Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is proud to implement Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) Starfish Swimming program format at each of the aquatic facilities starting fall 2012. SAI offers a nationally recognized swim instruction program for children and adults of all ages and abilities. The different programs offered are StarBabies (6-18 months), StarTots (18-36 months), Starfish Swim School (ages 3 years and up), Starfish Stroke School (once they have surpassed Starfish Swim School), and Starfish Swim Team (a development program designed to transition students from swim lessons to a competitive swim team program). Each of these programs is benchmark focused and contains five stages that each focus 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 skill benchmark and a swim skill benchmark. Please read about the different levels below. StarBabies Parent or Guardian with child 6 months-18 months StarTots Parent or Guardian with child 18 months -36 months 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 Pre-School Ages 3-5 years Designed to meet the needs of preschoolers, this course will develop a high comfort level in the water, a readiness to swim, and for those children who are developmentally ready, teach beginning swim skills. This class approaches teaching swimming through creative, fun activities in the water. Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level stars in their personal record books for each achievement. Children progress at their own pace in a small group setting. Starfish Swim School Elementary Ages 6-8 years, Age 5 can register upon completion of the pre-school program Starfish Swim School Primary (formerly Otter) Ages 9-14 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. Starfish Swim School Adult Beginner Ages 14 and up This course is designed to improve comfort and skill in the water, regardless of past swimming experience. Perfect for adults who desire to learn or improve strokes and water skills for fitness fun. Students work toward development of the five basic core swimming competencies. Starfish Stroke School Adult Intermediate Ages 14-older Students refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and more! www.parkandrec.com/aquatics

RAY S SPLASH PLANET Swim Lessons Free Swim Lessons- Starfish Swim School- Preschool, Elementary and Primary Ages Registration/Lottery Dates: August 30 th, September 27 th, & October 25 th Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm Cost: FREE *must go through the lottery process for free lesson program Time: Tuesday and Thursday- 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm Saturday- 8:00 am and 8:30am Parent and Tot / Meet and Greet Dates: Sept 19, October 10, 24, November 7, 21, December 5, 19 Time: 10:00 am to 3:00pm 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 not be offered on a CMS no school day, holiday, and/or when other programs occur. *Program swim time will end promptly at 3pm. Dates: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17 Home School Thursday Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm Cost: $4 per child, $2 per adult, $3 dry ticket. *Program swim time ends promptly at 3pm. **Dates subject to change at management discretion. Coupons and other discounts may not be applied. Not offered on CMS no school days, holidays, or when other programs occur. American Elite Martial Arts American Elite Martial Arts provides participants as young as 4 years old an opportunity to learn self-control, integrity, respect, and confidence through martial arts. Sensei Jarrod holds three black belts, and has taught classes and competed in tournaments around the Carolinas. Registration is $10 and includes a T-shirt, and weekly classes are only $7! To register, or for more information call 704.266.0849. RSP: 980-314-4729 www.parkandrec.com 215 N. Sycamore Street, Charlotte 28202

RAY S SPLASH PLANET Water Fitness Senior Water Fitness Days: Monday and Wednesday Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm Cost: FREE Time: Oct 28 th 6:30pm 9:00pm Halloween Carnival/Tour Cost: $2/person for carnival in gym. $3/person haunted tour. Join Ray s Splash Planet for a spook-tacular haunted tour through the Splash Park, then hop on over to our kid friendly carnival in the gymnasium. This event is open to the entire family and promises to provide a howling good time for everyone. We ll have games, contests, and of course trick-or-treating! Swim with Santa Time: Dec 16 th 5:00pm 8:00pm Cost: General Admission Rates Get in the holiday spirit early and spend some quality time with the big man himself SANTA! All ages are welcome to join Santa for a splish and splash around Ray s Splash Planet. Be sure to bring your wish list, and a camera to get a picture with Santa. Basketball at RSP Come on out for our Girls Night on Wednesdays or Boys Night on Thursdays at 6:00pm. Interested in Adult Basketball? Park and Recreation has many leagues and programs year-round available for you and your team. Adult Open Gym is based on facility availability, please call ahead for scheduling. Join us for our guided workout sessions Monday - Thursday 5:30-7:30 PM Guided workouts for each member to complete. An upstairs staff member will be there to guide you through any questions. Open Gym for youth under the age of 18 are free with a valid ID, ages 18+ are only $2. RSP: 980-314-4729 www.parkandrec.com 215 N. Sycamore Street, Charlotte NC 28202

Swim Lessons STARBABIES / STARTOTS Ages 6 mo-36 mo 2days / Weekday classes Sept7-Oct 5 Oct 10 Nov 9 Nov 14-Dec 14 Sept 10 Oct 15/ Oct 22-Nov 19 Fees: Public $90 $90 $90 $50 Member $72 $72 $72 $40 Saturday *No class Oct 31 *No class Nov 23 * No class on Sept 24 M/W 5:00 p.m.-5:30pm 47554 43092 47748 Sat 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m. 46262 47552 Sat 8:30a.m.-9:00 a.m. 47551 47553 STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 M/W 5:00-5:30 p.m. 47749 47750 47751 M/W 6:00-6:30 p.m. 47755 47756 47757 M/W 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 47758 47759 47760 Sat 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 47761 47764 Sat 8:30a.m.-9:00 a.m. 47762 47765 STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL Ages 3-5 M/W 5:30-6:00 p.m. 47752 47753 47754 STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY Ages 6-12 M/W 5:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. 47773 47775 47777 M/W 6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 47774 47776 47778 Sat 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m. 47767 47770 Sat 8:45 a.m.-9:30 a.m. 47768 47771 Sat 9:30a.m.-10:15 a.m. 47769 47772 STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL TEEN/ADULT Ages 13 and up M/W 5:30p.m.-6:15p.m. 47790 47792 47794 M/W 6:15p.m.-7:00p.m. 47791 47793 47795 Sat 9:30 a.m. 10:15a.m. (Beginner) 47779 47783 Sat 10:15 a.m. 11a.m.(Beginner) 47780 47784 Sat 9:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. (Intermediate) 47781 47785 Sat 10:15a.m. 11:00 a.m. (Intermediate) 47782 47786 MCAC Stroke Fall Clinic September 12-November 17 Fee: $200.00 Get your child ready for our winter swim league. A fun stroke clinic that will focus on stroke development and endurance. Registration begins on August 1 and will be at MCAC. There will be no class held on October 31st but the make up session will be on November 4th. Registration must be done in person. M/W 4:00p.m.-5 p.m. 47622 T/TH 4:00p.m.-5:00 p.m. 47623 For More information Matthew Jakubowski at 980-314-1155 MCAC: 980-314-3483 www.parkandrec.com 800 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte 28202

Water Fitness HYDROMANIA Moderate-High Intensity SHALLOW WATER 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. September 7-October 7 $56 Public/$42 Members M/W/F 5:30p.m.-6:15 p.m. 47829 6:15p.m.-7:00p.m. 47823 October 10 November 9 $52 Public/ $39 Members (No class on 10/ 31 ) M/W/F 5:30p.m.-6:15p.m. 47830 M/W/F 6:15p.m.-7:00p.m. 47833 November 14-December 23 $60 Public/$45 Members (No class 11/23& 11/25) M/W/F 5:30p.m.-6:15p.m. 47831 M/W/F 6:15p.m.-7:00p.m. 47834 September 6-October 6 $40 Public/$30 Members T/Th 5:30p.m.-6:15p.m.p.m. 47835 T/Th 6:15p.m.-7:00p.m. 47838 October 11 November 10 $40 Public/ $30 Member T/Th 5:30p.m.-6:15p.m. 47836 T/Th 6:15p.m-7:00p.m. 47839 November 15-December 22 $44 Public/$33 Members( No class 11/24) T/Th 5:30p-6:00p.m. 47837 T/Th 6:15p.m.-7:00p.m. 47840 EASY DOES IT Beginner-Moderate Intensity SHALLOW WATER A low-level, low impact exercise class. Activities include water walking, aerobic exercise to build cardiovascular endurance and range of motion classes. September 6-October 6 $40public/$30 Members T/Th 11:30a.m-12:15p.m. 47933 October 11-November 10 $40 Public/ $30 Member T/Th 11:30a.m-12:15p.m. 47934 November 15-December 22 $44 Public/ $33 Members T/Th 11:30a.m.-12:15p.m. 47935 MCAC: 980-314-3483 www.parkandrec.com 800 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte NC 28202

Fitness & Athletics Volleyball for Adults and Seniors Open for all ages at Marion Diehl Recreation Center. Come enjoy volleyball all season on Monday nights from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Open volleyball fees are Seniors $1 per person and adults over 18 yrs of age is $2 per person, ID required to play. Badminton for Adults and Seniors Open badminton activities are available for all ages at Marion Diehl Recreation Center. Come enjoy badminton all season on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. and Saturday s from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Open badminton fees are Seniors $1 per person and Adults over 18 yrs of age is $2 per person, ID required to play. Tora Ha Kempo Karate for all ages Tora Kempo Karate is available for all ages at Marion Diehl Recreation Center. Come learn this karate program all season on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Instructor is Kevin Hinson. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Tora Ha Kempo Karate fees are Seniors $5 per person. Open Gym at Marion Diehl Open gym hours at Marion Diehl are Sunday s 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. for males and 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for females. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Seasonal Sports are offered at Marion Diehl /Rays Splash Planet Youth sports, leagues and programs are offered throughout the year at Marion Diehl Recreation Center/Ray s Splash Planet Sports offered are Basketball (Co-Ed and Girls), Track & Field (Co-Ed), and Soccer for (Co-Ed and girls). If you have questions in regards to youth sports, leagues and programs please call at 980.314.1300 or you can E-mail us at YouthSports@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov and find us on the web at www.parkandrec.com www.parkandrec.com/aquatics

2016 PUBLIC AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTERS FALL PROGRAM GUIDE You can SWIM SAFE with us 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: https://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks 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. Marion Diehl Recreation Center 800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 980.314.DIVE (3483) 2219 Tyvola Road 980-314-1300 215 N. Sycamore Street 980.314.4729