Programs

1. Beginners Swim Program (Summer):

   1. The small pools at Franklin and Lincoln are great for water adjustment for younger children. 

   2. During the summer session, the Beginners class is offered for preschoolers and/or children who do not know how to swim, 2x a day on weekdays at both pools. There is no fee for members to participate (your household must have a current ASPA membership). There is no need to register in advance. Participants need to just show up during the designated class time. Classes will be administered by the guards on duty that day. This is a great opportunity for your swimmer to get comfortable in the water, progress, learn how to tread water and eventually be ready for Kinderswim or the Reds, Greens and Blues swim program. 

*Swim diapers required, if needed. 

2. Reds, Greens, Blues Novice Swim Program (Spring, Summer and Fall)

   1. This drop-in program, offered 5 days a week during the spring, summer and fall sessions, is for children ages 6 to 10, offered at both Franklin and Lincoln pools. 

      1. Admittance into this program requires passing the Water Safety Test (see test guidelines in the Member Guide). 

   2. You MUST BE AN ASPA Member before you sign up for RGBs. You can register for an ASPA Base Membership online here. Members, please register your child for RGBs online here.

   3. "Fish Test" qualifications for each level:

      1. Tangerine: 4 years - Pass Water Safety Test 

      2. Green: 5 years old - Pass Water Safety Test

      3. Red: 6 years old - Pass Water Safety Test 

      4. Blue: 7+ years old - Pass Water Safety Test

3. Advanced Swimmer Class (Summer)

   1. This is for water-safe swimmers, generally age 10-18, who are able to swim the full length of the pool. This class focuses on strengthening the swimmer’s strokes and getting exercise. 

   2. Lincoln Pool (Monday through Friday)

4. Family Swim (Spring, Summer and Fall)

   1. Guarded General Membership open swim Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30-5:30 PM mid-April through the end of October. 

5. Keyholder Swim (Year Round)

   1. Keyholders and their families may swim during non-scheduled times as long as they are not swimming alone. Non-keyholders must be accompanied by a keyholder during non-scheduled times. 

6. Kinderswim Program (Spring and Fall)

   1. The no-cost Kindergarten Swim Program, also known as "Kinderswim," is provided for approximately six weeks in the fall, from mid-September through the end of October, and for six weeks in the spring during the latter part of April and May. The purpose of the program is to enable kindergarten-aged children to be water safe and initially learn how to swim. Students progress from the small pool to the big pool as skills improve. Please do not push your children into attempting the Water Safety Test and speak with a lifeguard/teacher before attempting the test as the test can be traumatizing if they are not ready.

   2. A parent or caregiver is expected to bring the child and enter the pool to assist during the lesson. Essentially, parents are taught how to instruct the child, and the program is offered on a first come, first-served basis.

7. Senior Swim

   1. Senior Swim is a guarded "free of charge" program provided Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Franklin Pool. It is open to all non-member senior (50+) residents of Alameda for lap swimming. Members are encouraged to swim at different times to avoid overcrowding.

8. AlamedaGators Swim Team

   1. For children ages 5 to 18 interested in competitive swimming, the ASPA provides use of its pools for the year-round USA Swimming sanctioned Alameda Gators Swim Team. This organization has a separate board of directors from the ASPA board.  Evaluation information can be found here. 

9. Community & Social Use

   1. Pool use time is provided to the Alameda Fire Department for water safety training for its employees, as well as Franklin Pool being home to Alameda Emergency Radio.

   2. The ASPA offers social activities, BBQs and gatherings throughout the summer to its members.

   3. Members can reserve the pool for private use so long as the event meets certain requirements.

   4. ASPA is proud to offer 100 vouchers to Alameda residents which provide them a single swim day during family swim.  These vouchers are managed by the City of Alameda.

10. Volunter Team

    1. The Alameda Swimming Pool Association (ASPA) relies on dedicated volunteers to thrive. We invite you to contribute your skills and time. If you're ready to volunteer your time and expertise, please email admin@alamedapoolassociation.com.

*Note: All board and committee members are volunteers and receive no compensation.