SWIM LESSON PROGRAM
BEGINNING SWIMMING LESSONS: Will be offered for children of all ages. Three levels ranging from early beginners to intermediate and finishing with advanced. Each class will consist of 3 lessons.
BEGINNERS: For children ages 4-6 with little or no experience in the water. Goals are to expel fear of water and introduce the basics of floating, kicking and arm movements.
INTERMEDIATE: For children with some swimming experience and no fear of the water. The goals are to work primarily on the freestyle stroke and swimming it correctly for the full length of the pool. Also at this level, treading water and safety awareness in the water.
ADVANCED: For children ages 5-8 who can swim a full length of proper freestyle. This class will introduce and work on other strokes.
These classes will be ½ hour long and will be scheduled between 10:00AM and 12:30 P.M. Each class will have no more than 5 children per session. Sign-up will be in the pool office starting with start times dedicated by how many children sign up for each level.
DEVELOPMENTALS
This program is offered for children 4 years and up who have a good amount of experience including being able to swim a length of freestyle and concepts of other strokes. This program concentrates on technique of strokes and gears the children toward joining the swim team and preparing them to be able to compete in the swim meets. They will be able to participate in the exhibition heats of the Dual Meets and the 10 and under mini-meets when they are ready. This program will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:00 – 3:45 P.M. beginning in June. It is strongly suggested that the children attend every practice to help give them a concept of what the swim team practices are like. Please direct all questions to Kevin Hafner at the pool office. 886-1018
STROKE CLINICS
Will be offered by the coaching staff for members of the swim team who wish to further develop their technique on a particular stroke. All of the strokes will be offered as well as starts and turns. The clinics will offer small group instruction and go in depth as to how to swim the strokes properly. Clinics will be during swim season and will be schedule by the staff. Sign up in the pool office.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Will be offered by the coaching staff as well as by the lifeguards for anyone regardless of swimming experience. Please inquire at the pool office about times and availability. You can sign up for private lessons with the coaching staff beginning in June. |