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PARENT CHILD SWIM LESSONS

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Age
6mo-3yrs
Description
A parent must be in the pool with the child. Moms or Dads are welcome. Parent must be a member to participate. Swim diapers or plastic cover over diapers are required for children who are not potty trained. All classes run one day a week for 30 minutes. Maximum of one parent-tot class per adult member each month.
Max Students
7 pairs of one parent/one child

PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS

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Tiny Tots
Age
3-5 years
Pre-requisite
For the beginner or non-swimmer
New Skills
  • floating on front/back
  • gliding on front/back
  • kicking on front/back
  • alternating paddle stroke
  • water games and tub scull
Max Students
5

TINY TOTS PLUS
Age
3-5 years
Pre-requisite
Successful completion of Tiny Tots or swim check required
New Skills
  • alternading paddle: front/back/side
  • swim 25 feet independently and 40 feet with an IFD
  • rhythmic side breathing and introduction to breaststroke
  • gliding and swimming underwater
  • knee dives
  • jump from the side and swim back independently or with minimal assistance
  • safety skills
Max Students
5

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS

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Polliwog
Age
6-11 years
Pre-requisite
For the beginner or non-swimmer
New Skills
  • floating on front/back
  • gliding on front/back
  • flutter kicking front/back
  • alternating paddle:
    front/back/side
  • rhythmic breathing
  • water games and tub scull
Max Students
6

Guppy
Age
6-11 years
Pre-requisite
For the Polliwog graduate and students that test into the class
New Skills
  • front crawl with side breathing
  • backstroke and side paddle
  • treading water
  • standing and kneeling dives
  • throwing, catching and passing the ball
Max Students
7

Minnow

Age
6-11 years
Pre-requisite
For the Guppy graduate and students that test into the class
New Skills
  • survival float
  • front/back crawl
  • sidestroke
  • elementary backstroke
  • rudimentary breaststroke
  • diving
  • dribble and pass the ball while swimming
Max Students
10

Fish
Age
6-11 years
Pre-requisite
For the Minnow graduate and students that test into the class
New Skills
  • front and back crawl with open turns
  • breaststroke
  • elementary backstroke
  • dolphin kick
  • sidestroke
  • underwater swimming and sculling
Max Students
10

Flying Fish
Age
6-11 years
Pre-requisite
For the Minnow graduate and students that test into the class
New Skills
  • front crawl with bilateral breathing
  • butterfly stroke
  • lifesaving stroke
  • open turns and stroke variations
Max Students
10

Shark
Age
6-11 years
Pre-requisite
For the Flying Fish graduate and students that test into the class
New Skills
  • front crawl with flip turns
  • individual medley
  • proficient in all strokes
  • endurance training
Max Students
10

PORPOISE SWIM LESSONS

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Age
6-18 years
Pre-requisite
For the Shark graduate and/or swim test into the class (this is for advanced level students)
Description
This is a highly advanced swim program that is designed to develop the athlete into a fit well rounded aquatics-minded individual. This is for athletes that are looking for new challenges that renew their curiosity and interest in aquatic venues.
New Skills
  • competitive level stroke refinement
  • cross training in our youth fitness center
  • intro to first aid
  • intro to CPR
  • lifeguard response
  • swim instructor aid
  • open water safety and interaction
Max Students
10

ADULT SWIM LESSONS

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Adult Beginner
Age
19 years
Pre-requisite
For the beginner or non-swimmer
Description
A general introduction to swimming that will cover the four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly).
Max Students
6

Adult Intermediate and Advanced

  
Age
19
years
Pre-requisite
Fundamental understanding of the four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Butterfly).
Description
A class designed for the swimmers that want to refine their skills in the water.  A general understanding and completion of the four competitive strokes is required for optimal participation.
Max Students
7

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

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Age
Our one-on-one swim lessons are for toddlers through adults.
Description
These private lessons consist of 30 minutes sessions running 4 to 5 weeks per month. The advantage of private lessons is that the classes are tailored to a member’s individual needs. Whether you’ve never set foot in the water before or you want to take your aquatic skills to the next level, private lessons can help you gain the confidence you need to reach your goals.During each lesson, the participants will focus on form and technique as well as any water fears or concerns.