The Temple Terrace Aquatics Center

The Temple Terrace Aquatics Complex, located within the Family Recreation Complex, includes five swimming pools and two sand volleyball courts.

The main heated pool, 25 yards x 25 meters, is used for all swim programs and includes two diving boards and a tunnel slide. The fun pool area includes a 3,000 square foot pool that accommodates water volleyball, a 152-foot water slide and plunge pool and an oversized “Funbrella” shelter.

The Kiddie area includes a children’s wading pool, covered canopy and kiddie water playground complete with animal slides and a variety of fountains.

All these areas are available for private parties and rentals on a limited basis.

A $2 surcharge will apply to all pool users while heaters are in operation. Proper pool attire must be worn at all times.

Pool Hours (subject to change, please call to confirm.):

• Monday - Friday 9am - 7:30pm 
• Saturday and Sunday 10am - 3:30pm 

Adult Swim Club

Team Velocity’s Adult Swim Club is for those who swim competitively or would like to; are training for triathlons or cross training for another sport, or who simply aim to improve their swimming skills and enhance overall endurance. To learn more about Adult Swim Club schedule and pricing, please visit the team's website.

Competitive Swim Team

Age Group Swimming

Team Velocity is a year-round, not-for-profit, USA Swimming sanctioned team that offers competitive, age group, and senior swimmers of varying abilities the opportunity to hone their skills in a healthy and nurturing environment. We welcome swimmers of all levels of ability and offer a range of programming suitable for swimmers from pre-competitive to national level.

Swim Groups, Schedules & Pricing

Schedules, criteria for swim group placement, and pricing are detailed on Team Velocity’s website. Both local and travel meets are scheduled approximately once per month and all levels of swimmers are encouraged to compete. Visit the website for details and click the “Contact Us” button for more information or to arrange for a tryout. 

Learn to Swim

Swim classes consist of eight lessons. The length of the class depends on the swimmers age and ability. Swim tests are required for level 3 and higher. Note that classes fill up quickly. Price for members: $50; for non-member: $70. Call 813.506.6600 for details.

Sessions

• September 13 – October 6
• October 11 – November 3

Aqua Babies

Ages 6 months – 3 years  4–4:30pm

Parents introduce children to basic skills that lay the foundation for learning to swim. Learn how to work with your child to prepare them for a variety of water safety skills.

Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills

Get oriented to the aquatic environment and learn elementary skills including buoyancy drills and water movement.Tots (3-5 years old), 30 minutes – 4–4:30pm or 6:15–6:45pm

Regular (6-12 years old), 40 minutes – 4:40–5:20pm

Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

This level breaks down freestyle and backstroke skills so that swimmers will glide through the water unsupported.

Tots (3-5 years old), 30 minutes – 4–4:30pm

Regular (6-12 years old), 40 minutes – 4:40-5:30pm

Level 3: Stroke Development

Learn the mechanics of breaststroke, while practicing freestyle and backstroke details in the full length of the pool.

5-12 years old, 40 minutes – 5:30-6:10pm

Level 4: Stroke Improvement

Participants will accomplish all four strokes in this level, while gaining techniques in kneeling dives and flip turns.

6-12 years old, 40 minutes – 5:30-6:10pm

Level 5: Stroke School

This level is designed to build endurance on skills in every stroke for a smooth transition onto swim team.

6-12 years old, 50 minutes – 5:30-6:10pm

Adults 

Grow swimming skills at any level; from getting more comfortable in the water to developing stroke techniques.

13 and up, 50 minutes – 6:15– 7pm

Private Swim Lessons

6 months – adults

8 individual lessons, 30 minutes in length. Members: $150 / non-members: $225

Other Aquatics & Classes

Shallow Water Fitness with Sharon

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am and Saturdays at 9am

Fees: $5 members / $7 non-members Call 813.813.924.0195

Water in Motion

Wednesdays at 9am

Fees: $5 members / $7 non-members Call 813.417.7231 or email sibillaam@gmail.com 

Water Fitness 

• Deep Water Fitness – 9am Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Shallow Water Dance Class – 6pm Tuesday and Thursday

Fees: $5 Members / $7 Non-Members Call 813.967.0152

Pick up a copy of the PlayBook or call 813.506.6600 for information about all our programs, facilities, parks and events. Register at the Family Recreation Complex, 6610 Whiteway Drive, Temple Terrace.