Swim Clubs

• Program Coordinator: Katie Mertz
  phone:  269.471.3257
  email: learn2swim@andrews.edu
• Website: Andrews Aquatics Center
• Format: In-person
• Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness 8750 West Campus Circle Drive 
• Ages: 5-19  Must be able to demonstrate a Red Cross level 5 swimming ability.

Date and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:30pm 
Start Date: January 20 to April 24, 2025 
No Classes for the following dates: 

• Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
• Mon February 17 (President’s Day)
• Friday - Sunday, March 14 - 23 (University Spring Break)

Additional registration at location is required. Visit Andrews Aquatics Center
You will receive the payment code as an attachment to your partnership registration. Visit the website and click on Swim Programs, then Swim Club, then Register 

Course Description:
Must have a Level 5+  Swimming Ability with a knowledge and ability to perform the basic strokes (front crawl, back stroke, breast stroke, butterfly) The first day of swim club will operate as a tryout to evaluate if the student is ready for swim club or needs to continue in our learn to swim program. The reason for this is because swim club focuses on building endurance while perfecting swimming strokes rather than working on developing swimming strokes. 

AU Swim Club Syllabus

Because this course is on campus, the university requires a parking sticker on your vehicle. Stop by the Campus Safety office or register your vehicle online. 

September 13th - January 10th 
16 wks *no class December 27th 
Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 PM

Also must register directly with the Club at 429-2101

Stroke Clinic focuses on technique for the 4 competitive strokes Freestyle (front crawl) , Breaststroke, Back Crawl and Butterfly and developing endurance. Students will work drills for each stroke breaking down the components of each to increase their efficiency. Introduction to starts, turns and finishes will be touched upon as well. Students must be able to swim 25yrds of Freestyle (front crawl) and 25 yards of Back Crawl to participate.

Stroke Clinic Syllabus

Dolphins Swim Club: BH/SJ YMCA                     
Mariners Swim Club: Niles-Buchanan YMCA      

• Contact: Allison Kiggins   
• Phone: 269-683-1552  
• Email: akiggins@ymcagm.org   
• Website:
  Benton Harbor/St. Joseph: https://www.ymca.org/locations/benton-harbor-st-joseph-ymca
  Niles/Buchanan: https://www.ymca.org/locations/niles-buchanan-ymca
• Format: In-person

**We cover fees for instructional and additional pool practice time only, any other fees are the responsibility of the family.  

Please be sure to register online with the Berrien Springs Partnership and be mindful of your YMCA branch locations. You will be contacted by the YMCA, via e-mail or telephone, regarding course specifics.  *For late registrations (outside registrations dates), or changes, please contact the partnership as well as the YMCA.

• You must attend a minimum of 3 times a week, practice or a scheduled swim event. This class requires self-paid YMCA membership.
• Days and times for classes may change, please contact the YMCA for days and times.**  Attendance must begin in September. 

Swim club is open to ages 5–8 who can complete one length of both freestyle and backstroke and ages 9–18 who can complete two lengths of both freestyle and backstroke. Students will learn drills, techniques, and other tools to better their swim skill. Some items include: stroke and kick practice as well as focus on conditioning, speed and stamina. There may also be a small amount of weekly take-home work to further the student’s knowledge outside the pool. 

*Students should bring appropriate swim attire and goggles.

*Parents cannot stay in class with the student, it is drop off only.  They are welcome to attend 'Watch Me Swim' days as offered, and they can stay in the lobby to observe the lessons, but they can't be in the pool area.

Dolphins & Mariners Swim Club Syllabus