Swimming Lessons
Swimming Lessons are back at the Falcon Center!
Private and Semi-Private Lessons
LEARN TO SWIM! Fairmont State University offers private and semi-private swimming lessons in the Falcon Center. Perfect for anyone learning to swim and continuing to improve their swimming skills. The Falcon Center pool is entirely shallow and heated to around 84 degrees. Lessons are one-on-one or in pairs instructed by a Fairmont State University swim instructor in the Falcon Center Pool lasting 30-60 minutes in duration.
Lessons are for patrons ages from 6 months-13 years old. Following the American Red Cross Guidelines, any children 3 years of age or younger, will be put under Parent & Child Aquatics class guidelines. These guidelines require a parent/guarding to enter the water with the child during the entire lesson.
Meet the Swim Instructors!
Schedule Availability
Monday: No Current Availability
Tuesday: No Current Availability
Wednesday: No Current Availability
Thursday: No Current Availability
Friday: No Current Availability
Saturday: No Current Availability
Sunday: No Current Availability
Spring Availability will be limited to pool hours
Email Janel Kittle at Janel.Kittle@fairmontstate.edu for questions
Cost
Private Lesson Cost and Deadlines (Only 1 Swimmer)
| Total Lessons | Cost | Last Possible Day to Register Based on Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $70.00 | CLOSED for Registrations |
| 6 | $135.00 | CLOSED for Registrations | 10 | $220.00 | CLOSED for Registrations |
Semi-Private Lesson Cost and Deadlines (Requires 2 Swimmers)
| Total Lessons | Cost* | Last Possible Day to Register Based on Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $90.00 | CLOSED for Registrations |
| 6 | $155.00 | CLOSED for Registrations | 10 | $250.00 | CLOSED for Registrations |
*Cost for semi-private lessons are for the pair of 2 swimmers, not charged per swimmer.
Registration
Everyone must complete the online registration and payment prior to be able to schedule and start their lessons. All registrations are done online via the link below or at the Falcon Center Reception Desk. Additionally there are instructions to help with creating an account and registering for the first time.
- If you have previously created an account that information is still valid and should be used if applicable.
- Please use the “Forgot your password” section if you forgot your username or password.
- If you create a new account, please check your e-mail first to verify your account before trying to log-in.
- If you are not receiving the verification email please check your junk/spam folder.
- From the homepage select "Programs".
- Select "Summer 2022" under semester if not already highlighted.
- Select the package you are wishing to register your child or children for.
- Click "Register" and follow all prompts, completing the required information.
- Proceed to checkout to complete registration and make payment.
Policies/Cancellation/Rescheduling
- All private swimming lessons are 30-60 minutes in length and scheduled once or twice per week. Lessons will only be scheduled more than once per week if the instructor has availability to do so.
- All lessons packages must be paid in full prior to your first lesson taking place. Lesson registrations must be done online or at the Falcon Center Reception Desk.
- All swimming lesson packages are prepaid and non-refundable for any unused or missed lessons.
- Cancellation of a lesson must be done 12 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment to be eligible for a rescheduled appointment. Otherwise, the lesson will be considered rendered.
- If you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson you should contact your swim instructor or Janel Kittle at Janel.Kittle@fairmontstate.edu or 304-368-7223.
- Any last minute cancellations or issues after 4:00 pm on the day of your lesson should be directed to 304-368-7222 asking to speak with the Supervisor on duty.
- Semi-private lessons are for 2 individuals of similar age or similar ability. If the instructor deems that the swimmers are to far apart in age or ability to take lessons together the pair may be asked to be split up for the benefit of both the instructor and the students.
- If one student does not show for a scheduled semi-private lesson the lesson is still considered rendered for that individual.
- If a student arrives late for a lesson, it may not be rescheduled or extended based on the instructors availability.
- Inclement weather may cause lessons to become canceled and we will work to reschedule those accordingly and communicate those cancellations as early as possible.
- Please note there may be events/university closures that cause the facility to postpone lessons (i.e holidays and spring break). This information will be communicated via email and signage in the pool as early as possible. Lessons will be reschedule accordingly in this instance.
- All lessons are required to be finished prior to the finish of the spring semester (April 29th).