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Register for lessons in person, or by calling 509-359-6923 or 359-4252. You can also email the Aquatic Center Manager at leos@ewu.edu to request lessons. We offer both private and group lessons throughout the year. Group lessons are $7/30 minute class*. Private lessons are by arrangement and are $22/30 minute class. Semi-private lessons are also by arrangement and are $27.50/30 minute class.
Spring Swim Lesson Sessions 2023
- Session 22/23-10 MW 4/3-5/3 10 lessons $70
- TTH 4/4-5/4 10 lessons $70
- Sat 4/8-6/3 8 lessons $56
- Session 22/23-11 MW 5/8-6/7 9 lessons $63
- TTH 5/9-6/8 10 lessons $70
- Summer 2023 Mon-Thu 6/20-29 8 lessons $49
- Summer 2023 M/W 6/21-6/29 4 lessons $21
- No Class on 6/19 in honor of Juneteenth
We register only one session at a time, to provide maximum flexibility in the schedule. This allows for accommodating changing needs of the customers.
Registration for summer session will open 5/22/23
Water Exercise is low to zero weight bearing and is great for aerobic exercise that won't punish your joints. Drop-In rate is $7.00 per day*. Registration rate is $6.00 per day
You can register for only the classes you are able to attend at $6.00/class! This rate is only applied when you register in advance for more than one day of class.
Register by phone: call the Aquatic Center at 509-359-6923 or 359-4252, or mail-in your check to EWU Aquatic Center WX, 337 Pavilion, Cheney WA 99004. In-person registration is still available. Registration is now open for Spring sessions below.
WX Sessions Spring 2023 -
MWF Session 22/23-11 4/3-4/28 8:30-9:30 AM 12 classes $72.00*
TTH 4/4-4/27 7:00-8:00 PM 8 classes $48.00
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MWF Session 22/23-12 5/1-5/19 8:30-9:30 AM 9 classes $54.00
TTH 5/2-5/18 7:00-8:00 PM 6 classes $36.00
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MWF Session 22/23-13 5/22-6/16 8:30-9:30 AM 11 classes $66.00
TTH 5/23-6/15 7:00-8:00 PM 8 classes $48.00
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*Prices listed are for registered students. Drop-in price is $7/day.
- Summer 2023 Mon-Thu 6/20-29 8 lessons $49
- Summer 2023 M/W 6/21-6/29 4 lessons $21
- No Class on 6/19 in honor of Juneteenth
- Session 22/23-13 MW 7/3-7/12 4 lessons $28
- Session 22/23-13 Monday-Thursday 7/3-7/13 7 lessons $49
- No Class on July 4th
Tues: Tuesdays 12:00-1:00 PM
Drop-In $7.00
Need to learn to swim, or just brush up on your technique? This program is for you! Stroke Clinic fulfills a course requirement, thus EWU students enrolled in Swim Time are no charge.
EWU Students $195
General Public $240
Dates: May 6-7 and 13-14 Saturday/Sunday 8-5 PM.. 32 hours total. Registration is now open.
All materials are online for free download upon enrollment. Call 509-359-6923 or register in person. Limit 10 students.
Instructor: Eli Bucklin LGI, EWU Lifeguard
Dates: April 15-16 and 22-23 . Saturday/Sunday 8-5 PM.. 32 hours. Registration is now open. Please call 509-359-6923 or 359-4252 to register, or drop by to register in person.
EWU Students $195
General Public $240
Certification to teach the Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Two year certification. Minimum age 16. Excellent swimming ability is required. Blended Learning course - online portion is required. Course materials are online via Red Cross Learning Center. Limit 10 students.
EWU Students $175
General Public $350
Dates: March 29-31. 20 hours, Limit 20. Registration is now open.
Wed/Thu 8-5 PM; Fri 8-12 PM
Certification to operate an aquatic facility (pool or water park). Five year certification through National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA). Call to register at 509-359-6923, or sign up at the Aquatic Center. Course materials are included upon paid registration. Limit 20 students.
EWU classes are offered in cooperation with a Dive Shop in Spokane. SCUBA is a great class for our exceptionally deep pool at 18'. Sign up with the EWU registrar for PHED 125 SCUBA Diving.
Wednesday night from 7 to 8:30 pm during the school year.
Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course - . Friday 5-9 PM. Sat/Sun 8-5 PM. 20 hours. Call 509-359-4252 or 509-359-6923 to be placed on the waiting list. Certification to teach the Red Cross Lifeguarding program courses. 2 year certification. Must be 17 by last day of class and possess a basic level LGT certification. Exemplary Lifeguarding skills are required. $175 for EWU students, $225 for general public.
TBA. Friday 5-9 PM. Sat/Sun 8-5 PM. 20 hours. Red Cross or Ellis instructors may take this course as a bridge to BESTGuard Instructor. Authorization to teach the BESTGuard Lifeguard and Supervisor Courses. $125.00 Registration is now open. Call to register or drop in 509-359-4252 or 509-359-6923.