Aquatics

Make a Splash at 14Y!

Whether you’re perfecting your stroke, learning to swim, or introducing your little one to the water, we’ve got classes for every age and skill level — all in our warm, climate-controlled pool.

Registration for the Spring session ends on April 25, so register soon!

Sign up for a swim lesson today. Private and semi-private swim lessons available for all ages and levels. Lessons last 30 minutes. Buy 10 lessons, get 1 free!

Aquatics Guidelines:

• Children 12 and under are not permitted in the 14th Street Y without an adult/parent/legal guardian and must remain accompanied by that adult for the duration of their visit.
• Children 12 and under are not permitted in the pool during lap swim time blocks. If a child 12 and under has an adult/parent/guardian with them, they are welcome to use the pool during family swim. 
• Prolonged or repetitive breath-holding can be deadly. No intentional hyperventilation or underwater competitive breath-holding. 
• People under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior will be prohibited from entering the pool or pool deck. 

Swimming Etiquette

Circle Swimming

• All swimmers must always circle-swim in a counterclockwise pattern, regardless of how many people are in the lane, to improve lane traffic and safety.
• No stationary exercise during lap swimming hours.

Lane Choice

• The markers of “SLOW,” “MEDIUM,” and “FAST” are recommended guidelines.
• Depending on who else is in the pool, you may find yourself in a different lane than you expected.

Passing

• If the swimmer behind you is getting close, stop at the wall for a few seconds and let the swimmer pass you.
• No passing in the middle of the lane.

14Y may suspend or cancel membership for harmful or inappropriate behavior, or failure to follow the guidelines listed. 

Lap Swimming Rules and Etiquette:

• You are sharing the lane. Please cooperate with each other.
• Swimmers should be aware of other swimmers in the lane.
• Please modify your stroke when passing by each other in the lane.
• If possible, do not rest on the same end of pool. Stay 6 feet apart if doing so.
• No congregating on pool deck or in locker rooms.
• Circle Swimming: All swimmers in a given lane must swim in a counterclockwise pattern with similarly paced swimmers. This ensures more people can join the lane without interrupting those already swimming in the lane.
• Passing: Swimmers should be aware of other swimmers in the lane. If the swimmer behind you is getting close, stop at the wall for a few seconds and let the swimmer pass you. This is the generally accepted Industry practice for lap swimming in public pools. ABSOLUTELY NO PASSING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE, this can cause a collision.

Family Swim Guidelines:

• Floatation devices will be available.
• All swim participants must wear a swim cap. 
• Children up to 3 years old or those not yet potty trained must wear swim diapers. 

Membership

Adult lap swim and swim instruction are available to in-person members and family swim is available to 14Y Family Members only. Interested in an in-person membership for yourself or your family? Learn more about our membership options here.

14Y Locker Rooms and Locker Availability

Aquatics program participants and 14Y members may use the locker rooms and showers. Our lockers are free for daytime use only. To learn more about locker rentals, please visit the 14Y Service Desk.