Aquatic Center


	Learn to Swim Using the American Red Cross "Learn to Swim" program, we offer swimming lessons starting with pre-school aged children and continuing through ability levels, through teen-aged youth. A "Mommy and Me" course is offered for 6-24 month-olds, as well as a preschool class designed for swimmers ages 2-3 and 4-5. Six-year-olds and up will move through levels based on their skills. Classes meet twice per week for 4 weeks. Fee: $25 ($30 for out of county). Private lessons are also available starting at $40/hr. For more information, contact the Recreation Department (706-342-0588)


	General Information The Morgan County Aquatic Center is open Monday through Thursday from 6AM to 8PM, Friday from 6AM to 5PM, Saturday from 9AM to 5PM, closed on Sunday. Daily entrance for County residents is $2, and $3 for non-County residents. Passes are available for purchase as follows: 10 visits: $20; 25 visits: $47.50; 50 visits: $90. Annual memberships are also available: $250 for individual membership, $450 for couples, and $750 for family of 3 or more. The facility is available for rental for parties, meetings, etc. during the following hours: Friday 5:30-8:30PM; Saturday 5:30-8:30PM, Sunday 2:00-5:00PM and 5:30-8:30PM for a cost of $150 for pool and lifeguard or $250 for the "party package" which includes a host and cake. Pool rental includes meeting room for food service. Meeting room can be rented during business hours for $10/hour and $50 during off hours for first 2 hours and $10 each additional hour.


	Swim Club The Morgan Minnows Swim Club is a non-competitive alternative for swimmers wanting to participate in swim team style practices but do not wish to compete. Swimmers participate in Marlins' practice at their ability level; however, they are not able to participate in any meets outside of occasional home practice meets. Practices are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings alongside Marlins' practice. Note: Swimmers must be able to swim length of pool witout stopping to participate. Fee: $25 annually, $35/month. (Additional $10 annually for out of county participants).

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	Swim Team The Morgan Marlins Swim Team is offered for boys and girls ages 5 and older. The age control date is as of the day of registration. Registration must be done at the Recreation Gym, and the Parent Information and Orientation class is required. Swimmers are registered with USA Swimming and participate in monthly meets across the state; they are also assigned self practices (entry fee to pool waived for swim practices). Swimmers wishing to participate must first participate in the Stroke Clinic, have one month of Minnows Swim Club, or hold a current USA Swimming membership. Practices are held Tuesday and Thursday evenings 7-8PM, and Saturday mornings 9-10AM. Fee: $50 annually, $55/month (Additional $10 annually for out of county participants).

Passes, allowing people to buy more than one visit at a time, are available for purchase in denominations of 10 ($20), 25 ($47.50), and 50 ($90) visits. [Out of county: $30, $65, and $125, respectively.]

Inquire about membership at the Recreation Department Office.


	Other Aquatic Activities Stroke Clinic: Program designed for youth who already know how to swim. The clinic will focus on the four basic strokes and emphasize the proper and most efficient manner in which to execute them. The class will introduce swimming for fitness to youth and emphasize the importance of fitness throughout life, and it is a great prelude to swim team. Clinic meets Tues & Thurs 4-5PM. Swimmers must be able to swim length of pool without stopping to participate. Fee: $40 (Out of County: $50). Water Aerobics: Offered for adults and teens during day and evening hours. Water aerobics is a great way to increase cardiovascular and muscular strength by using water's natural resistance. The water provides support to the body, decreasing impact on joints. A class approved by the Arthritis Foundation is also available for a lower impact workout; this is an excellent class for anyone looking to improve their mobility or want to try aquatic exercise for the first time. Fee: $5 per visit, or 30-visit pass for $125 (out of county: $6/$150). Adult lessons are offered beginning this Fall (2010). Class is designed to help non-swimming adults achieve a level of comfort in the water, that will allow them to enjoy water exercise. Class will focus on principles of swimming and flotation, treading water, basic stroke mechanics, and water safety. Fee: $5 per visit, or 30-visit pass for $125 (out of county: $6/$150).