Aquatics
The South Lake Tahoe Recreation Complex has the only year-round public pool in South Lake Tahoe. This six lane 25 yard pool is indoors during the winter months and outdoors during the summer months. Both public recreation and lap swim times are available each day. When the pool is indoors, the air temperature is maintained at 70 degrees and the water temperature is 81 degrees.
Swim suits are required - NO t-shirts, cut-offs or inflatable toys or floatation devices allowed. Any child not potty trained must wear plastic pants over their swim diaper. All non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult. Children must be 3'6" at the shoulder or pass the 45' swim test to be able to swim without an adult in the water with them. Non-swimmers may use loaner Coast Guard approved lifejackets as long as an adult is in the water.
Spectators may watch from the balcony when the pool is outdoors. Unpaid visitors/spectators are not allowed on the deck or patio. Towels are not provided. Items for sale at the recreation complex front desk 'swim shop': swim suits, goggles, caps, plastic pants, earplugs, nose clips, fins, kickboards, paddles, drinks, snack & more.
For information on swim clinics, private & group swimming lessons, please see our brochure . Lessons are for all ages and abilities. Need more info - Call us at (530) 542-6056 or click contact us . You can register for a swim lesson online by clicking here. At this time payment can not be made online, but you can secure a place in a class.
Refund Policy: Our policy is not to issue refunds for these types of payments. However, if you have a question concerning your payment and / or you wish to inquire about a potential refund, please call 530.542.6056 or email.
Privacy Policy: Your payment information will be kept confidential, and will not be shared or used for any other purpose other than the purpose of this transaction.
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Please check our hours and fees , and please note that due to special events going on throughout the year, you should always call ahead to confirm swim hours. See below for Holiday closures.
Water Exercise & Running
Adult ~ Drop-in, No Swimming Ability Required
Are you looking to increase your flexibility and endurance, get more energy and meet a great group of people at the same time? Then this is the class for you! You can jog, do the group workout or your own. Use our toys: aqua bells, belts, kickboards, fins and noodles - or bring your own. 10-use discount pass available at front desk.
Drop-in: Adult: $4.25 Senior: $3.25
Monday - Friday 9:00-10:00am
Deep Water Running & Vertical Core Conditioning
Check out this dynamic deep water exercise experience. 'Runners' learn to recognize and correct poor postural habits, find neutral alignment while strengthening your core. Aqua belts available. Warm up and cool downs are a part of every class and may be done in shallow water. Please check the front desk or here for updates and/or changes to this class schedule.
Drop-in: Adult: $4.25 Senior: $3.25
Monday & Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm Saturdays 9:00-10:00am
Swim Clinics
Drop-in Swim Clinics with Derek Beller run year-round Saturdays mornings. Improve your strokes, fitness and cardio health with this structured workout. Participants must be able to swim and be 14 years and older.
Saturdays 8:00am-9:00am Ongoing
Drop-in Fee $20.00 per date
CPR/AED
This BLS course is for the general public, covers Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED, relief of choking and use of AED. Upon successful completion, receive a 2-year certificate. Manual included in fees. Dental & Health professionals, please contact Duane DeClerck at 530-906-8171 to set up a class geared to your license requirements. Don't wait, low enrollment will cancel the class. Cost: $50.00 for the one day class on Monday, February 15, 2010 from 5:30-9:00pm.
Pool Closures
Recreation Complex Hours for the Weight Room and Lap Swim
Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15 open at 7:30am
4th Grade Swim Program
Monday - Thursday, November thru March from 11:20am-Noon. Weeks TBD.
STHS Programs
Two mornings the end of each semester TBA. Monday - Thursday, late February thru mid May closed 3:30-4:30pm for practices; Friday, April 30 2:00pm-close for meet.
Tahoe Swim Team Meets
Saturday & Sunday, June 5 & 6 all day both days. 1/2 day Friday thru Sunday, July 23, 24 & 25, 2010.
Sundays, September 15 - mid May 2010 (pool available for rentals, please contact Cindy @ 530-542-6057)
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