Does SwimWest hold lessons during bad weather?
Our west side location of SwimWest will still hold lessons during rain and thunderstorms because there are no outside windows. Our Fitchburg location has several windows in the pool area and must suspend lessons during cloud-to-ground lightning, but lessons usually resume within a short amount of time. We will extend your lesson time or offer a make-up lesson if this happens. During bad snowstorms, we follow the Madison Public School District. If they close school for the day, SwimWest will not hold morning lessons. Afternoon and evening lessons will depend on driving conditions. If you feel it is not safe to come to lessons, we can issue a one-time Family Swim pass for your missed lesson. SwimWest does not offer make-up lessons if we close due to the weather. We will have information on our voicemail system, website, and will try to have it announced on local radio stations. Please call our Front Desk at (608) 831-6829 or (608) 276-SWIM if you have questions about our status for the d
