2008 Swim Lesson Schedule and Fees
There will be five sessions of swim lessons this year
1 June 23 to July 4 (yes, classes will be held on the 4th)
2 July 7 to July 18
3 July 21 to August 1
4 August 4 to August 15
5 August 18 to August 22 (One Week for 1/2 price)
Classes begin at 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45 and 12:15
Lessons are offered for the following levels, if there is sufficient interest*:
• Mom & Tot (it’s just a name – Dads & Nannies are welcome, too)
• Toddler
• Beginner I
• Beginner II
• Advanced Beginner
• Intermediate/Swimmer
• Stroke & Turn (for swim team members only)
AND NEW THIS YEAR:
• Intro to Swim Team (available to members and non-members)
• Springboard Diving (Offered from 12:30 - 1:15)
• Scuba Diving - call for details
• Intro to snorkeling - call for details
* Classes may be cancelled or merged if class-size warrants.
In lieu of raising prices, and to reduce liability, we have eliminated the ten-minute free-swim between classes. Students are expected to be in the water for their 30-minute lesson only. Lessons are over each day at 12:45. Non-member families are asked to depart by 1:00.
OPEN REGISTRATION NOW GOING ON
Registration for members and non-members is available daily during open hours
Sunday through Friday, 1-9 and 12-9 Saturday, in person, at the pool.
The lesson fees are the same as last year, $40 per session for members; $60 per session for non-members.
Lesson fees must be paid in full at the time of registration.
Cash or check only, please. No credit or debit. No refunds.
Email the pool if you have questions, lakeridgeswimclub@yahoo.com or call the pool office 206.772.1950, for more information about swim lesson levels and availability.
FAQ
I'd like to pay with a credit card. Can I?
We really want to keep our lesson costs reasonable, and due to our low volumes, the cost of credit card processing is prohibitive. Cash or check only, please.
What about private swim lessons for my child?
Private lessons are available to members only. Ask in the office for details.
What about adult classes?
Private lessons are available for adult members as well.
What's the policy if it's raining?
Swim lessons are held whether it's raining or not. If there is thunder or lightning, we clear the pool for 30 minutes following the last rumble or flash.
What's the right class for my child?
The following list describes what skills are taught at each level. These are the skills worked on in each level and shown are the 'report cards' used to graduate out of each class. If you're still not sure, we're happy to discuss placement with you when you come in to sign your student up for classes.
Mom & Tot
This is a water-adjustment class appropriate for the youngest swimmers who still need a known adult with them.
Personal safety skills, water adjustment, horizontal position with support, open eyes underwater, blow bubbles with face in, breath control, face float with help, back float with help, front & back kicking skills, deep water exposure (4-5 feet), face float without assist, front glide and kick for 8 feet with help
Toddler
This is a water-adjustment class for the younger student who is ready to be in a class setting with an instructor. The ability to follow directions, wait and take turns, and work with an ‘unknown’ adult is necessary.
Personal safety skills, water adjustment, horizontal position with support, open eyes underwater, blow bubbles with face in, breath control, face float with help, back float with help, front & back kicking skills, deep water exposure (4-5 feet), face float without assistance, front glide and kick for 8 feet with help
Beginner I
Personal safety skills, breath control, rhythmic breathing, front float, front glide with kick for 15 feet, back float, back glide with kick for 15 feet, arm stroke, swim 20 feet, deep water exposure (4-5 feet), jump in from side and return, finning or sculling
Beginner II
Personal safety skills, backfloat for 30 seconds, sculling or finning with kick for 25 yards, survival skills and personal floatation devices, rotary rhythmic breathing, crawl strike for 25 yards, change direction and turning over, treading water for 15 seconds, front dive from side, deep water adjustment
Advanced Beginner
Safety and rescue, survival floating for 2 minutes, rhythmic breathing, treading water for 45 seconds, elementary backstroke for 25 yards, crawl stroke for 25 yards, diving and underwater swimming for 15 feet, use of personal floatation device, combined skills tests
Intermediate
Crawl kick for 25 yards, crawl stroke for 25 yards, breaststroke for 25 yards, sidestroke for 25 yards, elementary backstroke for 50 yards, selected stroke for 100 yards, turns on front and back, survival floating for 5 minutes, treading water for 1 minute, floating for 1 minute, standing front dive and underwater swim for 15 feet, sculling for 10 feet, rescue skills, 5 minute swim
Swimmer
Breaststroke for 100 yards, sidestroke for 100 yards, crawl stroke for 100 yards, backstroke for 100 yards, swimming on back with legs only for 50 yards, front turn, back turn, side turn, surface dive and underwater swim for 20 feet, disrobing and floating with clothes for 5 minutes, long shallow dive, 10 minute swim
Intro to Swim Team
This class is designed for kids who want to learn the skills needed to be on the swim team. It will be available for all ages, but will also be age specific so kids will be practicing the types of things they would be doing on the swim team. Recommended for kids who want a challenge.