Overview
Statistics show that drowning is a leading cause of death for children. More children ages 1-4 die from drowning than any other cause of death in the U.S. For children ages 5-14, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after motor vehicle crashes. In swimming pools, Black children ages 10-14 years drown at rates 7.6 times higher than White children. Emerald Youth is committed to teaching more urban children to swim, and we also offer a competitive swim team during the summer.
Programs
Swim Team
The Emerald Force swim team is a co-ed team for 1st - 12th graders. The team competes at meets throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee.
Learn-to-Swim Lessons
Emerald Youth offers an affordable Learn-to-Swim program that is available to the public at the Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Pool, located at 3124 Wilson Avenue in Knoxville, Tennessee. American Red Cross-certified swim instructors guide each student through a series of swimming skills and water safety information to better equip them for their time in and around water.
All swim lessons are given through our pre-competitive swim team. Want more details? Get in touch with us through our interest form.
Community Swim
Community Swim is offered year-round at at the Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center Pool at 3124 Wilson Avenue. The hours vary. Please contact us through the below form or call 865-637-3227 for more information.
Middle School Swim Team
We are pleased to sponsor a swim team representing city middle schools including Emerald Academy, Holston, Northwest, South-Doyle, Vine and Whittle Springs.
Fall 2023/Winter 2024 Meets
11/28/23 vs Grace + Anderson County
12/7/23 vs Newport - Christmas Cookie Swim Meet
12/11/23 CAK
12/16/23 Ray Bussard Invitational
1/20/23 KISL Championship
Emerald Youth is pleased to be part of the USA Swimming Foundation lesson provider network. This affiliation recognizes our commitment to a reliable and safe Learn-to-Swim program.
Interested? Got Questions?
Reach out to us through our interest form and we’ll get back to you asap!
Want to earn money as a Swim Instructor or Lifeguard?
Join Emerald Youth’s aquatics staff! Learn more about employment opportunities here.