No experience is required to take a lesson, however we do ask that you inform our swim lesson coordinator of your experience and comfort level with water when scheduling your lesson so that we can best accomodate your lesson.
All individuals are able to take swim lessons. As part of the UIW Sports and Wellness and Natatorium mission our services are extended to the community. You are not required to be a member of the Natatorium or a UIW student, faculty or staff to take swim lessons.
Please fill out the swim lesson inquiry form to start scheduling your swim lessons. Once your swim lessons are scheduled and an instructor is assigned, you will be able to pay for your swim lessons at the front desk. Please arrive a few minutes early to the swim lesson to process your payment at the front desk. Swim lessons must be paid for prior to the start of the swim lesson.
The UIW Natatorium accepts exact cash, check or credit card. Lessons can be paid for at either the Natatorium or Wellness Center front desk. Please wait until your swim lessons are schedule before purchasing your swim lessons.
The UIW Natatorium is required to close due to weather events such as lightning and thunderstorms for your safety in accordance with the National Weather Service. If the pool is closed or shut down during your lesson we will work to reschedule your lesson or provide a refund if no new lesson can be scheduled.
Swim lessons are scheduled based on your time requests, instructor availabilty and pool availability. We will do our best to accomodate your time requests. Please complete the UIW Swim Lesson Inquiry Form to schedule your lesson.
Please do your best to be ontime for all lessons. We do understand that things do happen, please call our front desk or email us at uiwwellness@uiwtx.edu to notify us if you will be late. All swim lessons will start on time and the lesson will end on the scheduled time.
All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email and are subject to approval by the Assistant Director and Director of Sports and Wellness. Only unused lessons will be considered for refunds. Please send your refund request to uiwwellness@uiwtx.edu. Please include details on reason for requesting a refund.
Parking permits are required on the UIW campus August 15th - May 15th. There are no parking permits required during the summer time. Parking permit information is found on our website here.
Cutoffs, denim, thongs, see-through swimsuits, street clothes, or anything that does not let a person appear appropriate according to the University's Mission will not be allowed.
UIW ID or other government issued form of identification
Personal water bottle (filling stations available as well as water fountains)
Minimal personal belongings that will be able to remain with you at all times, OR bring a lock and use a locker to secure your belongings during your workout
