Our Guiding Principals

1: Safety

Ensuring every child and adult—regardless of background or ability—has access to essential swim skills for safety and confidence in and around the water.

• Monthly free swim lessons and water safety for children and adults

• Learn-to-swim lesson program in conjunction with the City of Winter Park

• Spread awareness about water safety with the help of community partners, such the City of Winter Park, Orange County Schools, and Orlando Health

2: Opportunity

Removing financial barriers so individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can access swim lessons, programs, and continued participation at every stage of life.

• Monthly free swim lessons

• Scholarships based on financial need to participate in USA club swimming

• Scholarships based on merit for continued swimming opportunities such as collegiate swimming

3: Accessibility

Developing and maintaining inclusive, accessible aquatic facilities that welcome and serve our entire community.

• Ensuring current community pools are up to date with safety standards and accessibility

• Providing support for lifeguard training, instruction, and other water safety information

• Expanding the number community pools in the Central Florida area

Who needs access to a public pool? The current public pools are some of the most used public athletic facilities in the City of Winter Park:

• Learn-to-Swim Programs: The City of Winter Park as well as USA swim teams provide swim lessons and training for infants through adults.

• Competitive Swim Programs: Two different year-round USA swim clubs, which train over 200 Winter Park families, use the pool daily.

• Life-Saving Programs: Water safety certification, CPR, and other life-saving programs are administered at the pool.

• Special Needs Programs: Special Olympics, Down Syndrome Swimming, private lessons, and other specialty programs utilize the pool.

• Summer Swim Camps: The City provides a fun, safe environment for children during the summer.

• Police, Fire, and Military Training: Several departments utilize the pool for training and certification.

• Open Swim: Lap swimming and recreational family play time.

4: Participation

Providing inclusive opportunities for individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to engage in swimming for health, fitness, and enjoyment throughout their lives.

• Spring and Summer Swim Leagues

• USA Club swimming and USMS masters swimming

• High school swimming

• Special Olympics and Down Syndrome swimming

• Children and adults living with autism and other neurodiverse needs