LEARN-TO-LAP-SWIM

Tuesday LTLS – Cost $180 (10 weeks)
10 one-hour classes September 8 – November 10
Tuesday | 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Thursday LTLS – Cost $180 (10 weeks)
10 one-hour classes September 10 – November 12
Thursday | 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Tuesday LTLS and Thursday LTLS are two separate classes limited to 6 participants for each class.

Add Full Access membership to practice skills learned in class!
LTLS+ Add-on – Cost $125 (12 weeks)
LTLS enrollment required. The LTLS+ Add-on provides access to all of ZOOM’s practices between September 8 – November 30
Attend class on either Tuesday or Thursday and practice the skills you learned in class during ZOOM workout times.
Recommended LTLS+ workouts are M/WF noon, T/R/Sun evenings. Check our workout schedule for more information on times.

Requirement: USMS Membership is required to participate in this program.

Qualifications: Students should be able to swim with their face in the water, float unassisted in deep water, and have a basic understanding of front crawl.*

Where: Kalamazoo College Natatorium 1022 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 on the corner of Academy and Catherine Streets

Description: ZOOM Learn-to-Lap Swim (LTLS) is a group lesson covering skills needed to swim laps independently or with a club. The course is designed as a bridge between ALTS and swimming with ZOOM, but is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is able to swim with their face in the water, float unassisted in deep water, and has a basic understanding of front crawl. Skills covered in LTLS include stroke development for front crawl, proper breathing techniques, efficient arm rotation, and better body alignment. Instructor/Coaches will go over best practices for group swimming, lane etiquette, swim jargon, and how to follow a written workout. Introduction to breaststroke and backstroke will also be covered as time and interest permits.

Need-Based Scholarship: Our mission is to support swimming for adults in Kalamazoo area. If you need financial assistance to help you pay for the registration fee, please reach out to us at swimming@kalamazoomasters.com.

Step 1: Obtain USMS Membership
(Required for insurance purposes)

GO TO USMS.ORG/JOIN

Step 2: Register for LTLS

Tuesday Learn-to-Lap-Swim Fall 2026

$180.00

Tuesdays | 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
September 8-November 10, 2026

10 lessons

Skills covered in LTLS include stroke development for front crawl, proper breathing techniques, efficient arm rotation, and better body alignment. Instructor/Coaches will go over best practices for group swimming, lane etiquette, swim jargon, and how to follow a written workout. This option is available to new and returning participants.