Swim for Sadie: Free Swim Lessons for K - 2 

Swim for Sadie is a new swim lesson program for Harrisonburg City Public Schools students in grades K – 2 (including rising kindergartners). These swim lessons are completely free of charge: The program is funded by the Swim for Sadie Memorial Fund, created in honor of Sadie Cate Deeble. 

Registration 

Registration will take place in-person at our Swim for Sadie kick-off event: 

  • Friday, May 29, 5:00pm – 8:00pm 

  • Westover Pool (305 S. Dogwood Drive) 

For this first year of the program, registration will highly prioritize families with current 2nd graders as this is the only opportunity current 2nd graders will have to participate before becoming ineligible (upon entering 3rd grade). Other than prioritizing families with 2nd graders, registration will be on a first come, first served basis. 

Eligible participants can register for one (1) Swim for Sadie session per season.

After in-person registration at our Swim for Sadie kick-off event, any remaining spots will be opened on WebTrac. 

Please note: Signing up for a swim level that does not closely match your child’s skill set could result in removal from the class. Our goal is to ensure that the learning environment is as safe as possible for all students, and that our swim instructors can deliver the most effective lessons. 

Swim Level 1: Information & Session Dates

Level 1 is for non-swimming kids who will work toward mastering fundamental water safety, floating, moving in chest-deep water, and basic swimming.
If your child is ready for Level 1, they would exhibit the following skills:

  • Enters the water
  • Blows bubbles (mouth in the water)
  • Swims forward, face down (1-2 body lengths)
  • Has little-to-no arm or leg movements in the water
  • Or, none of the above
Activity NumberDaysDatesTimes
#211111A1Monday - ThursdayJune 15 - June 2511:15am -11:45am
#211111B1Monday - ThursdayJune 29 - July 910:30am -11:00am
#211111C1Monday - ThursdayJuly 13 - July 2310:30am -11:00am
#211111D1Monday - ThursdayJuly 27 - August 611:15am -11:45am
#211111E1Monday and WednesdayJune 15 - July 85:00pm - 5:30pm
#211111E2Monday and WednesdayJune 15 - July 85:00pm - 5:30pm
#211111E3Monday and WednesdayJune 15 - July 85:45pm - 6:15pm
#211111E4Monday and WednesdayJune 15 - July 85:45pm - 6:15pm
#211111E5Monday and WednesdayJune 15 - July 86:30pm - 7:00pm
#211111F1Monday and WednesdayJuly 13 - Aug 55:00pm - 5:30pm
#211111F2Monday and WednesdayJuly 13 - Aug 55:00pm - 5:30pm
#211111F3Monday and WednesdayJuly 13 - Aug 55:45pm - 6:15pm
#211111F4Monday and WednesdayJuly 13 - Aug 56:30pm - 7:00pm

 

Swim Level 2 Information & Session Dates

Level 2 is for swimming kids who are comfortable in the water. Students will work toward mastering front crawl, back crawl, and floating. They will build more confidence in the water and learn water safety skills.
If your child is ready for level 2, they would exhibit the following skills:

  • Blows bubbles (full face in the water)
  • Swims forward, face down (10 - 20 feet)
  • Some alternating arm movements (front crawl)
  • Some alternating leg movements (flutter kick)
  • Some ability to float on back (5 - 10 seconds)
Activity NumberDaysDatesTimes
#211112A1Monday - ThursdayJune 15 - June 2510:30am - 11:00am
#211112B1Monday - ThursdayJune 29 - July 911:15am - 10:45am
#211112C1Monday - ThursdayJuly 13 - July 239:45am - 10:15am
#211112D1Monday - ThursdayJuly 27 - August 610:30am - 11:00am
#211112E1Monday and WednesdayJune 15 - July 85:00pm - 5:30pm
#211112E2Monday and WednesdayJune 15 - July 85:45pm - 6:15pm
#211112E3Monday and WednesdayJune 15 - July 86:30pm - 7:00pm
#211112F1Monday and WednesdayJuly 13 - August 55:00pm - 5:30pm
#211112F2Monday and WednesdayJuly 13 - August 55:45pm - 6:15pm
#211112F3Monday and WednesdayJuly 13 - August 56:30pm - 7:00pm
Swim Level 3 Information & Session Dates 

Level 3 is for kids who can already swim the length of the pool and want to learn more. Students will hone their techniques for front and back crawl, build endurance, and get an introduction to breaststroke, treading water, and personal water safety.
If your child is ready for Level 3, they would exhibit the following skills:

  • Blows bubbles (completely submerged underwater)
  • Swims forward, face down (30+ feet)
  • Coordinated alternating arm movements (front crawl)
  • Coordinated alternating leg movements (flutter kick)
  • Some ability to tread in place (5 - 10 seconds)
Activity NumberDaysDatesTimes
#211113A1Monday - ThursdayJune 15 - June 259:45am - 10:15am
#211113B1Monday - ThursdayJune 29 - July 99:45am - 10:15am
#211113C1Monday - ThursdayJuly 13 - July 2311:15am - 11:45am
#211113D1Monday - ThursdayJuly 27 - August 69:45am - 10:15am
#211113E1Monday and WednesdayJune 15 - July 86:30pm - 7:00pm
#211113F1Monday and WednesdayJuly 13 - August 55:45pm - 6:15pm
#211113F2Monday and WednesdayJuly 13 - August 56:30pm - 7:00pm

 

“Swim for Sadie” Honors Sadie Cate Deeble 

Sadie Cate Deeble epitomized the saying that “good things come in small packages.” Although small in stature, her presence was huge. Sadie had a smile for everyone, had boundless energy, and found joy in everything that she did. Swimming was a significant part of Sadie’s life. She was a cheerleader, a consoler, a ringleader, a storyteller, and anything else her teammates and friends needed. 

On October 25, 2022, Sadie passed away from sudden cardiac arrest. With her passing, her family and our community lost a precious light. The Swim for Sadie Memorial Fund was created from donations made by family and friends, in the hopes that Sadie’s memory will continue to bring her sunshine to our community. 

The Swim for Sadie Program will provide free swim lessons for any Harrisonburg Public Schools students in grades kindergarten through second. We hope that other children will discover a love of swimming, make friends, and have fun, all while learning a skill that will help keep them healthy and safe. This is one way that Sadie’s light can continue to shine. 

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