Swim America

is a state-of-the-art, national learn to swim program developed by the American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA)

for Infants, Pre-School, School-Age and Adult Students. 

The Swim America Program is: (1) Quality Controlled - the cornerstone of this program is maintained from the National Office down to every coach working with every individual student by training, communicatoin and follow-through, (2) Goal-driven - the Swim America Program has advancement criteria that provides the student with clear tests of their own abilities, and (3) Technique-oriented - Swim America believes that "good swimming is good swimming".  There is no distinction between "competitive" and "recreational technique".

All of our Coach Instructors are trained and certified by our Swim America Program Directors. 

Trinity Fellowship's Sports Ministry Program Director is the holder of our Swim America License and has been granted the exclusive right to operate the Swim America Program in St. Louis, Missouri and surrounding areas

Swim America is designed for everybody, regardless of usage intentions.  It prepares any student who wishes to learn with the tools to participate in and appreciate a wide variety of aquatic activities like: competitive swim racing which is organized to provide excitement for children and adults alike (Swim Team), long-distance swimming, triathlon, springboard and platform diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and SCUBA diving.  Also, activities such as boating, water skiing, surfing, sailing, canoeing and fishing are made less hazardous when a participant can remove themselves from danger if the unexpected should occur.

Swim America is taught in 10 stations:

Station1: Bubbles

Station2: Floats and Glides

Station 3: Kicking

Station 4: Crawl Stroke

Station 5: Freestyle

Station 6: Backstroke

Station 7: Breastroke

Station 8: Butterfly

Station 9: Lifetime Strokes

Station 10: Individual Medley

Swim America teaches more than just how to swim.  Proper techniques are emphasized, with attention given to correct body position, movement of arms and legs, breathing and timing of the strokes.  In all stations, the students will focus on good swimming, which makes students safe in the water, fitness, health and fun.

Each new student is evaluated and placed in the station that best suits their ability.  A returning student will be placed in the station they were working on at the end of their last session.  The Program Director will track each student's progress and station placement. Unlike other learn-to-swim programs that lock a student in for the duration of a scheduled session which consists of several classes maybe even the entire program, Swim America is progressive and moves each student to a higher station(s) as they master the skills even if that means advancing  the student through several stations in one class. The Students find this program concept exciting and very rewarding because they get to see immediate results as they rewarded each time they advance.  Remember, students will progress at different rates.  Progress depends on each student's age, maturity and fitness level.

After Station 10 of the Swim America Program, the student will be able to swim 300 non-stop yards of freestyle, 100 yards of Backstroke and 100 yards of Individual Medley because Swim America considers this to be the definition of "Learn to Swim".

The student will not only be proficient in all four of the Olympic Strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breastroke and freestyle but also possess the skills of extended swimming and technique refinement in all major strokes and turns.  At this point the student will also have the skills necessary to join LOVE Swimming or Team Genesis Swim Club.  The difference between LOVE Swimming and Team Genesis Swim Club is the level of commitment.

Our Swim America Program also has a Pre-Competitive Swim Team.  This is PERFECT for the swimmer who is a talented athlete but: (1) does not have the time to compete; (2) does not want to compete, or (3) does not want to comit to a year-round competitive swim program but wants to learn more than swim lessons.  Here are the qualifications for our Swim America Pre-Competitive Swim Team:

1. Must be able to swim 50 yards of freestyle

2. Must be able to swim 25 yards of backstroke.

3. Must have an idea of how to swim Breastroke.

4. Must have an idea of how to swim Butterfly.

5. Must be a level 8 or higher in our Swim America Program.

Registration Policy:

There is a high demand for Swim America classes, so early enrollment is encouraged.  Classes are filled on a first-come first-serve basis.

1. Payment is due at the time of registration

2. Remember to indicate your requested session(s) and class time(s) on your registration form.

3. Costs may vary per session, please be sure to check the cost of your session. 

4.  There is a one-time non-refundable per swimmer registration fee of $25.  This includes a t-shirt, insurance, program award system and plenty of goodies.

Refund Policy:

No refunds and No credits.  No exceptions.  We rent pool space and pay coaches based on our registrations.  Rain checks are issued when we cancel a class (see make-up policy).  Cancellation of classes is at the discretion of our Program Director.

Make-up Policy:

Any class missed must be made up within your scheduled session ONLY.  No exceptions.

Sick days with a written note from the Physician may be made up space permitting during the current session ONLY.

A maximum of 2 make-up classes will be scheduled per session for inclement weather cancellations.

Parents/swimmers over 18 years need to call 573-358-7727 or email programs@loveswimming.org to request a "Class Card" for a missed class in order to make arrangements to schedule a make-up class.

All make-up classes (sickness or otherwise) are subject to space permitting and must be done either during the scheduled session (for missed classes not due to sickness) or the current session (for missed classes due to sickness).  Click here for the on-line Swim America Class Card to make-up a class.  After printing and completing the form, you will need to contact your swimmer's coach to arrange a make-up date.

Discipline Policy:

All disciplinary issues are handled directly by our Program Director.

Free "Speedo"

Swim America Suit Information:

The Speedo Swimsuit (a $40 value) is FREE with your first set of classes (minimum 8 classes).  All swimmers MUST wear Swim America SPEEDO suits.  A good swim suit can make learning to swim easier for swimmers.  Please remember to enter the student's current measurements as requested on the registration form.  Suits will be given out the first day of class when possible, please bring an extra swim suit at the beginning of your classes to avoid any sizing problems. 

We can also provide you with and encourage swim caps, goggles, training fins, gear bag, training paddles, snorkels, personal kickboard, etc.  Please see your coach to purchase these items.

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See how to register by Mail or Fax below.  To print off the Swim America Registration Sign-up paperwork just click here: Swim America Registration & Sign-up Forms


To sign-up online click here: Swim America online registration and follow the directions below on this page where is says, "How to Register". 

Remember, you still have to complete the sign-up papers even if you sign-up online. 

Online registrations are processed faster than mail in registrations. 

On-line payment options are : 

1. Credit Card,
2. Debit Card or
3. Check

When you sign-up online, all you have to do is mail or fax in your completed sign-up and registration forms that you print from this website.  You can get this form by clicking here: 
 

To print information on the Swim America Program click here:  Swim America Program Information

(1) From here click  "Swim America" 

(2) The first product you will need to purchase is your "Swim America Registration" .  This is a membership requirement for each Swim America Student when they join the Program and once a year thereafter for continued membership in the Program.

(3) Next select the DAY that fits your schedule for training, i.e.  Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday.  Then pick the number of Classes for that day that you would like to purchase (i.e. 1, 4, 5, 8, 10 or 12).  We recommend 1 day a week as your child will learn attending at least 1 day a week, however; you can select more than 1 day a week.  Each day will list the training dates, times and location of the training site.  Remember, in order to get the "Free" Speedo Swim Suit you must sign-up for at least 8 Classes.  Here are some of the Training Site Locations and their Days:

• Sunday, Thursday and Saturday's Training Site Location is Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri
• Monday Training Site location is the Jefferson County Family YMCA, Festus, Missouri.
• Tuesday Training Site Location is the Super 8 Motel in Bonne Terre, MIssouri.
• Wednesday Training Site location is the Jefferson County Family YMCA, Festus, Missouri.
• Thursday & Saturday Training Site Location is Vetta Sports - Concord, St. Louis, Missouri

(4) Once you select the day(s) you want then you will need to select the time if more than one time is offered.  If only one time is offered then you can request another time in the note section of your invoice, i.e. if 6:00 p.m. is offered - you can request 6:30 p.m. being that our Coach Instructors are at each location for a minimum time of 1 hour.

(5) You also have the option to purchase "Pay as You Go Classes" in any amount.  "Pay as You Go Classes"  allow a parent/swimmer the flexibility of attending a predetermined number of classes rather than specific scheduled session dates.  Some families who would like to start before a scheduled session, purchase a few Pay as You Go Classes and their scheduled session too so that they can go ahead and start prior to their scheduled session. If you choose to do this then you are not required to purchase the Pay as You Go Class deposit of $24.00.  Otherwise if you purchase only "Pay as You Go Classes you are required to pay a $24.00 deposit to be used towards the last 2 lessons.  Click here for our on-line Swim America Pay as You Go Class Card.  After you pay for your Pay as You Go Classes you will need to print and complete this form to list your predetermined requested date(s) and the return the form to your swimmer's Coach ASAP so that the Coach can get your requested dates verified and approved.

(4) Please remember to bring your on-line receipt to your first class as verification of your payment.  Once we receive your payment and registration, we will send you a confirmation to verify your class time, dates, location(s), etc.


(1) Click the Swim America Sign-up Papers on this page and it will take you to the Swim America Sign-up Form.

(2) Print the Form.  Complete and Sign the Form.  Submit the Form and your payment to:


or

Fax your Completed and signed Registration Form and Payment Information (Credit Card, Debit Card or Check) to 573-358-7727.

Once we receive your Completed and Signed Sign-up Form and Payment we will contact you in writing to verify your training day(s), dates, time(s) and location(s).