Gulf Shores Swim Team is a USA Swimming affiliated recreational swim team. We are a year round competitive program divided into Fall, Spring and Summer seasons. Swimmer ages 5-18 are welcome! Our aim is to help your swimmer discover the fun of healthy competition, to build a respectful team dynamic, and to encourage each member of the team to reach their highest potential.

• Program Schedule
  • Fall - September through December
    •  Registration offered in August
  • Spring - January through April
    • Registration offered in December
  • Summer - June through July
    • Registration offered in May
• How to join
  • A placement evaluation is required before joining.
  • Evaluations will be held prior to the opening of the registration period for each season.  You may sign up on the posted evaluation link or contact us via the email form below.
  • Registration is completed by clicking on the "Registration" link at the top of our home page.
• Program Fees
  • Fees charged include team dues and issued uniform. Yearly USA registration fees and meet entry fees ARE NOT INCLUDED.
  • Fall  - $100.00 for Bodenhamer members, $130.00 for non-members.
  • Spring  - $100.00 for Bodenhamer members, $130.00 for non-members.
  • Summer  - $100.00 for Bodenhamer members, $130.00 for non-members.
• Payment of Fees
  • Fees must be paid at the time of registration for each season.  Swimmers will not be permitted to participate until registration and payment are completed.

We offer several swim lessons options for all ages and stages of swimmer!

• Private Lessons
  • Children ages 3 and up
  • Adolescent and teen swimmers
  • Adults of all ages
  • Learn to swim lessons are an introduction to the aquatics environment and a progressive program aimed at teaching swimmers the basic concepts of swimming.
  • Stroke development or improvement lessons are for the swimmer that has grasped the basics and wishes to improve their technique to swim competitively, train for an event, achieve professional qualifications, or just swim more efficiently for fitness.  We welcome competitive swimmers, triathletes, masters swimmers, military, fire and police to come train with our staff!
  • Private lessons are offered as a 4-week session with 2 lessons per week, or as individual lessons..
    • Pricing 
      • $160/4-week session
      • $30/Single lesson
• Group Lessons
  • Children age 5 and up
  • This is a great program for young swimmers who are looking to join our team!
  • Lessons are conducted in small groups with small swimmer to instructor ratios to improve swimming in a group setting.
  • Group lessons are offered on Saturday mornings as a 4-week session program.
    • Pricing
      • $60/4-week session
• Parent and Toddler Lessons
  • Children ages 1 to 3, with a participating parent or guardian
  • This class will introduce parent and child to navigating the aquatics environment.
  • Lessons are taught as a small group session on Saturday mornings as a 4-week session.
    • Pricing
    • $60/4-week session

REGISTER HERE FOR SWIM LESSONS PROGRAMS!

• RED CROSS Lifeguarding Certification is available at the Bodenhamer!
  • Classes are offered quarterly (additional classes may come available periodically).
  • Pricing
    • Full Certification $150
    • Re-certification $100
• RED CROSS First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
  • Classes are offered according to public demand.
  • A minimum of 6 participants is required to complete a class.  Requests are welcomed for lower numbers and we will attempt to gather further interest.
  • Groups are welcome!  If your crew needs to be certified, reach out to schedule a class.
  • Pricing
    • Full Certification $100
    • Re-Certification $60
• Water Safety for Parents and Caregivers
  • This class is a requirement of prospective foster parents, as well as a useful qualification for anyone looking to supervise children around water.
  • We offer this class according to interest.
  • Call or email us to request a class!
  • Pricing
    • $45 per participant
    • 4 participants required to schedule a class

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A RED CROSS CLASS!