Swim at Blairwood

We're home to Louisville's #1 Swim School. We offer private lessons and group lessons to teach swimmers of all ages and levels the proper technique for efficiency, endurance, speed, fun, safety, and lifelong success in the water.

The Blairwood swim team is a division 1 championship swim team.

Pool & Club Hours

Pool is cleared 15 minutes prior to closing. Hours may be adjusted due to seasonal change or inclement weather.

Indoor 25Y Pool

Mon - Fri | 5:45 AM - 7 PM
Sat - Sun | 7 AM - 4 PM

50M Indoor/Outdoor Pool

Open only for lap swim.

Daily | 11 AM - 8 PM

The Grill

Daily | 11 AM - 7:30 PM

Fitness Club

Monday - Thursday | 5:30 AM - 9 PM

Friday | 5:30 AM - 8 PM

Saturday - Sunday | 7 AM - 6 PM

Check-In

Genesis is a membership club. All members and their guest(s) MUST CHECK-IN at either the front desk or the outdoor pool check-in when entering the club, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Children 15 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult or guardian and be supervised while at the club.

All members must have a valid Genesis scan card and an up-to-date profile photo on file to access the club.

Guests

Guest fees will apply: $25 guest fee

Guests must be accompanied by a member of the club. Guests are required to register and sign a liability waiver upon entering the club.

If inclement weather occurs which causes the lifeguard to clear the pool, rain checks will be issued for guest fees paid within 2 hours of the time of their arrival to the club and when the pool was initially closed.

Prohibited

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES are permitted to be brought onto the club grounds, by order of the City of Hurstbourne and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

No outside fast food, pizza, or restaurant delivery is allowed. You will be asked to remain outside the pool property if you plan to eat this food. Genesis WILL inspect coolers entering the club. Only snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed.

NO BEVERAGES and FOOD ALLOWED IN THE SWIMMING POOLS. Beverages and food are limited to the POOL DECK ONLY.

MEMBERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING THEIR OWN LOUNGE CHAIRS OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CHAIRS. We request that members do not re-arrange the deck chairs and tables.

NO SMOKING - Genesis is a SMOKE FREE facility. No smoking is permitted on the club property. This includes vapes, vape pens, and e-cigarettes.

NOT ALLOWED ON CLUB GROUNDS: Glass containers, illegal drugs, weapons of any sort

Unattended Children

Children ages 15 and under may not be left unattended at the club. A parent or guardian (age 18+) must be on the club grounds and are expected to supervise their child(ren) at all times. NO children will be allowed inside the club other than to use the bathroom or if accompanied by an adult in the weight or cardio room at any point in time. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Any children found without adult supervision or unattended will be brought into the club to call their parent or guardian to pick them up.

Parking

We advise you to leave all valuables at home or keep with you at all times. Do not leave any valuables in your vehicle.

Always lock your vehicle.

The club is NOT liable for damaged or stolen property or vehicles.

Nanny/Babysitter

You may add a Nanny to your Summer Membership for a $150 fee + tax. This fee allows use of the outdoor and indoor pools only - it does not include fitness or tennis. A nanny cannot use the facilities without the presence of the child(ren) they are caring for.

Lightning/Thunder

At the sight of lightning and/or sound of thunder, outdoor pools will be cleared for 30 minutes. If severe weather persists, Blairwood may modify the outdoor and indoor pool hours. During this time, we ask that all members wait in the dining area of the club, in their cars, or return home. No waiting under umbrellas or awnings is permitted.

Lifeguards

Genesis lifeguards are here to enforce rules and regulations, and to respond to emergency situations. Parents and guardians are ultimately responsible for the safety, care, and whereabouts of their child(ren).

Genesis staff is trained to handle emergencies in an efficient and safe manner. Please do not crowd the emergency area.

Swim Programs

For more information on any of the programs listed below, please get in touch with the club at (502) 426-8820, or contact our swim directors:

Sophie Graham | sgraham@bwltc.com

Kristopher | kristopher.k@genesishealthclubs.com

Lap Swim

Genesis is the only private club in Louisville with both outdoor and indoor pools. Lap swimming is available at the indoor pool and the outdoor pool.

Available every day.

Enjoy lap swim at Blairwood in our indoor 25M pool or our 50M Olympic pool.

Private Lessons

Available every day, year-round.

The SwimAmerica program, developed by America's Olympic Swim Coaches, is a technique-oriented learn-to-swim program that takes swimmers through every phase of swim development. Once a swimmer masters a specific skill and level, he or she will be ready to move on to the next level.

We provide individual attention and focus on the skills your swimmer needs to master. Pick a convenient time that works for your schedule.
Every one of our coaches is certified by the American Swim Coaches association.

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Group Lessons & Stroke School

Our mission is to teach swimmers of all ages and levels the proper technique to enhance efficiency, endurance, speed, fun, and lifelong success in swimming.

Session 4: March 4 - April 29 (*Off March 31 - April 9 due to Spring Break)
Session 5: Tuesday and Thursday ONLY | June 13 - 29
Session 6: Tuesday and Thursday ONLY | July 11 - 27

Group Lessons - Level 1

Ages 3 & up - 30 min class
Swimmer must be able to get in the water assisted by a coach without a parent.

Location: Indoor pool

Goals:

• 5 relaxed bobs
• 3 second bubbles
• Back float 10 seconds
• Front float 5 seconds

Register

Group Lessons - Level 2

Ages 3 & up - 30 min class
Swimmer must be able to complete all the goals from level 1.

Location: Indoor pool

Goals:

• Roll from belly float to back float, and roll from back float to belly float
• Kick on belly, roll to back float, and kick on back, roll to belly float
• Kick on belly, roll, kick on back
• Kick on back, roll, kick on belly

Register

Group Lessons - Level 3/4

30 min class
Swimmer must be able to complete goals from level 2.

Location: Indoor pool

Goals:

• 1 lap of 3 big arms and roll
• 1 lap of kicking on back
• Introduced to statue kick

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Group Lessons - Level 5/6

30 min class
Swimmer must be able to complete goals from level 3/4.

Location: Indoor pool

Goals:

• 1 lap of 3 arms and breathing to the side
• 1 lap of backstroke swim

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Stroke School

60 min class - separated into two classes, 6 to 9-year-olds and 10+ year-olds
Swimmer must have a mastery of levels 1-6, including freestyle and backstroke, side breathing on both sides for freestyle.

Location: Indoor pool

Goals: Preparation and development of swimmer for swim team competition. Program teaches and refines freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, plus racing starts and turns. Swimmers will be ready for advancement into USA Swimming program.

Register for 6 to 9-year-olds

Register for 10-year-olds and older

Water Babies

Teach your child to be safe in and around the water! A class designed for parents and their children ages newborn to 2 years.

This class is designed to help parents understand holds and drills used to teach water safety so you are able to implement the safety skills in an aquatic environment. We will help your child develop the tools and skills needed to enter the water safely, roll to their back, float, and to find safety in the event of an accident. Our hope is to give you peace of mind so that your family can enjoy pool time!

A parent is required to get in the water with their child for this class.

Register

Adult Learn to Swim

Small group swim lesson program designed for adults who want to learn to swim and feel confident in the water.

Register

Adult Swim for Fitness

Small group program with guided swim workouts for adults who want to swim for fitness and want to improve their swim skills. Includes instruction and guided workouts designed to challenge and develop strength and skills.

Register

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made 48 hours before the first class/clinic/league is held. There will be a $50 processing fee for any cancellations. A club credit will be issued for the balance. No refunds.

If your swimmer will be absent for a class, a make-up class will be allowed only if you contact office via email in advance of absence. Make-ups must be completed in the same session and are only available if space permits. No guarantees.

Swim Teams

We offer a summer swim team for ages 4 - 18, and a Masters swim team for ages 18 and over. Click below for more information.

Swim Team Info

Outdoor Pool Rules

In line with Kentucky Board of Health Rules and Regulations, the following are prohibited in the pool area:

Running, dunking, pushing, towel snapping, playing on ladders, excessive splashing, carrying a person on another's shoulders, or other unsafe practices. No water guns.

Any glass containers including drink glasses and glass baby bottles.

No floats inside lap lane lines; floats may be prohibited on exceptionally crowded days.

No cutoffs or tennis shorts in the pools.

Children not toilet trained are not permitted in the 50-meter pool and must wear swim diapers in the 25-meter and baby pools. Swim diapers are available for purchase at check-in.

The baby pool is for children ages 6 and under. A parent or guardian must remain in the baby pool area at all times.

A parent must be within arm's reach of children that are in flotation devices. Children using flotation devices may not be unaccompanied in the water for any reason. A parent/guardian must be with them.

No plastic, hard rubber, or tennis balls permitted in the pool or pool area.

Lap lane is for lap swimmers only.

A club representative can refuse admission, or expel from the water, anyone having any contagious disease, infectious conditions or any other condition which has the appearance of being infectious. Persons with excessive sunburn abrasions that are not healed, corn plasters, bunion pads, adhesive tape, rubber bandages, or other bandages of any kind are not to be permitted in the water.

A person under the influence of alcohol or exhibiting erratic behavior shall not be permitted in the pool area.

Diving Well Rules

One at a time on board.

No diving until the previous diver has moved to the side of the pool.

Children may not jump off diving board into a parent's arms.

All divers must go straight off the front of the board and swim immediately to the ladder closest to them.

No flotation devices (e.g., inner tubes, water wings) may be used on diving boards.

No handstands or cartwheels are allowed from any diving board.

No goggles can be worn while using the diving board.

Locker Rooms/Restrooms/Showers

Toilets, a shower, and changing area are available in the outdoor pool restrooms. When using the outdoor pool, please use the outdoor facilities or the restroom in the hallway, not the locker rooms.

No one over the age of four (4) is allowed in the opposite gender locker room or restroom.

Only individuals over the age of 16 are permitted to use the sauna or steam room.

Strength/Cardio Facilities

Children ages 14 and under are not permitted in the exercise rooms without adult supervision.

Swimsuits, flip-flops, and cut-off pants are not permitted when working out in the strength or cardio areas. Do not be surprised or unruly if asked to leave due to this violation.

Proper Attire/Behavior

All patrons must be clothed upon entering the inside portion of the club. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please refrain from excessive personal displays of affection, pushing, shoving, running, spitting, horseplay, or use of profanity.

Gathering of individuals are not allowed indoors. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Personal Belongings

Please do not leave items of value unattended, especially items left in your vehicle within sight.

Genesis will keep clothing items left on the premises for one week. Then they are donated to charity.

The club does not keep goggles, flippers, pool toys, and the like. They are disposed of daily.

Towels

Please bring your own towel for pool use and locker room use.

Pets

No pets are allowed on the pool deck.

More Information

More Information

• Adult Tennis
• Junior Tennis