DC Water Wizards
The Water Wizards is DC's resident aquatics program utilizing DC public pools and staff to provide pool-based fitness opportunities for adults of all levels -- from water-aerobics, to learn-to-swim, to swimming as exercise, to competitors at the highest levels; including a team of men and women who compete at the national level for the City. The Water Wizards carries out a vibrant development plan geared to support and enhance productive aquatic and educational programs to build a healthy community across all age levels, emphasizing senior health and wellness. The Water Wizards' advocacy role supports aquatics programs throughout the City for all age levels, and emphasizes the proper maintenance and full utilization of the public's pools.
Practice Information
Summer (Mid-June through early September): Banneker Aquatic Center, M-F 8:00-10:00 AM
September through May:
Takoma Aquatic Center, M-F 9:00-11:00 AM
Rumsey Aquatic Center, MWF 12:30-2:00 PM
Full schedule available at: dcwaterwizards.teampages.com
Contact swimcoachlu@gmail.com for more details.
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Club Contact
Luis Salazar
lupurchases@gmail.com
Club Designations
USMS Certified Coaches
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Gold Club Designation
The Gold Club logo identifies Masters clubs and workout groups that provide members with the best Masters Swimming experience possible. Gold Clubs have a U.S. Masters Swimming–certified coach on staff, participate in fitness events, and offer a free trial to potential members, among many other benefits.
USMS Certified Adult Learn-to-Swim Instructors
The Certified Adult Learn-to-Swim Instructor logo identifies swim teams near me that have a U.S. Masters Swimming–certified ALTS instructor. These instructors have furthered their swim-lessons instruction education and have passed the certification exam. Note: A certified ALTS instructor might not be at all locations or workouts.
USA Swimming Foundation
The USA Swimming Foundation logo identifies clubs that receive support from the foundation for their adult swim-lessons program. These grant programs offer adult learn-to-swim lessons at a reduced cost. Most also are led by a USMS-certified adult learn-to-swim instructor.