The Waunakee Community School District Aquatic Center features an 8 lane, 25 yard pool. The Aquatic Center is home to the Waunakee Warriors Girls and Boys High School Swim Teams. The facility is also the home pool for the WAVE USA Swim Team.
The Waunakee Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross swimming lessons, family swims, adult lap/fitness swims, and masters swimming.
Residents and non-residents (additional fee) are welcome to use the facility and register for classes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Waunakee Aquatic Center will be CLOSED: * Saturday, March 21-Sunday, March 29, 2026
Family Swim
* Sundays- 2:30-4:00 pm
* On-Line Registration REQUIRED through RevTrak
* If the date does not populate, the seats are full OR program is NOT offered
American Red Cross Swimming Lessons: * WINTER 2026 Lessons - Classes end on March 8, 2026
* SPRING 2026 Lessons
- Spring Lesson Schedule
- Spring Lesson details also outlined below under "swim lesson offerings"
- Online Registration Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
ADULT Masters Swimming
- Winter session - Sundays 8:00-9:30 a.m.
- LAST PRACTICE Sunday, March 15 (10 practices).
- Fall 2026 information available in late August
Memberships Lap/Fitness
* Winter Memberships ~ January 2-March 31, 2026 - Pool is CLOSED for spring break cleaning March 21-March 29
Lifeguard Training Course
* No classes scheduled at this time
In This Section
CONTACT US
The Aquatic Center is located at Waunakee Community High School, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee.
Please use the swimming lessons placement criteria to determine the best class for your swimmers prior to registering for swimming lessons.
All Information described below is available here.
For the safety of participants and instructors, swimmers will not be permitted to participate in a class that does not match their swimming ability.
WCSD Aquatic Center Swim Lessons Level Placement Criteria
Updated: 11/02/21
Preschool Level 1
Requirements: 3-5 years old. NOT in 5-Year Old Kindergarten. Minimum Skills: No minimum skills required to enroll.
Swimmers are introduced to basic aquatic skills, which children continue to build on as they progress through the program. In addition, children start developing positive attitudes and safe practices around the water in Preschool Aquatics Level 1. All skills are performed with support.
Preschool Level 2
Requirements: 3-5 years old. NOT in 5-Year Old Kindergarten. Proficiency Required to Enroll:
Independently enter and exit water
Open eyes under the water to retrieve submerged objects
Submerge mouth, nose and eyes
Blow bubbles for 3 seconds
Float on back 5 seconds with ears in the water (can be supported)
Front & back glide 2 body lengths and recovery (can be supported)
EXIT SKILL SEQUENCE (can be supported):
Enter independently, using either the ramp, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to your mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds, then safely exit the water. (Children can walk, move along the gutter or "swim.")
Front glide at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position.
Preschool Level 3
Requirements: 3-5 years old. NOT in 5-Year Old Kindergarten. Proficiency Required to Enroll:
Independently enter and exit water
Bobbing 5X must be done independently demonstrating breath control
Open eyes under the water to retrieve submerged objects
Float on back 5 seconds with ears in the water (demonstrate with assistance)
Front & back glide 2 body lengths and recovery (demonstrate with assistance)
Recover front & back float/glide to vertical position in chest deep water (demonstrate with assistance)
Roll from front to back and back to front (demonstrate with assistance)
Treading water using arm and leg action ~ 15 seconds (demonstrate with assistance)
Combined arm and leg action on the front & back for 3 body lengths (demonstrate with assistance)
EXIT SKILL SEQUENCE (with assistance):
Glide on front for at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float on back for 15 seconds, then recover to a vertical position.
Glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.
Swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then continue swimming on front for at least 3 body lengths.
Level 1
Requirements: MUST BE IN 5-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN! Minimum Skills: No minimum skills required to enroll.
Will work on comfort in the water, breath control and floating. All skills are supported and swimmers will work towards independence.
Level 2
Requirements: MUST BE IN 5-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN! Proficiency Required to Enroll:
Independently enter and exit water
Open eyes under the water
Bobbing (breathing control) 5X
Float on back 5 seconds
Front glide 2 body lengths
EXIT SKILL SEQUENCE:
Front glide at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 5 seconds and recover to a vertical position.
Level 3
Requirements: MUST BE IN 5-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN! Proficiency Required to Enroll:
Fully submerge and hold breath for 10 seconds
Open eyes under the water
Bobbing (breathing control) 10X
Rotary Breathing (side breathing) 5X
Front floats ~ 10 seconds
Back Float ~ 15 seconds
Treading Water ~ 15 seconds
Front & Back glide ~ 2 body lengths
Front & Back swimming ~ 5 body lengths
EXIT SKILL SEQUENCE:
Step from the side into chest-deep water, push off the bottom, move into a treading or floating position for at least 15 seconds, swim on front and/or back for 5 body lengths, then exit the water.
Move into a back float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then recover to a vertical position.
Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front, then continue swimming for at least 5 body lengths.
Level 4
Requirements: MUST BE IN 5-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN! Proficiency Required to Enroll:
Bobbing (breathing control) 15X
Rotary Breathing (side breathing) 15X
Front Float 1 Minute
Back Float ~ 1 Minute
Treading Water ~ 1 Minute
Streamline Flutter & Dolphin Kicks ~ 3-5 Body Lengths
Breaststroke & Scissor Kicks ~ 15 Yards
Front Crawl & Elementary Backstroke ~ 15 Yards
25 yards (FULL LENGTH OF HS POOL) REQUIRED in Exit Skill Sequence for Level 3
EXIT SKILL SEQUENCE:
Jump into deep water from the side, recover to the surface, maintain position by treading or floating for 1 minute, rotate one full turn then turn as necessary to orient to the exit point, level off, swim front crawl and/or elementary backstroke for 25 yards, then exit the water.
Push off in a streamlined position, then swim front crawl for 15 yards, change position and direction as necessary, swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards, then exit the water.
Level 5
Requirements: MUST BE IN 5-YEAR OLD KINDERGARTEN! Proficiency Required to Enroll:
Swim Underwater ~ 3-5 Body Lengths
Surface Dive (feet first) ~ Completely Submerge
Survival Swimming ~ 1 Minute
Back Float ~ 1 Minute
Treading Water (2 kicks) ~ 2 Minute
Streamline Flutter & Dolphin Kicks ON BACK ~ 3-5 Body Lengths
Perform feet first entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards.
Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction & position as necessary & swim back crawl for 15 yards.
Submerge and swim a distance of 3 to 5 body lengths underwater without hyperventilating, return to the surface, then exit the water.
(Note: The original document also includes these criteria in Spanish, beginning on page 3 of the PDF).
The Waunakee Aquatic Center offers American Red Cross swimming lessons. All of our lead instructors are certified Water Safety Instructors through the American Red Cross.For the safety of participants and instructors, swimmers will not be permitted to participate in a class that does not match their swimming ability.
SPRING 2026
* Online Registration: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm
- Spring Session Schedule - schedule also outlined below.
* Sunday Session: April 12-May 17 (6 class session) + instructors will make every effort to introduce all skills
+ limited time to practice skills with 2 fewer class sessions
+ NO GAME DAY
* Wednesday Session: April 1-May 20 (8 class session)
Spring 2026 Swim Lessons
Registration Information
On-line registration opens: Thursday, March 12 @ 6:00 p.m.
SUNDAY CLASS OFFERINGS
Dates: April 12 – May 17, 2026 (6 CLASSES) Cost: $45 Waunakee Residents | $56 Non-Waunakee Residents
Block 1: 10:00–10:30/40 am
Preschool Level 1
Preschool Level 2
Level 2
Level 3
Block 2: 10:45–11:15/25 am
Preschool Level 1
Preschool Level 2
Preschool Level 3
Level 2
Block 3: 11:30–12:10 pm
Preschool Level 1
Preschool Level 2
Level 1
Level 3
Block 4: 12:45–1:15/25 pm
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Block 5: 1:30–2:10 pm
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
WEDNESDAY CLASS OFFERINGS
Dates: April 8 – May 27, 2026 (8 CLASSES) Cost: $60 Waunakee Residents | $74 Non-Waunakee Residents
Block 1: 4:00–4:30 pm
Preschool Level 1
Preschool Level 2
Preschool Level 3
Block 2: 4:35–5:05 | 5:15 pm
Preschool Level 1
Level 2 (class ends at 5:15)
Block 3: 5:20–6:00 pm
Level 1
Level 3
Clases de Natación en la Primavera de 2026
OFERTA DE CLASES TENTATIVA - LAS OPCIONES PUEDEN CAMBIAR DEPENDIENDO DE LA DISPONIBILIDAD DEL PERSONAL
Por favor consulte los criterios para la asignación de clase de natación para asegurar que inscribe a su hijo/a en el nivel adecuado de acuerdo a su capacidad para nadar. ¡La clase se llenará rápidamente!
Los cambios para aquellos que se inscriben en un nivel que no coincida con la habilidad del nadador probablemente resulten en un reembolso, ya que las clases estarán llenas.
Información de Inscripción
La inscripción en línea comienza: el jueves 12 de marzo a las 6:00 pm
OFERTA DE CLASES PARA LOS DOMINGOS
Fechas: 12 de abril – 17 de mayo de 2026 (6 CLASES) Costo: $45 Residentes de Waunakee | $56 No Residentes de Waunakee
Bloque 1: 10:00–10:30/40 am
Preescolar Nivel 1
Preescolar Nivel 2
Nivel 2
Nivel 3
Bloque 2: 10:45–11:15/25 am
Preescolar Nivel 1
Preescolar Nivel 2
Preescolar Nivel 3
Nivel 2
Bloque 3: 11:30–12:10 pm
Preescolar Nivel 1
Preescolar Nivel 2
Nivel 1
Nivel 3
Bloque 4: 12:45–1:15/25 pm
Nivel 1
Nivel 2
Nivel 3
Nivel 4
Bloque 5: 1:30–2:10 pm
Nivel 2
Nivel 3
Nivel 4
Nivel 5
OFERTAS DE CLASES PARA LOS MIÉRCOLES
Fechas: 8 de abril – 27 de mayo de 2026 (8 CLASES) Costo: $60 Residentes de Waunakee | $74 No Residentes de Waunakee
❖ IF WCSD cancels school due to inclement weather, ALL Aquatic Center activities are also CANCELLED for that day.
❖ IF there is an early release due to inclement weather, ALL Aquatic Center activities following the early release are CANCELLED.
❖ IF there is a late start due to inclement weather, ALL Aquatic Center Activities prior to the late start are CANCELLED.
❖ IF there is unexpected inclement weather over the weekend staff will attempt to maintain information on the website.
Thunderstorm/Lightning Procedures/Closures❖ Waunakee Aquatic Center recognizes the National Federation of High School (NFHS) Sports Medical Advisory Committee and National
Lightning Safety Institutes recommendations.
❖ Swimming is NOT permitted during active lightning.
❖ During active storms, all water activities are suspended for 30 minutes after lightning is sighted or thunder is heard.
➢ Swimmers should move off the pool deck and out of the locker rooms.
❖ Water activities may resume after 30 minutes have passed without lightning/thunder.
❖ During WCSD programs or events, staff will monitor the weather.
➢ Decisions about canceling programs or lessons cannot be made until near the start of the activity as the weather changes rapidly.
❖ Waunakee Wave families should contact their coaches regarding cancelations.
Join us for Adult Lap Swim at the Waunakee Community School District Aquatic Center!
HOURS *
Monday - Friday
5:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Lap Lanes available
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. - Open for a self-lead water fitness group
Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Lap Lanes available
* Please check website for any closures due to rentals, district holidays, special events, etc...
PARKING | MONDAY - FRIDAY before 3:45 pm
Please use the MIDDLE two rows of spaces between the High School and Middle School. DO NOT park the first row of numbers spaces, closest to the Aquatic Center. These are assigned staff parking spaces.
Punch cards must be purchased online through the REVTRAK Webstore.
Punch cards will be created and kept at the Aquatic Center.
The Aquatic Center is CLOSED on national holidays and for various rentals throughout the year.
Join us for Family Swim at the Waunakee Community School District Aquatic Center!
Sunday Family Swim
SUNDAY FAMILY SWIM will return SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Spend quality time with your family at the pool from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. The cost is $10.00 per immediate family. Must pre-register online for the visit. Children must be accompanied by adults and adults must be accompanied by children. Immediate family only please!
PLEASE NOTE: If the date doesn't populate when you login to register, either all the spots are filled for that day or Family Swim is not offered on that date.
The Waunakee Aquatic Center - American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.
Lifeguard Training Course Prerequisites
To participate in the Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course, participants must:
▪ Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the Lifeguarding course.
▪ Successfully complete the two prerequisite swimming skills evaluations: Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence w/out stopping to rest:
• Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed)
• Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs
• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both Prerequisite 2:
Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed).
• Submerge to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface.
• Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING (r.24 program) BLENDED LEARNING COURSE DETAILS
NO COURSES SCHEDULED AT THIS TIME
To earn certification, participants must:
▪ Complete all online course content in advance of the corresponding in-person sessions.
▪ Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.
▪ Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during skill practices, skill drills, activities and scenarios.
▪ Demonstrate proficiency in all skills.
▪ Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent. ▪ Pass the three (3) final skill assessments which include:
o Assessment 1—Timed Response
Participants must complete a passive submerged rescue, extricate with the assistance of an assisting rescuer, and rapid assessment (including the delivery of 2 initial ventilations by either rescuer) within 1 minute, 30 seconds, and then provide 3 minutes of single-rescuer CPR. o Assessment 2—Rotation and Scanning
Participants must rotate into the lifeguard station, conduct surveillance from the station for 1 minute, and rotate out of the station. o Assessment 3—Final Team Response Testing Scenario
Participants must perform a passive submerged rescue, extrication and rapid assessment, followed by multiple-rescuer CPR and use of AED and BVM resuscitator.
Are you a triathlete? Fitness swimmer? Stroke analysis or need improvement? Are you interested in a structured and balanced swimming program/workout for ADULTS designed to meet your individual needs?COACH: Jerry Lourigan ~ USA Swimming Masters Coach – Level 3
Winter PROGRAM Information
January 11, 2026 - March 15, 2026
(10 practices)
8:00-9:30 a.m. Sundays
Members* - $100.00 ($10 per workout)
* to be a “member” you would need to purchase a quarterly Aquatic Center membership ** (September 30-December 30, '25)
** A membership gives you access to public lap swim Monday - Friday from 5:30-8:00 a.m. and most Saturdays from 8-10 a.m.
Non-Members - $150.00 ($15 per workout)
Sign-up via Regwerks
Based on ample registration numbers for this program, we will NOT offer a drop in option. Individuals who wish to participate should sign up for the entire session of the masters program.
