
Updates
Jackrabbit Payments & Continuous Enrollment
Thank you for your ongoing patience as we switch over to a new registration program called Jackrabbit! Most of you have gone into Jackrabbit to set up your Parent Portal, register your swimmers, and enter in your credit card information for billing. We have learned that credit cards are not processed automatically when you register or enter in your credit card information, office staff will manually batch process payments. While most have saved their credit card information in the Parent Portal, we ask that you take the time to do this so that it makes processing payments run more smoothly. You still have the option of paying with cash or a check at the pool, but it makes things easier if credit card payments are done through Jackrabbit. All previous credits from QuickBooks have been transferred over to Jackrabbit at this point.
Beginning in January, we will move to continuous enrollment. This means that you will keep your same spot going forward, and on the 20th of each month your credit card on file will be charged for the upcoming month of lessons. We will implement this continuous enrollment system in 2022, and will copy everyone's registration from Fall 2 into the 2022 year. We anticipate opening up registration for current swimmer changes sometime in early December, and opening up general public registration in mid-December. If you don't want to make a change, there is nothing you have to do! If you would like to make a change, you may do so when we open up current swimmer registration in early December. In 2022, registration will be ongoing and you can register and start at any time. If you will not be continuing with lessons in 2022, please let us know by November 30th. Please note that you can change your enrollment at any time in Jackrabbit!
Since enrollment will be continuous, if you would like to unenroll we will need to know one month ahead of time, to make sure your credit card is not charged for the upcoming month. Credit cards will be processed on the 20th of each month, so if you wish to unenroll starting in March, we would need to know by January 31st so as not to process your credit card on February 20th. If we haven't heard from you by the end of the month (January, for example), your card will be charged for the next upcoming month (March) on the 20th (February).
Please let us know if you have any questions, we realize this a a big change for our staff and our families!
COVID Safety Precautions Update
Locker Rooms - Open Doors - One Way Traffic - Swim Team
At this point in our COVID journey we are excited to announce a couple changes that will bring us closer to a sense of normalcy around the pool. We are extremely thankful for all of the staff, swimmers, and families who have abided by our COVID safety precautions for the past year and a half plus.
Due to the colder weather quickly approaching, our locker rooms are now open to change before and after lessons. This means that you may enter the building ahead of your lesson time to use the locker room; you do not need to wait in your car. The showers will stay closed for the time being. If you are able to come to lessons dressed in your suit, that will help alleviate congestion in the locker rooms. All traffic will enter and exit through the main entrance; the door in the pool area will revert back to being an emergency exit. We have removed the one-way traffic expectation, but we will still end lessons 5 minutes early to allow for social distancing on deck between groups.
Friday and Saturday swim team will remain swimmers only, with parents/guardians not allowed on the pool deck due to space issues. Sunday swim team is now open for parents/guardians to watch from the pool deck. Parents for all swim team sessions have the option to watch swim team from the viewing area in the office. You can still feel free to drop off your swimmer and return when swim team is done, provided you have entered emergency contact information into the Jackrabbit Parent Portal. If you would like to switch to a different swim team time, we now have 3 options to choose from as we have added Sunday at 3pm with Mr. Rafal to the schedule!
Thanksgiving week private pool rentals available!
Looking for a fun, SAFE activity for your family to enjoy during Thanksgiving break? Look no further than Little Strokes Swim Academy in Waunakee! The entire pool will be reserved just for your group, as we only allow one rental at a time. 15 people can have a blast together during family swim time, or throw a birthday party to celebrate a loved one. The cost is $100/hour with a 1-hour minimum reservation.
The pool is kept at a toasty 91°, measures 28'x42' and slopes from 3.5' to 4.5' deep, so it is the perfect size and temperature for anyone! Noodles, rings, water games, innertubes, a basketball hoop, magic carpet mats and beach balls are all available to play with and are included for free! Feel free to bring along your own water toys to play with and beverages to enjoy – this includes adult beverages, but no glass containers please! There is a pergola with a picnic table outside for you to use to enjoy any food or open presents. No food is allowed inside the facility. Our normal facility restrictions apply to pool rentals, please let us know if you have any questions.
We keep our pool clean using a combination of chlorine and a UV filtration system, perform chemical checks throughout the day, and our air is turned over every 45 minutes. Staff sanitizes the pool area between rentals and there is no overlap between groups. This offer is open to anyone, so share this information with your friends and neighbors! PM us or send us an email us at LittleStrokesSwim@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
Little Strokes staff & alumni qualify for State!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our very own lifeguards Grace Blitz and Dylan Ryniak (and other Little Strokes alumni as well!) for being State Bound! They will represent WHS Women’s Swimming at the WIAA State Swim Meet this coming weekend.
Makenzie - 100 Breast
Dylan - 500 Free
200 Medley Relay - Alaina, Makenzie, Emily, Grace
200 Freestyle Relay - Grace, Dylan, Emily, Makenzie
Alternate - Kajsa
Way to go!!
Locker Rooms are Open!
Due to the colder weather quickly approaching, our locker rooms are now open to change before and after lessons. This means that you may enter the building ahead of your lesson time to use the locker room, you do not need to wait in your car. The showers will stay closed for the time being as the Dane County mask mandate is still in place. If you are able to come to lessons dressed in your suit, that will help alleviate congestion in the locker rooms.
We will still end lessons 5 minutes early to allow for social distancing on deck between groups. Any questions? Please ask!
Boo Bash 2021
Boo Bash is THIS WEDNESDAY, October 20th from 3-6pm!! Start at the Chamber to get your list and goodie bag, then trick or treat at participating businesses throughout Waunakee!
Family Fun Night!
Looking for a fun, SAFE activity for your family to enjoy this Fall, regardless of the weather? Look no further than Little Strokes Swim Academy in Waunakee! The entire pool will be reserved just for your group, as we only allow one rental at a time. 15 people can have a blast together during family swim time, or throw a birthday party to celebrate a loved one. The cost is $100/hour with a 1-hour minimum reservation.
Locker Room Policy Change
1 Parent/Guardian Exceptions
Due to the colder weather approaching, we will begin allowing use of our locker rooms for changing clothes after lessons. The showers will remain closed for the time being. We will still end lessons 5 minutes early to give you a chance to wrap in a towel and head to your car, use one of the on-deck changing stations, or go into the locker room to change out of your suit. Please exit the locker rooms into the pool area and head out the side pool door.