TFS Natatorium
The TFS Natatorium is home to the Tallulah Falls School swim team and is newly constructed, opening in late 2020. The state-of-the-art facility houses a 10-lane competition pool and seats up to 240 spectators. The natatorium, located on the Upper School campus adjacent to the Larry A. Peevy Academic Complex, is nestled against the backdrop of Cherokee Mountain. The natatorium is also used for PE classes, courses for scuba, boating, and water safety, and recreational use for all TFS community members.
Additional natatorium features:
- A Colorado timing system, touchpads and starter
- Two large viewing monitors, one for times and the other for meet information
- Two areas for teams overlooking the pool
- 18 monitors throughout the facility
- Hospitality room and concessions
- 5th grade swim class
- 6th grade swim class
- PE classes
- Afterschool clubs
- Kayak paddling and roll
- Varsity and MS boys and girls swim teams
- Team bonding events
- Sports rehab
- Class pool days
- Swim parties
- USA Swim - Year Round Team
- Summer Swim League - NGSL
- Swim team readiness
- Private coaching
- Lifeguard training classes
- Monthly in-service
- Pre-season orientation
- Water Safety Instructor classes
- Student volunteer lifeguards
- SCUBA
- Kayak roll
- Lifeguard classes and re-certifications for faculty & staff
- Water safety initiative classes for faculty & staff
- Instructor Trainer level re-certifications for director
- Meet and consult with other aquatic service providers in the larger swim community
Meet the Director
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Katie Ralston is the Natatorium Director, coming to Tallulah Falls in July of 2021.
With close to two decades of experience leading aquatics and recreation programs, in Habersham, Hall and Gwinnett programs, most recently serving as the recreation program supervisor for the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Department, Ralston is well positioned to take on this new role.
Ralston brings the administrative skills and programming experience necessary to run a top-quality natatorium, including certifications in instruction for water safety, lifeguard training, first aid and CPR/AED, facility operation and customer service. She also served on the Habersham County Ethics Board and chaired the Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Safety Committee. She was recognized professionally for program innovation and facility maintenance as well.
Ralston will coordinate all TFS natatorium functions, create programming and ensure coordination of all aquatic usage.
MORE ABOUT KATIE | MORE ABOUT THE NATATORIUM
Tallulah Falls Torrents - Summer League Swim Team
The Tallulah Falls Torrents is a Summer League Swim Team for children/youth ages 6-18, starting at any skill level. Swimmers within the team will be grouped based on age/skill level.
- Practice Dates/Times: May 23-July 15 (Monday-Tuesday; Thursday-Friday)
- Swim Meets: June 4 | June 11 | June 18 | June 25-26
CONTACT: Coach Harrison Butler
MORE INFO ON TALLULAH FALLS TORRENTS
