Aquatics Program Guide

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1 Colorado Springs 5904 Prairie Schooner Drive Colorado Springs, CO villasport.com/cs The Woodlands 4141 Technology Forest Boulevard The Woodlands, TX villasport.com/tw Beaverton SW Meridian Street Beaverton, OR villasport.com/bv Aquatics Program Guide

2 Aquatics at VillaSport Indoors or out, for fun or fitness, the aquatics facilities at VillaSport are unsurpassed. We offer year-round indoor, seasonal outdoor and adults-only pools. The pools host a variety of activities, including lifeguarded family swim, lap swimming, group aquatics classes, swim lessons and adult recreation swim. Check the pool schedule for activities at your club!

3 StarBabies This class provides an early introduction to swimming for ages 6-36 months directed towards improving the child s comfort level in water while training parents in water safety and drowning prevention. One parent or guardian must be in the water with each child, which provides Red Frog For the child who enjoys water, gets his/her face wet, jumps in but can swim only with support. Focus: Body Position and Air Recovery Safety Skill: Put on a life jacket, float on back and kick 20 feet. Water Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, roll and lay on back (kicking and finning) for 5 seconds in both swimwear and regular clothes. a great opportunity to enjoy time together while building lifelong skills. Yellow Otter Swim diapers are required. For the child who is not afraid, can float, jump in Youth Programs Starfish Swimming Starfish Swimming is the nationally recognized curriculum for swim instruction created by the Starfish Aquatics Institute. Starfish Swimming emphasizes water safety and encourages skill development by recognizing achievement as the junior swimmer advances his her skills. Sea Animal Levels Grouped according to swim ability, junior swimmers enjoy an innovative curriculum based upon water and safety skill benchmarks and fun. Swimmers are awarded colorful patches highlighting each level of achievement that can be proudly displayed on each junior swimmer s swim tote. White Turtle* For the child who is afraid of water, cannot swim, or will not get his her face wet. Focus: Trust and Submersion Safety Skill: Always ask for permission before getting in the water. Water Skill: Submerge while relaxed with assistance for 5 seconds. *Child must be 36 months old or have Aquatics Director approval. and return to surface. Focus: Forward Movement and Direction Change Safety Skill: Reach and throw (DON T GO) and know how to call 911. Water Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover, move forward 10 feet, change direction and return to wall in both swimwear and regular clothes. Blue Dolphin For the child who can swim 10 feet while taking an occasional breath. Focus: Body Rotation Safety Skill: Tread water for 15 seconds. Water Skill: Jump in, submerge, recover to side glide position and kick 10 feet. Green Shark For the child who can tread water for 15 seconds and swim freestyle for 10 feet. Focus: Integrated Movement Safety Skill: Survival float and tread water for 30 seconds. Water Skill: Start in side glide, swim freestyle 30 feet with breathe pattern. Please check your local program schedule for details.

4 Stroke School Levels For the junior swimmer who has completed Green Shark or meets the skills requirement. Colorful rocker patches are awarded for each level of stroke achievement. Level 1 Focus: Freestyle and Backstroke Safety Skill: Always ask for permission before getting in the water, put on a life jacket while in the water and kick 30 feet. Water Skill: Swim freestyle 30 feet with body stretched out and in consistent form, swim 30 feet of triple-switch backstroke, swim backstroke 30 feet with straight-arm recovery, body roll, good arm and body extension. Youth Programs Level 2 Focus: Butterfly and Breaststroke Safety Skill: Use flotation to reach or throw to assist a swimmer and know when and how to call 911. Water Skill: Swim butterfly 4 strokes with only 1 breath, then remainder of pool freestyle, swim breaststroke 30 feet with good timing and extension. Level 3 Focus: Endurance Safety Skill: Tread water or survival float for 2 minutes. Water Skill: Swim freestyle and backstroke 50 yards each with rolling-body motion, high-elbow recovery and body stretch, swim butterfly 25 yards with dolphin-body motion, straight-arm recovery and body stretch, swim breaststroke 50 yards with proper timing and body stretch, perform flip turns and open turns. Please check your local program schedule for details.

5 Swim Assessments Ready to register for swim lessons but not sure which class is right for your child? Check your local schedule and attend a complimentary assessment to determine your child s level and see the strength of the Starfish Swimming program. Private Swim Lessons Youth Private Swim Lessons incorporate the same Starfish Swimming skill development as our group classes. Our Private Swim Lessons provide exclusive instruction directed towards the swimmer s individual needs, while also offering effective awards of achievement as the swimmer advances his/her skills. Junior Swim Team Ages 8-17 Junior Swim Team is a non-competitive team that focuses on building swimming skills in a fun and enjoyable environment. Swimmers work on stroke technique, breathing, diving and flip turns. Games and relays spark great conditioning and fun for all. Participants are grouped by ability. Competitive Swim Team Ages 4-13 Competitive Swim Team offers swimmers the opportunity to further develop and challenge their skills and enjoy the rewards of a cohesive squad. Novice to advanced swimmers will compete and represent VillaSport in official USA Swimming sanctioned swim meets. Junior Lifeguard Camp Junior Lifeguard Camp is an enjoyable pre-certification program for young teens on how to handle themselves safely in a variety of water situations. This is a fun camp to spark interest in lifeguarding and improve personal water safety. It is not a lifeguard certification program. Prerequisites: Your child must be able to swim 25 yards freestyle, tread water for one minute, and swim underwater for 10 feet. Performance Swim Camp This competitive swim camp focuses on enhancing performance through physical conditioning, technical improvements and mental discipline. Each swimmer will be evaluated and individually videotaped for analysis and improvement of strokes. Camp objectives include promotion of self-esteem, focus and sportsmanship that will last a lifetime. This camp is not a learn-to-swim program. Youth Programs Prerequisite: Your child must (1) be a graduate of Starfish Stroke School or (2) pass a skills assessment by the Aquatics Director. Prerequisites: Each participant must be able to complete 50 yards of continuous swimming in each of the four strokes: butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. Please check your local program schedule or contact your local Aquatics Director for availability and details.

6 Lifeguarding Review Ages 15+ This 8-hour review course is designed to re-certify participants who possess an American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Professional Rescuer CPR/AED certification, or equivalent. The certification will be valid for two years. Prerequisite: A current Lifeguard Certification. Lifeguard Instructor Certification Ages 17+ This course is designed to train instructor candidates to teach basic-level Lifeguarding (including First Aid), Shallow Water Attendant, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Lifeguard Management, Emergency Oxygen Administration, Bloodborne Pathogens Training, Basic Water Rescue and Safety Training for Swim Coaches. Red Cross Courses Lifeguard Certification Ages 15+ The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and to prevent drowning and injuries. After successful completion of the course, participants will be certified in American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Prerequisites: Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (Lifeguards) Certificates or have successfully completed a full or review Red Cross Lifeguarding or other acceptable lifeguarding course within the last 4 years. Successfully complete the pre-course session, including passing the written exam with a minimum score of 80% for each of the 3 sections and demonstrating competency in the pre-course skills and scenarios evaluation. Water Safety Instructor Ages 16+ The course content is designed to provide participants with all the water safety and drowning prevention tools and information needed to plan and conduct American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety courses, including Parent and Child Aquatics, Preschool Aquatics, Learn-To-Swim, Longfellow s WHALE Tales, Safety for Swim Coaches, six water safety presentations and two water safety courses. Prerequisites: Successful completion of swimming skills test to include front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly, floating and treading. Prerequisite: The ability to swim 300 yards, including freestyle and breaststroke. Please check your local program schedule for availability and details.

7 Adult Programs Please check your local program schedule for availability and details. Private Swim Lessons Adult Private Swim Lessons are customized to your personal need. We can teach you the basics, improve your stroke skills and even train you for competition. Please contact the Aquatics Director to schedule private swim lessons. Group Swim Lessons Ages 16+ Learn the basics of floating, kicking, breathing and arm movements. The focus of this class is for participants to successfully swim one length, on the front and back, in the lap pool. Stroke and Conditioning Ages 18+ Stroke and Conditioning is for those looking to build their endurance and refine their strokes. This class will help lap swimmers refine water skills such as arm strokes, kicks and breathing. Prerequisite: You must be able to swim one length of the pool without stopping or holding onto the side with rhythmic breathing. Masters Swimming Ages 18+ Masters Swimming is a member-only program offering 1-hour coached workouts. Focus is on improving form, efficiency, speed and endurance. Workouts include drills, sets and technique assistance.

8 What are swim assessments? Swim assessments are brief sessions that help us evaluate your child s swimming skills and determine which program level is the best place to start. If I register my child for class and the instructor determines that he/she is at How do I know which level of Group the wrong level, what happens? Swim Lessons to choose for my child? The Aquatics Director will assist in Please refer to the prerequisites for each transferring your child to the appropriate class. For further assistance, you may also class, space permitting. contact the Aquatics Director to schedule a complimentary assessment. How long is each Starfish Group Swim Lesson? My child is only 5 years old and seems Starfish Group Swim Lessons are to be qualified for Starfish Stroke 25 minutes to allow for transition and School. Plus, we are new to the student Record Book requirements. program. Where do we start? Lessons can include a combination of Participants are not placed according to water and land skills. age. Starfish Swimming is an ability and progression-based program in which new What does my child need to bring to participants begin at the appropriate level each Starfish Swim Lesson? for their experience and abilities. If you Starfish swim bag containing his/her Record are unsure where to place your child, an Book, a towel and goggles. Your child should assessment can be scheduled through the wear appropriate swimwear. Cut-offs and Aquatics Director. shorts are not permitted in the pool. Commonly Asked Questions Will my child be with the same instructor for all the private swim lessons in a 4-pack or 8-pack? Yes. Absent unusual circumstances, for consistency and to optimize progress, your child will be paired with the same instructor for each lesson. What is the refund policy? Can missed classes be made up? All aquatics programs are non-refundable and non-transferable. If an individual misses a scheduled group lesson, he/she will forfeit that lesson. At least 24 hours notice is required to reschedule a private swim lesson or the lesson will be forfeited. What is available for my child after Starfish Stroke School? The VillaSport competitive and non-competitive swim teams allow swimmers to continue to refine skills and improve conditioning. What do you recommend for adults who can t swim? Private lessons are recommended for adults who are uncomfortable in the water or in a group setting. Group lessons are recommended for adults who want to learn the basics of swimming with other adult swimmers. Can I join Masters Swimming if I am a triathlete? Absolutely. Drills will be provided for triathletes to focus on optimizing freestyle efficiency. Are there any competitions at VillaSport? VillaSport periodically hosts competitions for fun and challenge, such as the Sprint Swim Competition, Adult Indoor Triathlon and Youth Indoor Triathlon.

9 Aquatics Program Schedule Colorado Springs member price / guest price Starfish Swimming Monday and Wednesday February 27 - March 22 April 3-26 May 1-24 Sea Animals Eight 25-minute classes 100 / 120 per session Tuesday and Thursday February 28 - March 23 April 4-27 May 2-25 White Turtle Red Frog Yellow Otter Blue Dolphin Green Shark 5:00pm, 5:30pm 4:30pm, 5:00pm 4:30pm, 5:00pm 4:30pm, 5:30pm 5:00pm 10:00am, 4:30pm 10:30am, 4:30pm, 5:00pm 10:00am, 5:00pm, 5:30pm 10:30am, 4:30pm, 5:00pm 5:30pm Stroke School Eight 40-minute classes 160 / 192 per session Level 1 Level 3 4:00pm 5:30pm 4:30pm Thursday Saturday Spring Break March 2-23 March 4-25 March April 6-27 April 8-29 May 4-25 May 6-27 Youth Programs StarBabies and Sea Animals Four 25-minute classes 50 / 60 per session StarBabies White Turtle Red Frog Yellow Otter Blue Dolphin Green Shark Stroke School Four 40-minute classes 80 / 96 per session Level 1 Level 2 5:30pm 10:00am 9:00am, 10:00am 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:30am 9:30am, 10:00am 9:00am, 9:30am 10:00am, 10:30am 9:00am 10:30am 10:00am, 11:00am 10:30am, 11:30am 10:00am, 11:00am 10:30am, 11:30am 10:00am, 11:00am 10:00am 11:00am

10 Aquatics Program Schedule Spring 2017 Youth Programs Swim Assessments 10-minute assessments complimentary Saturday Ages :30am Ages :40am Ages :50am Junior Swim Team Ages 8-17 Two days per week 50 / 60 per month Four days per week 90 / 108 per month Monday and Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adult Programs * Family Share and Installment Plans available member price / guest price Adult Group Swim Lessons Ages 16+ Four 25-minute classes 50 / 60 per session Wednesday 5:30pm March 1-22 April 5-26 May 3-24 Saturday 10:30am March 4-25 April 8-29 May 6-27 Youth and Adult Private / Semi-Private Swim Lessons 30-minute lessons Private 1 lesson 40 / 50 4 lessons 140 / / lessons 240 / / lessons 448 / / lessons 672 / 840* Masters Swimming Ages 18+ (members only) 30 per month Monday and Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 9:00am Semi-Private (price per person) Tuesday and Thursday 6:00am - 7:00am 2:00pm - 3:00pm 5904 Prairie Schooner Drive, Colorado Springs, CO villasport.com

11 Aquatics Program Schedule Colorado Springs 5904 Prairie Schooner Drive Colorado Springs, CO villasport.com

12 Lifeguard Certification Ages / 265 per session Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm (with a one-hour break) March March Junior Lifeguard Camp Ages On or before March / 126 On or before March / 144 After March / 168 member price / guest price Lifeguard Programs Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 4:00pm March Lifeguarding Review Ages / 102 Saturday, April 1 9:00am - 6:00pm (with a one-hour break) Colorado Springs