Aquatic Center - Prairie Elementary School

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, November 15th
* Thursday, November 27th & Friday, November 28th

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:
* Fall 2025 Lessons - Classes in progress
- Last day of the session is Sunday, November 23rd
* Winter 2026 Lessons tentative offerings
- Online Registration tentatively scheduled Thursday, December 4th @ 6 pm

ADULT Masters Swimming
- Fall program information below - group meets Sundays through December 21st
- Program is full and registration is closed

Memberships Lap/Fitness
* Summer Memberships ~ JULY 1-SEPTEMBER 30
- Fall Memberships October 1-December 30
- available for purchase

Lifeguard Training Course
* No classes scheduled at this time

The image depicts a swimming pool with swimmers in the water, surrounded by spectators and decorative flags on the walls.

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CONTACT US

The Aquatic Center is located at Waunakee Community High School, 301 Community Drive, Waunakee.

Kristy Nacker
Aquatic Center Director

Phone
(608) 849-2420

Register and Payment
RevTrak

Aquatic Center Swimming Lessons

Lesson Placement Criteria

Swimming Lesson Offerings

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.

FALL 2025 (8 class session)
* On-Line Registration: Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm
* Sunday Session: September 28 - November 23, 2025

TENTATIVE WINTER 2026 (8 class session)
* Online Registration: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm
* Sunday Session: January 18-March 8, 2026
- Tentative session schedule

TENTATIVE SPRING 2026
* Online Registration: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm
* Sunday Session: April 12-May 17 (6 class session)
* Wednesday Session: April 1-May 20 (8 class session)

Swimming Lessons - What to Expect

Weather-Related Closures and Procedures

Winter Related Closures

❖ 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.

Aquatic Center Offerings

Adult Lap and Fitness Swim

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.

Adult Lap/Fitness Membership Information
Instructions to Purchase Membership or Punch Card

Adult Lap and Fitness Punch Card

WAUNAKEE RESIDENTS
- $25 for 5 Visits
- $50 for 10 Visits
NON-WAUNAKEE RESIDENTS
- $30 for 5 Visits
- $60 for 10 Visits

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.

Family Swim

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!

Must register prior to visit.

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.

Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor Classes

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.

Click on "American Red Cross Certification"

Master's Swim

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

Tentative FALL PROGRAM Information
October 5, 2025 - December 21, 2025
(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.