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Swim
Photo ID is required for non-members ages 12+. All children under the age of 7 must be have an Adult in the water at all times directly supervising them.
Wristbands are currently required to participate in all Open Swim & Family Swim sessions.
Wristbands can be collected from the front desk approximately one hour before each swim session’s start time.
We are unable to accommodate groups of 10 or more people without prior approval by FWCC staff. Large groups may require a facility rental.
Now Hiring for Lifeguards and Swim Instructors!
Leisure Pool
OUR LEISURE POOL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REPAIRS.
Lap Pool
A six-lane, 25-yard lap pool with a 1-meter diving board. The pool is home to local swim teams, a master’s group and a synchronized swimming group.
Lap Pool Schedule Winter 2023
Beginning 1/2/2023
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00 – 8:00 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 5:00 – 7:55 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 5:00 – 8:00 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 5:00 – 7:55 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 5:00 – 8:00 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 7:00 – 8:00 Lap Swim (2 Lanes) *Team Training (4 Lanes) | |
| 8:00 – 8:55 Senior Swim (6 Lanes) | 8:00 – 8:55 Shallow Water Aerobics | 8:00 – 8:55 Senior Swim (6 Lanes) | 8:00 – 8:55 Shallow Water Aerobics | 8:00 – 8:55 Senior Swim (6 Lanes) | 8:00 – 9:00 Lap Swim ( 1 Lane) *Team Training (5 Lanes) | |
| 9:00 – 9:55 Deep Water Aerobics | 9:00 – 10:00 Senior Swim (6 Lanes) | 9:00 – 9:55 Deep Water Aerobics | 9:00 – 10:00 Senior Swim (6 Lanes) | 9:00 – 9:55 Deep Water Aerobics | 9:00 – 11:00 Swim Lessons (2 Lanes) *Team Training ( 4 Lanes) | 10:30 – 11:55 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) |
| 10:00 – 12:00 Water Walking (2 Lanes) Lap Swim (4 Lanes) | 10:00 – 12:00 Water Walking (2 Lanes) Lap Swim (4 Lanes) | 10:00 – 12:00 Water Walking (2 Lanes) Lap Swim (4 Lanes) | 10:00 – 12:00 Water Walking (2 Lanes) Lap Swim (4 Lanes) | 10:00 – 12:00 Water Walking (2 Lanes) Lap Swim (4 Lanes) | 11:00 – 12:45 Lap Swim | |
| 12:00 – 2:30 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 12:00 – 2:30 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 12:00 – 2:30 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 12:00 – 2:30 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 12:00 – 2:30 Lap Swim (6 Lanes) | 1:00 – 3:00* 3:30 – 5:30* Open Swim Lap Swim (wrist bands required) | Noon – 1:30* 2:00 – 3:30* Open Swim Lap Swim (wrist bands required) |
| 2:30 – 4:00 FWHS (4 Lanes) Lap Swim (2 Lanes) | 2:30 – 4:00 FWHS (4 Lanes) Lap Swim (2 Lanes) Swim Meet 1/10 No Lap Swim | 2:30 – 4:00 FWHS (4 Lanes) Lap Swim (2 Lanes) | 2:30 – 4:00 FWHS (4 Lanes) Lap Swim (2 Lanes) Swim Meet 1/12, 1/19 No Lap Swim | 2:30 – 4:00 FWHS (4 Lanes) Lap Swim (2 Lanes) | ||
| 4:00 – 4:30 FWHS 4:00 – 7:00 Team Programs Swim Lessons No Lap Lanes | 4:00 – 4:30 FWHS 4:00 – 7:00 Team Programs Swim Lessons No Lap Lanes | 4:00 – 4:30 FWHS 4:00 – 7:00 Team Programs Swim Lessons No Lap Lanes | 4:00 – 4:30 FWHS 4:00 – 7:00 Team Programs Swim Lessons No Lap Lanes | 4:00 – 4:30 FWHS 4:00 – 7:00 Team Programs Swim Lessons No Lap Lanes | ||
| 7:10 – 8:15 Open Swim Lap Swim (wrist bands required) | 7:10 – 8:15 Open Swim Lap Swim (wrist bands required) | 7:10 – 8:15 Open Swim Lap Swim (wrist bands required) | 7:10 – 8:15 Open Swim Lap Swim (wrist bands required) | 7:10 – 8:15 Open Swim Lap Swim (wrist bands required) | ||
Number in parentheses ( ) indicates number of lanes open for that activity.
Water Exercise – Shallow, Deep, Low Impact & Channel Walking
**Requires registration and extra fee. Please ask for additional information. Please note that the pool schedules are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm. All Children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times.
Only coaches, trainers and swim instructors that are independent contractors or employees of the Federal Way Community Center are allowed to offer instruction to other individuals or groups in the Federal Way Community Center. The only exceptions to this rule is if the coach, trainer or swim instructor rents pool space from the Federal Way Community Center or if the coach, trainer or swim instructor is providing services to members of his/her immediate family/household (spouse, partner, children, parents).
For information on lane/pool rentals, please contact the front desk.
Gift Certificates
We are now offering Gift Certificates for our swim lessons. What a great gift to give!
- Private Swim Lessons (1-on-1 cost $35 for each half hour class)
- Semi-Private Swim Lessons (2-on-1 cost $45 for each half hour class)
- Group Swim Lessons (8 lesson session, twice per week over 4 weeks, costs $80)
Contact our Aquatics team if you have questions
Summer Swim Team
New Swimmers must be able to
demonstrate the following skills:
- 25 Yards of Crawlstroke with Side Breathing
- 25 Yards of Backstroke
- Breaststroke Kick
- Dolphin Kick
Try out for the Advanced Practice Group!
Swimmers must be able to:
- Swim continuously for 300 yards demonstrating all four competitive strokes
- Preform both crawlstroke and backstroke flip turns
- Preform a racing start from the diving blocks
Schedule
- Returning Swimmer Registration — Monday, May 16th
- New Swimmer Try-Out/Registration — Friday, May 20th
- Team/Parent Meeting — Friday, June 10th
- First Day Of Practice — Monday, June 20th/Tuesday, June 21st
Fees
- FWCC Member Fee $140
- Non-Member Fee $160
Other Aquatics Links
Age Group: Valley Aquatic Swim Team
Synchro: Pacific Waves Synchronized Swim Team
Masters: Blue Wave Aquatics
Photo ID is required for non-members ages 12+. All children under the age of 7 must be have an Adult in the water at all times directly supervising them.
Aquatic Program Descriptions
Unlimited group classes are FREE with your membership
Open Swim — Children and Adults alike will enjoy playing in the Leisure Pool, floating around the Lazy River and riding the 2 story slide. When the Open Swim is in the Lap Pool, enjoy swimming laps, taking a plunge off the diving board, playing basketball or just floating on the toys. Please remember, all children under 7 years of age must have an Adult in the water directly supervising them.
Adult Swim — Those 16 years of age and older can use this quiet time in the Leisure Pool to swim laps, walk in the Current Channel or use our equipment to do whatever water fitness activities they choose to do without any of the spray features turned on.
Lap Swim — Swimmers of all ages and abilities can take advantage of the 6 lane, 25 yard Lap Pool. Fast, medium and slow swimmers alike can find a lane to swim in. Feel free to use our aquatic equipment to help you better meet your fitness needs.
Senior Swim — A Lap Swim time set aside for those that are 62 years
of age and over.
Family Swim — A chance for parents to have fun with their children in the water or to work on those skills that their children are trying to master in swim lessons. All of the water features are turned on for this swim and the usual attendance is less that the Open Swim time. All those under the age of 18 must have an Adult in the water with them.
Parent and Tot Swim — A more relaxing time for parents to help their children under the age of 3 adjust to the water. The water features may be turned on upon request for this swim. There may be other programs occurring in the pool at the same time.
Water Aerobics — A high energy aerobics class done in the Leisure Pool where the depth of the water ranges from 3 ½ feet to 4 ½ feet. Those that have mobility and joint problems can get their heart rate up and use the resistance and buoyancy of the water to exercise without the ground pounding impact that land based exercises have. No swimming experience is needed.
Low Impact Aerobics — A slower paced water aerobics class taught in the Leisure Pool that combines; aerobics, strength building, range of motion and flexibility into one fun class. No swimming experience is needed.
Deep Water Aerobics — This class is taught in the Lap Pool where the depth of the water ranges from 3 ½ feet to 12 ½ feet. Put on one of our flotation belts and take part in an aerobics class that eliminates the effects of gravity and has exercises that use the resistance of the water to build strength, increase range of motion and flexibility. Weaker swimmers can get the same benefits of the class by staying in the shallow end of the pool.
Advanced Training — Programs such as Lifeguard Training, Instructor Training and swim team workouts may be scheduled
during this time.