Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation. Spring 2015 Swim Lessons / Water Fitness / Special Events.

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1 Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation

2 Ray s Building A Bright Future! Early Childhood Ray s Splash Planet Fitness Center We are excited to announce to you that our Fitness Only Membership prices are at an all-time low! We want you to keep up on your New Year s Resolution and get fit for the new year! Come by and sign up today! American Elite Martial Arts Ages 4+ Fee: $7.00 per session Day: Wednesdays Time: 6:00-8:00pm (1 hr class) March 4th Ongoing American Elite Martial Arts provides participants as young as 4 years old an opportunity to learn self-control, integrity, respect, confidence through martial arts. Sensei Jarrod holds three black belts, and has taught classes and competed in tournaments around the Carolina s. Registration is $10 and includes a T-shirt, and weekly classes are only $7.00! Registration will be in Ray s Splash Planet Gymnasium on February 25th from 6:00-8:00pm or call for more information. Class begins March 4th! Sponge Painting Ages 2 years to 6 years Children have the opportunity to paint with various sponges and objects while they explore the world of art! Please dress appropriately for painting activities. This program includes an hour and a half of swimming after the program concludes from 1:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Please be sure to bring swim wear and a towel! Parent participation is required at all times during this program. ***Parents MUST be in the water with their children at all times*** ***Preregistration is required*** Day Time Location Date Code FEE* Tues. 1pm-3pm RSP Mar $4.00* Tues. 1pm-3pm RSP May $4.00* STORY TIME Ages 2 years to 6 years Children will hear a themed story and make a related craft. This program includes an hour and a half of swimming after the program concludes. Please be sure to bring swim wear and a towel! Parent participation is required at all times during this program. ***Parents MUST be in the water with their children at all times*** ***Preregistration is required*** Day Time Location Date Code FEE* Tuesday 1pm-3pm RSP Apr $4.00* Friday 10am-12:30 pm RSP May $4.00* Spring Break Camp Ages 6-12 Ray s Spring Camp will offer a variety of activities to keep children moving and engaged. Fun activities may include sports, games, social time, fitness, arts & crafts, swimming and much more. Children must provide their own lunch, two snacks, swim wear and towel daily. Children must also wear athletic shoes daily. ***Pre-Registration is Required*** Session Dates Time Location Code FEE Session 1 Mar 30-Apr 3 8am-6pm RSP $100 Session 2 April am-6pm RSP $100 *Swimming portion of programs include - 1 adult swimmer at no charge with registration RSP: N. Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC

3 Swim Lessons T / Th T / Th T / Th Sat Sat Sat Mar 3-26 Apr May 5-28 Mar 7-28 April May 2-30 Fees: Public $80 $60 $80 FREE* FREE* FREE* Member $64 $48 $64 FREE* FREE* FREE *Preregistration required for free swim lessons. See the bottom page for details/eligibility. STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 Tu / Th 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m Sat 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (30 minute lessons) *must go through lottery process STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL ELEMENTARY/PRIMARY Ages 6-13 T / Th 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m Sat 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (30 minute lessons) *must go through lottery process Parent and Tot / Meet & Greet Dates: March 9, 23; April 20; May 4, 18 Time: 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.* Cost: $3 for toddlers 0-5 (Mom/Dad are Free, all infants and toddlers are $3 with the program) Additional guests will be charged general admission fees, other coupons and/or discounts may not be applied. This will be not be offered on a CMS no school day and/or when other programs occur. *Program swim time ends promptly at 3:00 p.m. Home School Thursday's Dates: March 5, 19, 26; April 2, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.* Cost: $4 per child, $2 per adult, $3 dry ticket *Program swim time ends promptly at 3:00 p.m. **Dates subject to change at management discretion Water Fitness: Senior Aerobics Club Seniors 55+ can join us for gentle water movement in shallow water with beach entry. This is a free program that is offered year-round. Contact Jody Corum: for more information. *Club does not meet on CMS no school days. Dates: M / W* Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Cost: Free Free Swim lessons will be offered in monthly sessions and will take place on Saturday mornings. Dates for March will run March 7, 14, 21, 28. Dates for the April will run April 11, 18, 25. Dates for May will run May 2, 9, 16, 30. Lessons will continue throughout the year and be posted in future Aquatics Program Guides. Families interested in participating in the free swim lessons are required to attend a Pre- Registration Event for the are on Ray s Splash Planet, please call for the next registration event. Families will submit their registrations between 5:30-6:30 p.m. for the preregistration event. Applications will not be accepted after 6:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Public lottery will be conducted for all pre-registered participants. Personal Training and Group Fitness Classes It s never too early to start prepping for summer! Come on in and join a class or sign up for personal training from one of our certified instructors. Ray s Splash Planet Open Gym Join us at Rays for open gym! Dates and times vary, so please contact us at for upcoming dates. Multiple Family Days (9 & up) and Adult Gym (16 and up) will be offered, so come on out and get ready for basketball season, or prove that you ve still got it! ID required to play. Fee: $2.00 per person for ages 18+ Under Water Easter Egg Hunt Join Ray s Splash Planet for their annual Easter Egg Hunt in the water! Kids can jump in and hunt as many eggs as possible in the shallow water. Admission includes swimming. Fee: Standard Admission will Apply. Additional guests will be charged admission fees, other coupons and/or discounts may not be applied. Date: March 27, 2015 Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Egg hunts will be split in age groups 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, (younger ages will go first). Egg hunt starts at 6:30 p.m. RSP: N. Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC 28202

4 Swim Lessons M / W M / W M / W Sat Mar 2-April 1 Apr May 4-27 Apr 11-May 2 Fees: Public $100 $60 $60 $40 Member $80 $48 $48 $32 *no class 5/13, 5/25 STARBABIES / STARTOTS Ages 6 mo - 35 mo Parent/Tot Class Sat 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (6 mo to 17 mo) Sat 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (18 mo to 35 mo) STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 M/W 5:00-5:30 p.m M/W 6:00-6:30 p.m M/W 6:30-7:00 p.m M/W 7:00-7:30 p.m Sat 9:00-9:30 a.m Sat 9:30-10:00 a.m Sat 10:00-10:30am STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 Intermediate Class M/W 5:30-6:00 p.m Sat 10:30-11:00am STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY Ages 6-13 M/W 5:30-6:15 p.m M/W 7:00-7:45 p.m Sat 9:00-9:45 a.m Sat 10:30-11:15 a.m STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY Ages 6-13 Intermediate Class M/W 6:15-7:00 p.m Sat 9:45-10:30 a.m STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL TEEN/ADULT Ages 13 and up M/W 6:15-7:00 p.m Sat 9:15-10:00 a.m STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL TEEN/ADULT Ages 13 and up Intermediate Class M/W 7:00-7:45 p.m The Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center will close for renovations on June 1, The project is expected to last one year. The aquatic center opened in 1991 as the area s only 50M indoor pool. The project was approved in the 2008 bond. Proposed renovations include: renovate and expand lobby, renovate and expand fitness area, new family locker rooms, renovate existing men s and women s locker rooms, new bleachers, renovate 50M and warm pools which include new deck and finishes, new trench drain, new filtration system, new pool surfaces and flooring, new diving boards and starting blocks, new bulkheads in 50M pool, upgraded gutter system. MCAC: DIVE (3483) Martin Luther King Jr. Bvd., Charlotte, NC 28202

5 Water Fitness Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Mar 2-Apr 2 Apr 6-May 1 May 4-29 No Class: 3/20, 3/26-27 No class: 5/8, 5/13-15, 5/25 Fees: Mon/Wed/Fri $48/$36 $48/$36 $32/$24 Tue/Thu $36/$27 $32/$24 $28/$21 HYDROMANIA Moderate-High Intensity All over body toning and cardiovascular workout. Since each participant works at their own pace, this class is great for beginner to the most advanced fitness level. M/W/F 5:30-6:30 p.m T/Th 6:00-7:00 p.m EASY DOES IT Beginner-Moderate Intensity ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION Beginner Intensity A low-level, low impact exercise class. Activities include water walking, aerobic exercise to build cardiovascular endurance and range of motion classes. M/W/F 11:30-12:30 p.m Gentle stretches and range-of-motion exercises keep tender joints mobile. The buoyancy of the water assists movements, while the resistance strengthens muscles that support joints. A physicians release is required to participate. T/Th 11:00-12:00 p.m Water Polo Wednesday s Dates: *March 4 - May 27 (Wednesday s) Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00 Open water polo every Wednesday night in the Winter *No match 5/13 Kayak Roll Thursday s Rodney s Great Kids Triathlon Saturday, April 18, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Registration begins March 1, 2015 Register your kids for the 18th annual Rodney s Great Kids Triathlon! Open to kids 18 and under, this fun event allows children to challenge themselves and discover their true stamina in swimming, biking, and running. Entry fee is only $20.00 before April 10th and $25.00 after. Register in person at the Aquatic Center in uptown Charlotte or mail in completed registration for to Rodney Sellars/ RGKT, Aquatic Center, 800 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte, NC For more information, or to have a registration form mailed to you, call Sorry, online registration is not available for this event. Dates: March 5 - May 28 (Thursday s) Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00 Open water polo every Thursday night in the Winter *Kayak is not provided, *no class 3/26, 5/14 Register One of Three Ways (excludes free swim lessons) Registration is required for most programs whether or not there is a fee. Select from one of these options: CLICK on Eparks at: CALL any of our aquatic facilities with the phone numbers listed throughout this guide. COME to the location where the program is offered. Addresses are listed throughout this guide. Phone and web registrations requires payment with Visa or MasterCard only. MCAC: DIVE (3483) Martin Luther King Jr. Bvd., Charlotte, NC 28202

6 Swim Lessons 2days / week classes Saturday Lessons *3/2-4/2 4/13-5/1 5/4-21 5/27-6/11 3/7-28 4/ /2-16 5/30-6/13 Fees: Public $100 $60 $60 $50 $40 $30 $30 $30 Member $80 $48 $48 $40 $32 $24 $24 $24 *No class 1/19 5 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks 3 weeks STARBABIES / STARTOTS Ages 6 mo-36 mo Parent/Tot Class Sat 10:00-10:30 a.m. (6 mo to 18 mo) Sat 10:30-11:00 a.m. (19 mo to 35 mo) STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 T/Th 5:30-6:00 p.m M/W 6:15-6:45 p.m T/Th 6:00-6:30 p.m M/W 6:45-7:15 p.m Sat 9:00-9:30 a.m Sat 9:30-10:00 a.m Sat 10:00-10:30 a.m STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 Intermediate / Advanced M/W 5:45-6:15 p.m T/Th 6:30-7:00 p.m Sat 11:00-10:30 a.m STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY Ages 6-13 T/Th 4:45-5:30 p.m M/W 6:30-7:15 p.m Sat 9:15-10:00 a.m Sat 10:30-11:15 a.m Sat 12:00-12:45 p.m STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY Ages 6-13 Intermediate / Advanced T/Th 5:30-6:15 p.m (White-Red Levels) M/W 5:45-6:30 p.m (All Color Levels) T/Th 6:15-7:00 p.m (Yellow-Green Levels) Sat 8:30-9:15 a.m. (White-Red Level) Sat 11:30-12:15 a.m. (Yellow-Green Levels) Sat 11:15-12:00 p.m. (All Color Levels) STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL TEEN/ADULT Ages 14 and up M/W 7:15-8:00 p.m Sat 8:15-9:00 a.m STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL TEEN/ADULT Ages 14 and up Intermediate / Advanced Class M/W 7:15-8:00 p.m Sat 12:15-1:00 p.m Marion Diehl Pool: Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210

7 Water Fitness Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Mar 2-Apr 2 Apr 13-May 1 May 4-22 Public/Member/Senior Fees: Mon/Wed/Fri $56/$42/$28 $36/$27/$18 $36/$27/$18 Tue/Thu $40/$30/$20 $24/$18/$12 $24/$18/$12 Saturday $16/$12/$8 $12/$9/$6 $12/$9/$6 HYDROMANIA Moderate-High Intensity All over body toning and cardiovascular workout. Since each participant works at their own pace, this class is great for beginner to the most advanced fitness level. M/W/F 7:30-8:30 a.m M/W/F 8:30-9:30 a.m T/Th 8:00-9:00 a.m T/Th 7:00-8:00 p.m DEEP WATER FITNESS Moderate-High Intensity DEEP WATER No swimming skills required, float belts are worn. All-over toning and cardiovascular program held in deep water with float belts. A great upper body workout. Sat 9:00-10:00 a.m Sat 10:00-11:00 a.m M/W/F 7:15-8:15 a.m M/W/F 8:15-9:15 a.m T/Th 9:00-10:00 a.m T/Th 10:00-11:00 a.m T/Th 1:00-2:00 p.m T/Th 7:00-8:00 p.m EASY DOES IT Beginner-Moderate Intensity A low-level, low impact exercise class. Activities include water walking, aerobic exercise to build cardiovascular endurance and range of motion classes. T/Th 9:45-10:45 a.m T/Th 1:00-2:00 p.m T/Th 2:00-3:00 p.m T/Th 3:00-4:00 p.m ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION Beginner Intensity Gentle stretches and range-of-motion exercises keep tender joints mobile. The buoyancy of the water assists movements, while the resistance strengthens muscles that support joints. A physicians release is required to participate. T/Th 9:00-9:45 a.m Marion Diehl Spring Stroke Clinic Do you want to gain that winning edge and get ready for next summer? If so, the Marion Diehl Spring Stroke Clinic is the program for you! We work on all competitive strokes and kicks. Please call for more information Time: 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Dates: April 15-May 6 COST: $55.00 CODE: Location: Marion Diehl Pool DEEP WATER RUNNING Moderate Intensity DEEP WATER No swimming skills required, float belts are worn. Class format involves interval running cadence class designed to improve endurance, stamina, breathing, and muscle toning. T/Th 2:00-3:00 p.m Marion Diehl Pool: Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210

8 For more information, to set up a swim test, or register for a lifeguard class, please contact us at MCAC: or Ray s at Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Start Smart Baseball Youth Baseball Youth Track Ages: 3-5 years Code: Ages: 5-6 Code: Fee: $55.00 Ages: 5-14 Code: Fee: $65.00 Days: Monday Date: Apr 6- May 18 Time: 6:00-7:00pm Fee: $45.00 Start smart is a developmentally appropriate introductory sport specific program for children 3-5 yrs of age. The program prepares children for organized sports in a fun non-threatening environment. Parent participation required. For more information contact Ray s Splash Planet Ages 7-8 Code: Fee: $65.00 Registration takes place from Feb 1-Feb 28 Recreational league play whereby age appropriate modifications are utilized to ensure safe, fun and skill development based on maximum participation, balanced teams, positive coaching and sportsmanship. A single elimination post season tournament is held for teams that qualify. For more information contact Ray s Splash Planet at Registration takes place from Feb 1 Feb 28 Recreational league play whereby age appropriate modifications are utilized to ensure safety, fun, and skill development based on maximum participation, balance teams, positive coaching and sportsmanship. A single elimination postseason tournament is held for teams that qualify. For more information contact Ray s Splash Planet at Each of the Starfish Swimming programs is benchmark focused and contains five stages that focuses on a specific core competency. The core competencies are the building blocks of swimming. All lead-up skills, activities, and benchmarks in each stage focus on the core competency. Each stage has two benchmarks to achieve: a safety and swim skill benchmark. StarBabies & StarTots Parent or Guardian with child 6 months mos. The purpose of this course is to develop in very young children a high comfort level in the water while at the same time training parents in water safety and drowning prevention. This course does not teach children to become accomplished swimmers or survive in the water; it does provide a confidence building, fun, loving experience. One parent or guardian must be in the water with each child. Swim diapers required, along with plastic pants recommended and a lined swim suit. Starfish Swim School PreSchool / Elementary / Primary and Teen / Adult Ages 6-adults years. Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level stars for each achievement. The color levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging. Stroke School PreSchool / Elementary / Primary and Teen / Adult Ages 6-adults years. Students refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and more! Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies of the intermediate and advanced areas of the program and receive color levels for each achievement. The color levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Participants progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced stages. Learning is self-paced and challenging. * See program guide for locations and details Starfish Aquatics Institute STARGUARD Program Conducted by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department Staff FULL LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSES FEE Ages 15 and up COST: $ CROSS-OVER TRAINING COURSE FEE Ages 15 and up COST: $90.00 Learn water rescue techniques, team life guarding, first aid, and CPR and AED (defibrillator) certifications through online curriculum and this 20-hour course. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Starfish Aquatics Institute Lifeguard license (STARGUARD) and the opportunity to become a member of one of the finest aquatic staff in North Carolina! Includes your books, fanny pack and guard license. Eligible reciprocal/crossover agencies include but are not limited to American Red Cross, Ellis, and YMCA. BEFORE REGISTERING: You must pass a swim test conducted by any of our Aquatic Supervisors, before registering for a class. The swim test requirements are 100 freestyle, 50 breaststroke and 50 freestyle approach stroke (free style arms with head up looking forward) Treading water for two minutes with hands raised above pool surface Retrieve 10 pound brick off bottom of 13 foot pool back to surface Marion Diehl Pool 800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd 2219 Tyvola Road 215 N. Sycamore Street DIVE (3483)