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​​Welcome Letter from Woody’s Private Swim
Woodra Wold, Owner, Swim Instructor
Cell: 510-393-0352
 
Welcome!
 
We are so glad to start lessons with you to reach your swim goals/dreams/objectives.  We teach all strokes and levels from beginners to advanced adult swimmers.  It is our mission to help you learn to enjoy the water and become a confident swimmer as quickly as you feel comfortable.  We realize each swimmer has different goals and we will customize the 1:1 swim lesson to meet your individual needs and objectives.
 
Teachers
Classes are taught by Woody Wold or co-teacher Susie Gehring, and Shani Laureta.   We are a small, private swim school, and the teachers are passionate about teaching you how to swim.  We are in the water with you and will guide you through the techniques to optimize your swimming experience.  Once you have a weekly ongoing time, the class will be taught primarily by one teacher for consistency. If the teacher must miss a day, the class will be taught by the other co-teacher to ensure you do not miss your water time and can continue the momentum of your learning.
 
Weekly Confirmed Timeslot Payment Policy
Learning to swim takes time and repetition in the water.  We encourage clients to pick a timeslot- the same weekly day and time for your lessons. Once you have your weekly timeslot confirmed, you may keep that time for as long as you like. To reserve your timeslot for the next month, payment is due at the start of the month for confirmed lessons.
 
Cancellation Policy:
Payment is due upfront at the start of the month for all lessons in that month If you miss a week, but want to return the following week to your confirmed timeslot, we can hold the spot, but you will be charged for the missed week You can relinquish the timeslot and not pay for the class you missed, but will have to wait for a new timeslot to open up which likely might not be the original time you had If you need to change the schedule, contact Woody by text (510) 393-0352  Texting is preferred as she is in the water most of the day If you need to stop classes altogether, please give Woody 72 hours notice before your next lesson to avoid the charge for the next month.
What to bring to class:
Swimsuit- dressed and ready to swim.
Towel and cover-up, or clothes, for the trip home.
Cap/Goggles
Bring your belongings in a duffel bag or hang them on the hook by our pool lane.
*We do have new goggles ($25) and nose plugs ($5) for purchase*
We provide additional swim equipment such as kickboards, flippers, hand paddles, and other swimming accessories as needed.
Cost and Methods of Payment:
Classes are 1-on-1/hour for $100
We accept electronic payments through Venmo or Zelle Both are attached to our email and cell number. 
[email protected] and 510-393-0352.
No Cash or credit cards are accepted.
Payment is due when classes are scheduled upfront. 
Weekly clients are scheduled a month at a time, and payment is due for the month up front once you have a confirmed weekly timeslot.

Location for our Adult Swimmers
Pool at Alameda Fitness and Spa
2227 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
 
Reserved Swim Times at the Alameda Fitness and Spa Pool:
Tuesdays   11am - 4pm
Wednedays 6pm - 9pm
Thursdays  11am - 5pm
Fridays      11am- 3pm
Saturdays  1am- 4pm
Sundays     10am- 4pm
 
We hope to secure another pool for children and deep-water classes- stay tuned!
We look forward to working with you,
 
Woody Wold
Owner and Swim Trainer/Instructor
 
Update 01-31-2026
 




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