Aquatics

Aquatic Supervisor: Christine Hysop

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Costs:

** A $20.00 exam fee will be added onto the price of each Bronze Course.*

Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses require a text and safety equipment (Fox40 whistle, pocket mask, and latex/nitrile cloves) to be purchased before the class. You must let me know if you need a book when you register, as they need to be ordered. We have whistles available for purchase.

A General Note to All Members:
During swimming lessons, the pool is closed.
Lessons run Monday–Friday 4:00–7:00 pm and Saturdays 9:00 am–1:00 pm.

The closure is due to the fact that the instructors are the lifeguards at that time and are not able to safely watch other areas of the pool.
So even if we only have 1 or 2 students participating in a class, the lifeguards’ attention is on that class, and not on the rest of the pool.
Thank you for your understanding!

ADULT SWIM

Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Saturday/Sunday 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

OPEN SWIM

Monday – Friday 10:15 AM – 9:00 PM
During Swimming Lessons there is NO Open Swim between 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM.
Saturday 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

SWIMMING LESSONS

The Red Cross Swim Program has 2 divisions:
Red Cross Swim Pre-School
Red Cross Swim Kids

SWIM PRE-SCHOOL

The Red Cross Swim Pre-School program is offered for children aged 6 months – 5 years. It is an 8 level program which allows swimmers to enter various levels based on age and ability. Recommended ages are in brackets.

Starfish (12– 18 months)
Duck (18 – 30 months)
Sea Turtle (30 – 36 months)
Ages 3 – 5
Sea Otter
Salamander
Sunfish
Crocodile
Whale

Participants will continually feel more comfortable in the water and learn pool/water safety. Caregivers may need to be present in the water during Starfish/Duck/Sea Turtle, depending on the child’s ability and class size.

SWIM KIDS

Red Cross Swim Kids is a ten level program for ages 6 and up. This program will help swimmers develop all 5 swim strokes: Front/Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Side Stroke.

Participants will actively learn how to be safe around the water recognize and help someone in need, and will be challenged at each level to increase their endurance, strength and fitness abilities.
Levels 1 -5 30 minute lessons
Levels 6 – 10 45 minute classes
*Please note, these class lengths are set by the Red Cross Swim Program*

Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Side Stroke.
Participants will actively learn how to be safe around the water recognize and help someone in need, and will be challenged at each level to increase their endurance, strength and fitness abilities.
Levels 1 -5 30 minute lessons
Levels 6 – 10 45 minute classes
*Please note, these class lengths are set by the Red Cross Swim Program*

CLASS

SIZES

To ensure the highest level of instruction, class sizes will not exceed 4 participants.

We also offer a limited number of: Private lessons 1:1 > 30 minute duration, $20/lesson Semi-Private lessons 2:1 > 30 minute duration. $10/person each class.

Due to the difference in requirements and skills, Instructors cannot accommodate 2 different levels in one class if they are more than 1 level apart, and cannot accommodate a pre-school/swim kids. Example Sunfish and level 1 are not manageable, but level 1 & 2 would be.

If you are unsure what level your child is, a swimming assessment can be done by any of the lifeguards prior to registration. Please call the pool deck at ext. 142 to set up a time.

LIFESAVING PROGRAMS

The Lifesaving program has 2 divisions:
Swim Patrol
Bronze Awards

SWIM PATROL

This program introduces the participants to various rescue scenarios and is designed to increase fitness levels and safety knowledge in and around the water.
Rookie Patrol
Ranger Patrol
Star Patrol

ROOKIE PATROL

Builds a basic knowledge of first aid and CPR skills, teaches basic lifesaving strokes and kicks. In order to complete, swimmer must be able to swim 100 meters in 3 minutes or better.
Must be 8 years old AND have completed Swim Kids level 8

RANGER PATROL

Builds a slightly higher knowledge of first aid, and starts to emphasize responding to emergency situations. Swimmer be able to complete 200 meters in 6 minutes or better.
Must be 9 years old OR have completed Rookie Patrol AND have completed Swim Kids level 9

STAR PATROL

Builds on the First Aid skills taught in Rookie/Ranger, so you can further respond to emergency situations. Swimmer must be able to complete an endurance swim of 300 meters in 9 minutes or better. Must be 10 years old OR have completed Ranger Patrol AND have completed Swim Kids level 10

BRONZE AWARDS

Bronze Star – CPR A
Bronze Medallion – CPR B
Bronze Cross – CPR C

BRONZE STAR

Bronze Star participants develop problem solving and decision making skills as it relates to the water. An endurance swim of 400 meters in 12 minutes or better is required to successfully complete this course. Must be 11 years old by exam date AND have completed Swim Kids level 10. *Please contact me for availability*

BRONZE MEDALLION

Teaches lifesaving principles. An endurance swim of 500 meters in 15 minutes or better is required to complete this course. It is recommended, but not needed, to have your Bronze Star Prior to starting your Bronze Medallion. Must be 13 years old OR have completed Bronze Star. *Please contact me for availability*

BRONZE CROSS

Expands on the lifesaving principles taught in Bronze Medallion including rescuing someone with a spinal injury. An endurance swim of 600 meters in 18 minutes or better is required to successfully complete this course.
Bronze Medallion is a pre-requisite to Bronze Cross.
*Please contact me for availability*

PARENT AND TOT PROGRAM

Looking for more bonding time with your child? Have you been wanted to introduce them to the water? Try our Parent and Tot class! It’s an exciting program with fun games, sing-alongs and water tips for caregivers. For children aged 6 months – 2 years. One caregiver MUST be present in the water.

ADULT DEVELOPMENT (18+)

Want to learn to swim? Need to overcome your fear of the water and gain water safety knowledge? No previous water experience is necessary. We will start with the basics: breathing, floatation and introductions to the 5 swimming strokes. We have floatation devices available to assist you in the water until you feel comfortable on your own

ADULT SWIM STROKES/ENDURANCE (18+)

Further development on your strokes. The focus will be your fitness and endurance. Knowledge of the 5 swim strokes is highly recommended as well as the ability to swim 200 meters.

TEEN ENDURANCE (10-17)

This class is designed for members who have completed Swim Kids level 10 and want to keep challenging their swimming ability. Classes will focus on building the participants strength and endurance, through drills, timed swims and various swimming activities.

JR. ENDURANCE

This is a mini endurance class designed to help keep your child in their swimming shape. It is for those ages 6 – 12 who have completed their Swim Kids Level 10.

AQUAFIT (ALL AGES!)

This fun, instructor/CD led class is a great water workout set to upbeat music. It’s a full body workout that will help improveyour endurance, strength, flexibility and mobility. Shallow end and deep end workouts are combined.