Aquatics
Water Warriors is a water safety program generously funded by the Children's Board of Hillsborough County, offered at no charge to participants. This introductory water safety course is intended for beginners who have never been swimming before or for those who are less confident in or around the water. Each lesson will include 35 minutes of in water safety lessons teaching skills such as floating, breath control, submerging, getting in and out the water and water confidence and 15 minutes of water safety education. Participants and their caregivers/parents will learn about water safety topics such as beach safety, home pool safety and hands on CPR.
Aquatics
High 5 is about making a positive difference in the lives of our members and in the health of our neighboring communities. We fill needs, help others achieve goals, and become part of their extended social circle. We give back and reach out, directly connecting people, programs, events, and experiences for the common good.
Blue Wave – Swim Team
Founded in 1963, Blue Wave is one of the oldest and longest running competitive aquatic programs in the state. Blue Wave swimmers have been successful in local, state, regional, national and international competitions, and several have participated across a total of six Olympic Games (Barcelona in 1992, Atlanta in 1996, Sydney in 2000, Athens in 2004, Beijing in 2008, and London in 2012).
Among them, triple Olympic Gold medalist Brooke Bennett, Olympic Silver medalist Maritza Correia, and two-time El Salvadorian Olympian Golda Marcus are all proud Blue Wave alumni.
Masters Swim
Swim Lessons For the Win.
Have your child bring a bathing suit and a towel as they will be getting in the pool. We can provide a pair of goggles, if needed. After watching your child in the water, a friendly staff member will guide you to the right program for his or her needs. Simple, fast and fun. We have a program for every child. High 5 … For the Win!
Taking a Deep Dive into High 5
Host facility for the Blue Wave Diving, we’re proud to have been selected as a national training site for the finest amateur divers and prospective Olympic athletes in the United States.
Our springboard diving program is focused on offering a range of training levels from beginner to expert. The beginner level is offered in Tuesday/Thursday sessions, while the Junior Olympic (JO) level is offered in Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday sessions. In both, new or experienced divers will find ways to improve their basic techniques, strengthen areas of weakness, and enhance and develop their abilities across all disciplines.