Swimming & Aquatic Programs

The Gulf Shores Swim Team and Aquatic Programs are provided by the City of Gulf Shores Recreation Division at the David L. Bodenhamer Center. The aquatic program offers a variety of instructional classes, including water aerobics, lifeguard certification, group lessons, and more. We pride ourselves in our comprehensive programming that allows us to provide everyone an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to national competitor.

Dolphin Academy - Private & Group Swim Lessons

We offer both private and group lessons! To learn more, please click here.
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Gulf Shores Swim Team

The Gulf Shores Recreation Division offers a year-round swim program for South Baldwin County youth ages 5 to 18 years old. Swim Team Registration Opens in new window

Pool Party

Book your pool party today! For more information, please call 251-968-1427.

For more information about our swimming and aquatics programs or to sign up for swim lessons or the Gulf Shores Swim Team, please call the number above or click here for more information.

Click here to view Bodenhamer Recreation Center Pool Hours. 

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The Bodenhamer Recreation Center hosts Starfish Baldwin County Special Olympics Swim Team practices!

The Starfish are an important and beloved part of our swim community. Many Starfish swimmers compete at the State and National level. For more information about this amazing program, click here. 

Contact Us

  1. Georgia Smith

    Gulf Shores Swim Team Head Coach
    gsmith@gulfshoresAL.gov
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