Pool Rules

The pool is located at Stoughton High School in Stoughton, WI. The district pool is a high-quality competitive and instructional community aquatics facility with an 8-lane by 25-yard competition pool with 2 one-meter diving boards, spacious locker rooms and a 300 person viewing area overlooking the pool. The pool water temperature is kept at 82 degrees for comfort for all types of use.  The chemicals used in our pool are a combination of Calcium Hypochlorite, Muriatic Acid and CO2.

Obey the Lifeguards

Patrons are expected to follow instructions given by lifeguards and pool management at all times.  Failure to obey the lifeguards will result in removal from the facility as provided by Wisconsin State Law. If you hear a whistle, stop and pay attention.  In an emergency situation, you may be asked to clear the pool area and go to the locker rooms. Lifeguards are there to enforce the pool rules and promote safety in and around the water.  If a patron does not follow the rules or listen to the lifeguards, they may be removed from the facility.  For a complete list of our pool rules:

Closings

If school is canceled for inclement weather or a "snow day", the pool will also be closed for the day.   We try to post it on the "Pool Information" and "Facility Schedule" tabs. 

COVID-19 Information  

• Previous mandatory COVID-19 protocols are no longer in effect. This includes mandatory isolation, quarantine, and mask-wearing. 

• SASD asks that families and staff treat this illness as they would any other virus. This includes staying at home when they have a fever and/or are contagious. In doing so, we can help prevent the spread of any illness and maintain a healthy environment.

Entering and exiting the facility

1. Patrons will enter through door #24 (Athletic Entrance from the back parking lot) when coming to use the pool.
2. Patrons will check in with the cashier, a REMINDER that patrons using the pool or going downstairs at all are required to be checked into Raptor, the district's visitor check in software.  A government-issued ID is required. 
3. Showers are required prior to the pool being used. This is a requirement via the State Health Code.
4. Patrons will exit through the locker rooms and out the door adjacent to the cashier's office (same door entered to get to the locker rooms). 

Visitor Policy

The pool uses the SASD visitor policy for all users.  For your safety, all adults 18 years old and older that will access our pool deck or locker rooms must present a valid, government issued identification.  Your ID will be used to verify that you are not documented on any sex offender database.  Anyone flagged in the Raptor system will not be granted access to our pool deck or locker room facilities.  If you are not getting in the water you are required to wear your Raptor name tag downstairs. You may contact the SASD Safety Coordinator to discuss this requirement at any time. 

Accessibility

The SASD Pool is accessible to all persons. A special chair ramp is available to assist with entry and exit. Special chair railings are available for those who prefer.

Parking

The pool entrance is located off of the back parking lot which is easily accessed by Devonshire Road.  Pool parking is available in the back parking lot, located on the west side of the school. 

If you are coming for lap swim or water exercise class Monday through Friday during school hours (8:35a-3:35p), we ask that you park in the visitor parking in the back parking lot.  These spots are the row of spots next to the handicap spots.  If those spots are filled up, we ask that you park on the street.  

Showers

A cleansing shower is required of all patrons immediately prior to entering the water by the Department of Heath and Family Services, Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Children age ten and under

All children age ten years and younger must have an adult (18 years of age or older) in the facility with them. Children 6 years of age and younger must have an adult accompanying them, in and out of the water, at all times.

**Please note schedule changes may be made without notice. We reserve the right to close the pool prior to the scheduled hours for weather, low attendance, or staff emergencies.**

Weekly Schedule

Monthly Calendar

Please note: August and the Fall Schedule will have some changes to the typical schedule at the pool due to swim team times. 

Please click on the above "Pool Calendar" button for the most up to date schedule. 

Definitions:

Payment - The SASD Pool accepts cash, check, or card at the pools admissions office.

Punch Cards - After 7/1/23, punch cards will no longer be sold. Patrons who still have punch cards can use them for admissions until 12/31/2023. 

Gift Certificates are available for purchase on any pool costs.

Lessons

We are currently on a little lesson hiatus until our wonderful instructors are more available after high school swim season! 

Lessons will be on pause from September to mid-February. 

Our amazing instructors are headed back to college, or are swimming themselves on the swim teams! Once both girls and boys seasons are over in mid-February, we'll be back for some limited Sunday and M/W classes, and then a full schedule in the summer of 2025. 

We offer American Red Cross Swim Lessons with certified Water Safety Instructors. 

About American Red Cross Swim Lessons:

American Red Cross swim lessons are tailored to the needs of each child, so they can progress at a comfortable pace.  Although some students may advance more quickly or slowly, our instructors ensure that everyone receives the instruction they need.

We encourage students to make it to every class to improve their skills and prepare them to advance to the next level.  Please note, attendance does not determine if a student passes a level - their ability to perform the associated skills does.

Parents or guardians of children 6 months to 3 years old will actively participate in swim lessons with the student.  This increases the student's comfort level in the water, the parent's understanding of the lesson process, and allows the parent to practice skills with the student between classes.

Class descriptions can be found at the bottom of this page on the flier "American Red Cross Swim Lessons".

Entrance and Exit:

Please enter the facility through door #24.  Everyone 18 or older going downstairs to the pool deck will need to check in, whether or not they will be using the pool. Check-in is handled through the "Pool Admissions" office - also referred to as the "Cashier's Office". 

The first time you are checked in, you will need to provide a government issued ID card such as a driver's license.  If you are not getting in the water with your student for their lesson, you will be required to wear the Raptor ID tag displayed prominently on your clothes.

Once checked in, swim lesson participants and parents or guardians with them will be allowed downstairs 5 minutes prior to the start of their class.  They will enter through the door across from the Cashier's Office and go through a locker room to get to the pool deck.  We have a men's locker room, women's locker room, and a family locker room available for changing and showering.

We require all participants to take a shower before coming out on the pool deck for their swim lesson.  Parents and guardians will return upstairs the same way they came down once their student is situated with their lesson group.  Please do not use the side stairwells.  They are only for use in an emergency.

Parents and guardians may observe the lessons from the seating area located on the main level of the building.  We do not allow anyone on the pool deck during lessons unless they are participating in the lessons.

*Please read "Swim Lessons Policies" flier at the bottom of the page before signing up for lessons*

*Please reach out to the Pool Cashier prior to sign up day if you do not know the last level your child passed at our pool*
pool.cashier@stoughton.k12.wi.us

*If you are new to our pool, please sign them up for Level 1 (ages 6-14) or Preschool Level 1 (ages 4-5)*

Sign-In To Your Account Access your online account to make a payment or view/update your data.

At this time you can click the Online Registration button to start to build your account on Class Juggler, our registration program. Please read the first page (you will see our logo on this page) to help with any initial questions. Updated information on the current swim lessons will be on the log-in page of Class Juggler or here on this page when it is available.  All payments for lessons must be done online.

Curious if you are within SASD's boundaries? Click here. 

*We highly encourage you to create an account prior to the day of sign ups.*

Stoughton High School Girls and Boys Swim Team

Girls Swim Team
Co-Head Coaches: Austin Ayers & Heather Solis

Boys Swim Team
Co-Head Coaches: Austin Ayers & Dan Neely

STAR Youth Swim Team

Our local swim team is the Stoughton Aqua Racers (STAR)*.  If your child is interested in further developing their swimming skills and can swim 25 yards without stopping, please contact STAR at:

stoughtonaquaracers@gmail.com
STAR-Stoughton Aqua Racer

*STAR is a private organization, not a SASD program. For more information, please reach out to them directly.

Water Exercise Class

Is a low impact exercise class that is great on your joints! These classes are designed to improve flexibility, range of motion, increase strength and muscle tone while using the resistance of the water. You do not need to sign up prior to class.

Summer 2024 Class Schedule 

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8:00a to 9:00a

Tuesday/Thursday: 5:15p-5:15p

August/School 2024-2025 Class Schedule 

Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 11:15a to 12:15p

Tuesday/Thursday: 5-6p*
*Class will be canceled on days we host a home swim meet*

If you are coming for a water exercise class Monday through Friday during school hours (8:35a-3:35p), we ask that you park in the visitor parking in the back parking lot.  These spots are the row of spots next to the handicap spots.  If those spots are filled up, we ask that you park on the street.  

(Please be aware that some of classes may need to be cancelled due to a staff shortage.  Check our calendar for the most up to date schedule!)

Party Package

Birthday Parties can ONLY be scheduled during an Open Swim.  Full pool rental is not available for birthday parties.

The pool has party packages, which includes admission for up to 10 children and 2 adults. You may use the classroom which is available on the entry level of the pool for cake, snacks and gift opening. Additional attendees are $3 per child and $4 per adult, all pool rules apply. Reservations are required and not accepted over the phone. Payment is due at time of reservation.  Resident $50/ Non-Resident $75. To inquire about dates or for further information call 877-5626.

Party Request Form

Stoughton Area School District
Swimming Pool Hourly Rental Fees

If you are interested in a rental, you must file a facility request.

Please note rentals are only for local community groups, athletic groups, and PE classes within the Stoughton Area School District.  Availability is limited to residents and dependent on staffing.  

* A two-hour minimum rental is required.

More than 125 guests? Add $10 per hour per lifeguard for each 25 patrons beyond 125 to 237.

Custodial Fees

Organizations or individuals may not use district facilities without having a custodian on duty. When regularly scheduled custodial services are not available, a charge for the actual costs of custodial services will be made for all building users. Any overtime or additional costs incurred by the district, as a result of the agreement will be billed to the renter. The facility coordinator will provide a reasonable estimate of the anticipated additional costs at the time of the reservation.

Use of Timing System

• Organizations or individuals may use the district’s timing system in one of two ways: If your organization has trained individuals with Hy-Tek Meet Manager experience you will pay a flat fee to use the system of $50.00 per day for residents / $100 per day for non-residents. Individuals will need the approval of the Aquatics Program Director.
• Organizations without trained operators will be charged an additional $40 per hour for use of the timing equipment which includes an operator to run the system.

Policies Regarding Use of the Swimming Pool

1. The Aquatics Program Supervisor must approve all activities and equipment used in the swimming pool area.

2. The Stoughton Area School District has the right to refuse any organization the use of the swimming pool.

3. The swimming pool is operated by the Stoughton Area School District. When scheduling events, priority will be given to school activities and school-affiliated groups.

4. Absolutely no food or drink is allowed inside the pool area.

5. The user organization is responsible for the conduct of all persons (including audience members) associated with the event.

6. The Stoughton Area School District will provide a clean and unobstructed area for the event. It shall be the responsibility of the renting organization to maintain and restore the area to its original condition.

7. The renting organization shall not post signs or affix banners to the building without the prior consent of the Aquatics Program Supervisor.

8. The Aquatics Program Supervisor shall approve any tables or displays placed in the lobbies.

9. The Stoughton Area School District, and/or any agent or employee, shall not be liable for damages to or loss of property belonging to, or in the care of, the user organization.

American Red Cross Courses

Lifeguarding - Are you 15 or older and looking for a great part time job or a challenging career? American Red Cross Lifeguarding is the best place to start. Lifeguarding puts you in an exciting position, working as a part of a team to help people safely enjoy the water.

Water Safety Instructor - The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course provides instructor candidates the training needed to teach the courses for the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program. Water Safety instructors teach the swim lesson program at the Stoughton Pool.