer. Join our swim team or take swimming lessons or have a blast in one of WAAC's camp. Take diving , basketball, water games or tennis lessons.

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons - WAAC has swim lessons for all ages. Group classes are available for 3-12 year olds. Semi-private and private are available for all ages and can be arranged through out the year.

If you are interested in private or group lessons or have questions about WAAC's swim lessons please contact Becky at 263-4282or becky@wfly.com.

Spring & Summer 2012 coming soon!

Are you ready for group swim lessons? Read WAAC's Guide ABC's for Swim Lesson Readiness

To learn more about WAAC's lessons and availability please contact Becky at 263-4282

Swim Lesson Classifications
(note there is overlap within these categories)
Beginner (ages 3-6) First time to take swim lessons or a tentative swimmer

Intermediate (ages 4-8) Comfortable with someone besides parent, Comfortable with head going under water, Can move independently for 3 feet OR float on back

Advanced (ages 5-12) Knowledge of swim strokes, Motor 1/2 length (12.5 yards) with face in water

Private Lessons can be arranged for any age. For children under the age of 3, a parent must be willing to be in the water and participate in the lesson.

Semi-Private Lessons are two swimmers in a lesson.

May, June, July, and August Group (3-5 swimmers) Swim Lessons are 2 week sessions, Monday-Thursday. Lessons are 30 minutes. Semi-Private lessons can be arranged in groups of four lessons. Private lessons can be arranged by lesson. Private lessons are available for beginner adults or teens, very tentative swimmers, and toddlers. These one on one lessons are also ideal for experienced swimmers wanting to get instruction in turns, starts, or specific stroke improvement.

Swim lessons often are a child's first experience with learning to move in the water. WAAC's swim lessons provide children with the mechanics needed to learn formal strokes. Competitive or advanced swimmers may also want to take lessons to improve their strokes or achieve a specific goal. While many of WAAC's swim lessons are for beginners, lessons can be arranged for all ages and abilities. All of WAAC's swim instructors teach with patience and a positive attitude.

WAAC Members receive a 10% discount
Group: 3-5 swimmers $100 for eight 30 minute lessons
Semi-Private– 2 swimmers $180 for four 30 minute lessons ($90/swimmer)
Private - one 30 minute lesson costs $50. Four lessons scheduled at one time costs $160.
Payment for lessons must be received before they can be scheduled. $10 Reschedule fee.

Swim Lessons
3-5 Swimmers per Group Session Dates and times below
Group Lessons are two weeks, Monday-Thursday for 30 minutes
Classes in Blue are OPEN/AVAILABLE, Red CLOSED
Call Becky at 263-4282 to inquire about Swim Lessons

Fall Swim Lessons are available by Kim, Ginny, & Katie
Call Becky if interested at 263-4282 or becky@wfly.com

2011 Lesson Sessions, Times, and Deadlines
Mar. 21-April 28 Privates and Semi-Privates ONLY
May 2-12 3-7 pm
May 16-26 noon-2, 3-7 pm
May 31-June 2 Privates and Semi-Privates ONLY
June 6-16 9am-noon, 1-3 pm, 4-7 pm
June 20-30 9am-noon, 1-3 pm, 4-7 pm
July 5-7 Privates and Semi-Privates ONLY
July 11-21 9am-noon, 1-3 pm, 4-7 pm
July 25-Aug. 4 9am-noon, 1-3 pm, 4-7 pm
Aug. 8-18 9am-noon, 1-3 pm, 4-7 pm
Aug. 22-Sept. 8 Privates and Semi-Privates ONLY
Sept. 12-22 3-7 pm Deadline Aug. 29
Sept. 26-Oct.6 3-7 pm Deadline Sept. 16

Cancellations prior to session deadline will be refunded half of lesson fee. After that time all fees are non-refundable. Registrations will not be processed without payment. Registrations received after the session deadline will have a $20 late fee.
There will be a $10 fee for all private lessons rescheduled within 24 hours of lesson.

We endeavor to place swimmers in the best lesson, and for such reserve the right to move a child before or during the session. For questions or concerns about WAAC's lesson program please contact Janet Risser, Susan Walsh, or Becky Shepard at 263-4282.

Young children get the most out of lessons when they are able to practice. Non-member families participating in WAAC's programs can purchase packets of 5 family guest passes to be used to practice after class or on weekend in the lifeguarded areas. Cost is $50. Passes are turned into lifeguard to receive swimming bands for the day. Also available, WAAC Family Summer Membership, May 15-Sept. 15 for $525.

Registration can be done on-line, mailed to WAAC 1024 Paterson Rd, Austin, TX 78733, or faxed to 263-0131.

2011 WAAC Swim Lesson PDF

Guppy Classes and Camps are especially designed for young swimmers aged 4-8 years old. Guppies must be comfortable getting their face in the water and able to motor unassisted 6-8 ft. Guppy classes teach beginning stroke mechanics for freestyle and backstroke and help swimmers gain confidence to swim farther distances.

Guppy Camp

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West Austin Athletic Club

1024 Patterson Lane

Austin, TX 78733

512-263-4282

john@wfly.com