SWIM LESSONS

Swim lesson registration began on March 5, 2024.

All swim team and swim lesson registrations, whether done in-person or online, will require a RecDesk household account to fully be processed. Please create an account if you have not already done so.  If you have an account but cannot remember your username or password, please contact Karlene Hummel, Recreation Superintendent.  She can reset your information.

Important Information

Red Cross Swimming Lessons are offered through the Marion Parks & Recreation Department.

Class sizes will be approximately 18 students.  

Waiting Lists

Once a class is filled, please add yourself to the waiting list.  We cannot guarantee spots will open up, however if they do we will do so from the waiting list.  

Lesson Changes and Refunds

There is a $10 charge per lesson for changes to the date(s) or time(s) you have registered for. Refunds are available prior to the start of the session, less a $10 administrative fee. No refunds will be allowed after the session has begun.     

Please review the times and dates for each session to ensure you are signing your child up for the correct level, time and session.  Contact our office 319-447-3590 if you do not remember what level you child needs.  

Please if the class you need for your child is full, do not put them in another level just to get them in. 

Sessions run for two-consecutive weeks with classes meeting Monday-Friday for 35 minutes each day, unless noted.

Red Cross Levels 

The following guidelines will help determine which level best fits your child’s swimming ability. All children are assessed and moved to a different level as necessary. If you feel your child is between levels please register them for the lower one. Students learn many different skills at each level. They usually need more than one session at each level to pass to the next level. Check out the schedule to find a session and time that work for you!

American Red Cross age requirements start at four year old for Level 1.  

Splash! (Parent/Toddler Class)

PARENT AND CHILD AGES  18 MONTHS –2 YEARS

Work together with your child in the water through various games and activities designed to prepare the child for structured lessons. This class will be held during Session 3 ONLY from 10:50-11:25a.m. Limit 20 participants.

Intro To Swim I CHILDREN AGE 3

Students learn to fully submerge face and body, breathe rhythmically, experience buoyancy, float on front and back, and swim on front and back using arm and leg motions. This class is 30 minutes in length. Limit participants.  Session 1 at 4:30 p.m.  - Session 2 at 10:50 a.m.  - Session 3 at 10:50 a.m. - Session 4 at 11:40 a.m.

Intro To Swim II CHILDREN AGES 10–14

Do you have an older child that has never learned how to swim? This class allows kids the option to learn the basics of swimming with kids their own age. This class will be held during Session 2 ONLY from 10:50–11:25 a.m. Limit 15 participants.

SESSIONS

SWIM TEAM

Marion Sharks Swim Team -2024

Youth 6-17 years of age

Do you love to swim, are you looking for additional water time to focus on swimming techniques and conditioning?  Marion Sharks summer swim team is a fun way to work on your swimming without the intense workouts. This is a great program to introduce young swimmers to the swim team without the initial club commitments.
 
Practices will be Monday-Wednesday-Friday (no practice Tuesday-Thursday) 6:45-8 a.m. Once school is completed for the year- the coach will get you that information as it gets closer.

Recreational Meets are scheduled for Tuesdays dates/times TBD

Swimmers are encouraged to be able to swim 25 meters unassisted. If you meet the age requirements we can help you achieve a goal of swimming those 25 meters. 

The season would run June-mid July.

 Fee:  $90  ($15 goes to the swim league organization.)