Special Hours and Closings

COVID-19 UPDATE:

The Aquatic Center will remain closed and all-party rentals will be canceled through March 29^th. We will continue to update as we receive information.

FEES

Daily Open Swim

• FEES FOR OPEN SWIM are $3 per person for County residents and $4 per person for non-County residents. Fees include non-swimmers. Water Aerobics, Swim Lessons, Swim Team and other Aquatic Programs have other fees assessed.
• PASSES are available for purchase, allowing customers to purchase more than one visit at a time. These passes are available in denominations of 10, 25 and 50 visits:
  10 visits: $25, $35 Non-County Residents
  25 visits: $56.25, $81.25 Non-County Residents
  50 visits: $100, $150 Non-County Resident

Pool Rental/Parties

The Aquatic Center is available for rental for private pool parties. During the agreed rental time the Aquatic Center is closed to the public, and the renting party has access to the party room, pool and changing facilities.

• Rental time slots:
  Friday, 5:30PM-8PM
  Saturday, 5:30PM-8PM
  Sunday, 2:30PM-5PM & 5:30PM-8PM
• Fees:
  (A $50 deposit is required to hold a date, and the balance is due 10 days prior to the party)
  50 swimmers or less: $150 (Non-Morgan County residents: $180)
  51-110 swimmers: $200 (Non-Morgan County residents: $240)
  *If you sign up for a 50 swimmer or less party and 51 arrive dressed to swim, the party will be canceled and everyone sent home due to breach of contract. The same is true for the 51-110 swimmer party if more than 110 arrive dressed to swim. No refund will be issued.
• To book a party or inquire about available dates, call 706-342-0588

Learn to Swim Program

The Aquatic Center offers swim lessons starting with pre-school aged children and continuing, through ability levels, through Adults. A preschool class is offered, designed for swimmers age 2-3 and 4-5 years. 6-year-olds and up will move through Levels based on their skills.

• Fee: $55, Out of County $85  
• Private Swim Lessons are available. Fees vary per student.  For more info: 706-342-0588

IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION: Children are required to confidently accomplish class skills in order to benefit from lessons.   It is important the information you provide accurately defines your child’s ability level.  If not, exasperation plays a huge role in their swimming class time.  The Aquatic Center Director and Swim Instructor will encourage alternate level options as necessary for the benefit of each child.   It is mandatory children remain on the pool deck until their designated class time.  NO FREE SWIMMING IS PERMITTED PRIOR TO CLASS OR WHILE SIBLINGS ARE PARTICIPATING. Younger children who are not poddy trained must wear a swim diaper at all times. Please encourage older children to use the restroom prior to class as well as the dangers of fecal matter in the pool.  Please encourage your children to follow the pool rules, listen to their instructor, follow directions and be kind to one another. Together, we have the ability to teach water safety and prevent drowning through our swim program. Thank you for entrusting us with your families.

Schedule

Swim lessons meet 2X/week for 4 weeks. In the event school breaks and holidays interfere, lessons are prorated accordingly.

2020 - Registration Link

• JAN- (7 CLASSES $50) – 01/06-01/28 – NO LESSONS MLK DAY, JAN 20
• FEB- (8 CLASSES) -02/03-03/03
• MAR- (8 CLASSES) -03/09-03/31
• APRIL- (6 CLASSES $45)-04/13-04/28
• MAY- (7 CLASSES $50)- 05/04-05/26 – NO CLASSES MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 25

Levels Descriptions

Jellyfish: Preschool Aquatics (2-5 years)

Orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic aquatic skills:

• Enter and exit water using ladder, steps or side
• Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
• Submerge mouth nose and eyes
• Open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
• Front and back glide and recover to a vertical position
• Back float and recover to a vertical position
• Roll from back to front and front to back
• Tread with arms and hand actions
• Combined arms and legs actions on front and back

Star Fish: Preschool Aquatics (2-5 years) 

Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around water:

• Enter water by stepping in
• Exit water using ladder, steps or side
• Bobbing
• Finning action on back
• Fully submerge and hold breath
• Front, jellyfish and tuck floats
• Recover from a front or back float or glide to a vertical position
• Change direction of travel while swimming on front
• All goals from Jellyfish level

Sea Turtle: Introduction to Water Skills (6 & older)

Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. No pre-requisites, swimmers will learn to:

• Enter and exit the water using ladder, steps or side
• Blow bubbles through mouth and nose
• Bobbing
• Open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects
• Front and back float and glides
• Recover to vertical position
• Roll from back to front and front to back
• Tread water using arms and hands actions
• Alternating and simultaneous arm actions on front and back
• Alternating and sumultaneous leg actions on front and back
• Combined arm and leg actions on front and back

Moray Eel: Fundamental Aquatic Skills (6 & Older)

Gives participants success with fundamental skills. Swimmers must be able to demonstrate all Sea Turtle goals and will learn to:

• Enter and exit water by stepping or jumping from the side
• Fully submerge and hold breath
• Front and tuck floats
• Change direction of travel while swimming on front or back
• Tread water using arm and leg actions
• Finning arm action
• Headfirst entries from side in sitting and kneeling positions
• Bobbing while moving to safety
• Survival float
• Back float
• Change from vertical to horizontal position on front and back
• Front crawl and elementary backstroke

Seal: Stroke Development (4 & Older)

Develops confidence in the skills learned and improves other aquatic skills. Swimmers must be able to demonstrate all Moray Eel goals and will learn to:

• Headfirst entries from the side in compact and stride positions
• Swim under water
• Feet first surface dive
• Survival swimming
• Front crawl and backstroke open turns
• Tread water using 2 different kicks
• Front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke
• Flutter and dolphin kicks on back

Morgan County Marlins

Both competitive and non-competitive swim teams are offered for boys and girls age 5 and over (age control is as of day of registration). Registration must be done at the MCPRS gym and Parent Information & Orientation class is required.

Non-competitive swimmers practice every Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00PM-5:00PM. Swimmers learn the fundamentals of swimming while building friendships and having fun.  Non-competitive swimmers are ineligible to swim in the USA SCY monthly meets.  Swimmers who are County residents are eligible participate in our GRPA Summer Swim program meets.

Swimmers wishing to participate must first take the Stroke Development/Refinement course.  All swimmers will be placed into ability groups based on grade, ability level and level of desired commitment.

Competitive swimmers are registered with USA Swimming and will have the option to compete in one swim meet per month. Meets are held at surrounding Georgia facilities. Practice times are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 5:30PM-7:00PM OR Tuesday and Thursday, 4:00-5:30 PM.

Fees- Registration Link

Non-competitive: $45 monthly due the first of each month

Competitive/USA Swimming: $65.00 monthly due the first of each month and USAS Annual Fee $80 (Annual denotes September through July and must be paid with the swimmer’s first month payment)

WATER AEROBICS

ADULT LOW IMPACT MORNING CLASSES              

• WHEN: TUE & TH, 9AM-10AM   FEE: $5 PER CLASS $6 NON-RESIDENT

ADULT LOW IMPACT EVENING CLASSES-Registration Link

• WHEN: MON & WED, 6:30PM-7:30PM   FEE: $5 PER CLASS $6 NON-RESIDENT

ADULT HIGH IMPACT EVENING CLASSES

• WHEN: TUE & TH, 6:30PM-7:30PM   FEE: $40 MONTHLY SESSION $65 NON- RESIDENT

SENIOR CENTER CLASSES

Requirement:  ALL participants must register at the Senior Center.  A physician referral is mandatory prior to entering the class. For more information call the Senior Center  706-342-1614

• WHEN: MON/WED/FRI, 8:30AM-9:30AM or 9:30AM-10:30AM   FEE:  $0 

CANCELED DUE TO COVID-19 NATIONAL & STATE EMERGENCY.

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training

Spring Training Session-Rescheduled date will be posted as soon as available.

Date: March 20-March 21
Certification Fee: $200.00
Re-certification Fee: $175.00

Friday-5PM-9PM
Saturday-8AM-5PM 1 hour lunch break
Sunday 8AM-5PM 1 hour lunch break

ATTENDANCE OF ALL CLASS DATES IS REQUIRED

Registration Link

SESSION FILLS UP QUICKLY-FIRST COME FIRST SERVE

Requirements

Participants 15 and older must pass the Lifeguard swim test, skills assessments given during the class, and all written tests at the end of the class; certifications will include Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED. There are no refunds for failure of skills assessment or written tests. The swim test will be given the first day, failure results in expulsion from the class and a partial refund of $100. The swim consists three parts:

• A 300 yard swim (6 laps); Breaststroke or Freestyle must be used. Swimmers may choose one or the other stroke, or use a combination of the two. There is no time limit for this portion.
• Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10lbs object from a minimum depth of 7 feet, swim 20 yards back to starting point with the object overhead, and exit water without using a ladder or steps. This must be completed in 1 minute 40 seconds.
• Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only.

Participants must be 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of this course. To register please go by the Recreation Department office, registration deadline is 10 days prior to the first day of class.

Employment at the Morgan County Aquatic Center is NOT guaranteed upon lifeguard certification.