AQUATICS
Private and Group Swim Lessons
Work with one of our talented instructors on anything you want to improve on in the water. From basic water comfortability, learn to swim, competitive stroke technique, and aerobic workouts, our instructors will help you see growth as a swimmer!
Youth Private/Semi-Private lesson instruction correspond to our three levels for instruction (beginner/intermediate/advanced). Adult private/semi-private stroke lessons and aquatic therapy are available as well!
Lessons are mutually scheduled between the instructor and members. Beginning September 1st, 2023, all lessons must be paid for by the start of the lesson. You can pay for individual lessons at the front desk upon arrival with cash/check/credit card, or purchase a package of lessons in advance. The front desk and coach will not allow the lesson to begin unless payment is received at the time of checking in to the club.
Private/Semi-Private Swim Lessons
See our list of talented private swim instructors and their rates below. We also indicate the suggested instruction-level – however, all instructors can give lessons for any athlete.
Youth Private/Semi-private instruction corresponds to our three levels for instruction (beginner/intermediate/advanced). Adult private/semi-private stroke and learn to swim lessons are available as well as aquatic-therapy sessions with Dr. Abi Ortmayer, PT, DPT – please contact aquatics@Tuckahoe.net to learn more.
Private/Semi-Private Instructors
See our list of private swim instructors and their rates below. For any questions regarding scheduling, requests, or finding the right coach – please contact Aquatics @Tuckahoe.net.
Private Lesson Packages
All private lessons must be paid for before the lesson can begin. Pay for your lessons in advance by purchasing a package of lessons (3 pack, 5 pack, 10 pack) by contacting aquatics@tuckahoe.net. All packages may only be applied to lessons with a coach at the corresponding level. Private swim lesson packages can only be used for private swim lessons and semi-private packages can only be used for semi-private lessons. Unused lessons on your package will be refunded.
Aquatic Therapy
Fee: $100/session
Professional Coaches
Rates vary by coach – inquire directly
Torey Ortmayer
Head Swim Coach
Zach Eisig
Assistant Head Swim Coach
Dr. Abi Ortmayer
Swim Lessons and Therapy Sessions
Chandler Sensibaugh
Nika Sauger
Graduate Coaches
Private: $38/30min
Semi-Private: $22/additional athlete
Erin Warner
Andrea Montano
Aaron Ahlgrimm
Senior Coaches
Private: $33/30min
Semi-Private: $19/additional athlete
Catherine Hughes
Bella Spignardo
Calla Spignardo
Nolan Dunkel
Joy Wilson
Nicole Chestnut
Danielle Hughes
Emma Springer
Bryce Luncher
Junior Coaches
Private: $27/30min
Semi-Private: $17/additional athlete
William Cantrell
Jack Tanner
Eva Hare
Juliet Jones
Maddy McManus
Lucas Lopez
Lauren Shepard
Jake Bell
Group Swim Lessons
Tuckahoe offers beginner-level youth swim lessons. Group lessons are designed to teach comfortability and basic water safety skills including:
- Full submergence and returning to the surface
- Floating front/back
- Wall Walking
- Proper breathing technique
- Treading Water
- Forward propulsion (kick/pull)
- Proper use of equipment (suits, goggles, caps, kickboards, etc)
Level I (Ages ~3-6)
30-Min class
- Introduction to independent water Skills
- Child must be able to function independently in a group environment
- Learn basic water safety rules
- Water Comfort
- Proper breathing
- Submergence/re-emergence
- Floating
- Kicking on front and back
Level II (Ages ~4-7)
30-Min Class
- Build on comfort and safety in water
- Learn independent propulsion
- Develop proper kick technique
- Gain ability to float on back independently
- Introduce freestyle stroke
Level III (Ages ~5-8)
30-Min Class
- Child must be able to swim in a forward freestyle motion
- Improve freestyle arm stroke – improve side breathing
- Develop advanced safety skills – treading water
- Backstroke introduced
2023 – 2024 Tuckahoe Winter Group Lessons
Group lessons will be offered on Saturday afternoons (1pm – 2:30pm) from Mid September to the beginning of May. Each session will span six weeks, and each class will be 30mins long. There is limited space – when the class fills up, please contact Aquatics@Tuckahoe.net to join the waitlist.
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Session 1: September 16 – October 21
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Session 2: October 28 – December 9 (No Class 11/25)
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Session 3: January 6 – February 10
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Session 4: February 17 – March 23
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Session 5: April 6 – May 11
Level I
Beginner
- Saturday 1pm – 1:30pm
Registration Cost:
- Members – $80
- Non-members – $100
Level II
Beginner
- Saturday 1:30pm – 2pm
Registration Cost:
- Members – $80
- Non-members – $100
Level III
Beginner
- Saturday 2pm – 2:30pm
Registration Cost:
- Members – $80
- Non-members – $100
Group Lesson FAQs
