Winona State University Memorial Pool

Winona State University Memorial Pool Winona State University Main Campus Pool hosts a variety of activities including group lessons, open swim, and lap swim.

The Winona State Intramural & Recreational Sports Department offers group and individual swim lessons at the Memorial Hall pool. Classes are taught by WSU students who are certified Lifeguards possessing Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification. Classes are available for a variety of ages and skill levels. Four sessions are offered per academic year. Each session runs two days per week for four

weeks.Public locker rooms and showers are available for use. Group Swim Lessons - Cost: $40/child

Registration and Questions

Contact [email protected]

01/23/2026

Hello Everyone!

Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 Session 1 group swimming lessons for tots and levels 1-6! Please read this email carefully for instructions, and email me with questions/concerns. When emailing questions please start a new email thread to ensure I see it.

The second session runs from February 2 to 26th. Lessons are held on Monday/Wednesday nights and Tuesday/Thursday nights at the WSU Main Campus pool in Memorial Hall. The cost is $60/participant.

The time slots are as follows:
Tots – Potty Trained Children 2 + Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs (30 minute time slots)
5-5:30
5:35-6:05
6:10-6:40
6:45-7:15

Levels 1-6 Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs (40 minute time slots)
5-5:40
5:50-6:30
6:40-7:20

Please take time to read the following notes:

*Note: You will receive a confirmation email that your child has been registered for lessons shortly after the registration deadline. Please do not email me for confirmation before this time.

*Note: You may not enroll your child in tots unless he/she is at least 2 years old and is potty trained. There are no other age requirements at this time. However, we strongly encourage participants 5 and older to begin in level 1 rather than in tots.

*Note: You are asked to fill out a 2nd preference for time slots, we will not enroll your child in swimming lessons if you do not fill out TWO DIFFERENT time slot preferences. If there is only one time that works for you, please say so in the “Additional Information” section.

*Note: If you register your child for a class that has 2 or less participants by the registration deadline, you will be asked to change time slots. Our policy is as follows: Classes will not be held unless there are 3 or more participants registered. Please be flexible and understanding if you are asked to switch.

*Note: Before you register, make sure you know what level your child will participate in. If you would like help determining what level would be the best fit email me and ask. I do not keep track of students who pass and do not pass so I will not have that information.

*Note: When registering multiple children, please fill out a form for each child. If you would like to register your child for this session, please click the link directly below

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=xscRULQKq0ae9PrnSpIaf9X9Zju_HFVKgO8XzN5Ow9tUQlBYVVYxRFhDSjRENUZNWktHRVFKMFZNMC4u&route=shorturl
The registration deadline will be January 30th.

01/05/2026

Here are a few reminders about upcoming sessions:

Spring 2026 Session 1: Registration Opens - January 23 at 8 am
Closes - January 30 at midnight
Classes Start - February 2
Classes End - February 26

Spring 2026 Session 2: Registration Opens - March 13 at 8 am
Closes - March 20 at midnight
Classes Start - March 23
Classes End - April 16

10/20/2025

Due to a scheduling error with a Winona State Homecoming activity, we have to cancel tomorrow's lesson for the Tuesday and Thursday group. Their first day of lessons will now be Thursday the 23. We will make up this lesson on November 20th. The Tuesday/Thursday group will now have lessons both the 18th and the 20th of that week, but the Monday/Wednesday Group will still end of the 12 as previously scheduled.

10/10/2025

Registration is now open for the Fall 2025 Session 2 group swimming lessons for tots and levels 1-6! Please read this email carefully for instructions, and email me with questions/concerns. When emailing questions please start a new email thread to ensure I see it.

The second session runs from October 20 - November 18 with no class November 11 and 17. Lessons are held on Monday/Wednesday nights and Tuesday/Thursday nights at the WSU Main Campus pool in Memorial Hall. The cost is $60/participant.

The time slots are as follows:
Tots – Potty Trained Children 2 + Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs (30 minute time slots)
5-5:30
5:35-6:05
6:10-6:40
6:45-7:15

Levels 1-6 Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs (40 minute time slots)
5-5:40
5:50-6:30
6:40-7:20

Please take time to read the following notes:

*Note: You will receive a confirmation email that your child has been registered for lessons shortly after the registration deadline. Please do not email me for confirmation before this time.

*Note: You may not enroll your child in tots unless he/she is at least 2 years old and is potty trained. There are no other age requirements at this time. However, we strongly encourage participants 5 and older to begin in level 1 rather than in tots.

*Note: You are asked to fill out a 2nd preference for time slots, we will not enroll your child in swimming lessons if you do not fill out TWO DIFFERENT time slot preferences. If there is only one time that works for you, please say so in the “Additional Information” section.

*Note: If you register your child for a class that has 2 or less participants by the registration deadline, you will be asked to change time slots. Our policy is as follows: Classes will not be held unless there are 3 or more participants registered. Please be flexible and understanding if you are asked to switch.

*Note: Before you register, make sure you know what level your child will participate in. If you would like help determining what level would be the best fit email me and ask. I do not keep track of students who pass and do not pass so I will not have that information.

*Note: When registering multiple children, please fill out a form for each child. If you would like to register your child for this session, please click the link directly below:

https://forms.office.com/r/sLEBUUVniV
The registration deadline will be October 17.

10/07/2025

A phone was left in the upstairs balcony after the 5:00 lesson. It is in the office if it is yours!

10/04/2025

Here are a few reminders about upcoming sessions:

Fall 2025 Session 2: Registration Opens - Oct 10 at 8 am
Closes - Oct 17 at midnight
Classes Start - October 20
Classes End - November 12 (M/W) / November 17 (T/Th)
No class: November 11

Spring 2026 Session 1: Registration Opens - January 23 at 8 am
Closes - January 30 at midnight
Classes Start - February 2
Classes End - February 26

Spring 2026 Session 2: Registration Opens - March 13 at 8 am
Closes - March 20 at midnight
Classes Start - March 23
Classes End - April 16

09/05/2025

Registration is now open for the Fall 2025 Session 1 group swimming lessons for tots and levels 1-6! Please read this email carefully for instructions and email me with questions/concerns. When emailing questions please start a new email thread to ensure I see it.

The first session runs from September 15 to October 9. Lessons are held on Monday/Wednesday nights and Tuesday/Thursday nights at the WSU Main Campus pool in Memorial Hall. The cost is $60/participant.

The time slots are as follows:
Tots – Potty Trained Children 2 + Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs (30 minute time slots)
5-5:30
5:35-6:05
6:10-6:40
6:45-7:15

Levels 1-6 Mon/Wed and Tues/Thurs (40 minute time slots)
5-5:40
5:50-6:30
6:40-7:20

Please take time to read the following notes:

*Note: You will receive a confirmation email that your child has been registered for lessons shortly after the registration deadline. Please do not email me for confirmation before this time.

*Note: You may not enroll your child in tots unless he/she is at least 2 years old and is potty trained. There are no other age requirements at this time. However, we strongly encourage participants 5 and older to begin in level 1 rather than in tots.

*Note: You are asked to fill out a 2nd preference for time slots, we will not enroll your child in swimming lessons if you do not fill out TWO DIFFERENT time slot preferences. If there is only one time that works for you, please say so in the “Additional Information” section.

*Note: If you register your child for a class that has 2 or less participants by the registration deadline, you will be asked to change time slots. Our policy is as follows: Classes will not be held unless there are 3 or more participants registered. Please be flexible and understanding if you are asked to switch.

*Note: Before you register, make sure you know what level your child will participate in. If you would like help determining what level would be the best fit email me and ask. I do not keep track of students who pass and do not pass so I will not have that information.

*Note: When registering multiple children, please fill out a form for each child. If you would like to register your child for this session, please click the link directly below:
https://forms.office.com/r/743dQZ2Vzw

The registration deadline will be September 12.

08/25/2025

As the school year fast approaches I would like to send some reminders out about our upcoming swimming lessons sessions.

Lessons Dates: Session 1: September 15 to October 9
Session 2: October 20 to November 18 with no lessons Nov 11th and 17th

Registration Dates: Session 1: Open September 5 at 8am
Close September 12 at midnight
Session 2: Open October 10 at 8am
Close October 17 at midnight

Registration forms will be posted on our page: Winona State University Memorial Pool, as well as be sent out to our email list. If you would like to join our email list please fill out the form; Email List, pinned at the top of our page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected]

08/18/2025
Here are the dates for next falls swimming lessons.Session 1: September 15 - October 9Registration: September 5 - 12Sess...
04/07/2025

Here are the dates for next falls swimming lessons.

Session 1: September 15 - October 9
Registration: September 5 - 12

Session 2: October 20 - November 18
NO CLASS: November 11 and 17
Registration: October 10 - 17

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03/19/2025

Due to today's weather, we will be cancelling swimming lessons for tonight. Our make-up lesson for today will be April 14th, which will also be the last day of lessons for Monday/Wednesday classes.

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Winona, MN

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 1pm
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 1pm
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday 10am - 12pm
6pm - 8pm
Sunday 6pm - 8pm

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