Important Notice: Christmas & New Year's Operating Hours
Happy Holidays from Genesis! Our holiday hours are as follows:
December 24: 7 AM - 12 PM
December 25: Closed
December 26: Regular hours
December 31: 5:30 AM - 3 PM
January 1: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
January 2: Regular hours
Kids Club hours are as follows:
December 24: Closed
December 25: Closed
December 26: Regular hours
December 31: Closed
January 1: Closed
January 2: Regular hours
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 - 8 PM
Sat - Sun | 7 AM - 6 PM
50M Outdoor Pool
Monday - Fri | 11 AM - 3 PM
Sat - Sun | 1 PM - 5 PM
25M Outdoor Pool
Mon - Sun | CLOSED
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.
Fall 2024 Lap Swim Schedule
Late Fall 2024 Lap Swim Schedule (Starting 11/15)
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 director:
Sophie Graham | sophie.graham@genesishealthclubs.com
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.
Dates:
SESSION 1: Sep 7 - Oct 19
SESSION 2: Oct 26 - Dec 14 (off 11/30 and 12/1)
SESSION 3: Jan 4- Feb 22
SESSION 4: Mar 1 - Apr 27 (off 3/29 - 3/30 and 4/19 - 4/20)
Times:
Saturdays - available every 30mins from 9am-1pm
Sundays - available every 30mins from 2pm-3:30pm
Pricing:
7-week sessions: $210/member, $245/non-member
8-week sessions: $240/member, $280/non-member
Sign up on the member portal or email Sophie Graham: sophie.graham@genesishealthclubs.com
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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made 24 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 Sophie Graham in Swim 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
The Genesis-Blairwood Swim & Dive Team is a 4-time LSA Division 1 Champion team open to all Blairwood members ages 4 to 18. We also offer a Junior Swim Team for members age 4 and up who are learning the basics, but not ready to compete.
Our mission is to instill a life-long love of swimming and diving and to build a program of excellence in training, team unity, character development, and family support where every swimmer and diver has the opportunity to achieve their potential and compete at the highest level. The team is coached by professional ASCA-certified coaches.
Go to our website 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.
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.
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.
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.
Pets
No pets are allowed on the pool deck.
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