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2007 Swimming Lessons & Fitness ProgramsSeason Pass Details | Swim Lessons & Fitness Programs | Policies2007 Swimming Pools Printable Registration Form | Online Registration Youth Swim Lessons The swimming lesson program is limited to ages four years and older, available only to families who have purchased a summer pool pass. The UA Swimming Pools staff does not pre-test for swimming lessons. Due to enrollment limitations, children are not transferred to another level if they are placed in an inappropriate class level. Four, two-week sessions are offered. Classes are 45 minutes daily, and held Monday through Friday. Classes are limited to 10 participants each and fill quickly, therefore you are asked to prioritize your top three choices on your registration form. You may register for swim lessons by mail or online beginning Friday, March 30 or in person at the Parks and Recreation Office beginning Monday, April 2. Initial class registration is limited to one session per child. Registration is available by mail, in person or online through 5 pm, Thursday, June 7. Beginning Saturday, June 9, swim lesson registrations are only taken at the pool facilities. At this time, you may sign up at the pools for additional lessons, if they are still available. Class notification accompanies your season passes. If we cannot accommodate any of your requests, you will be notified by telephone and given a full refund for the class. Swim Lesson Schedule Click here to download the printable Swimming Pools brochure (pdf file) and registration form for the list of available lesson times and sessions offered. Fees The fee for each child/session is $35. Session Dates Session A - June 11 to June 23 Session B - June 25 to July 7 Session C - July 9 to July 20 Session D - July 23 to August 3 Class Descriptions Please note: some class names and class content have changed due to American Red Cross course re-design. Level 1, Introduction to Water Skills: There are no prerequisites for this class, which is designed to help the child feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. Child learns to blow bubbles, float with face in the water, and float on back. Exit Skills Assessment: Enter water unassisted, move 5 yards, bob 5 times to chin level and safely exit the water. Participants can walk, travel along the gutter or swim Float on front with support for 3 seconds, roll to back with assistance and float on back with support for 3 seconds Click here for the full American Red Cross Skills Sheet for Water Skills. Level 2, Fundamental Aquatic Skills Child must be willing to swim underwater. Child learns to change position in water, swim 1/2-width of pool (10 yards) using front crawl stroke with face in water, and to perform back crawl stroke. Exit Skills Assessment: Step from side to chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll over to a back float, return to standing position, then move to a back float for 5 seconds and return to a standing position. Push off and swim using a combination of arm and leg actions for 15 feet on the front; push off and swim using a combination of arm and leg actions for 15 feet on the back. Click here for the full American Red Cross Skills Sheet for Aquatic Skills. Level 3, Stroke Development Child is not afraid of water, understands crawl strokes, can do arms and legs together, but can’t combine breathing with stroke. Child can also float on back, kicking and finning without help. This class works on endurance and breathing for front crawl stroke, and treading water. Exit Skills Assessment: Jump into chest-deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards with face in the water and rhythmic breathing pattern (to front or side), maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim back crawl for 15 yards. Click here for the full American Red Cross Skills Sheet for Stroke Development. Level 4, Stroke Improvement Child is comfortable in water over his/her head, can swim front crawl in deep water with coordinated breathing, and can swim on back comfortably. This class works on breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and back crawl. Exit Skills Assessment: Perform a feet-first entry into chest-deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, maintain position on back 1 minute in deep water (float or sculling) and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards. Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, tread water for 1 minute and swim back crawl for 25 yards. Click here for the full American Red Cross Skills Sheet for Stroke Improvement. Level 5, Stroke Refinement Child can swim front and back crawl at least one length of lap lane, can do breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and butterfly. Class focuses on proper techniques. Exit Skills Assessment: Perform a shallow dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50 yards, maintain position on back for 2 minutes in deep water (float or scull) and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, tread water for 2 minutes and swim back crawl for 50 yards. Click here for the full American Red Cross Skills Sheet for Stroke Refinement. Level 6, Swimming and Skill Proficiency Child must be able to dive into deep water, swim front crawl and back crawl stroke for 50 yards, breaststroke and elementary backstroke for 25 yards, and tread water for two minutes. Level 6 features “menu” options: Personal Water Safety; Fundamentals of Diving; Fitness Swimmer; Lifeguard Readiness. Click here for the full American Red Cross Skills Sheet for Level 6-Personal Water Safety Click here for the full American Red Cross Skills Sheet for Level 6-Fundamentals of Diving Click here for the full American Red Cross Skills Sheet for Level 6-Fitness Swimmer Click here for the full American Red Cross Skills Sheet for Level 6- Lifeguard Readiness Pre-competitive Swim Team Pre-competitive swim team members learn and refine the basic competitive swimming strokes and compete in two swim meets. Swimmers who compete for or have competed for Swim & Racquet, Scioto, Northwest, or any level of the UA Swim Club are eligible to practice with the pre-competitive swim team, but are not eligible to participate in the pre-competitive swim meets. This program is free to all participants – sign up at each pool. The meets will be held on MONDAY evenings from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The meet schedule is as follows: Monday, July 16 – RRWP at Tremont; Tremont Pool will close at 5:00 pm Monday, July 23 – Tremont at Devon; Devon Pool will close at 5:00 pm Monday, July 30 – Devon at RRWP; RRWP will close at 5:00 pm The rain date for each meet will be Tuesday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. All warm-ups begin at 5:30 pm and conclude at 5:55 pm. The meet starts promptly at 6:00 pm. Adult Swim Lessons Designed to accomodate all skill levels, small group swim lessons are available at each pool facility. Classes are 45 minutes daily, and held Monday–Friday. Contact the pool manager to arrange lesson times. Fee – $30. Adult Aqua Fitness Reed Road Water Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10-August 2, 9 am Boost your energy level and experience increased strength and flexibility. The class combines the benefits of aerobic conditioning with resistance training. Class intensity can be adjusted to all ages and abilities. This workout can be as challenging as you wish to make it. Beginner/intermediate level. Maximum of 25 participants. Advanced registration required. Click here for a registration form and list of available times and sessions. Fee - $50. Adult Deep Water Conditioning Reed Road Water Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10-August 2, 10 am This is a high intensity class for cardiovascular, strength and tone workouts. Using the deep area of the lap lanes, participants do a complete workout for the purpose of flexibility, aerobic capacity and overall fitness. Intermediate level. Maximum of 25 participants. Advanced registration required. Click here for a registration form and list of available times and sessions. Fee - $50. Adult Early Bird Swim Devon Pool, Monday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. beginning June 8. Free with admission Adult Lap Swim All facilities, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to Noon and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lap lanes are available at all three swimming facilities during open swim times. Free with admission. Adult Water Walking Reed Road Water Park, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to Noon and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m A low-impact fitness option in the current channel. Free with admission Updated 3/07 Aquatics Division Parks & Recreation Department City of Upper Arlington 3600 Tremont Road Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Phone: 614-583-5262 www.ua-ohio.net |
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