NAC Pool

Pool

Swimming strengthens the body, regulates breathing, and stimulates circulation. It benefits the upper body, torso and legs together and is a great way to improve general strength, stamina and cardiovascular fitness. As a regular physical activity, swimming can also help lower your blood pressure and cholesterol.

Swimming is a very low impact exercise. The provided weightlessness of the water greatly reduces stress on joints, reducing the potential of back, knee and other muscular injuries. The water pressure against the legs and arms is also beneficial to the circulatory system. The water pressure adds to the muscle pressure exerted on the veins to aid in returning blood to the heart and lungs.

General Swimming

Summer Hours (starting mid-June): 5am - 8pm weekdays; weekends 7am - 6:30pm.
Winter Hours (starting mid-September): 5am - 9pm; weekends 7am - 6:30pm.
Lap swimming available during all open pool hours. Swim in one of our dedicated Lap Lanes. Lane sharing may be necessary during busy times.

Private Swim Lessons

We currently offer private swim lessons; all of our instructors teach both adults and children. Please contact an instructor below or download one of our registration forms.

Registration Form (PDF)

Group Swim Lessons

Download flyers and registration forms for group swim lessons for children:

Group Swim Lessons for Preschool and School Age Children (PDF)

Personal Swim Coaching

Are you training for a triathlon or would like to improve your technique for your fitness swimming? Learn to move through the water as quickly and efficiently as possible. For adults and teens.

Personal Swim Coaching (PDF)

Masters Swim Program

The Masters Swim Program provides an excellent cardiovascular workout for individuals looking to improve their swimming as well as for individuals looking for an alternate cross training opportunity. Over the course of the hour swimmers participate in balanced workouts focusing on endurance, speed, or technique. Workouts are provided for different abilities ranging from intermediate to advanced swimmers. The workouts are generally 2700 yards to 3600 yards in length. The class is open to all individuals who can swim freestyle and are comfortable swimming with other people in their lane. Most of the workouts for 2011 are posted as PDFs on Google Docs at http://bit.ly/jxwyJY.

WHEN: Mon/Wed at 5:45 p.m. and other, ad hoc workouts. Additional, open-water swims at Sachuest (Second) Beach during summer (see the Sachuest Ocean Swimmers Facebook group at http://on.fb.me/kBrueM.

COST: Free for NAC members. Club offers two-week trial, $15 one-day pass, $99 10-pack, $175 20-pack, plus monthly/yearly membership options including reduced rates for members <= age 25.

Volunteer coordinator: douglas.sayles@yahoo.com
Club contact: stephaniesynnott@hotmail.com, (401) 846-7723 x1036

Swim Instructors

	Tim Anderson: Tim Anderson's focus is teaching kids and adults alike to move through the water as quickly and efficiently as possible. His emphasis is stroke mechanics and is very technique driven to condition his students to become faster, stronger swimmers. He is a big proponent in injury prevention through proper form. Sessions include detailed instruction on stroke technique. Competitive and distance swimmers to leisure lap swimmers welcome. Tim Anderson is currently an Assistant Swim Coach for Newport County Wahoo’s and is Head Coach for Middletown High School Varsity Swim Team. He is certified by the American Swim Coaches Association as a level 2 certified coach/stroke instructor. He swam competitively for 11 years acquiring many accolades including Who's Who in High School Sports as well as many still standing records locally. To contact Tim Anderson please email him at andersonswim@hotmail.com
	Terri DiGiovanni: Terri is a lifetime swimmer with a passion for teaching. She has been a teaching swim lessons for over 30 years. She coached at the high school level for 10 years. Terri has experience with children and adults, from the first time swimmer to stroke refinement. Terri is a certified teacher and lifeguard. For a consultation please contact Terri at 662-3737.
	Emily Jordan: Group Lessons Only. Emily Jordan has been a lifeguard since 1996. She is also certified in water fitness by AAAISMA and is certified in CPR and first aid. She has taught swimming lessons for all ages and abilities-- infants to adults since 1997. She coached the Newport Naval Blues Swim Team 2000-2002 and has been teaching Water Aerobics for over 4 years. For a consultation please contact Emily at 1-864-650-1085.
	Jenny Meyen: Jenny has taught preschool children through teenagers at all levels of ability to swim and enjoy the water. She is experienced in both private and group lessons. A competitive swimmer for eight years, she has also been certified as a lifeguard and a Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. While living in Japan Jenny organized, directed, and coached a youth swim team for 2 years. To contact her for a consultation call her at 848-0293.
	Holly Wysham: Holly has a lifelong love of swimming. A certified Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, she creates a fun environment for young children while teaching them to safely and comfortably enjoy the water. She specializes in introduction to water and basic swimming skills, private or group lessons. To contact Holly please email her at wysham3@yahoo.com or call 757-650-4385.

Lane Policies

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Pool Entrance

Kiddie Pool Area

Lane 1 is a non-sharing lane. Participants are not required to share.

Lanes 2-4* are sharing lanes. Participants are required to share and may decide to circle swim or split the lane.
Participants should communicate with the other swimmer prior to sharing the lane.

Lane 4 – may not be available during water aerobics classes

The open swim and class area may not be available during class times. Please check with lifeguard.

For the safety of all our members, the Lifeguard is responsible for managing the pool area and enforcing club policies. Please See lifeguard if you need assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I want to sign my children up for swim lessons who do I speak with?

Private and semi-private lessons are available. You decide which instructor you want and contact them directly. Time slots are based on the avaialability of both you and the instructor. Each session is 30 minutes long. Please see the registration form and sign up at the front desk.

Are group swim lessons offered?

Yes, group lessons are offered throughout the year. If interested please sign up at the front desk, as space is limited. Swim clinics are also periodically offered.

Can I work out while my children swim?

Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If your child(ren) is not a strong swimmer an adult must be in the water with them. Babysitters must be older than 13 and if not a member require a Guest Pass.