Aquatics International magazine named Brownell-Talbot Aquatics “Best of Aquatics” in the “University/School” category in 2008.

The B-T Aquatics motto is,

“We swim for good times!®”  We swim for fast times when we compete and fun time whenever we are in the pool!

The indoor B-T Theisen Pool is a six lanes wide (40’) and 25 yards long.  The water depth varies from 4’ to 12 ½’.  We have a one-meter diving board and four teaching platforms.  The water is kept at a wonderfully warm 86 degrees year round.

Lower and Middle School students participate in swimming units as part of their PE curriculums. 

Upper School students may join the B-T High School Swim Team.  Brownell-Talbot coops with Roncalli Catholic High School and Concordia Academy.  Swimming is a winter sport in Nebraska.  The season runs from mid-November through February.  Previous competitive experience is not required to join the team.  All swimmers are welcome to join!

Upper School students are also encouraged to take American Red Cross Lifeguard Training for both PE credit and ARC certification during Brownell-Talbot School’s spring break.  Lifeguard Training Course Page

All B-T students may take advantage of our fitness swim hours before school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM.  B-T Aquatics sometimes offers bonus hours during the school day.  Students may use these lanes for lap swimming during free periods with approval from Mr. Harrell.  Pool hours sometimes vary from week to week.  Check the website for the current schedule.  www.btaquatics.org/btahome.

Students may swim for recreation during our Family Swim hours on Saturdays from Noon to 3:00 PM.  The entire family as well as friends and neighbors are invited to Family Swims.  Swimmers under the age of twelve must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver sixteen years of age or older.  Admission is $3.00 for all non-students.  

In addition to these school-based programs included in tuition, students have convenient access to the programs and services that are available to the general public.  Students and the general public may take advantage of the swim school operated by the B-T Aquatics staff out of the Theisen Pool.  We offer swimming instruction using our own FACE-UP FIRST® method to infants, toddlers, children, and adults.

The pool is available for rent for birthday parties and other special events.  www.btaquatics.org/rentals.htm

B-T Aquatics hosts many special events and competitions throughout the year for B-T students and the community.  Events Page

Additional community programs take place in the Theisen Pool that are not connected with Brownell-Talbot School.  Competitive swimming and diving programs as well as SCUBA shops, church groups, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, and Nebraska Kayak Polo all rent time in our pool.

HEATH QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Can novel H1N1 flu virus be spread through water in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational water venues?  Influenza viruses infect the human upper respiratory tract.  There has never been a documented case of influenza virus infection associated with water exposure.  Recreational water that has been treated at CDC recommended disinfectant levels does not likely pose a risk for transmission of influenza viruses.  No research has been completed on the susceptibility of novel H1N1 influenza virus to chlorine and other disinfectants used in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational venues.  However, recent studies have demonstrated that free chlorine levels recommended by CDC (1-3 parts per million for pools and 2-5 parts per million for spas are adequate to disinfect avian influenza A (H5N1) virus.  It is likely that other influenza viruses such as novel H1N1 virus would also be similarly disinfected by chlorine.  Source:  CDC Novel H1N1 Flu & You

Can novel H1N1 influenza virus be spread at recreational water venues outside of the water?  Yes, recreational water venues are no different than any other group setting.  The spread of this novel H1N1 flu is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads.  Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza.  Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.  Source:  CDC Novel H1N1 Flu & You

Can going outside with a wet head or without a coat cause a cold?  Click to see the video answer.

Learn more.  Take our online course:  Water Safety Education for Parents & Caregivers

www.btaquatics.org    aquatics@brownell.edu