Portage Pool Swimming Lesson Guide

Portage Pool Swimming Lesson Guide Fall 2015 Portage Pool 9531 94 Avenue Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0 Phone: 780-623-6777 Email: poolstaff@laclabichecounty.com Web: boldcenter.ca/portagepool

Frequently Asked Questions What is your cancellation policy? If the pool is closed due to an unforeseen emergency, reasonable efforts will be made to schedule a makeup lesson, but this is not always possible. Please make sure that your contact information is up to date when registering for a program. How are swimmers evaluated? Students are evaluated during each class of the session. To complete a level, the swimmer must be able to show all of the skills in the level 3 times to the standard for that level. Because swimmers develop differently, it is normal for participants to do the same level more than once. Remember to save your child s report cards and return them to your new instructor at the start of the next session. My child was asked to repeat a level s/he already completed?! The most important thing parents can do to help their child do well in swimming lessons is to bring them to the pool to practice. Children who do not spend time in the pool outside of class will not be able to advance to the next level even over the course of several sessions. Similarly, children who have not participated in swimming lessons for over a year often backslide and may be asked to repeat a level they have already completed if their skills are not at the standard needed for that level. For questions about specific skills, please see the instructional board next to the vending machines or call Katie at 780-623-6778. What should I do if my child is sick or will miss a class? If you know your child will miss several lessons, please let the instructor know. Missing more than one lesson may effect whether or not your child is able to complete the level. Swimmers who experience diarrhea are asked not to use the pool for 72 hours after their last symptom. How do I register? You can register in person at Portage Pool or call the front desk and pay with a credit card. We can t hold spots without payment. If a class is full, please ask to be placed on the waiting list more classes may be added if there is a demonstrated need and if instructors are available.

General Information The swimming lessons being offered reflect the number of instructors available at the time of publication. Thank you for your understanding! Portage Pool reserves the right to cancel lessons with low registration before the start of the second class. Registered participants whose class is canceled will receive a full refund. If financial barriers prevent you from registering in swimming lessons, please speak to Portage Pool staff in confidence. Parents or guardians must bring their children to and from the pool or washroom during class time; the instructor cannot leave the class. Children must shower, use the toilet, and blow their nose before the start of every class. Children must wear a bathing suit, even under clothing. Hair below the ears should be tied back or tucked into a bathing cap. Goggles are allowed but not required for children in Swim Kids Levels 1-10; goggles are not recommended for preschool-aged children. Session Dates Monday October 5, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7 Tuesday October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8 Wednesday October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 18, 25, December 2, 9 Thursday October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 10 Saturday October 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12 Cancellations: Monday October 12 th Wednesday November 11 th Parent Teacher Meeting Lessons will end about 5 minutes early on from Monday November 2nd to Saturday November 7 th so that parents can meet with the instructor to discuss their child s progress. Private Lessons We recommend privates lessons for individuals who have special learning or physical needs and children in upper levels that are not currently available. Private lessons are available in the following time slots for up to 2 participants of the same skill level. Missed classes cannot be rescheduled except under extenuating circumstances. A doctor s note is required to receive credit for missed lessons due to illness. Specific instructor requests cannot be accommodated. For questions about adapted aquatics for swimmers with disabilities, contact the Aquatic Services Coordinator at 780-623-6778. Saturdays 9 Classes 10-10:30am $135 10:30-11am $135 11-11:30am $135 If you are unsure what level to register in, a pool staff member can book you in for a FREE swim assessment (10-15 min). To book an assessment, call Portage Pool at 780-623-6777. If financial barriers prevent you from registering in swimming lessons, please speak to Portage Pool staff in confidence.

Red Cross Swim Preschool Programs 4 Months 6 Years Parent & Tot Starfish 4-12 months of age Are able to hold their head up, and participating with a parent or caregiver. Babies and their caregivers work on getting wet, buoyancy and movement, front, back and vertical position in the water, and shallow water entries and exits. Duck 12-36 months of age Participate with a parent or caregiver (assisted). Babies and their caregivers work on rhythmic breathing, moving forward and backward, front and back float with recovery, and shallow water entries and exits. Sea Turtle 3 6 years Toddlers work on submersion, front and back floats, glides, jumping into chest-deep water with assistance, kicking on front and front swim. This is the first unparented program. Sea Otter 3-6 years Swimmers work on front and back floats and glides, kicking on front with a buoyant object, and will be able to swim 1 metre upon completion of this level. Salamander 3-6 years Successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Preschool Sea Otter. Swimmers work on improving their front and back float and jumping into chest-deep water unassisted. Kicking is added to the front and back glide and swimmers will be able to swim 2 metres upon completion. Sunfish 3-6 years Successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Preschool Salamander. Swimmers work on kicking and can perform glides (front and back), enter deep water safely, float in deep water, swim with a PFD, and swim 5 metres continuously. Crocodile 3-6 years Successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Preschool Sunfish. Swimmers further develop the front and back glide with kick, front and back swim, jump into deep water, swim with a PFD in deep water, and swim 10 metres continuously. Whale 3-6 years Successful completion of the skills in Red Cross Preschool Crocodile. Swimmers increase their distance on front and back glide with kick, increase distance on front and back swim, learn the sitting dive, and will be able to swim 15 metres continuously upon completion of the level.

Parent& Tot Minimum enrollment 3, maximum 12. Wednesday 9-9:30am $45 Saturday 11:30-12pm $45 Requirement: 6 months old up to age 3. Sea Turtle Salamander Minimum enrollment 2, maximum 4. Minimum enrollment 2, maximum 4. Tuesday 4:30-5pm $55 Monday 5:30-6pm $55 Wednesday 9:30-10am $55 Tuesday 5-5:30pm $55 Wednesday 4-4:30pm $55 Wednesday 5-5:30pm $55 Thursday 3:30-4pm $55 Thursday 4:30-5pm $55 Saturday 11:30-12pm $55 Saturday 10:30-11am $55 Requirement: minimum 3 years of age. Requirement: Complete Sea Otter. Sea Otter Sunfish/Crocodile Minimum enrollment 2, maximum 4. Minimum enrollment 2, maximum 4. Monday 5:30-6pm $55 Thursday 5:30-6pm $55 Wednesday 10-10:30am $55 Saturday 9:30-10am $55 Wednesday 4:30-5pm $55 Thursday 4-4:30pm $55 Requirement: Complete Salamander. Saturday 11-11:30am $55 Requirement: Complete Sea Turtle or 3 years old and comfortable submerging head. My child just turned 6, what Swim Kids level do I register them in? They were last registered in The report card says Enroll them in Sunfish The swimmer did not complete the level Swim Kids 1 Sunfish The swimmer completed the level Swim Kids 2 Crocodile The swimmer did not complete the level Swim Kids 2 Crocodile The swimmer completed the level Swim Kids 3 Whale The swimmer did not complete the level Swim Kids 3 Whale The swimmer completed the level Swim Kids 4

Red Cross Swim Kids Programs 5+ Years This 10-level program for school aged children helps swimmers develop all five swimming strokes (front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke). Swimmers actively learn how to be safe in and around the water, increase fitness and improve endurance through fun activities. Children are challenged to achieve personal bests in distance and time. Level 1 Orientation to water and pool area, introduce floats and glides with kicks. Build endurance by improving distance. Level 2 Build skills for front/back swims in deep water; build endurance in flutter kick with assisted glides. Learn proper use of Personal Flotation Devices. Level 3 Learn front crawl, diving, and making wise choices around water. Work on floats, changing direction in water. Build strength in flutter kick and swim 15m continuously. Level 4 Develop front crawl and back glides with shoulder roll. Work on kneeling dives and surface support Build strength in a 25m continuous swim. Develop a sense of self-safety and personal limits in water. Level 5 Develop sculling and safe boating skills. Learn back crawl and whip kick on back. Develop endurance through 50m continuous swim. Level 6 Refine front and back crawl. Introduce elementary back stroke and dolphin kick. Build endurance through a 75m continuous swim. Introduce safety on ice, basic water rescues with a throwing assist, treading water, and front dives. Level 7 Continue to build skills and endurance for front crawl, back crawl, and elementary back stroke. Introduce whip kick on front. Learn about breathing obstructions. Increase endurance through timed treading water and a 150m continuous swim. Level 8 Introduce breast stroke, foot first surface dives, and rescue entries. Learn the dangers of open water and hypothermia. Perform rescue breathing on children and adults. Build endurance through dolphin kick and a timed 300m continuous swim. Level 9 Refine front crawl, back crawl, elementary back stroke, and breast stroke. Combine different strokes and kicks for fitness. Build endurance through a 400m continuous swim. Work on head first shallow dives and learn about wise choices, peer influences, and a self-rescue from ice. Level 10 Increased stroke and endurance development. Learn about sun safety, rescuing others from the ice, and head-first surface dives. Build endurance using dolphin kick and a timed 500m continuous swim.

Swim Kids 1 Swim Kids 5 Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 5. Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 6. Tuesday 4-4:30pm $65 Saturday 10:30-11:15am $70 Wednesday 4-4:30pm $65 Tuesday 5:45-6:30pm $70 Wednesday 6-6:30pm $65 Thursday 5-5:30pm $65 Requirement: Complete Level 4. Saturday 9-9:30am $65 Swim Kids 6 Requirement: minimum 5 years of age; no Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 6. previous experience required. Tuesday 4:30-5:15pm $70 Swim Kids 2 Requirement: Complete Level 5. Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 5. Swim Kids 7 Monday 6-6:30pm $65 Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 6. Tuesday 4-4:30pm $65 Thursday 3:30-4pm $65 Thursday 4:30-5:15pm $70 Saturday 10-10:30am $65 Saturday 9:30-10am $65 Requirement: Complete Level 6. Requirement: Complete Level 1. Swim Kids 8 Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 6. Swim Kids 3 Wednesday 4:30-5:15pm $70 Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 5. Requirement: Complete Level 7. Monday 4-4:30pm $65 Tuesday 5:30-6pm $65 Swim Kids 9/10 Wednesday 5:30-6pm $65 Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 6. Wednesday 6-6:30pm $65 Thursday 6-6:30pm $65 Monday 4:30-5:30pm $85 Saturday 10-10:30am $65 Requirement: Complete Level 8 or 9. Requirement: Complete Level 2. Swim Kids 10 Swim Kids 4 Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 6. Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 6. Friday 4:30-5:30pm $85 Thursday 5:30-6:15pm $70 Saturday 9:30-10:15am $70 Requirement: Complete Level 9. Requirement: Complete Level 3. If you are unsure what level to register in, a pool staff member can book you in for a FREE swim assessment (10-15 min). To book an assessment, call Portage Pool at 780-623-6777.

Home School Lessons Day time lessons are available Mondays from 1-3:15pm this fall. Minimum enrollment is 2, maximum is 5. Swim Kids 1 Swim Kids 1 Swim Kids 2 Swim Kids 3 Swim Kids 4/5 Swim Kids 7/8 1-1:30pm 2:30-3pm 1:30-2pm 2-2:30pm 1-1:45pm 1:45-2:30pm Leadership Courses Bronze Medallion Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and defence and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Includes CPR A. Time Wednesdays 8pm-10pm Cost $85 Includes the cost of textbook Ratios Minimum 3 Maximum 10 Requirement: 13 years of age or successful completion of Bronze Star; repeat registrations are welcome. Adult and Teen Swimming Lessons Women Only Adult Basic Swim 1 This course is an introduction to swimming with a focus on front swim. Adult courses are meant to develop or increase swimmers comfort in the water through basic flotation, movement, and breathing skills and to foster the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to stay safe in, on, and around the water. Prerequisite: No previous water experience is required for this level. Note: This course is only available to and taught by females. During the lesson, blinds are drawn and a barrier is placed across the viewing area to ensure privacy for the class. Adult Basic Swim 2 The focus of this course is on developing front and back crawl, getting comfortable in deep water, and increasing the swimming distance. Adult courses are meant to develop or increase swimmers comfort in the water through basic flotation, movement, and breathing skills and to foster the basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes you need to stay safe in, on, and around the water. Prerequisite: Participants should be comfortable in the water and be able to swim at least 10-25m of any stroke (doggy paddle too). Tuesdays 9-9:45pm Wednesdays 9-9:45pm Cost: $85 Min: 2 Max: 8 Cost: $85 Min: 2 Max: 10

Adult Intermediate Program aimed at swimmers who have mastered the basics of learning to swim and are ready to focus on developing and improving their strokes and increasing the distance they can swim. This course builds swimmers confidence and improves their performance in the following stroked: front crawl, back crawl, elementary back stroke, breast stroke, and sidestroke. Prerequisite: Participants must be able to swim at least 25m comfortably. Teen Swim This course is meant for teens ages 12 to 16. In this course, swimmers work at their own pace to learn front crawl, back crawl, treading water and deep water skills in the comfort of peers. Participants should be comfortable putting their face in the water and swimming on their front; swimmers do not need to know any swimming strokes to enroll. Saturdays 12-1pm Cost: $85 Min: 2 Max: 8 Thursdays 9-9:45pm $85 Min: 2 Max: 8 Aquafit Briana, a certified WaterART instructor, provides an aquatic exercise class to improve flexibility, aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and endurance. Aquafit is low-impact and well suited to seniors and those just starting out on their fitness journey. Participants must be at least 15 years of age (or come with an adult and be comfortable in water). Drop-ins ($9/person) available if the program has enough registration to run and the space is available. Wednesdays 7:30-8:15 am Cost: $85 Min: 5 Max: 20 Swim to Survive Swim to Survive is Swim to Survive is different than swimming lessons - and not a replacement for them. Swim to Survive teaches the basics needed to survive an unexpected fall into deep water - an important first step to being safe around water. Watch for FREE Swim to Survive sessions this fall!

Check out the Bold Center Fitness Program Guide, available online and at Portage Pool.