U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS ALTS instructor certification course on Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Surprise, AZ.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Check-in: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Classroom instruction: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time
Lunch: 1:00 p.m.*
In-water pool instruction: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
*Lunch will be provided. Please note in the registration process if you have any dietary restrictionsLocation for classroom and pool instruction:Adobe Fitness and Pool
19775 N Remington Drive
Surprise, Az 85374Instructor:Wendy Neely is a lead USMS-certified Adult Learn to Swim instructor and USMS-certified level 3 coach. She has more than 20 years of coaching experience and is head coach of Blue Wave Aquatics in Federal Way, Wash. She is a 2010 recipient of the USMS Kerry O’Brien Coaches Award, which is awarded for grassroots coaching accomplishment. In 2013, Blue Wave Aquatics was honored as Local Club of the Year, and also received a Swimming Saves Lives Foundation grant to provide swim lessons for adults.
ALTS Prerequisites:You must be a current USMS member to participate in the course and receive USMS ALTS Instructor certification. You must be able to perform the following five water-competency skills:
- Step or jump into deep water and return to the surface
- Float or tread water for one minute
- Turn around in a full circle and find an exit
- Swim 25 yards to the exit
- Exit from the water
Certification Process:Upon successful completion of the classroom coursework and the in-water instruction, including all successfully completed tests, each person will be awarded USMS ALTS Certified Instructor certification.
Fees:$250 per instructor registration. Your ALTS Certified Instructor designation is active until the end of the calendar year in which it is achieved, and can be renewed by paying a $30 annual fee when updating your USMS membership each year. USMS provides references and support for active member instructors only.
Scholarships:Please contact your club or LMSC for scholarship assistance.
Maximum:Maximum attendance is 30.
Who should attend?Anyone who teaches, or wants to teach, adult swim lessons both publicly and privately. Anyone interested in supporting their community by helping to teach adults to swim.
Online Registration:Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight Pacific time on Saturday, February 21, 2026 or when the course enrollment reaches 30.
Online Registration is Paid by Credit Card:Your online registration for this course will be paid by credit card and processed by Club Assistant. Please look for "US Masters Swimming" on your credit card statement.
Lodging:US Masters Swimming has secured a room block at the
Marriott Phoenix Airport for $209.00 per night.
Book your group rate for US Masters Swimming. Last Day to Book : Monday, January 19, 2026.
Questions:Contact Bill Brenner
[email protected]
