Swim Lessons

Williamson County Parks and Recreation provides swim lessons year-round through Excel Aquatics.

Class Descriptions for Excel Swim School - Group Lessons

Beginner I: Students entering this group have little or no experience in the water, and will be taught basic water adaptation skills such as putting face in the water, breath holding, and assisted floating.

Beginner II: For swimmers who have mastered floating and underwater swimming.  Students will be taught the basic techniques of freestyle and backstoke, including breathing.

Advanced I: Swimmers in this group will refine the techniques of freestyle and backstroke, and move into the basics of butterfly and breaststroke.

Note: Unless otherwise stated, the cost for each session (8 classes) is $80.00.

In addition to group lessons, the following will be offered at various times.

Private Lessons: These lessons are for children (ages 3 and up) or adults and may be scheduled with the Swim School Director pending availability. Cost per 30 minute private lesson is $30.00.                                  

The following classes will be offered intermittently during the year depending on demand.

Excel Experts: This class is designed to help more advanced swimmers improve stroke technique in all four competitive strokes.  Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of  freestyle and backstroke. The class will be limited to 8 swimmers per lane. If two lanes are used the class will be limited to 16.   The class will meet two days a week each month for 45 minutes. 

Parent & Tot: For ages 6 - 36 months. This program is a water adaptation class. It is not a “drown proofing” class. It is a wonderful class for helping to make your child comfortable in the water. It helps prepare children for the next step—swimming without Mom or Dad.  It is not our intention to teach these children to swim.  We use a gentle, loving approach to introduce swimming skills to our youngest students.  We work with the parent to introduce basic swimming skills such as breath control, submersion, kicking, reaching, back float, and safety.  Gentle submersions are introduced when the child is relaxed and ready.  We use a structured program of songs, games, and fun activities to teach you and your child. A parent must be in the water with the child.  This class will be offered one day a week or on a series of Saturday mornings. A session will consist of 4 classes for 45 minutes each.

Brentwood Site – Indoor Sports Complex

MARCH SESSION
These classes are offered Monday / Wednesday  
March 1 - March 24 Cost: $80
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
10:30-11:00 am x    
11:00-11:30 am   x  
4:30-5:00 pm x    
5:00-5:30 pm   x  
5:30-6:00 pm     x

These classes are offered Tuesday / Thursday
March 2 - March 25 Cost: $80
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
10:30-11:00 am x    
11:00-11:30 am   x  
4:30-5:00 pm x    
5:00-5:30 pm   x  
5:30-6:00 pm     x

These classes are offered Saturdays
March 6 - March 27 Cost: $40
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
9:30-10:00 am x    
10:00-10:30 am   x  
10:30-11:00 am     x

APRIL SESSION
These classes are offered Monday / Wednesday  
April 12 - April 28 Cost: $60
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
10:30-11:00 am x    
11:00-11:30 am   x  
4:30-5:00 pm x    
5:00-5:30 pm   x  
5:30-6:00 pm     x

These classes are offered Tuesday / Thursday
April 13 - April 29 Cost: $60
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
10:30-11:00 am x    
11:00-11:30 am   x  
4:30-5:00 pm x    
5:00-5:30 pm   x  
5:30-6:00 pm     x

These classes are offered Saturdays
April 10, 17, and 24 Cost: $30
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
9:30-10:00 am x    
10:00-10:30 am   x  
10:30-11:00 am     x

MAY SESSION
These classes are offered Monday / Wednesday  
May 3 - May 26 Cost: $80
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
10:30-11:00 am x    
11:00-11:30 am   x  
4:30-5:00 pm x    
5:00-5:30 pm   x  
5:30-6:00 pm     x

These classes are offered Tuesday / Thursday
May 4 - May 27 Cost: $80
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
10:30-11:00 am x    
11:00-11:30 am   x  
4:30-5:00 pm x    
5:00-5:30 pm   x  
5:30-6:00 pm     x

These classes are offered Saturdays
May 1 - May 22 Cost: $40
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
9:30-10:00 am x    
10:00-10:30 am   x  
10:30-11:00 am     x

JUNE SESSION
These classes are offered Monday - Thursday 
June 7 - June 17 Cost: $80
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
9:30-10:00 am x x x
10:00-10:30 am x x x
2:45-3:15 pm x x x
3:15-3:45 pm x x x

These classes are offered Monday - Thursday 
June 21 - July 1 Cost: $80
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
9:30-10:00 am x x x
10:00-10:30 am x x x
2:45-3:15 pm x x x
3:15-3:45 pm x x x

JULY SESSION
These classes are offered Monday - Thursday 
July 6 - July 15 Cost: $70
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
9:30-10:00 am x x x
10:00-10:30 am x x x
2:45-3:15 pm x x x
3:15-3:45 pm x x x

These classes are offered Monday - Thursday 
July 19 - July 29 Cost: $80
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced
9:30-10:00 am x x x
10:00-10:30 am x x x
2:45-3:15 pm x x x
3:15-3:45 pm x x x
Private lessons for adults and children may be arranged at a cost of  $30 per lesson.

For questions and class availability call:
Gina Carbone, Brentwood Site Director
370-3471 ext. 23

Franklin Site – Franklin Recreation Complex

MARCH SESSION
These classes are offered Monday / Wednesday  
March 1st-24th  (8 classes total)  Cost: $80 
   Beginner I Beginner II  Advanced I Advanced II
10:30-11:00 X      
11:00-11:30   X    
4:30-5:00        
5:00-5:30  X      
5:30-6:00    X    
6:00-6:30     X

These classes are offered Tuesday / Thursday
March 2nd-25th (8 classes total)  Cost $80
   Beginner I Beginner II  Advanced I Advanced II
10:30-11:00 X      
11:00-11:30   X    
         
4:30-5:00  X      
5:45-6:15    X    
6:15-6:45      X X

These classes are offered Saturday
March 6th-27th (4 classes total) Cost $40 **Parent-tot classes are $55
  Parent/Tot Beginner I Beginner II Advanced I & II
10:00-10:30 X      
10:30-11:00   X    
11:15-11:45     X  
11:45-12:15 Adv I       X
12:15-12:45 Adv II       X
Private lessons for adults and children may be arranged at a cost of  $30 per lesson.

APRIL SESSION
These classes are offered Monday / Wednesday  
April 5th-28th  (8 classes total)  Cost: $80 
   Beginner I Beginner II  Advanced I Advanced II
10:30-11:00 X      
11:00-11:30   X    
4:30-5:00        
5:00-5:30  X      
5:30-6:00    X    
6:00-6:30      X X

These classes are offered Tuesday / Thursday
April 6th-29th (8 classes total)  Cost $80
   Beginner I Beginner II  Advanced I Advanced II
10:30-11:00 X      
11:00-11:30   X    
         
4:30-5:00  X      
5:45-6:15    X    
6:15-6:45      X X

These classes are offered Saturday
April 3rd-24th (4 classes total) Cost $40 **Parent-tot classes are $55
  Parent/Tot Beginner I Beginner II Advanced I & II
10:00-10:30 X      
10:30-11:00   X    
11:15-11:45     X  
11:45-12:15 Adv I       X
12:15-12:45 Adv II       X
Private lessons for adults and children may be arranged at a cost of  $30 per lesson.

All participants must register for classes!
Please come by the pool office to register for classes or register online www.excelaquatics.org

For questions and class availability call:
Katie Fowler, Franklin Site Director
615-790-5719  ext.19
kt.fowler@yahoo.com


Spring Hill Site – Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill


MARCH SESSION
March 2 - 25 Monday / Wednesday classes
Class Cost $80.00 (8 classes total)
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced I&II Excel Experts
11:00-11:30 X      
11:30-12:00   X    
4:30-5:00  X      
5:00-5:30    X    
5:30-6:00      X  

March 2 - 25 Tuesday / Thursday classes
Class Cost $80.00 (8 classes total)
  Beginner I Beginner II Advanced I&II Excel Experts
11:00-11:30 X      
11:30-12:00   X    
12:00-12:30     X  
5:00-5:30        
5:30-6:00  X      
6:00-6:30    X    

Private lessons for adults and children may be arranged at a cost of  $30 per lesson.

For questions and class availability call:
Jessica Klotz, Spring Hill Site Director
(615)302-0971, ext. 23.
Klotzjess@aol.com

Procedures for Registration

Every participant will pre-register for class sessions by submitting a registration form, payment in advance and a signed release form. Classes will be filled on a first come/first served basis.

Registration materials are available for download on the Excel Aquatics website, www.excelaquatics.org.  Brochures will also be available on site.

Registration will be accepted by mail or in person with payment.  All registrations should be mailed to:

Brentwood Site

Indoor Sports Complex
Attn: Excel Aquatics
920 Heritage Way
Brentwood, TN 37027
www.excelaquatics.org

Franklin Site

Franklin Recreation Complex
Attn: Excel Aquatics
1120 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064
www.excelaquatics.org

Spring Hill Site
Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
Attn: Excel Aquatics
2909 Commonwealth Drive
Spring Hill, TN 37174
www.excelaquatics.org

HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM
This program is to provide Home School children with a supervised physical education opportunity.

Spring Hill Site – Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill

  • Specific Weeks: January 4th - February 22nd
  • Time:  Mondays, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
  • Age:  7 yrs. and older
  • Cost:  $40 per person per winter session (January and February)

YOUTH SWIM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
This program is designed to maintain and improve competitive swimming skills through stroke refinement and endurance skills for summer competitive swimmers during the off season.

Spring Hill Site – Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill

  • Specific Weeks: January 5th - February 25th   
  • Time:  Tuesdays & Thursdays                                             
                11 & older- 4:30pm to 5:30pm 
                7yrs-10yrs- 5:30pm to 6:30pm 
                Tuesdays ONLY*      
                6 & Under- 5:00pm to 5:30pm 
  • Cost:   7yrs & older- $40 per person per winter session (January and February)
                 6 yrs & under- $20 per person per winter session (January and February)

 


Swim Teams

Williamson County Parks and Recreation provides a variety of swim teams for recreational and competitive swimmers.  Experience the thrill of competition!

Summer Programs (operate May-July)
Year Round Teams provided through Excel Aquatics

All programs meet at the Indoor Sports Complex in Brentwood

Year-Round Age Group Team
For swimmers ages 5-18. Join any time of year!  Call (615) 370-3471 ext. 23 to arrange for a placement trial which is a quick evaluation in the water to determine readiness and/or group placement.
*Minimum Requirement:  Swimmers should be able to swim 25 yards non –stop freestyle and backstroke.
 
Masters Team
Competition not required.  Fitness swimmers are welcome!
 
Practice Schedule:       
Mon., Wed. & Fri.  5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.   
                             8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Tues. 5:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Monthly Dues:  $60.00    
Registration Fee: $57.00   
       
ONE WEEK FREE TRIAL PERIOD! Contact Coach Dennis at rhsswimcoach@comcast.net  more information.
 
Year-Round Adult Triathlete Team
Program goal is to refine stroke technique and increase endurance. Swim workouts range from 2,000 to 4,000 yards. All ability levels accommodated. 
 
Practice Schedule:
Fridays:  5:00-6:30 am
Sundays 4:00-5:30 pm
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Monthly Dues:  $55.00
Registration Fee: $75.00
 
ONE WEEK FREE TRIAL any time of year! Contact Coach Ashley at triash@gmail.com for more information and/or to register.


Water Aerobics

The benefits of excerising in the water are endless.  Williamson County Parks and Recreation offers a year-round calendar of ongoing water aerobics classes. No registration is required.

Brentwood Site – Indoor Sports Complex
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
High Impact 8:30am
to
 9:20am

Instructor:
Tamara
Heseltine
8:30am
to
 9:20am

Instructor:
Sandy
Hinchey
8:30am
to
 9:20am

Instructor:
Tamara
Heseltine
8:30am
to
 9:20am

Instructor:
Sandy
Hinchey
8:30am
to
 9:20am

Instructor:
Tamara
Hesteline
Deep Water 9:30am
to
 10:20am

Instructor:
Tamara
Heseltine
 9:30 am
to
10:20am

Instructor:
Sandy
Hinchey
9:30am
to
 10:20am

Instructor:
Tamara
Heseltine
 9:30am
to
10:20am

Insturctor:
Sandy
Hinchey
9:30am
to
 10:20am

Instructor:
Tamara
Heseltine

During Water Aerobics shallow area is closed to the public!

Franklin Site – Franklin Recreation Complex
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
These classes are intended for individuals who want an aggressive, high intensity program that works all body parts at a high cardio vascular level. 9:00am
to 10:00am

Instructor: Heather Atkinson
9:00am
to
10:00am

Instructor: Heather Atkinson


5:30pm
to
6:30pm

Instructor:
Judy Fitzsimmons

9:00am
to
10:00am

Instructor: Heather Atkinson


5:30pm
to
6:30pm

Instructor:
Mary Kerby

9:00am
to
10:00am

Instructor: Heather Atkinson


5:30pm
to
6:30pm

Instructor:
Allison Ruff

9:00
to 10:00am

Instructor: Heather Atkinson
9:00am
to
10:00am

Instructor: Allison Ruff

This class is a high to moderate paced class with a focus on toning.
This class is offered for individuals who want a more moderate intensity level. This is still a full body workout but not as aggressive as the high intensity class. 10:15am to 11:15am

Instructor: Heather Atkinson
10:15am
to
11:15am

Instructor: Heather Atkinson

This class will be shallow water only. This class will be of moderate intensity.
10:15am
to
11:15am 

Instructor: Heather Atkinson
10:15am
to
11:15am 

Instructor: Heather Atkinson;
10:15am
to
11:15am
  Instructor: Heather Atkinson
 


Spring Hill Site – Longview Recreation Center at Spring Hill
   Monday  Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
 Aquacize High  8:30am
to
9:30am

6:30pm
to
7:30pm
 8:30am
to
9:30am

6:30pm
to
 7:30pm
8:30am
to
9:30am

6:30pm
to
7:30pm
 8:30am
to
9:30am

6:30pm
to
 7:30pm
 8:30am
to
9:30am



 
 9:00am
to
10:00am



 
 Aquacize Low  10:00am
to
11:00am
 10:00am
to
11:00am
 10:00am
to
11:00am
 10:00am
to
11:00am
 10:00am
to
11:00am
 

 
Policies and Procedures
 
Class Fees: Effective January 1, 2010
  • Walk-in: $3.00 / $2.00 for Seniors (age 55 or older)
Fees must be paid at the front desk before entering the pool
Yearly passes and punch cards DO NOT cover class fees.
 
 
Pool Guidelines:
  • Music may be used and that choice is by the instructor.
  • All participants must enter and exit through the main facility doors.
  • Minimum participation age is 16.
 
Class Courtesies
  • Respect others exercise space. Spread arm width; front, side and back is a good measure to use.
  • Be willing to help someone new understand class exercise.
  • Respect the instructor’s need for silence when they are explaining an exercise.
  • Please return equipment to cart and bin after class.

 

American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Classes

Williamson County Parks and Recreation offers classes for individuals interested in working in the aquatics field.