Aquatic Programs
Children's Swim Lessons
Each session has a limited number of spots available for each level. Levels and requirements are as follows: Pre-Beginner (PB) - has no experience swimming. Beginner (B) - completed Pre-Beginner and can swim without an aid. Advanced Beginner (AB) - completed Beginner & can swim the Crawl & Back Strokes. Intermediate (I) - completed Advanced Beginner and can swim the Crawl, Back, & Elementary Back Strokes. Swimmer/Advanced Swimmer (S) - completed Intermediate and can swim the Crawl, Back, Elementary Back, Breast, & Side Strokes. Please note: your child must be able to go in the water with our swim instructors, not a parent. Please make sure your child is ready to take lessons. There are no refunds once a program begins.
Session I: Oct. 7 - 30; 6:00 - 6:40 pm (PB, B, AB, I)
Session II: Oct. 7 - 30; 6:50 - 7:30 pm (PB, B, AB, I, S)
Session III: Nov. 13 - Dec. 11; 6:00 - 6:40 pm (PB, B, AB, I)
Session IV: Nov. 13 - Dec. 11; 6:50 - 7:30 pm (PB, B, AB, I, S)
No classes 11/27Who: Children ages 4 & up
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Fees: $56/$48 w/ pool membership / (non-residents add $10)
Location: HK High School Pool
Head Instructor: Lisa Johnson, Water Safety Instructor
Aqua Aerobics
Feel great, look better, and have fun! This free-style class will include a variety of styles such as kickboxing, water walking, spinning, and more. Noodles, kickboards, and hand-bouys are used for a total body workout. This cardiovascular work out designed for all ages & fitness levels. No special equipment or swimming skills required. Participants must pre-register. There is a minimum number required in order to run this class.
Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays
Session I: September 8 - October 20 (No 10/13)
Session II: October 27 - December 8 (No 11/26)
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Fees: $50/$40 w/ pool membership / $40 Sr. Citizens each session / (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 7 Max. 25
Location: HK High School Pool
Instructors: Marilyn Wakefield
Toddler Swim Classes
I: Parent & Tot Swim - An excellent opportunity for parents to acquaint their child with the water and begin the development of their swimming techniques. What a great way to socialize and build self-confidence.Class is for infants and toddlers ages 9 - 36 months. A parent/guardian must accompany their child in the water.II: Pre-School Swim - Has your child graduated from our parent/tot swim classes, but is too young for our group lessons? This is the perfect opportunity for your toddler to start swim lessons. Class is for children who are age three. In order to participate, your child must be able to partake in a group instructional setting. Parents will not be in the water.
Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Dates: September 9 - October 2
Session I: 6:30 - 7:00 pm (9 - 36 mos. with parent)
Session II: 7:00 - 7:30 pm (3 yr. olds without parent)
Fees: $55/$45 w/ pool membership (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Max. 25 (Parent/Tot Swim)
Max. 12 (Pre-School Swim)
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Lisa Johnson, Water Safety Instructor
Adult Swim Class
Have you always wanted to learn to swim, but never had an opportunity to take lessons? This class will teach you all the basics including treading water, floating, and stroke development such as crawl, breast, side, and back. All ready know how to swim? This class will help you advance your skills and make you a stronger swimmer. All levels welcome.Meets: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Session I: October 7 - 30 (Beginner)
Session II: November 13 - December 11 (No 11/27) (Advanced)
Time: 7:45 - 8:30 pm
Fees: $55/$45 w/ pool membership (non-residents add $10)
Limit: Min. 5 Max. 10
Location: HK HS Pool
Instructor: Lisa Johnson, Water Safety Instructor
Senior Swim
There will be a lunch time swim open for Senior Citizens on Fridays at 11:45 - 12:30 pm starting September 19th. If you are planning on coming to swim, please call Robyne at 345-8334.
Mini-CAT
This NOVICE program is a part of the Cougar Aquatic Team competitive swimming program - a USA Swimming program that has been based in Haddam-Killingworth for the past 18 years. It is designed to introduce the sport of competitive swimming to children between the ages of 6-13. While allowing the children to both learn and have fun, the focus of the program is to develop the technical stroke skills, advance the level of swimming, enhance fitness levels, and introduce the children to competition. The program is primarily coached by Mike Krajewski, Head Coach of CAT.
Beginning October 2nd, practices will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for MINI-CAT swimmers only, and on available Sundays, the MINI-C.A.T. swimmers will practice with the C.A.T. 12/U age group swimmers. The session will end the last week before the February school vacation. In the Fall, practices will be 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practices may start at 5:30 after Thanksgiving, depending on pool schedule. Practices may vary at times due to the pool schedule and changes will be posted on the website. Participants must be able to complete 2 laps of freestyle with rotary breathing, have a working knowledge of a second stroke, and should have completed a full lesson program. All participants must be USA Swimming members, which C.A.T. will process with registration to the program. For first time USA Swimming members, a copy of a birth certificate must be submitted with registration. Membership is renewed on a yearly basis. The cost of the program is $425 (which includes the $55 USA membership fee). Fees are non-refundable after 2 weeks of the start of the program. An additional fee of $50 escrow is required if your child wishes to compete in meets that are available to MINI C.A.T. swimmers to cover the costs of entry fees for competitions. Any escrow fees not used will be returned at the end of the season. For further information, please visit the website at www.catswim.com or www.catswim.com/minicat.
Masters Swimming for Adults
Designed for swimmers of all levels and abilities, HK Masters Swim Club provides individualized workouts and instruction to meet each person’s fitness goals. Programs are open to adult swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming. Swimming is one of the best forms of aerobic exercise, and it is an excellent activity for anyone who wishes to get fit and stay fit. HK Masters provides a supportive environment designed to help swimmers improve fitness and/or train for specific goals and offers active support for a healthy lifestyle through friendship and camaraderie. For more information contact Jim Grimaldi at 345-7540.
Try-out: Any interested swimmers are welcome to try out the program for 2 weeks, free of charge.
Who: Adults 18 and over
Meets: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for 2 month periods (Sept./Oct. and Nov./Dec.)
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 am
Location: HK HS Pool
Fee: $75 each session with pool membership (Connecticut Masters Swimming Membership is required - $20 fee)
Pattaconck Plunge Open Water Swim
Come challenge your open water swimming abilities in the beautiful Pattaconk Reservoir located on the Chester/Haddam line in Cockaponsett State Forest on September 20th at 10:00 am. The one mile lake swim is open to adults 18 years and older. The buoy-marked course will have adequate kayaks and safety personnel in boats. Pre-Registration is $25 for USMS swimmers and $33 for non-USMS members. The fee is $33 after September 1st for USMS Swimmers. United States Masters Swimming (USMS) membership required for participants over 18. A one-day USMS membership is included in the fee for non-members. For additional information or to pre-register go to www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id+1606898 or call Jim Grimaldi at 860-345-7540. The Cougar Aquatic Team is a Haddam-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing competitive swim instruction, organized workouts and competitions for adults and children.