Private Swim Lessons
Private Lessons at McComas Hall
Our private swim lessons offer 30 minutes of personalized, one-on-one instruction tailored to swimmers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced.
These sessions are an excellent opportunity to refine your swimming fundamentals, improve stroke mechanics, and master essential techniques.
Private lessons are available for participants aged three and older. Cost: $30, per lesson. All swim lessons take place at McComas Hall.
Please contact our Aquatics Coordinator, Bettina at bettinab@vt.edu for help.
Request Private Swim Lessons
Step 1 | Request Private Swim Lessons:
Please fill out the Private Swim Lesson Request Form here. Once submitted, you’ll be placed on our waiting list.
A member of the Aquatics Lead team will contact you about your status and when lessons can be scheduled.
When it’s your turn, you’ll receive a link to purchase your lessons.
Step 2 | Receive Link:
Once approved, our aquatics staff will send you a registration link.
Step 3 | Log In or Sign Up:
Current VT affiliates should click “Log In” and enter your PID.
Community members can click “Sign Up” to create an account.
Step 4 | Register Dependents:
If registering someone else, click “Add A New Dependent” and enter their details.
Step 5 | Select Registration: Click the orange “Register” button next to the participant you wish to enroll.
Step 6 | Waiver Acceptance: Review and accept the waiver.
Step 7 | Checkout: Complete your payment and look for a confirmation email from our aquatics staff.
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Private swim lessons cater to participants aged three and older, focusing on swimming basics, stroke mechanics, and techniques.
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Join us at McComas Hall and discover your potential in the pool!
Important Aquatics Information
How many participants are in each class?
The Virginia Tech Aquatics program follows guidelines set by the American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. The recommended ratio of instructor to participants is one to six (1:6); therefore, there could be up to six participants in a class. For our parent child classes we have a 1:10 ratio.
Do you offer any private instruction?
Yes! We offer both private and semi-private lessons. Private lessons consist of one participant and one instructor for a 30-minute lesson. Semi-private lessons consist of two participants and one instructor together for a 30-minute lesson. Please feel free to explore our website for any additional information on private and semi-private lessons.
Why is my child's class not offered this semester?
Virginia Tech Aquatics offers every class each session, and we strive to ensure that each class makes. We require a minimum of two (2) participants in order to hold the class. If your child’s class does not make, we will accommodate any changes that need to be made due to the class not making.
Why is there a time difference between Preschool and Levels 1-6?
Preschool Levels are 30 minutes because participants are younger in age, cannot maintain a sufficient amount of energy, and often do not have the attention span for a longer class.
What does my child have to do to pass the levbel he/she is in?
Each level has specific exit skills that the participants must demonstrate in order to move on to the next level. Our main goal is to ensure that participants are placed in levels in which they will succeed. By ensuring that the participants are placed in levels with other participants with similar skill sets, we believe they will be more comfortable in the water in order to perfect their skills while keeping safety as the main priority.
Am I allowed to work out while my child is in lessons?
We ask that you remain in the designated observation area during lessons. In the case that there is an emergency or if your child needs you, we want to ensure that we can find you quickly and unite you with your child in a timely manner.
Why do the lessons always seem to start late?
Safety lessons are an integral part of our American Red Cross swim lesson program. The first 5 minutes of our lessons, our instructors are in the cove teaching your child how to be safe in and around the water. We will get to the water once our safety lesson is completed for the day!
Where can I park for lessons?
With questions regarding parking, please visit Parking and Transportation website.
In the case of an emergency situation during swim lessons, please follow this protocol:
For an in-water emergency:
Step 1: Remain calm
Step 2: The lifeguards will blow their whistle signaling all participants to get out of the pool
Step 3: Parents gather at the double door entrance of the pool
Step 4: The Head Swim Instructor will call classes over one at a time starting with Preschool Level 1
Step 5: Reunite with your child and exit through the locker room
For a fire emergency:
Step 1: Remain calm
Step 2: Exit the facility through the closest door – Participants and instructors will exit to the outside from the pool deck
Step 3: Reunite with your child in the grassy area near the traffic circle in front of McComas – For a visual, please see the map
For safety and security reasons, it is important that parents/guardians remain in the observation area at all times during lessons
If for any reason you must cancel/reschedule your lessons due to illness or scheduling conflict after you have confirmed your lessons, you will be allowed one reschedule per set of lessons; however, the Aquatics team must be notified in writing prior to 4 pm on the same date. After this, any remaining lessons that need to be rescheduled will be forfeited unless it is a medical/family emergency that will be at the discretion of the Aquatics lead team.
If for any reason you do not show up for your lesson without notice, you will forfeit that lesson and will not be allowed to reschedule. If you are late for your lesson, you will not be able to extend your lesson end time.
In case of an emergency, immediately contact aquatics@vt.edu. The decision on whether the lesson will result in rescheduling or forfeiting will be at the discretion of the Aquatics lead team.
Private Swim Important Dates
- Registration for Spring Private Lessons opens: January 13th, at 12pm (noon)
- Private Lessons Begin – January 27th
- No lessons due to Holidays: March 7th – March 16th , April 18th – April 20th
- Last day of Private Lessons: May 7th