SLO Swim Center
902 Southwood Drive
(805) 781-7288
rperrin@slocity.org
The Activity Guide includes a full listing of current Aquatics programs.
Click here to view the most recent Activity Guide!
2012 (Updated 03/28/12)
| Dates | Times Closed | Reason for Closure |
| March 3 | Sat, 11:30 am-1:30 pm | High School Relays |
| March 31 | Sat, 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Seahawk Spring Splash Meet |
| April 1 | Sun, all day | Seahawk Spring Splash Meet |
| July 6 | Fri, after 11:30 am | Seahawk Firecracker Meet |
| July 7 | Sat, all day | Seahawk Firecracker Meet |
| July 8 | Sun, all day | Seahawk Firecracker Meet |
| July 22 | Sun, all day | SLO Triathlon |
| November 16 | Fri, 4:30–7 pm | Seahawk Gobbler Meet |
| November 17 | Sat, all day | Seahawk Gobbler Meet |
| November 18 | Sun, all day | Seahawk Gobbler Meet |
| November 22 | Th, all day | Holiday: Thanksgiving |
| December 24 | Mon, 4:30–7 pm | Holiday: Christmas Eve |
| December 25 | Tu, all day | Holiday: Christmas |
| December 31 | Mon, 4:30–7 pm | Holiday: New Year’s Eve |
| January 1, 2013 | Tu, all day | Holiday: New Year's Day |
The Therapy/Tot Pool not only offers new and unique programs, it also accommodates people of all ages. The shallow section of the pool is available for toddlers and accompanying adults, while the deeper section is available for adults and seniors to enjoy the pool for exercise and self-directed activities.
| Section | Ages | Days | Dates | Times |
| Weekend | All | Sat,Sun | June 23-Aug 19 | 1:45-4 pm |
| Weekday | All | M-F | June 18-Aug 22 | 1:45-4 pm |
| Lap Swim | All | Sun | June 24-Aug 19 | 1:45-4 pm |
| Lap Swim | All | M-F | Ongoing | 5:30-7:30 pm |
11:30-12:30 and 5:30-6:30 deep portion of pool for adult exercise only
Cost $3/adult; $2.50/youth&seniors
Fees for Aqua Aerobics and Lap Swimming may be paid monthly: $45 per month ($35 per month for youth/seniors). Passcards are $60 ($50 for youth/seniors) and are good for 20 swims. Swim scripts (books of 10 passes) are available for Aqua Aerobics, Lap Swimming and Recreation Swimming and may be purchased for $22.50/youth and seniors, $27/adults.
For a guided workout, try the shallow water aqua aerobics classes. This class is conducted in the shallow end of the main pool, in water that is kept at 80 degrees.
|
Age |
Days |
Times |
Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | M-Sat | 11:40 am-12:30 pm | Ongoing |
| All | M,W,F | 5:40-6:30 pm | Ongoing |
Cost $3/adult; $2.50/youth&seniors
at the Main Pool and Therapy/Tot Pool
The Lap Swimming Program is time that can be utilized for several types of aquatic activities including: walking, kicking, physical therapy, aqua jogging, triathlon training, or working one-on-one with children.
|
Age |
Days |
Times |
Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | M-F | 6-8 am | Ongoing |
| All | M-F | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Ongoing |
| All | M-F | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm | Ongoing |
| All | Sat | 6:30-8 am | Ongoing |
| All | Sat | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Ongoing |
| All | Sun | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | Apr-June 17 |
| All | Sun | 1:45-4 pm | June 24-Aug 19 |
Cost $3/adult; $2.50/youth&seniors
This recreational aquatic program is open to people of all ages to swim, dive or play; makes for a great opportunity to have a family outing or a party. Diving boards are available and a few lanes will be open for adult lap swimmers. The Therapy/Tot Pool is also open during this time.
| Program |
Age |
Days |
Times |
Dates |
| Weekday |
All |
M-F |
1:45-4 pm |
June 18-Aug 22 |
| Weekend | All | Sat-Sun | 1:45-4 pm | June 23-Aug 19 |
Cost $3/adult; $2.50/youth&seniors
Refer to the Activity Guide for information on Private, Group, Baby & Me and Adult Swim Lessons. Click here to register online.
Not sure of the right class for your child? Refer to the links below.
| Aquatics Instruction Level Enrollment Information | Swimming Levels - Courses 2012 |
An instructor led exercise class conducted in the 88 degree waters of the therapy pool.
|
Ages |
Days |
Times |
Dates |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All |
M,W,F |
8-9 am |
Ongoing |
$73/20 classes |
|
All |
M,W,F |
9-10 am |
Ongoing |
$73/20 classes |
Water Polo Camp
From beginners to serious competitors, the Water Polo Camp teaches students the vital aspects of the growing sport of water polo.
|
Ages |
Days |
Times |
Dates |
Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6+ | M-F | 1:30-3:30 pm | July 30-Aug 10 | $75 |
Springboard Diving
Refer to the Activity Guide for a complete list of Springboard Diving sessions and times.
The SLO Swim Center, is located in Sinsheimer Park at the end of Southwood Drive (902 Southwood Drive). This is a 50 meter by 25 yard outdoor pool. The temperature controls are calibrated in an effort to keep the water between 79 and 81 degrees. In addition to the main pool, a therapy/tot pool is available year-round, with depths ranging from 1' to 4'. The temperature of the therapy pool is maintained at 88 degrees. The facility is equipped to meet all ADA requirements and staffed by certified and trained rescue personnel.
Safety is, and always will be, the primary factor in determining the specifics of any activity offered at the SLO Swim Center.
For more information on Aquatics Programs, call the SLO Swim Center at 781-7288. Call 781-7284 for the monthly recorded message or email Robin Perrin, Recreation Supervisor, at rperrin@slocity.org to receive monthly email updates.
