The St. Albans Swim Club 2012 - 2013 
The St. Albans Swim Club has served the Washington community since 1963. Membership includes use of the beautiful indoor Joseph J. Lawrence Pool, located on the St. Albans School campus beside the Washington National Cathedral at 3551 Garfield Street, N.W., near the intersection of Garfield and Massachusetts Avenue. The Lawrence Pool is an attractive, fully tiled, six-lane, twenty-five yard, indoor facility in bright and comfortable surroundings. The temperature of the pool water and the room is maintained at 82°F.
The St. Albans Swim Club gives members and their guests use of the Lawrence Pool seven days a week, eleven months of the year, including all holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter. Memberships may be purchased by the month or for the entire season, which runs from October 1, 2012, to September 2, 2013.
The St. Albans Swim Club is directed by Aquatics Director Robert J. Green, who is entering his 32nd season at St. Albans. The head coach of the St. Albans and National Cathedral School varsity swim teams, Mr. Green has taught countless adults and children to swim over the years.
For information: contact Rob Green or Mark Lewis at 202-537-6462.
All visitors to St. Albans School's Swim Club should park on Pilgrim Road or in the Cathedral parking garage, and avoid parking on neighborhood streets. All visitors should use the Garage’s main entrance off Wisconsin Ave., which is located at the Wisconsin Ave. traffic light near Hearst Hall. Visitors should not use the Woodley Road entrance to the Garage. Thank you for your cooperation.
Schedule
Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule - October 1, 2012, to June 9, 2013
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Mon. - Fri.
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6:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Mon., Wed., and Fri.
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6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Tues. and Thurs.
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7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. *
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Sat. and Sun.
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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* Please note: Hours are subject to change during the varsity
swimming and diving season for team training and special events.
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Summer Schedule - June 10, 2013, to September 2, 2013
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Mon. - Fri.
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6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.*
4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Sat. - Sun.
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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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*Please note: Hours are subject to change during summer swim camp.
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Membership Fees
Swim Club Membership
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Full Season |
Monthly |
10 Visits
(thru 9/02/13) |
| Single |
$900 |
$120 |
$100 |
| Husband and Wife |
$1,400 |
$180 |
$160 |
| Family |
$1,500 |
$200 |
$180 |
Guest Fee $10 per visit. All guests must be escorted by a member.
Swim and Tennis Club Dual Membership
Swim Club members may sign up for a dual membership with the St. Albans Tennis Club.
| Single |
$2,000 |
| Couples |
$2,400 |
| Family |
$2,500 |
All memberships are nontransferable, nonassignable, and nonrefundable. All seasonal memberships expire September 3, 2012.
Swim Lessons
Working under American Red Cross guidelines, these classes provide fun opportunities for fitness, water safety, and recreational swimming for all ages, including adults. Classes are open to the public. Swim Club membership is not required.
Ability Levels
Level I Water Exploration
Level II Primary Skills
Level III Stroke Readiness
Level IV Stroke Development
Level V Stroke Refinement
Level VI Skill Proficiency
Level VII Advanced Skills
Note: Parents must accompany children ages 3 -5 in the water during instruction for Levels I and II.
Swim Lessons: Weekend Program
Fee: $200 (8) classes
Open to all ages. Eight (8) class minimum scheduled for (4) Saturdays & (4) Sundays (recommended); or you may register for (8) Saturdays only; or (8) Sundays only.
Class Schedule:
09:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Age 9 & Up
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Age 6-8
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Age 3-5 (Parents must accompany children age 3-5 in the water)
12:00 p.m. - 01:00 p.m. Adults
Program Dates:
Program 1: April6 - April 28, 2013
Program 2: May 4 - May 26, 2013
Program 3: June 1 - June 23, 2013
Program 4: June 29 - July 21, 2013
Fees:
8 Classes $200
Lifeguard Training
The St. Albans Swim Program offers the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course (32 hours) which will be covered over a five day period. Enrollees must be at least 15 years of age and be able to pass a water-skills screening test on the first day of class. Participants must attend all (5) classes in order to receive Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications valid for (2) years.
Program Dates & Schedule (5 classes)
Sat. and Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Program 1: May 4 – May 18, 2013
Program 2: May 19 – June 2, 2013
Program 3*: June 3 – June 7, 2013 (*Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Fees
5 Classes $350
Recertification
Lifeguarding & First Aid, CPR/AED recertification is available for current certificate holders.
Schedule
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Class Dates
Program 1: May 18, 2013
Program 2: June 2, 2013
Program 3: June 7, 2013
Fees:
$100
Swim Brochure & Application
Summer Swim Camp
Pool Policies
For safety reasons, the pool may be closed on snow days (D.C. public schools closing policy) or during electrical thunderstorms or other severe weather. Please check our voice mail message at 202-537-6462 before coming to the pool. The ladder assisted lanes #1 and #6 will be reserved for children, handicapped persons, and nonswimmers. Guests must be accompanied by a member. The guest fee per visit is $10.
The St. Albans Swim Program reserves the right to cancel any class with fewer than three participants in attendance. St. Albans encourages all visitors to consider alternatives to driving to the School. Visitors who drive to St. Albans are encouraged to park in the parking garage entered from Wisconsin Avenue, directly in front of Washington National Cathedral.