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Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center

Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center

AquaDores Swim Team

Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center Acorns swim League

AquaDores is a summer swim team that is open to Vanderbilt University and the greater Nashville community. The goal of AquaDores is to offer Nashville youth the opportunity to improve existing swim skills and develop teamwork. The AquaDores Swim Team focuses on stroke technique, competition, water safety, and encourages sportsmanship and camaraderie.

Practices at the Rec pool create a fun-filled, competitive swim experience for all participants and their families. Swimmers who are 6-17 years of age and can swim one length of the pool (any stroke), in a water depth of 10 feet without the aid of floatation devices, are eligible to join. Parent/guardian involvement is essential to the success of the team.

Announcing the Aqua 'DORES Swim Team 2018:

The Aqua ‘DORES Summer Swim Team is for past members and new recruits, ages 6 -17, with an interest in competitive swim team participation for the summer 2018 season. The summer season will focus on refining swimmers’ stroke technique, increasing endurance, and teamwork. It is open to Vanderbilt University and the greater Nashville community. Additionally, the swim team encourages sportsmanship and camaraderie. The swim team will be coached by an experienced and certified USA Swimming Coach. The season will conclude with an intersquad meet.

Join us for a fun-filled recreational and competitive experience!

Participation Requirements:

Swimmers must have knowledge of swimming and be able to complete a full 25-yard continuous swim in water depth of ten (10) feet without the aid of flotation devices. Swim Team is not a substitute for swim lessons.

Dates: May 29 – July 12 (Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).

Times: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Each Friday will be a make-up day in the case of inclement weather or pool closures)

Price: $375.00 for the season

Registration requires each participant to have a Rec account:

  • If you are a student/Rec member, you already have an account and you can log-in to register for the class under the Aquatics listing
  • If you are not a VU student or member, please create an account at https://rec.vanderbilt.edu/Account/Register by selecting the “Sign Up” button. Once you have created an account, you will be able to register for the course.


For additional information:
 Tiffanie Morgan