MAKE A SPLASH. Fall Swim Lessons ISLANDS FAMILY YMCA

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1 MAKE A SPLASH Fall Swim Lessons ISLANDS FAMILY YMCA The Islands YMCA is proud to offer the lesson of a lifetime by teaching swimming skills! During the fall/winter we will be offering Private Swim lessons so that you can schedule times for that are convenient for your family. All Ages All Skill Levels LOCATION: ISLANDS FAMILY YMCA 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd Savannah, GA (912) CONTACT: LEAH BOYD, FITNESS & AQUATICS DIRECTOR leah.boyd@ymcaofcoastalga.org

2 Welcome to the Islands YMCA Aquatic Program! We look forward to working with you and your child throughout this summer and hopefully many more to come! We know there are many choices when it comes to swim lessons and we thank you for choosing the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. The following information will help you understand the procedures and policies regarding swim lessons. A careful reading will answer many questions and help you prepare for your time in swim lessons. Together, we can work to give you a positive growing experience that will last a lifetime. I m looking forward to a wonderful summer! Thanks, Leah Boyd Fitness & Aquatics Director Please get a pool brochure from the front desk so you are aware of our policies It is full of great information! Please be sure your child has showered & used the bathroom prior to entering the pool area. Please inform the instructor about any circumstances in your child s life that may affect his/her performance in the lesson. Classes begin right on time, so please plan to arrive a few minutes early. There are always lifeguards on duty. If you hear them blow their whistle or make an announcement, please stop & listen. Your child s class will meet in the small pool each time. Your child will have the same instructor each class. When the swim class starts, please take a seat. Some children may learn more when the parent is not around. This helps your child concentrate on the class & the instructor. PROGRESSION Children will receive a progress report on the last class of the session. Our swim program is a progressive one. Each child will progress at his/her own rate. It may be necessary for them to repeat the same level before going on. This is not an indication a child is slow. The levels are not designed for children to pass through quickly. It is common to stay in one level anywhere from 2-4 sessions. Usually by the 4 th class the instructor will be able to give you an indication of where your child will be by the end of the session. CLASS CANCELLATIONS In the instance of Inclement Weather a makeup day will be scheduled for each day cancelled. If a minimum for a class is not met within 3 days of the 1 st class, the class will be cancelled & you will receive a voucher to use at the Islands YMCA. If your child misses 2 or more lessons from a group session you will be offered the option to withdraw from that class & join another. If you need cancel a private or semi-private lesson you will get a voucher for the Islands YMCA if you cancel 24 hours or more ahead of your scheduled lesson. If you cancel in less than 24 hours you will still be responsible for the full amount of the lesson.

3 ITEMS NEEDED FOR SWIM LESSONS The following items are needed to ensure that your swimmer will have a fun-filled lesson. Please label belongings with a permanent marker: Cap or Hat Sunscreen Swimsuit/Swim shirt/trunks Towel Extra change of clothes (if desired) Plastic Bag (for wet items after swimming) Water bottle VALUABLES/LOST AND FOUND Do not bring ANY items of value such as, but not limited to, cell phones, IPods, CD players, CDs, DVDs, Handheld games, Trading Cards, toys, movies, etc. There will be a designated area for Lost and Found. Please check this daily. Unclaimed items will be donated on a bi-weekly basis. The YMCA will not be responsible for the loss of valuables or personal property items ILLNESS/HEALTH When a swimmer is ill for any reason, please do not attend swim lessons. It is our policy not to accept swimmers when any communicable disease is present. This is a preventive measure to protect the other swimmers. We ask that you do not enter the pool if there are signs of: Fever, Frequent or Severe Pain, Frequent Coughing, Conjunctivitis, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Lice, etc. Swimmers with Communicable Diseases, such as, but not limited to Strep Throat, Chicken Pox, Flu, Ringworm, etc, must also be kept at home but the YMCA must be notified immediately, so that other participants can be notified of exposure. MEDICAL TREATMENT STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES The YMCA OF Coastal Georgia is committed to providing your child with a safe and healthy experience. Our staff is CPR and First Aid Certified. We will contact the parent, legal guardian and/or emergency contact immediately should care be given and/or the services of physicians be required. DISCIPLINE POLICY A swimmer s behavior is a great concern to us. We expect all swimmers to respect, listen to and follow the staff s instruction. We also expect our staff to treat the swimmers based on the character values of caring, respect, responsibility, honesty, and faith. IMPORTANT: Any act that could be considered dangerous to swimmers or staff is grounds for immediate suspension/dismissal. Just as we expect the staff to treat parents with dignity and respect, we expect the parents to treat the staff with the same manner.

4 How can I help my child learn to swim? BE POSITIVE: Swimming is fun and is a life-time sport. Provide positive reinforcement. ENCOURAGE: Children may not understand or have the coordination to perfect a skill. Ask questions, see if they understand the concepts & let us know if we need to approach a particular skill in a different way! Try not to make comparisons to other children. Each child will progress at a rate that is uniquely his/her own PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE: As in every new skill we learn throughout our lives practice is required to be proficient and successful. Repeat key words & phrases that the instructor used. Let your child show off their new skills! Also, review the safety tips learned in class. HAVE FUN: Interact with your child. Get into the water with them and encourage them to reach new goals each time. Show your child how much fun you are having in the water too! They can learn by watching the best example they know YOU! TAKE THEM TO A SWIM MEET: Show your child other children who are proficient in swimming so they know it s possible! Most children have a wonderful time at swim meets a positive thing to do! INSTRUCTOR CONFERENCES: Don t talk to your child s instructor in front of the child, especially if you have a major concern. Children listen to everything we discuss & sometimes misinterpret what we say. We want your child to know how wonderful they are doing! We can find something great they did during class even if it s just putting their toes in the water for the first time! Thank you for joining us at the Islands YMCA!

5 Islands Family YMCA Swim Lessons - Prices Private Lessons Members - $25 or 5 sessions for $110 Non-Members - $35 or 5 sessions for $150 (30 minutes) If you would like to set up private lessons please contact an instructor to arrange a time that works for you. When you arrive for your please pay at our Welcome Center and hand the receipt to your instructor at the beginning of the lesson. Kathryn Carlisle kextc@sbcglobal.net Kathryn, currently a student at Armstrong University, has been teaching swim lessons for 5 years and has been a certified lifeguard for 6 years. She loves to teach swim lessons & promote a lifelong love of swimming! Whitney Ziemak whitcarclark@gmail.com Whitney is currently finishing her degree in English Professional Communication at Armstrong State University and has extensive experience working with youth. Her involvement with and enjoyment of competitive swimming led her to positions as a swim team coach and instructor. She is also a certified lifeguard. Gracie Lewis merrygracelewis@gmail.com Gracie was born & raised in Georgia but has spent the last 3 years working at a hospital in Texas. Thrilled to be back on the east coast Gracie is hoping to pursue nursing school. She has taught swim lessons off & on for the past 12 years! Missy Nilsen missynilsen@gmail.com Missy taught elementary school for 7 years but is now a stay at home mom to her 2 year old daughter, Addy. She has been teaching swim lessons for 6 years and practices with the Savannah Masters Swim Team.

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7 Islands Family YMCA Swim Lesson Registration Please check one: YMCA Member YMCA Non-member Participant s Name Guardian s Name(s) Address City State Zip Sex Age Birth date School Grade Home # Cell # Work # Address Emergency Name Phone Number Health Comments: Notes: FALL - PRIVATE LESSONS ONLY Please describe participants skill level, comfort level while in/around water and any other Information that would be beneficial to help achieve a successful lesson: I herby certify that I am the parent/guardian of, and give the YMCA of Coastal GA, Inc. the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to use or publish any photographs that may be taken of my child while participating. Parents Name Parents Signature I agree to abide by the rules and regulations as set forth by the YMCA. I will conduct myself with a positive Christian attitude toward coaches, instructors, and lifeguards during the course of the summer. I support the teamwork, fair play, family involvement, and volunteer leadership. I hereby certify that my child is in normal health and capable of safe participation in the swim lesson program. I understand that injuries may occur and that the YMCA does NOT provide supplemental accidental injury insurance. Parent s Signature Date

8 USE OF PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE Models Name: Date: YMCA Name: I hereby give the YMCA of Coastal GA, Inc. (YMCA) the absolute and irrevocable right and permission, with respect to the photographs that have been taken of me or in which I may be included with others: 1. To copyright the same in YMCA s name or any other name that YMCA may choose, 2. To use, re-use, publish, and re-publish the same, in whole or part, individually, or in conjunction with other photographs, in any medium and for any purpose whatsoever, including (but not by way of limitation) illustration, promotion and advertising and trade, television and multimedia, and 3. To use my name in conjunction therewith if the YMCA chooses. I hereby release and discharge the YMCA from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the photographs, including all claims for libel. This authorization and release shall also ensure the benefit of the legal representatives, licenses, and assigns of the YMCA. IF THE PERSON IS UNDER 18: 18: I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of the person named above. I do or do not give consent according to the terms listed above without reservations to the foregoing on behalf of him, her, or them. Printed name of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian Date ADDITIONAL WAIVERS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The YMCA does not provide Accident/Medical Insurance for program participants. I authorize the YMCA to provide emergency treatment in the event that I cannot be contacted. I recognize that participation in YMCA activities may expose my child to some risk of injury. I agree to hold harmless from any claims for damage to any property or persons which may occur through participation in any activity at the YMCA, or in its programs. I have read and understand the above information. My child has permission to participate in this YMCA program in accordance with the policies and procedures set for by the Islands Family YMCA and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. I understand that failure to sign all necessary documentation and agreements will result in not being able to participate in this program. Parent Signature Date SWIM LESSON INFORMATION I have read the information provided in the Swim Lesson Packet. I understand the policies and agree to abide by them. I understand that if my child or I do not abide by these policies it can result in dismissal from the program. Parent Signature Date

9 RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to enter the YMCA for any purpose, including, but not limited to observation, use of facilities or equipment, or participation in any way, the undersigned, for himself or herself and any personal representatives, heirs and next of kin, hereby acknowledge, agrees and represents that he or she has, or immediately upon entering will, inspect such premises and facilities. It is further warranted that such entry into the YMCA for observation, participation or use of any facilities or equipment constitutes an acknowledgement that such premises and all facilities and equipment thereon have been inspected and that the undersigned finds and accepts same as being safe and reasonably suited for the purposes of such observation or use. IN FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BEING PERMITTED TO ENTER THE YMCA FOR ANY PURPOSE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO OBSERVATION, USE OF FACILITIES OR EQUIPMENT, OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY WAY, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING. 1) THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES, AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE the YMCA, its directors, officers, employees and agents (herein after referred to as releases ) from all liability to the undersigned, his personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin for any loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefore on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of the releases or otherwise while the undersigned is in, upon, or about the premises or any facilities or equipment herein; and undersigned is in, or about the premises or any facilities or equipment therein; and 2) THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS the releases and each of them from any loss, liability, damage or cost they may incur due to the presence of the undersigned in, upon or about the YMCA whether caused by the negligence of the release or otherwise; and 3) THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND RISK OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE due to the negligence of the releases or otherwise while in, about or upon the premises of the YMCA and/or while using the premises or any facilities or equipment hereon. THE UNDERSIGNED further expressly agrees that the foregoing RELEASES, WAIVER, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT is intended to be as broad and inclusive as in permitted by the laws of the State of Georgia and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representatives, statements or inducement apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made. The YMCA does not provide Accident/Medical Insurance for program participants. I authorize the YMCA to provide emergency treatment in the event I cannot be contacted. I recognize that participation in YMCA activities may expose my child to some risk of injury. I agree to hold the YMCA harmless from any claims for damage to any property or persons which may occur through participation in any activity at the YMCA, or in its programs. I have read and understand the above information. My child has permission to participate in this YMCA program in accordance with the conditions set forth above. I give my child permission to attend and be transported on all field trips scheduled during this YMCA program. I HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THIS RELEASE Signature of Applicant/Parent/Guardian (if under 18) Date