Indoor Pool

Swim Lessons at the Indoor Pool

Saturday Youth Swim Lesson – Session II

Saturdays from March 17th through April 28th

Fee:  Children of: SIUE Students $20* Faculty/Staff/SFC Members $30

Register at the Student Fitness Center Front Desk between Feb. 20th and March 14th

No class on 4/7 due to Easter Holiday. This class is designed for ages 4+. Pre-School Levels 1-3 and Learn to Swim Levels 1-4 available. Please note that there will be classes at 10am and 11am.  Your child (children) could be placed in either class time depending on their skill level. This is to ensure the best environment for your child to improve their swimming skills.  When signing up, please make sure to put what level your child should be in.  If your child was a ‘participant’ of a certain level this summer or fall, they should continue in that level until completing it.  We will have level descriptions at the front desk when you sign-up.

Classes Descriptions - Pre-K:
Preschool
Level 1:  Most basic elementary aquatic skills.  Good attitudes and safe practices around the water are emphasized.
Level 2:  Build upon level 1. Independent locomotion skills are started.  Simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on front and back are explored
Level 3:  Skills are performed independently. Coordination of arm and leg actions in both simultaneous and alternating movements is improved. 

Classes Descriptions - School Aged:
Learn To Swim
Level 1:  Basic elementary aquatic skills.  Being comfortable and enjoying the water are emphasized.  Good swimming habits are learned.
Level 2:  Beginning of true locomotion skills.  Fundamental skills are practiced.  Coordination of arm and leg actions in both simultaneous and alternating movements is developed.
Level 3:  Builds on previously learned skills. Most strokes, or stroke components, are introduced, as well as most water entries.
Level 4:  Develops confidence in strokes learned so far, and all strokes are introduced, as well as flip turns.
Level 5:  All strokes are refined and distances increased.  Flip turns on both the front and back are developed.
Level 6: Fitness Swimming, Personal Water Safety Skills & Fundamentals of Diving - Participants at this level may choose which of these three areas they would like to pursue.

For questions contact: SFC Front Desk 618-650-2348 | Joey Halpin 618-650-3235

Family Night - Fridays 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Bring your immediate family, free of charge, to the VC Indoor Pool on Fridays.  It's a fun and inexpensive night out for the entire family.

Pool Parties

To all SIUE student organizations....Are you looking for a non-traditional meeting location to hold your next organizational function?  Campus Recreation can help you with your search.  Have a two hour pool and pizza party at the VC Indoor Pool for $75! Click here for more information.

Family Swim Regulations

1. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 16.
2. Children are allowed to use USCG approved personal flotation devices (PFD's). In addition, the child must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian in the water while using these devices.
3. Individuals who are unable to swim the width of the pool may not dive.
4. Members may bring only immediate family members into the Vadalabene Center Pool during Family Swim periods, unless a guest pass has been purchased.
5. Family/Step is defined under the Family Access Privileges.

Dive-In Movie

Campus Recreation and CAB sponsor a movie every Spring and Fall Semester to be shown at the Indoor Pool. Come and enjoy a fun filled night with your friends.  This event is free to the SIUE Community!

Swimming Pool Regulations

1. Swim only when a lifeguard is on duty.
2. For safety reasons, please follow the lifeguards’ instructions at all times.
3. No running is permitted on deck.
4. Diving is not permitted in the shallow end.
5. For health reasons, please do not use the pool if suffering from any skin or communicable diseases or open wounds. Bathing caps are required for all persons with shoulder length hair. Gum is not allowed.
6. Parents must watch children at all times.
7. Food and drinks are permitted only in the spectator area and only during approved events. However, water bottles may be used if they are made of a non-breakable material and contain only water.
8. An approved swimsuit is required. Denim jeans or cut offs are not permitted.
9. No hazardous activity or foolish behavior is allowed.
10. Do not wear street shoes when walking on the deck of the pool.
11. Only one person is allowed on the diving board at a time.
12. All back dives are prohibited to ensure your safety.
13. Proper I.D. must be presented to the lifeguard before using the pool.
14. Use of scuba equipment is prohibited during lap and recreational swims.