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Parks & Recreation
aquatics
Swim Team
The Rocky Hill Sea Lions Swim Team is a recreational team for ages 6–18. Participating in swim team promotes individual ability as well as team camaraderie. Practice is held Monday– Friday, and attending a minimum of 3 times/ week is recommended. Meets are typically held on weekends. All swimmers must attend swim meets to remain on the team. Due to the popularity of the team, we are giving returning swimmers first chance to register. If, for any reason, your child is no longer able to make a meet or you need to get in touch with Head Coach Melisha, please contact her at 860-655-0246. Minimum requirements: Must be able to swim 1 length of pool (75’) without stopping and dive into deep water. Swim team does not teach you how to swim. Swimmer should know basics of freestyle and backstroke.
Returning swimmers should sign up by September 22
New Rocky Hill swimmers can sign up starting September 25
New non-resident swimmers can sign up starting October 2.
Coaches: Melisha DeMaio, Cristina Giancola, and Shawn Flynn
Days: Monday–Friday
Dates: Starts October 16; runs through mid-February
Time: 5:15–6:30pm
Location: High School Pool
Fee: $299 residents, $329 non-residents
($20 discount for additional children)
High School Pool –
Opens on September 18
The indoor pool is open to the public and located in Rocky Hill High School, 50 Chapin Avenue. The pool is 6 lanes, 75’ long with a 1 meter diving board, ranging in depth from 3.5’ to 12’. For the most up to date schedule check at the pool, on the website or call the Recreation office.
Pool Admission Fees:
Pool passes are available to Rocky Hill residents with proof of residency. Passes may be purchased at the pool or the Recreation Office. For the 23-24 indoor swim season, Newington and Wethersfield residents that hold a Newington or Wethersfield pool pass will be able to swim at the Rocky Hill High School Pool during recreational swim or lap swim. Likewise, Rocky Hill residents that hold a Rocky Hill pool pass can use the Newington or Wethersfield High School Pools during their designated recreational swim hours.
Drop in Fees:
$3 residents without pass, $7 non residents
Pool Location:
Rocky Hill High School Pool (50 Chapin Avenue)
Adult Swim Lessons
Adult drop in swim lessons will be held every Wednesday the pool is open. A member of
the lifeguard staff will work with you on your swimming skills. Learn the basic safety skills to more advanced techniques.
Instructor: Lifeguard Staff
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00–8:00pm
Location: High School Pool
Fee: Free with pool admission admission ($3.00 for residents, $7.00 for non-residents)
Rocky Hill High School Pool Schedule
Due to the high volume of usage from multiple entities and the unpredictability of the ever- changing schedules, we ask that you please visit us on our website and navigate to “Pool Information” to find the most up-to-date and current schedule along with scheduled days off. The schedule will also be available to view on a display at the pool. Thank you for your understanding.
Residents –
Fee: $60 (10 classes)
Instructor: Red Cross Water Safety Instructors
Location: Rocky Hill High School Pool
Registration: Opens on Tuesday, September 19 at 12:00am Classes: Parent/Child – for ages 6 months–3 years Preschool – for age 4
Learn to Swim (LTS) Levels 1 – for ages 5–6
Learn to Swim (LTS) Levels 2 – for ages 5–12
Learn to Swim (LTS) Levels 3 – for ages 5–17
Learn to Swim (LTS) Levels 4–5 – for ages 7–17
Non-residents – Fee: $120 (10 classes)
2023 FALL yOUTH SWIM LESSONS
You can find detailed class descriptions on our website.
Fall Swim Classes: Mondays, September 25–December 4 (10 classes, no class 10/9)
TIME
LeveL
LeveL
LeveL
LeveL
6:35–7:10pm
Parent/Child
Preschool
LTS2
LTS4
7:15–7:50pm
Preschool
LTS1
LTS2
LTS3
7:55–8:30pm
LTS1
LTS3
LTS4
LTS5
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