THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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1 THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 INTRODUCTION: THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY SWIM PROGRAM INFORMATION The TVCSD Swim Program follows the American Red Cross (ARC) Progressive Swimming Course format. This program has been revised. Please take note of the following changes: 1. Level VII and VIII have been dropped. 2. The program is now I through VI. 3. Children in the old Level I through V should continue as before, as the required skills are similar. 4. Level VI has 3 sub-parts. They are: Lifeguard Readiness Personal water safety Fitness Swimmer Stroke instruction and improvement are included in each of these new levels, with additional emphasis on fitness, personal safety or lifeguard readiness. The complete list of required skills is listed later in this bulletin. We understand these changes will cause some confusion initially, but please be assured the swimming pool staff will make every effort to make this transition as simple as possible. A progress report is given to all children at the end of each session. Please note: ARC cards are available for all programs. There is a fee of $1.00 per card for Level cards (you are not required to purchase these cards), and $5.00 for WSI and LG cards. GENERAL INFORMATION: Each swimming session consists of the following: ability grouping to enhance instruction; Safety Day instruction concerning safety in, on, and around the water; visitation days 2 scheduled dates when everyone is invited to watch the lesson; testing of skills and techniques that have been taught, and issuing of appropriate certificates. SPECIFIC INFORMATION: To insure the health, safety and convenience of all, the following policies have been established: Four and five-year-old class: (3-6 students per instructor) Must be four by first class date (BIRTH CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AT REGISTRATION). 2

3 Children must demonstrate a willingness and readiness for group swimming instruction to remain in the program. Parents may remain in the pool area during every lesson. They must, however, remain on the bleachers behind the chain. Siblings must also remain seated with the parent. Strollers are not permitted in lower level/pool area. All strollers must remain in main lobby. Parents may assist children in the locker rooms at the beginning and end of each class every day. All other Level Swim Classes: (6-10 students per instructor) ALL PARENTS MUST LEAVE THE POOL AREA DURING SWIMMING LESSONS. All are welcome to watch the entire lesson on visitation dates. Only appropriate parent may assist in locker rooms. Males are not permitted in female locker rooms; females are not permitted in male locker rooms. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Swim Program is progressive in nature. Each class session is important; therefore, every effort should be made to have your child attend every class. THE FIRST CLASS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Children who miss this class tend to have difficulty adjusting. NO MAKE-UP LESSONS WILL BE SCHEDULED. Refunds are permitted for medical reasons only. No other refunds will be given. A doctor s note is required for refund. Program cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on radio stations WALK and WBLI. Also, our district website should have district closing information. The address is Lockers are available; however, valuables should be left at home. All jewelry must be removed before each class (jewelry should also be left at home). Please remind all children of the importance of using the toilet (located in the rear of each locker room) before entering the pool. If your child has special needs or a disability please notify the pool supervisor so that adjustments can be made in the program to insure your child s success in the program. Goggles that cover the eyes only are permitted. Masks that cover the nose or mouth are not permitted. The use of nose clips, although discouraged, is permitted. Proper bathing attire only; no cut-offs. All children with long hair should secure it in a ponytail or with a barrette, etc., so that it will not interfere with their swimming ability. NO RUNNING AT ANY TIME. This includes the pool area, locker rooms, stairs and parking lot. 3

4 Children should report any accidents to the instructor. Children should be instructed to wait for their rides on the sidewalk in front of the gymnasium entrance. All drivers must observe the one-way signs when entering the school parking lot. Always be on the alert for a child who may dart out from between parked cars. Please pick up children promptly at the end of each lesson. DROP OFF AND PICK-UP AT CURBSIDE IS PERMITTED. TO ALLOW FLOW OF TRAFFIC TO CONTINUE, DO NOT STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARKING LOT TO DROP OFF OR PICK UP CHILDREN: THIS IS DANGEROUS. ALSO, DO NOT WAIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARKING LOT FOR CHILDREN AT THE END OF A LESSON. PLEASE PULL YOUR VEHICLE INTO A PARKING SPACE. On visitation days, please feel free to discuss your child s progress with the instructor. No food or glass containers are permitted in the pool area at any time. NO SMOKING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS. (NYS Law). SWIMMING STAFF: The staff of the Community Swim Program is committed to provide quality swimming instruction for your child. All of our staff are certified by the ARC as Water Safety Instructors; many are four-year college graduates holding NYS teaching certificates and are, in fact, also employed as full-time teachers. We strive to provide quality, caring instruction by a certified staff at a reasonable price in a non-threatening, safe environment. A certified lifeguard and adult supervisor are on duty at all times. 4

5 LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS Requirements for Level Completion LEVEL 1-INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS Water Entry and Exit Enter and exit water safely using ladder, steps or side Breath Control and Underwater Swimming Submerge mouth, nose and eyes Blow bubbles through mouth and nose Open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object held at arms length Buoyancy on Front Maintain front float position (face in or out of water) Recover from front float to standing position Buoyancy on Back Maintain back float position Recover from back float to standing position Changing Direction and Position Change direction of travel while walking or paddling Roll over from front to back Roll over from back to front Treading Explore arm and hand movements Swim on Front Alternating arm action Simultaneous arm action Alternating leg action Simultaneous leg action Combined stroke on front (any arm and leg action) Swim on Back Alternating arm action Simultaneous arm action Alternating leg action Simultaneous leg action Combined stroke on back (any arm and leg action) 5

6 General and Personal Water Safety Water safety rules How to use a life jacket Wearing a life jacket in the water Helping Others How to recognize a swimmer in distress How to get help Exit Skills Assessment: 1. Enter unassisted, move 5 yards, bob 5 times to chin level and safely exit the water. (Participants can walk, travel along the gutter or swim ) 2. Float on front with support for 3 seconds, roll to back (with assistance) and float on back with support for 3 seconds. 6

7 LEVEL 2 FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS Water Entry and Exit Enter water by stepping or jumping from the side Exit water safely using ladder or side Breath Control and Underwater Swimming Submerge entire head Bobs Open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object Buoyancy on Front Maintain front float position (face in water) Recover from front float to standing position Front glide Float in face-down position (jellyfish float) Buoyancy on Back Maintain back float position Recover from back float to standing position Back glide Changing Direction and Position Changing direction of travel paddling on front or back Roll over from front to back Roll over from back to front Treading Using arm and leg motions Swim on Front Combined arm and leg actions on front Swim on Back Finning arm action Sculling arm action Combined arm and leg actions on back Swim on Side Alternating leg action Simultaneous leg action General and Personal Water Safety Water safety rules 7

8 How to use a life jacket Move in the water while wearing a life jacket Helping Others How to recognize a swimmer in distress How to get help Exit Skills Assessment: 1. Step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll over to a back float, return to standing position, then move back to a back float for 5 seconds and return to a standing position. 2. 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 25 feet on the back. 8

9 LEVEL 3 STROKE DEVELOPMENT Water Entry and Exit Jump into deep water from the side Head-first entry from sitting or kneeling position Breath Control and Underwater Swimming Submerge and retrieve an object Bobs with the head fully submerged Rotary breathing Buoyancy on Front Front glide-kick one Back glide-kick two Back float Changing Direction and Position Change from vertical to horizontal position on front Change from vertical to horizontal position on back Treading Tread water Swim on Front Front crawl Butterfly-kick and body motion Swim on Back Back crawl General and Personal Water Safety General water safety rules Rules for safe diving Enter the water wearing life jacket HELP position Huddle position Helping Others Reaching assist Check-Call-Care Exist Skills Assessment: 1. 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 9

10 floating for 30 seconds and swim back crawl 15 yards. Water Entry and Exit Dive from compact or stride position Breath Control and Underwater Swimming Swim underwater (no hyperventilation) Feet-first surface dive Buoyancy on Front Survival Float Buoyancy on Back Back float LEVEL 4 STROKE IMPROVEMENT Changing Direction and Position Open turn on front, push off in streamlined position Open turn on back, push off in streamlined position Treading Tread water using scissors, breaststroke or rotary kick and sculling arm motions Swim on Front Front crawl Breaststroke Butterfly Swim on Back Back crawl Elementary backstroke Swim on side Swim on side with scissors kick General and personal Water Safety Additional rules for safe diving Compact jump from height while wearing a life jacket Helping Others Throwing assist Care for conscious choking victim Exit Skills Assessment: 1. 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. 2. Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, tread water for 1 minute and swim back crawl for 25 yards. 10

11 LEVEL 5 STROKE REFINEMENT Water Entry and Exit Shallow dive from the side Shallow dive, glide two body lengths, begin any front stroke Breath Control and Underwater Swimming Swim underwater (no hyperventilation) Tuck surface dive Pike surface Dive Buoyancy on Front Survival float Buoyancy on Back Back float Changing Direction and Position Flip turn while swimming on front Flip turn while swimming on back Treading Tread water-kick one Tread water-kick two Swim on Front Front crawl Butterfly Breaststroke Swim on Back Back crawl Elementary backstroke Swim on Side Sidestroke General and Personal Water Safety Survival swimming Helping Others Rescue breathing 11

12 Exit Skills Assessment: 1. 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. 2. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, tread water for 2 minutes and swim back crawl for 50 yards. LEVEL 6-FITNESS SWIMMER Endurance Skills Turns Front crawl Front crawl open turn Back Crawl Sidestroke open turn Breaststroke Backstroke open turn Elementary backstroke Front flip turn Sidestroke Breaststroke turn Butterfly Butterfly turn Backstroke flip turn New Skills and Information Demonstrate etiquette in fitness swimming Use a pace clock Use a pull buoy while swimming Use fins while swimming Use paddles while swimming Describe the principles of setting up a fitness program Demonstrate various training techniques Calculate target heart rate Apply principles of water exercise Exit Skills Assessment: 1. Swim 500 yards continuously using the strokes in the following order: front crawl, 100 yards; back crawl, 100 yard; breaststroke, 50 yards; elementary backstroke, 50 yards; sidestroke, 50 yards; butterfly, 50 yards; and choice of stroke, 100 yards. 2. Perform the Cooper 12-minute swim test, and compare results with the pre-assessment results. 12

13 LEVEL 6 LIFEGUARD READINESS Endurance Turns Front Crawl Front crawl open turn Back Crawl Sidestroke open turn Breaststroke Backstroke open turn Elementary backstroke Front flip turn Sidestroke Breaststroke turn Butterfly Butterfly turn Backstroke flip turn Review Skills and Information Feet-first surface dive Pike surface dive Tuck surface dive Check-Call-Care Call for emergency help Care for conscious choking victim Reaching assist Throwing assist Rescue breathing New Skills and Information Tread water Treat water, kicking only Compact jump from height with rescue tube Front crawl with rescue tube trailing Breaststroke with rescue tube trailing Surface dive and retrieve object from bottom Swim on back holding object (face out of water) Wading assist with equipment Walking assist Beach drag Hip and shoulder support Head splint Using a backboard Two-person removal from water Exit Skills Assessment: 13

14 1. Swim 500 yards continuously using the strokes in the following order: front crawl, 100 yards; back crawl, 100 yards; breaststroke, 50 yards; elementary backstroke, 50 yards; sidestroke, 50 yards; butterfly, 50 yards; and choice of stroke, 100 yards. 2. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke to a depth of 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back on the back or side to the starting point with the object (student must hold object with both hands and keep his or her face out of the water). LEVEL 6 PERSONAL WATER SAFETY Endurance Skills Front crawl Back crawl Breaststroke Elementary backstroke Sidestroke Butterfly Turns Front crawl open turn Sidestroke open turn Backstroke open turn Front flip turn Breaststroke turn Butterfly turn Backstroke flip turn Review Skills and Information HELP position Huddle position Feet-first surface dive Pike surface dive Tuck surface dive New Skills and Information Tread water Tread water, kicking only Surface dive and retrieve an object from the bottom Survival swimming Self-rescue techniques while clothed Swimming while clothed Basic safety rules for open water Basic rules for boating Exit Skills Assessment: 1. Swim 500 yards continuously using the strokes in the following order: front crawl, 100 yards; back crawl, 100 yards; breaststroke, 50 yards; elementary backstroke, 50 yards; sidestroke, 50 yards; butterfly, 50 yards; and choice of stroke, 100 yards. 2. Jump into deep water, perform a survival float for 5 minutes, roll onto back and perform a back float for 5 minutes. 3. Perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool at a minimum depth 14

15 of 7 feet, return to surface and return to starting point. LEVEL 7 ADVANCED SKILLS Prerequisite Must have completed ARC Level 6 Fitness Swimmer Name of Student: The above-named student has completed the following requirements toward Advanced Swimmer certification. 200 yds (8 lengths) front crawl 200 yds (8 lengths) back crawl 100 yds (4 lengths) sidestroke 100 yds (4 lengths) breaststroke 100 yds (4 lengths) elementary backstroke 50 yds (2 lengths) butterfly Front crawl flip turn Back crawl flip turn 15 yd underwater swim Head first surface dive (pike & tuck) Feet first surface dive Retrieve 10 lb. weight from deep end Use and discuss training aids (fins, pullbuoy, hand paddles and kickboards) Tread water 5 minutes using at least two different kicks Motionless back float for 5 minutes Survival float for 5 minutes Review basic water safety rules Discuss and participate in conditioning and training drills 15

16 Learn to check heart rate Assist with backboard rescue Learn how to use lap counters 500 yd swim (20 lengths) in 12 minutes or less LIFEGUARD TRAINING Prerequisites: 15 years old by LAST CLASS- 500 yards (20 lengths) timed swim, related swimming skills. Standard First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer required by course completion. These requirements are part of the Lifeguard Training course. Purpose of the Course: to provide the minimum basic knowledge and skills necessary to qualify as an entry level lifeguard. The course teaches prospective lifeguards to recognize common hazards in the aquatic environment with an emphasis on swimming pools. In addition, it develops knowledge and skills to help minimize or eliminate accidents in, on, or around the water. Emphasis is also placed on proper response to a variety of aquatic emergencies. Individual must pass written test. Textbook readings required. ARC CARD ISSUED AT COMPLETION ($5.00 each card) WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Prerequisites: 16 years old by FIRST CLASS. Student must be proficient in performing swimming strokes and related swimming skills and must have a desire to teach swimming. Purpose of the Course: to improve personal swimming skills, to learn techniques of teaching, to gain experience in public speaking, to learn communications skills. Must pass written test. Textbook readings required. ARC CARD ISSUED AT COMPLETION ($5.00 each card) 16

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