 | Welcome to Williams Natatorium. This breathtaking building, constructed in 1999 by acclaimed architects Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, hosts public programs, classes and special events year round. Located on the Cranbrook campus, this building is the perfect marriage of design and functionality: an architectural masterpiece that is also a hub of activity and fun in the water. Come for swimming lessons, a SCUBA class, a morning of aqua aerobics, take a lifeguarding class, learn how to become a better competitive swimmer, or join our Speedsters team. Purchase a Natatorium membership to use the facility during recreational and lap swims or pay a daily guest fee.
Rent the Natatorium for a birthday party, reunion, meeting, or other special event. We offer two flexible plans that include lifeguards, light custodial service, and use of some or all of the natatorium building. For prices and information on rental fees and food and beverage options, please refer to the flyer in the downloads section.
Questions - Contact the Natatorium office at 248.645.3734 or email Tim Skowronski, Natatorium Manager, at tskowronski@cranbrook.edu. |
Speedsters is an opportunity for young athletes (age 7-13) to learn the value of the sport of swimming. This program gives swimmers the chance to refine mechanics through structured fun and quality coaching. Speedsters will learn to enhance their swimming skills through goal setting, team building, dry-land conditioning, clock reading, in water technique mechanics, and by increasing their swimming vocabulary. An intra-team competition will take place near the program's conclusion to focus on friendly competition and implementing the topics covered in practices.
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The Williams Natatorium has developed the finest swimming lesson program in the area. The program is designed with special attention given to individualized instruction, small class size and experience, and friendly instructors. Children are offered two categories of lessons: Set, Go! and S.T.E.P.S.
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These aerobic classes take participants through a variety of water workout techniques including aquatic kickboxing, posture improvement, deep water, muscle toning and flexibility, core stability, and noodle work. Each class may be individualized to meet specific needs and goals. A variety of instructors are used to keep workouts fun and energetic. Water buoyancy equipment is provided.
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Recreational and Lap Swimming | Recreational and Lap swimming are available for all members and guests. During Recreational Swim times, the pool is available for "play time" activities. Lanes are provided for lap swimming during most Recreational Swim times. Lap Swimming is a time when the pool is available exclusively for lap swimmers and other aquatic exercisers. |
The Technique Clinic is designed to provide competitive swimmers the opportunity to perfect mechanics in all four strokes, starts, and turns. This is a teaching clinic, therefore it does not train endurance or large amounts of yardage. The clinic's goal is to instill in all swimmers the necessary skills that allow them to return to their team and train more productively.
At this time we have decided all Technique Clinic offerings for 2010 will not occur. Please check back with us in early 2011 for future clinics! |
Gain the skills needed to earn a lifetime SCUBA certification. SCUBA classes are taught and organized by Rec Diving, Michigan's largest diving business. |
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| About the Williams Natatorium Cranbrook Schools is recognized nationally for the superior quality of its academic and athletic programs. As student population and participation in athletics grew in the mid 1990s, so did the need for a natatorium to accommodate competitive and recreational swimmers at all levels. Cranbrook's Architectural Advisory Council selected architects Tod Williams and Billie Tsien to design the Williams Natatorium.
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