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Venetian has a long tradition of promoting and enabling lap swimming. The dedicated lap lanes are there for all members to use and enjoy during the season. This page has information to help current and future lap swimmers maximize their lap swimming experience:
Lap swimming is one of the safest and most efficient methods of maintaining good physical and mental health throughout the year. It is easy on your joints, keeps your heart strong, strengthens your lungs, burns calories, builds muscle, keeps your mind sharp, supports healthy aging, improves sleep, and helps your mental health by calming the mind and reducing anxiety. See what health experts have to say on the subject:
The 40 Mile Challenge was started in 2012 by Venetian member, Maya Hahn. It is available to all members throughout the pool season at no additional charge. To participate, sign up at the front desk. You will be given a personalized sheet in the 40 Mile Challenge notebook at the front desk. Note the distance of each lap swimming session on that sheet after you swim. Members swimming a total of 40 miles or more during the pool season receive a prize at the end of the season. In 2024, over 100 participants swam a total distance equal to that from Atlanta to Los Angeles and back!
Swim lessons taught by Venetian Poolshark coaches are available for Venetian members (kids and adults) during the pool season. The list of coach contacts and availability is updated at the beginning of the season on the Venetian Poolsharks website here and in the lesson book in the front desk. If you have any questions about which coach would be a good fit for your specific lesson needs, please reach out to Head Coach Beth at bulldawgbeth@gmail.com.
Contact or click on the various locations below to determine their specific requirements and times of availability.
M.L. King Recreation & Aquatic Center.
City of Decatur – Oakhurst Pool
YMCA
*The Wellness Center at Emory Decatur Hospital
*LA Fitness – Decatur – Church St.
* Facility is part of Silver Sneakers Program through select Medicare programs.
Dynamo
Swim School
Kayonna Mendez – Site Director
Agnes Scott College
Oakhurst Pool – City of Decatur
Masters Swim Program (any levels) year-round
First 3 swims are no charge
Located at Chamblee Dynamo on Shallowford Road
Decatur YMCA
Swim lessons for kids and adults of all ages and abilities
LA Fitness – Decatur
Swemschool
Chris – Director of Aquatics
