2018 Swim Guide. Art Dague Pool and Waterslide. City of Rifle - Parks and Recreation. Featuring. Shallow End Lap Lanes

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1 City of Rifle - Parks and Recreation Art Dague Pool and Waterslide 2018 Swim Guide Featuring Shallow End Lap Lanes Deep End Water Temperature 2 Diving Boards 177 Waterslide 1718 Railroad Ave Rifle, CO In-Season Off-Season recreation@rifleco.org Season Dates: First Day Saturday, May 26 th, 2018 Last Day Monday, September 3 rd, 2018

2 Letter from the Pool Manager The mission of Rifle Parks and Recreation is: To commit to build and maintain parks, programs, facilities, and services necessary to establish Rifle as a premier recreational community on the Western Slope of Colorado. This mission drives us to continue to adapt and grow at the community s need to serve the most people to the best of our ability. This year, we are focused on helping more people access the health benefits of water in every way we can. We are amping up the triathlon opportunities, with a training group and a kids tri right before the Rifle Tri-fle. We have explored some cost saving options to make the event more affordable and have been able to reduce the price for the Tri-fle. Plugging yourself into a triathlon can have huge health benefits, and we hope these additions help make it an easy decision. Similarly, we saw an opportunity to add in a high intensity aerobics offering, what we are calling, Fit2O. This program requires no swimming experience and can be a great way to get or stay fit. Leveraging a partnership, we are proud to offer Special Olympics Swimming this year, adding the opportunity for people with cognitive challenges to work with specially trained coaches on sharing in the benefits of water. Another notable addition are season passes. These have been added to make it a little more affordable to become a regular user. All of these programs are not possible without the incredible lifeguards, instructors, coaches, and guest services that run the pool every day. I am privileged to work with such a great group of people, and am constantly impressed with their drive and dedication. Last year, the lifeguard staff competed in the state-wide Lifeguard Games at Water World and claimed 10 th place. With nearly 400 lifeguards in the games, 10 th was an awesome outcome. Of course, we are not perfect, but always welcome feedback to help us improve. The facility renovation project design is well underway. We are working towards detailed design and finalizing the schedule. There are some funding challenges we are working through, and the final layout and features are still being finalized. Sometimes I feel like telling people how great swimming is just doesn t quite do it justice. I can gush over it all I want, but it can t really be appreciated until someone does it for themselves. Swimming can feel like play and be a core part of a healthy lifestyle. I hope our 2018 lineup makes access easier for you, and this summer you find yourself in the pool. Thanks, James Vaughan Recreation Coordinator Page 2

3 Table of Contents General Information p 1 Cover Facility Features/Season Dates/Contact p 2 Letter from the Pool Manager p 3 Table of Contents p 4 Connect with Rifle Recreation Website/Registration/Alerts p 5 Location p 6 Pool Schedule p 7 Special Schedule Days p 8 Facility Policies Prices p 9 Admissions Drop-In/Punch Passes p 10 Season Passes p 11 Deals, Discounts, and Packages p 12 Products p 13 Parties p 14 Groups Activities p 15 Dive-In Movie Nights p 16 Events Chalk/Pirate & Mermaid Party/Parade p 17 End of Season Events Fishing Derby/Dog Day Fitness Swimming p 18 Swimming Benefits p 19 Fitness Swimming River Challenge/Pool Records p 20 Triathlon Pony Express/Tri-Buddies p 21Triathlon Rifle Tri-fle p 22 Water Aerobics p 23 Swim Team p 24 Swim Team p 25 Special Olympics/Community Swim Meet Updated 12 June 2018 Stock images provided by pixabay.com Stock icons provided by flaticons.com Training p 26 Lifeguard Training Prerequisites/Junior Lifeguard p 27 Lifeguard Training Prerequisite Preparation/ Lifeguard p 28 Water Safety Instructor Training Prerequisites/WSI Aide p 29 Water Safety Instructor Training Prerequisite Preparation/ Water Safety Instructor p 30 Training Opportunities CPO/CPR/AED/First Aid p 31 Workplace Training p 32 Training Drills p 33 Job and Volunteer Opportunities Swimming Lessons p 34 Swimming Lesson Benefits p 35 Refer-A-Friend p 36 Private Lessons p 37 Water Safety World s Largest Swimming Lesson p 38 Lessons from Lylah p 39 Level Map p 40 Swim Lesson Policies p 41 Lesson Weather Policy p 42 Swim Lesson Descriptions p 43 Swim Lesson Descriptions p 44 Level Placement Flow Chart p 45 Level Placement Flow Chart p 46 Swim Lesson Schedule - By Level p 47 Swim Lesson Schedule - By Level p 48 Swim Lesson Schedule - By Date/ Time p 49 Swim Lesson Schedule - By Date/ Time p 50 Swim Lesson Resources Feedback p 51 Comment Card Sponsors p 56 Sponsors p Late Season Update Page 3

4 Connect with Rifle Recreation Visit for up to date information about Art Dague Pool and Waterslide Visit and click on a link like: or Sign in or create your account to register online Like us on Facebook at Rifle Parks and Recreation and Art Dague Pool and Waterslide Did you know you can get text message alerts sent straight to your phone for some programs? Simply ask to sign up while registering, or drop by the front desk and we can set you up! *For previous RainedOut users, we are no longer using that messaging provider* Page 4

5 Parking Lot Family Dollar, Sears, Restaurant Railroad Avenue Whiteriver Avenue Location Art Dague Pool and Waterslide is located conveniently in the center of town at 1718 Railroad Avenue. Access is convenient off of Rifle Creek Trail which connects at the Action Park. A bike rack is provided at the front of the pool, and biking or walking is highly encouraged. Plenty of parking is available, see the below map for some surrounding landmarks. It is pretty easy to spot, just get on Railroad Avenue and look for the huge waterslide! B&B Plumbing Fire Department Garfield County Courts 18th Street Rifle Police Department Metro Park Jean s Printing Tennis Courts Dirt Jumps Parking Lot/Bus Stop 16th Street Action Park Well s Fargo Shanghai Garden Page 5

6 Day Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Aerobics Class 11:25am- 12:25pm and 12:30pm- 1:30pm 6:25am- 7:25am 6:25am- 7:25am and 11:25am- 12:25am 6:25am- 7:25am 6:25am- 7:25am and 11:25am- 12:25am Swim Team 7:30am- 8:30am 7:30am- 8:30am 7:30am- 8:30am 7:30am- 8:30am Saturday, May 26 th, Sunday, August 12 th, 2018 Morning Lessons 9:30am- 11:25am 8:30am- 11:25am 8:30am- 11:25am 8:30am- 11:25am 8:30am- 11:25am 8:30am- 11:25am Lap Swim Open Swim Evening Lessons Family Swim Rentals 11:25am- 12:25pm 11:25am- 12:25pm 11:25am- 12:25pm 11:25am- 12:25pm 11:25am- 12:25pm 11:25am- 12:25pm 6:30am- 8:30am and 11:25am- 12:25pm 12:30pm-6pm *limited space until 1:30* 12:30pm-6pm 12:30pm- 4:30pm 12:30pm- 4:30pm 12:30pm- 4:30pm 12:30pm- 4:30pm 12:30pm- 4:30pm 5pm-7pm 5pm-7pm 5pm-7pm 5pm-7pm 5pm-7pm 7:00pm- 9:00pm 7:00pm- 9:00pm 7:00pm- 9:00pm 7:00pm- 9:00pm 8:00pm- 10:00pm 9:00am- 11:00am and 6:00pm- 8:00pm 7:00pm- 9:00pm Pool Schedule Page 6

7 Pool Schedule All times are subject to change. Stay up to date by calling, visiting our website, or subscribing to any of our update sources. Please note that most programs listed on the previous page schedule have certain start and end dates, please see program specific information throughout this guide. Dive-In Movies On each of the following days, family night will end at 8:30 pm for movie setup and will reopen at 8:45 pm for the screening of a movie. See page 15 for more details. Friday June 22 nd, 2018 Friday July 6 th, 2018 Friday July 20 th, 2018 Friday August 3 rd, 2018 Special holiday hours are: Independence Day Wednesday July 4 th, :30am-11:20am Open Swim 11:25am-12:25pm Lap Swim 12:30pm-4:30pm Open Swim No other programs will take place. Rifle Tri-fle Saturday July 21 st, 2018 Due to the triathlon, no activities prior to 12:30 pm will be held on the 21 st. This includes activities, swim lessons, lap swim, and water aerobics. Community Swim Meet Saturday August 11 th, 2018 Due to the Community Swim Meet, no activities prior to 12:30 pm will be held on the 11 th. This includes activities, lap swim, and water aerobics. Page 7

8 Facility Policies General No running allowed on deck Shower before entering the pool Food must be kept behind blue railings Seating must all stay behind the blue railings No glass anywhere in the facility No tobacco use of any kind Locks are not permitted to remain on lockers overnight Children under 5 years old must have an adult actively involved with them within arms reach at all times All swimmers are subject to a swim test that is given at an employee s discretion. Results of the swim test may restrict a swimmer from certain areas or require closer adult supervision Wristbands will be given to young and non-swimmers to indicate restrictions upon entry or upon employee evaluation Obey the lifeguards Diving Boards To go off the diving board, a swimmer must be able to independently jump from the board and swim to the ladder with no assistance Only one person allowed on a diving board at a time Only one bounce allowed on the diving board Lifejackets or goggles are not allowed in the deep end of the pool Hanging from diving boards is not allowed No catching people off the diving boards Waterslide To ride the waterslide, a rider must be of sufficient height and be able to independently reach the ladder with no assistance Must be 42 inches tall to use the waterslide Goggles or flotation devices are not allowed on the waterslide Only one person allowed on the waterslide at a time Slide riders must remain feet first and face up at all times No catching people off the slide The catch pool and diving well must be exited immediately Thunder/Lightning Policy In the event of a weather closure, a voucher good for a half price admission in the future will be issued. No refund will be issued in the event of pool closure due to thunder or lightning, regardless of time spent swimming. Sign or sound of lightning or thunder or a strike indicator indicating lightning within 6 miles will result in a pool closure for 30 minutes from the last indication. The facility may close for the remainder of the day if indications persist for 2 hours. Multiple Use Passes All passes are non-refundable and good for only the season in which they are purchased. Lifeguards and management reserve the right to enforce restrictions on any activity or behavior they deem unsafe, intrusive, or detrimental to people or the facility. Page 8

9 Admissions Open Swim Fees 0-2 years old 3-59 years old 60+ years old 20 Punch Pass Open Swim Free $6 $3 $100 Description - Open to all public, diving board open for use; however, may be limited for other programs overlapping open swim, e.g. junior lifeguarding. Everyone entering the facility, regardless of intent to swim or not, must pay admission. Family Night Fees 0-2 years old 3+ years old 20 Punch Pass Family Night Free $3 $45 Description - Come with your family to enjoy the end of the day at a discounted rate. Everyone entering the facility, regardless of intent to swim or not, must pay admission. Lap Swim Fees 14+ years old 20 Punch Pass Lap Swim $3 $45 Description - Four lap lanes available. Only lap swimming allowed; participants must continuously swim without impeding other swimmers. Water Aerobics Class Fees 14+ years old 20 Punch Pass Water Aerobics $4 $60 Description - Varied aerobic workouts geared towards flexibility, mobility, and conditioning. See next page for more details. Multiple Use Passes All multiple use passes are non-refundable. In the event of the facility reaching maximum capacity, possessing a pass does not guarantee entry. A pass grants admission to the designated activity for a full day. Note: For all purposes, the pool capacity is 225. If capacity is reached, no one will be permitted to enter until someone else leaves, regardless of the programming. Page 9

10 Season Passes New in 2018! Season Passes! Unlimited use for the pass holder. Fees 1 Person 2 People 3 People 4+ People Open Swim/ Family Night Aerobics Class/Swim $150 $140 /person $130 /person $120 /person $100 $95 /person $90 /person $85 /person Lap Swim $75 $70 /person $65 /person $60 /person Season Pass Conditions of Use All season passes are non-transferable All season passes are non-refundable Multiple pass sale discounts may only be applied to people in the same household In the event facility capacity is reached, admission is granted on a first come, first serve basis No refunds, discounts, or pro-rates will be given to season pass holders for weather closures Which admission is right for you? Great for: Spur of the moment decision to swim! Non-commitment to multiple uses Visitors Great for: Visiting multiple times Sharing a single pass with multiple people Great for: One person visiting multiple times Cheapest option for the most visits! Mix and match admission options to tailor it to your needs! Page 10

11 Deals, Discounts, and Packages Check out these package deals for great savings! Deals, Discounts, and Packages Qualifying Conditions Limit 1 package discount or deal per registration Deal must be applied to the same person and are non-transferrable Deals and discounts may not be applied towards activities or registrations with scholarship Remember, you can save with 20 punch Multiple-Use Passes! Save $20 on Open Swim Save $15 on Senior Open Swim Save $15 on Family Night Save $15 on Lap Swim Save $20 on Water Aerobics Class Save $6 on a Dive-In Movies *All passes are non-refundable Sign up for 2 sessions of group swim lessons and Get your first private lesson for only $10 Sign up for multiple private swim lessons 5+ at once and get them for only $20 per lesson and Sign up for 10 at once and get one free! Show up to the last 30 minutes of open swim or family night and Get 50% off admission! Purchase a lap swim or water aerobics pass and Save $5 on the Rifle Tri-fle or Save $5 on the Community Swim Meet and Save $5 on Cheatin Woodchuck Chase 5 Miler Sign up for Junior Lifeguard Training and Save $10 on American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED or Save $10 on Swim Team Sign up for Water Safety Instructor Aide Training and Save $10 on Swim Team Successfully complete a Level 6 group swim lesson and Save $20 on Swim Team Sign up for the Rifle Tri-fle and Save $10 on the Community Swim Meet National Ice Cream Day on July 15 th, All freezer products are 50% off! Page 11

12 Products Showers Fee - $2 Description- In the area for a different activity, like climbing in Rifle Mountain Park? Stop by the pool and you can use just our locker rooms at a low cost. Concessions Fees - $1 - $3 (varies based on product) Description- We offer a variety of snacks, candy, and ice cream from our concessions window. Beverages are sold from a vending machine next to our concessions window, and there is a water fountain on deck. You are welcome to bring your own provisions, just remember, no glass please. Swim Diapers Fee - $2/diaper Description- Forget to bring your child s swim diaper? We have them at our admissions window for sale at a per diaper rate. Size availability is always pending inventory. We ask all children 2 years of age and under wear a swim diaper, as well as those 3 years of age and older who are not potty trained. No refunds are available for swim diapers. Locks Fee - $12/lock Description Master Lock brand combination locks are available for purchase at the admissions window. No refunds are available for combination locks. Wi-Fi Fee - Free! Description Wi-Fi is provided for free during normal operating hours. The password changes periodically to a water safety related message or rule. Check the front desk for the password. Swim Gear Fundraiser Need gear? The Rifle Polar Bears Swim Team has a team shop on SwimOutlet.com 8% of all sales come back to support the team! Just use the link below, pick from our hand selected products or shop anywhere on the site: Page 12

13 Parties Art Dague Pool and Waterslide has 4 great options for hosting your next party: Check out the next page for details on all the options Private Pool Rental After hour slots are available for a complete facility rental Group Rate Reservation Get a discount by calling ahead with your party of 15 or more people Shade Structure Rental Reserve space under a large shade structure during open swim Just Drop-In! No planning needed, just drop in during open swim at the regular rate! These parties are open to all types, some ideas: Birthday Party Youth Group Shindig Sports Team Celebration Corporate Event Baby Shower Church Social Scouting Badge Bash Reunion Gathering Page 13

14 Group Rates Fee - $4.25/person Description - Discounted group rates may be available during open swim times. To be eligible for the group rate, a reservation must be made at least 1 week in advance, and there must be 15 or more people in the group. Stop in or call to make a reservation. Groups over 120 must make a private rental reservation. Timeslot 12:30pm-1:30pm 12:30pm-2:30pm Dates - May 26 th -August 12 th Description - The north, blue shade structure on the deck is available to reserve for private use. This space is ideal for birthday parties or family reunions during the day. A picnic table, 4 tables, and 4 lounge chairs provide seating for up to 22 people with space for up to 40. Open Swim - Shade Structure Rental Pricing - Fee Groups $25 + Group Rate Admissions $50 + Group Rate Admissions Private Pool Rentals Pricing- Number of People Pool and Slide Pool Only 1-25 $200 $ $250 $ $300 $ $300 + $3/person over 100 $150 + $1.50/person over 100 Extra lifeguard $20 $20 Dates - May 26 th -August 12 th Days, and Times Available - Sunday Tuesday Saturday 9:00am-11:00am or 7:00pm-9:00pm 8:00pm-10:00pm 6:00pm-8:00pm At the time of reservation, extra lifeguards will be required pending the recreation coordinator s assessment of activities taking place during the rental. A $100 deposit is due at the time of reservation, and cancellation or transfer within 14 days of scheduled reservation results in forfeiture of this deposit. Inclement weather during the reservation may result in pro-rating or refund of the entire fee, if reservation is ended early or unable to occur. Page 14

15 Dive-In Movie Nights Fees All Ages 4 Movie Pass Dive-In Movie Night $6 ($3 if already at Family Night!) $18 Bring your floaties and family and watch a flick projected on a screen by the side of the pool. All movies take place on Friday nights and start at 8:45pm. Approximate End Times: Pirates of the Caribbean 11:15pm Coco 10:34pm Lilo & Stitch 10:10pm Spider-Man: Homecoming 10:58pm Page 15

16 Events Chalk it UP! Fee - Free! Date - Wednesday, June 20 th Time - All Day Ages - All Ages Description - Come by the pool or Civic Plaza and show us your artistic ability. Chalk and supplies will be provided. Did you know the colored fence panels at the pool are painted with a special Chalkboard Paint? They sure are! Stop by the concessions window during any open swim or family night to borrow a free cup of chalk and unleash your inner artist! Page 16 Pirate and Mermaid Party Fee - $8 Date - Friday, June 22 nd Time - 9:30am-11:30am Ages years old Description - Aarrgg. Put on your best pool friendly pirate/mermaid costume and let's get together for some pirate fun! Games and crafts provided. We've found an old map and believe that there's hidden treasure at the Art Dague Pool. Make sure that you can get wet in case you fall off the boat. Independence Day Parade Fee - Free! Date - Wednesday, July 4 th Time - 9:30am / 10:00am Parade Start Location - Meet on W. 2 nd St. Lot / Walks to Heinze Park Ages - All Ages Description - Join Rifle Recreation and our lifeguards in celebrating Independence Day with a parade and fun games at Heinze Park! Decorate your bike with patriotic garb and ride in the parade! A potato sack race, 3-legged race, sponge relay, and water balloon toss is some of the fun to be had at the park. Want to be in the parade? Contact Rifle Recreation about you can get involved with this non-motorized event.

17 End of Season Events Artie s Learn-to-Fish Derby In partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife! Fee - Free! Date - Friday, August 17 th Time - 10:00am-2:00pm Location - Deerfield Park Pond Ages years old Description - Bring your own pole down to the pond at Deerfield to learn from Colorado Parks and Wildlife as we stock the pond with fish and haul em out. Fishing Frenzy In partnership with Colorado Parks and Wildlife! Fee - Free! Date - Friday, August 17 th Time - 2:00pm-5:00pm Ages - All Ages Description - Directly following the kids fishing derby, we need help catching all the fish in the pond! If over 16 years old, you must possess a valid fishing license to participate. Dog Day of Summer In partnership with Rifle Animal Shelter! Fee - Free! Suggested donation of $5 to the shelter Dates - Saturday, September 8 th Time - 11:00am-6:00pm Ages - All Ages Description - Bring your dog along to the pool at this end of season event. Let them splash around, play fetch, and enjoy the water before we close it for the season. No humans will be allowed in the water. Why no humans?! If you are wondering why we have and enforce the rule of no humans in the water (not even your feet!) during dog day, it is because we nearly completely eliminate the disinfectant in the water prior to this event. By law, we are obligated to maintain certain levels of chemicals in the pool if people are in it. Dropping these levels make it friendly for the animals, but potentially unsafe for people. Sponsored By: Page 17

18 Super Sport! The health benefits of swimming are well documented, check at some of the things you can accomplish by getting involved. Improve cardiovascular health Build strength Exercise with low to zero impact Help maintain a healthy body weight Relieve stress Life-long activity Check out all of our activities to find a way you can get in the water and achieve your goals. Page 18

19 Fitness Swimming River Challenge Fee - Free! Dates - On-Going Ages - All Description - The Colorado River is an incredible force of nature, running right through our backyard! Ever wonder how long it is? Sure, you can look it up and find 1,450 miles, but does that really provide understanding? This summer, take advantage of our unique goal setting tool, the River Challenge. Track your progress up or down the river from Rifle, with key locations noted. Swim 352 laps and congratulations, you re in Rulison! How far can you make it?! Log sheets are available at the front desk, we can even hold them for you so you can log each time you come in! Pool Records Fee - Free! Dates - On-Going Ages - All Description - Swimming miles up and down the river seem a little too far for you? Take a shot at etching your name in to the history books at Art Dague Pool and Waterslide. Pool records are posted on the bulletin board on the pool deck. Separate categories are identified for swim team, staff, and public drop-in users (We also have the world record time listed for a fun comparison!). Pick any event, which start at just 50 yards of any stroke. When you feel ready to take a shot at the title, just ask a staff member and they will be happy to time you. Lap Lane Etiquette Lap lanes are meant to be shared, in fact they often times must be in order to allow everyone the chance to swim. See the diagrams below for good sharing! 2 Swimmers - Split 3+ Swimmers - Circle Lessons aren t just for kids! Did you know we offer adult group swimming lessons and private lessons for adults. Whether you are looking for fundamentals or refinement, we can tailor instruction to meet your needs. It s never too late get wet! Check out the lesson section on page 36 in this guide for more information. Page 19

20 Triathlon Pony Express Kids Mini Triathlon 50 yard Swim / 1.2 km Cycle /.6 km Run Fee - $10 Date - Saturday July 21st, 2018 Time - 7:00am Check-In opens / 8:00am Race starts Registration - Pre-register by June 22 nd Ages years old Description - The first ever kids triathlon in Rifle! Bring your little tike for this fun sized event. Based at Metro Park directly before the Tri-fle, kids get a chance to get in on the fun by swimming 50 yards in the swimming pool (down and back), pedaling around Metro Park 2 times on their favorite cycling machine, and finishing one more lap on foot. 1 Lap (Down and Back) in the Pool 2 Laps Around the Park 1 Lap Around the Park This event is family friendly, and a parent or relative may walk along the whole course with the racer. Watch the kids have a turn, then let the kids cheer you on in the Rifle Tri-fle right after! Tri-Trainees Fee - Normal Admissions Dates - Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays May 29 th -July 19 th Time - 11:25am-12:25pm Ages - All Description - A training schedule is provided as a general guide for this self-led training group to prepare for the Rifle Tri-fle. Training needs to be flexible and individually tailored, and through this group, you may meet people with similar goals to help keep each other on track and motivated. Provided schedule includes swimming, cycling, and running workouts. Not every meeting will take place at the swimming pool. Regular lap swim rates apply for swimming. Additional sample training plans from a variety of web resources can be found at Page 20

21 Triathlon Rifle Tri-fle Super Sprint Triathlon 450 yard Swim / 11 km Cycle / 2.5 km Run Fee - $30 Individual / $60 Team Date - Saturday July 21 st, 2018 Time - 7:00am Check-In opens / 9:15am Race starts Registration - Pre-register by June 22 nd Ages - All Sponsored By: Sierra Excavating Description - Get ready for the 2nd annual Rifle Tri-fle! This super sprint triathlon is based out of Metro Park and the perfect distance for beginners with a goal or veterans with the need for speed. The 450 yard swim will take place (with multiple heats as needed) at Art Dague Pool and Waterslide. After splashing out of the water, racers will mount bicycles and embark on an 11 kilometer journey around an 8 lap circuit. After hurriedly stowing bikes, racers will then set out on a 2.5 kilometer run along Rifle Creek Trail. More information and detailed route information is available on the website, or by calling (970) Page 21

22 Fee - $4 Dates - June 4 th -August 9 th Ages years old Times Fit2O Shallow Water Aerobics Deep Water Aerobics Deep Water Self-Led Sunday 11:25am - 12:25pm Monday Tuesday Wednes day 6:25am- 7:25am 11:25am - 12:25pm Saturday 6:25am- 7:25am 11:25am - 12:25pm 6:25am- 7:25am 11:25am - 12:25pm 6:25am- 7:25am 11:25am - 12:25pm Water Aerobics Friday 11:25am - 12:25pm Thursday 12:30pm -1:30pm 11:25am - 12:25pm Shallow Water Aerobics Description - Instructor-led, varied low to moderate aerobic workouts geared towards flexibility, mobility, and conditioning. Deep Water Aerobics Description - Instructor-led, varied low to moderate aerobic workouts geared towards flexibility, mobility, and conditioning. Fit2O Description - Instructor-led, varied high intensity water and land workouts geared towards flexibility, mobility, and conditioning. Deep Water Self-Led Description - Self-led time available in the deep end during lap swim times. We Provide Equipment! A variety of equipment for water aerobics is made available daily Fit2O Boot Camp Fee - $24 Dates - Monday-Thursday July 9 th -July 19 th Times - 5:50pm-6:50pm Ages Description - Join us for 8 high intensity classes over 2 weeks mixing water and land exercises designed to build strength and tone! Fee includes all 8 classes. Page 22

23 TRY THE FUNNEST SPORT THERE IS. RIFLE POLAR BEARS SWIM TEAM Swim Team Page 23

24 More details on practice schedule, meet locations and times available on the website. Rifle Polar Bears Swim Team Fee - $150 Dates - June 4 th -August 11 th Times - 7:30am-8:30am Registration - On-Going / It s never too late to sign up, pro-rates available Ages years old Prerequisites - Level 4 / Introduction to each stroke Description - This 4 practice per week swim team focuses on building all the aspects for a foundation of a competitive swimmer. Member of USA Swimming and Western Slope Swimming League. Swim Team Cost of the program does not include optional team swimsuit, goggles, or swim cap. While not required for participation, these are available on the Swim Outlet Team Shop, under Team Gear. The team colors are black, white, and blue. Calendar June August Practice Day Meet Day* *Multi-day meets on weekends don t usually include all swimmers every day Remember, anyone from anywhere can help support the Rifle Polar Bears all year long by purchasing any of your swimming and related gear from Swim Outlet. Simply use the below link to shop, and pick from either our hand selected products or anything on the site. 8% of all sales come back to the team to help cover registration and meet fees. Page 24 July

25 Special Olympics / Community Swim Meet Sponsored By: Fee - Free Dates - Saturdays June 2 nd -August 11 th / No Practice July 21 st Sierra Excavating Times - 10:30am-11:20am Registration - On-Going - Requires Physician s Examination and Special Olympics Colorado medical application, available on website Ages years old Description - Introducing Special Olympics Swimming to Rifle! With the support of the Special Olympics Colorado swimming and coaching program, this once per week program can help get people with cognitive challenges enjoying the benefits of water. The last day of the program will include participation in the Rifle Community Swim Meet alongside other participants in this unified event. Brenden Mann Foundation Community Swim Meet Fee - $20 Date - Saturday, August 11 th Time - 7:30am-11:30am Registration - Pre-registration available, day-of by 7:15am Ages - All Sponsored By: Description - EVERYONE is welcome to participate in this fun end of season community event, and we mean everyone! While Rifle Polar Bears and Special Olympics will definitely be in attendance, anyone at any age or experience is also welcome. Swim team parents, take a swim alongside your kids! Lap swimmers, swim with your workout partners! Always just wanted to try racing across the pool?! Thinking about doing swim team next year, jump on in! Really want to show off your belly flop, enter the Diving event! There s an event for everyone. All events are mixed ages, genders, and skill levels. The events will be (we can help form relay teams!): 100 Medley Relay 200 Medley Relay 200 Free 200 IM 25 Free 50 Free Diving 50 Fly 100 Fly 100 Free 200 Free Relay 500 Free 50 Back 100 Back 50 Breast 100 Breast 400 Free Relay 100 Free Relay Entry fee will allow you to compete in as many events as desired. Events with only 1 participant will be cancelled. Due to the depth of the pool, no diving to start will be allowed, so all events will start from in the water. Page 25

26 Lifeguard Training Do you have what it takes to be a lifeguard?! To be eligible for certification training, you simply have to meet 4 criteria: years old by the last day of class yard continuous swim using a combination of front crawl and breaststroke minutes treading water without using arms or hands diving brick timed test: 20 yard swim, get brick from deep end, swim back Not quite there yet? No problem, we have programs to help you get there. Junior Lifeguarding is ideal for candidates not quite old enough. Prerequisite Preparation is great for working on swimming skills. Junior Lifeguard Training Fee - $75 Dates - Mondays/Wednesdays June 4 th -August 1 st / No class July 2 nd or 4 th Times - 2:30pm-4:30pm Registration Deadline - First day of class, late registration open until June 11 th Ages years old Prerequisites - Complete water competency test Swim front crawl for 25 yards Swim breaststroke for 25 yards Description - American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding, a program updated this year! Designed to guide youth to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course by building a foundation of knowledge, attitudes, and skills for future lifeguards. Participants will learn techniques and build swimming ability during this program. The Junior Lifeguarding course does not certify participants in first aid, CPR, AED, or as a lifeguard. Volunteer opportunities are available. Page 26

27 Lifeguard Training Prerequisite Preparation - Lifeguard Fee - $15; No charge if Art Dague Pool and Waterslide applicant Dates - Mondays-Fridays April 23 rd -May 3 rd Times - 4:30pm-6:00pm Prerequisites - None Description - Not sure if you can meet the prerequisites for Lifeguard Training? Come into these evening preparation sessions and be helped by instructor level staff in how to swim distance, tread, and retrieve a brick. Participation in Prerequisite Preparation does not guarantee successful completion of Lifeguard Training Prerequisites or Lifeguard Training. Lifeguard Training Fee - $150; No charge if Art Dague Pool and Waterslide applicant Registration - To be eligible for free, must have application in by May 3 rd Ages years old (by last day of class) Prerequisites - Swim continuously 300 yards using a combination of front crawl and breaststroke while demonstrating rhythmic breathing. Tread water without using arms or hands for 2 minutes Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10 pound brick from the diving well, return to the surface with two hands on the brick and face out of the water, swim 20 yards back to the start point, place the brick on the deck and exit the water using the wall. Time limit for the brick test is 1 minute 40 seconds. All prerequisites will be tested during the first class. Description - American Red Cross Lifeguarding course provides entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. Certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/ CPR/AED with waterpark module will be issued upon successful completion. Job opportunities are available. Two Lifeguard Training Class Options Available Pre-Season - the go-to for anyone looking to work this season Times - 9:00am-7:00pm each day (must attend all days) End of Season - prepare for 2019 job opportunities Times - 9:00am-7:00pm each day (must attend all days) Page 27

28 Water Safety Instructor Training Do you have what it takes to be a water safety instructor?! To be eligible for certification training, you simply have to meet 4 criteria: years old by the last day of class yard swim with each of the strokes to a Level 4 proficiency Strokes: Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Elementary Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, Butterfly minute treading water and 1 minute in a back float Not quite there yet? No problem, we have programs to help you get there. Water Safety Instructor Aide is ideal for candidates not quite old enough. Prerequisite Preparation is great for working on swimming skills. Water Safety Instructor Aide Training Fee - $20 Dates - May 30 th, May 31 st, June 1 st Times - May 30 th, 31 st : 9:00am-11:00am / June 1 st 5:00pm-7:00pm Ages years old Prerequisites - Level 3 swimming skills or greater. Description - Not old enough to be a water safety instructor? Learn how to be an instructor aide to help a water safety instructor teach swim lessons. Learn about teaching techniques, our swim lesson structure, and what an aide does during volunteer times. Get a head start on becoming a water safety instructor. Volunteer opportunities are available. Page 28

29 Water Safety Instructor Training Prerequisite Preparation - Water Safety Instructor Fee - $15; No charge if Art Dague Pool and Waterslide applicant Dates - Mondays-Fridays May 14 th -23 rd Times - 4:30pm-6:00pm Prerequisites - None Description - Not sure if you can meet the prerequisites for Water Safety Instructor Training? Come into these evening preparation sessions and be helped by instructor level staff in how to properly swim all the strokes. Participation in Prerequisite Preparation does not guarantee successful completion of Water Safety Instructor Training Prerequisites or Water Safety Instructor Training. Water Safety Instructor Training Fee - $150; No charge if Art Dague Pool and Waterslide applicant Registration - To be eligible for free, must have application in by June 1 st Online coursework required prior to training start Deadline to register for June class-may 28 th Deadline to register for July class-july 16 th Ages years old (by last day of class) Prerequisites - Able to swim front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke, breaststroke, and butterfly to Level 4 proficiency Able to tread water and back float for 1 minute each Description - This class teaches you how to become a swim lesson instructor in accordance with the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program. Certification as a Water Safety Instructor will be issued upon successful completion. Job opportunities are available. Two Water Safety Instructor Training Class Options Available Online coursework required prior to training start Pre-Season - the go-to for anyone looking to work this season Times - 12:00pm-7:00pm each day (must attend all days) End of Season - prepare for 2019 job opportunities Times - 4:00pm-7:30pm each weekday (must attend all days) Page 29

30 Training Opportunities Certified Pool Operator Fusion Course Fee - $350 Date - June 23 rd Time - 9:00am-6:00pm Location - Rifle City Hall- Council Chambers Registration Deadline - June 2 nd Prerequisites - None Description - This partial online and one-day in-person class is offered by a certified NSPF Instructor and is an economical and convenient way to achieve the CPO Certification. Covers topics necessary for pool operators including a section for local and state codes Includes a comprehensive handbook that is updated regularly Recognized nationally and internationally Gives participants a better understanding of the operator s role in pool care, management and risk reduction Eligible for IACET Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Certification valid for 5 years Online coursework is required prior to the course start. American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Fee - $110 Dates - Saturday July 28 th Times - 2:30pm-6:30pm Location - Rifle City Hall-Council Chambers Registration Deadline - July 7th Description - This class will be partially completed online. All online content must be completed prior to the session date. Certify for a job, be prepared for an emergency in your community, or be able to help loved ones. Take a few hours to give yourself the tools to increase your readiness to assist in an emergency situation. Page 30

31 Workplace Training We can conduct workplace American Red Cross training for your organization! This is great for businesses, volunteer groups, scouting groups, league coaches, or just a group of parents that see the value in knowing basic first aid and CPR! First Aid/CPR courses require online coursework prior to training. Contact Rifle Recreation at (970) or stop by the swimming pool to check into instructor and location availability. Any combination of the above class available. For example, Adult CPR only Page 31

32 Training Drills Art Dague Pool and Waterslide Training Philosophy At Art Dague Pool and Waterslide, we pride ourselves in effective emergency response. In order to establish and maintain vigilance, we have a comprehensive training program. A vital part of that are unannounced audits that simulate an emergency during normal operating hours. Some drills utilize actual people acting out an emergency, and some may be mannequins discretely placed around the facility for staff to respond to. These drills are important in that they give an opportunity for us to implement much of our training with the general public. These drills include practice for managing a crowd and communication, so they may cause a brief interruption to your activities. We hope you understand the usefulness of these drills and thank you for your cooperation and patience. We do take very serious consideration into striking the balance of running these audits for adequate training and limiting them so as to not cause major activity interruptions. We want you to help us with emergency trainings! New this year, we will use volunteers as the victims during these scenarios. It s very simple, all you need to do is sign up at the Rifle Recreation office (not the pool, the victim role needs to stay anonymous). We appreciate your help with keeping our safety team on the top of their game, so if you do volunteer, you can earn a voucher for a free admission! To volunteer, simply fill out the below information and turn it into the Recreation office. Filling out a form does not guarantee you will be asked to participate in a training exercise, you will be contacted by a pool manager sometime during the season if chosen. Name: Age: Parent s Name (if under 18 years old): Contact Telephone Number: Date(s) Available: Note: Pretending or simulating an emergency situation while not associated with our training program will result in corrective action, up to a season-long expulsion from the facility. Page 32

33 Job and Volunteer Opportunities Job Opportunities Guest Service Specialist Responsible for various office duties, including admissions, registrations, concessions, and facility upkeep. Pay Range- $ /hr Lifeguard Certified American Red Cross Apply Today Lifeguard responsible for patron safety and facility upkeep. Pay Range- $ /hr Water Safety Instructor Certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor responsible for teaching swim lessons. Pay Range- $ /hr Swim Coach Coach the youth swim team, at Art Dague Pool and Slide. Pay Range- $ /hr Water Aerobics Instructor Responsible for overseeing the safety of water aerobics patrons while instructing a dynamic, safe, varied, and constructive hour long water aerobics class. Pay Range - $ /hr Assistant Pool Manager Responsible for overseeing lifeguards, water safety instructors, water aerobics instructors, office personnel, and swim coaches at Art Dague Pool and Waterslide. Pay Range- $ /hr Stop into City Hall to pick up an application or apply online at Volunteer Opportunities Junior Lifeguard Perform assorted duties at Art Dague Pool and Slide, such as cleaning, assisting with training, and assisting with pool operation. Must be active in, or have already passed, a Junior Lifeguarding program. Earn free admission for volunteering. Hours Available- Various at-will drop in times available. Water Safety Instructor Aide Assist with instructing swim lessons at Art Dague Pool and Slide by assisting with setup and teardown of lessons and demonstrations and coaching during lessons. Earn free admission for volunteering. Hours Available- Monday-Friday 8:00am-11:30am, 5:00pm-7:00pm Must commit to a full session at a time, i.e. two weeks. Check page 28 & 30 for more information. Page 33

34 Swimming Lessons! Here at Art Dague Pool and Waterslide we know the value of learning to swim. Whether lessons are taken here or elsewhere, we hope you too understand their importance and take steps for yourself or those in your life to learn. Here are a few reasons to consider. Lifesaving Drowning is preventable. The best step you can take to reduce risk is to learn to swim. Rifle is Surrounded by Water Rifle Gap, Rifle Creek, the Colorado River, and the swimming pool. There is water all around us that can be safely enjoyed with swimming ability. Life-Long Swimming is a skill that can be used for an entire lifetime; for fitness, for fun, forever. Proven Program The American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program is over a century old! The program is refined and proven to effectively teach swimming. Page 34

35 Refer-A-Friend Refer-A-Friend Refer another family to enroll in 2018 swim lessons that has not taken swim lessons before or hasn t taken them within the last 3 years (since before 2015) and receive: $10 for 1 family, $20 for 2 families, or $35 for 3 families. These funds will be credited to your account for use on other Rifle Recreation programs. Family already enrolled: Member(s) of family: Family being referred: Member(s) of family: Refer-A-Friend Qualifying Conditions A family is determined by household. A credit will be issued on a per family basis, regardless of the number of participants in a family. The family being referred may not have had any member of their household enrolled in swim lessons in the past 3 years. Credit for a referral may be issued to any 1 person in a household. The family that has referred the friend must currently be enrolled in a swim lesson session. A new customer must enroll in at least 1 full session. Credit will be awarded following the conclusion of the both participants sessions. Withdrawal by either party will cancel any scheduled credits. The credit may scale and be awarded based on multiple references, but may not exceed $35. Refer-A-Friend qualifies only for enrollment in the Rifle Recreation Learn-to- Swim program, which includes the swim lessons: Parent-Tot, Preschool 1, Preschool 2, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, and Adult. Credits have no cash value and may only be used on qualifying Rifle Recreation programs. Inquire at the recreation office as to exact programs that qualify. Page 35

36 Private Lessons Private Lessons Fee - $25 per half hour Discounts available for multiple lessons - 5+ lessons $20 each / every 11 th free. Private and semi-private (two people) lessons are available. Please fill out a private lesson interest form at the pool or online to get on the wait list. Private lesson availability varies based on instructor availability. Instructors will contact you if they have a time that is mutually agreed upon. Interest submittal does not guarantee fulfillment. Private Lesson Interest Form Time Preferences (Check if preferred and list more detailed times if desired) Monday Mornings Monday Afternoons Tuesday Mornings Tuesday Afternoons Wednesday Mornings Wednesday Afternoons Recurring? Y / N Thursday Mornings Thursday Afternoons How many lessons would you like? Friday Mornings Friday Afternoons Saturday Mornings Saturday Afternoons Sunday Mornings Sunday Afternoons Do you have an instructor preference? Y / N If so, who? Would you be willing to use a different instructor if the requested is unavailable? Y / N Participant s Name: Participant s Age: Approximate LTS Skill Level: (See descriptions on p ) Other: Contact s Name: Contact Phone Number: Page 36

37 Water Safety World s Largest Swimming Lesson Fee - Free! Date - Thursday, June 22 nd, 2017 Time - 10:30am-11am Description - Join us for a free swim lesson on June 22 nd as part of the international world record attempt! This is your opportunity to be a part of a Guinness World Record and enjoy a swimming lesson at the same time! Last year, we joined in with 24 countries and 40,298 participants helped support the global effort to spread the word that Swimming Lessons Save Lives! Red Cross Learn-to-Swim App Be sure to download the free app to help keep your swimmer motivated, while providing the latest in water safety guidance to help ensure safety in, on, and around the water. Features include: Reward and share your swimmer s achievements as they earn badges for mastering skills Keep track of the skills and water safety topics your swimmer will learn in each Learn-to-Swim level with videos and detailed charts Ensure your swimmer understands and retains the water safety tips they learn with the games and videos in the special section just for kids Do fun activities with your swimmer Learn how to keep your family safe in a variety of environments, such as home pools, rivers, lakes and oceans Page 37

38 Lessons from Lylah The City of Rifle - Art Dague Pool and Waterslide is proud to announce a new partnership with Angels of America s Fallen, a non-profit aimed at helping children of fallen military and first responder service members get engaged in recreational opportunities. As a partner in this effort, we are happy to offer free swimming lessons to these children. For more information please see Angels of America s Fallen website at aoafallen.org To register, visit aoafallen.org/register Page 38

39 Viewing Area #2 Drop-off Level Map New to lessons and not sure where your swimmer will be? Look at the map below and you can plan where you can watch from. Levels do move around for different activities, but the majority of class time will be spent in the below areas. Which one specifically will depend on other levels offered at the same time. While spectators may not watch from within the facility due to patron capacity, flow, and student focus, there are several convenient spots to bring a chair for outside the fence. Viewing Area #1 Pre1/Pre2 L1/L2/L3 L3/L4/L5 PT L5/L6 L1/L2 L1/L2 Pick-up Viewing Area #3 All locations are subject to change. Page 39

40 Swim Lesson Policies Group Swim Lessons Fee - $35 Refunds and pro-rates cannot be authorized after the third day of lessons has begun. Dates & Times - See pages Sessions 1, Session 2, and Session 4 are 9 classes over 2 weeks, on Monday- Friday then Monday-Thursday Session 3 includes a holiday, so it goes until Friday the second week. Saturday Sessions only meet on Saturdays All classes are 50 minutes long, except Parent-Tot, which is 25 minutes long. If more than 10 swimmers register for a Parent-Tot, a second offering will be made available 30 minutes after the first. Registration Dates - April 9 th to the Friday before each session s start date. A late fee of $5 will be assessed if registering after the registration deadline. In person registrations are available at the pool or the recreation department. Online registration is available at A class must have a minimum of three participants to run, otherwise it will be cancelled Descriptions & Prerequisites - See pages Instructors reserve the authority to move your child into another level, other than the one signed up for, based on skill level. Based on the instructor s assessment, if a participant needs to be moved due to inadequate skill level, and the other class to be moved to is full, the participant may be asked to move into a different time slot that may accommodate this change, or withdraw from the session. We strive to maintain an industry leading instructor to participant ratio of at least 1:8, and do better than this when possible. Group Swim Lessons - Frequently Asked Questions Drop off and pick up: Your child can wait outside the main gates until five minutes before their session starts. They will be let in and will need to take a shower before reporting to their assigned classes. After 50 minutes, the class will end and they will exit through the gate directly underneath the slide. They exit through that gate so the transition between each time slot is smooth. Showers: It is important that a shower is taken each day before entering the pool so we can maintain a clean facility. If a shower is to be taken after a lesson, please communicate that need with your instructor. Parent Day: During swim lessons, parents may watch from behind the fence in the park. Adults and children not taking swim lessons may not remain in the pool area. The final day of each session parents are invited poolside to watch the final day of lessons. Page 40

41 Lessons - Weather Policy Unfortunately weather closures are inevitable during swimming lessons. Historically, evening lessons experience it the most. Please be aware that a lesson being affected by weather is likely. Why do we close? The National Lightning Safety Institute mandates indication of lightning or thunder within 6 miles of a swimming pool results in a pool closure. Additionally, the United States Lifesaving Association recommends clearance within 10 miles with sight or sound. Sight and sound are the most obvious indicators, however, we also make use of modern lightning detecting radars to assess the threat. We will close if sight or sound is within 10 miles, and we will close if sight, sound, or radar detection is within 6 miles. We follow these guidelines strictly, as the result of a lightning strike to an occupied swimming pool may be catastrophic. In the event of a closure, the pool deck must also be cleared. This happens during swimming lessons, so how is it dealt with? 1 st Closure: Safety Day There is a day within each session that is mostly on land, called safety day. During this day rules and safety concepts are presented to the kids. If there is a closure during a lesson or it is the first closure, a safety day will take place in the offices, breezeway, and locker rooms. 2 nd Closure: Make-Up Class The second Friday after lessons begin may be used for a make-up class for a cancelled class. 3+ closures: Vouchers or Pro-rate If weather continues to interrupt lessons, you have two choices. You elect to receive a free swim voucher for each lesson/child that has had a cancellation, or you can get a credit back to your account for each one at a rate of $3.89 per lesson. Alternatively, you may withdraw from the class and only pay for the classes you took at $3.89 per lesson. Please understand, there are only so many days in the season, and holding more makeup lessons into the next session quickly becomes unsustainable. No one wants to close for weather, lessons are much smoother for everyone when they are held as scheduled. The weather policy is geared to allow the most time in water with an instructor as possible. Page 41

42 Swim Lesson Descriptions Pollywogs Parent-Tot Water Introduction Length - 25 minutes Ages - 6 months-2 years Prerequisites - None Focus - This class is intended to develop a high comfort level in and around water and a readiness to swim. It is designed for parents to be a part of the learning process, teaching the child introductory skills in the water as well as teaching the parent proper techniques to help orient their child. Turtles Preschool 1 Water Introduction and Exploration Length - 50 minutes (last 10 minutes are supervised independent practice) Ages years old Prerequisites - None / Able to spend time independent of guardian and follow direction Focus - This class provides an opportunity for water adjustment and swimming readiness skills. Clownfish Preschool 2 Water Exploration and Primary Skills Length - 50 minutes (last 10 minutes are supervised independent practice) Ages years old Prerequisites - Be able to fully submerge independently and be able to perform front and back floats. Focus - This class introduces rolling over, adding in arms and kicks on front and back. Seals Level 1 Water Exploration Length - 50 minutes (last 10 minutes are supervised independent practice) Ages Prerequisites - None Focus - This class will orient participants to the aquatic environment and teach them elementary skills, such as floats, glides, and strokes with assistance. Whales Level 2 Primary Skills Length - 50 minutes (last 10 minutes are supervised independent practice) Ages Prerequisites - Ability to perform unsupported front and back glide with kick with fully submerged face. Focus - This class introduces front crawl, swimming on the back, and deep water. Page 42

43 Swim Lesson Descriptions Stingrays Level 3 Stroke Readiness Length - 50 minutes Ages Prerequisites - Be able to swim half the length of the pool with front crawl and rolls. Be able to swim half the length of the pool with elementary backstroke. Focus - This class continues to work on breath control and introduces breaststroke, backstroke, deep water proficiency, and introduces a number of different kicks. Dolphins Level 4 Stroke Development Length - 50 minutes Ages Prerequisites - Be able to swim 15 yards front crawl with rotary breathing. Be able to swim 25 yards elementary backstroke. Be able to do the whip kick. Focus - This class refines the front crawl and back crawl, while adding in and working on all the components of breaststroke and sidestroke. This class introduces butterfly, dives, surface dives, and open turns. Sharks Stroke 5 Stroke Refinement Length - 50 minutes Ages Prerequisites - Be able to swim 25 yards of the following strokes: Front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, and breaststroke. Focus - This class will refine the front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, and butterfly while adding increased distances. Flip turns will be introduced and open turns refined. Deep water proficiency such as dives, surface dives, and treading water will also be focused on. Orcas Level 6 Swimming and Skill Proficiency Length - 50 minutes Ages Prerequisites - Be able to swim 50 yards of the following strokes: Front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and sidestroke. Be able to swim 25 yards butterfly. All strokes must demonstrate proper breathing and turns. Be able to tread water for 5 minutes. Focus - This class will build endurance and refinement on the six strokes. This class will also introduce dives from the diving board as well as some advanced water safety techniques. Adult Water Proficiency Length - 50 minutes (last 10 minutes are supervised independent practice) Ages - 16 and older Prerequisites - None Focus - This class is tailored to individual needs and will provide instruction on skills similar to those found in the levels. Page 43

44 Level Placement Flow Chart Use the flow charts to help you find what level your child should be in. If you are unsure what level to sign up for, during the season call to schedule a free swim assessment prior to the first day of the session. The swim assessment takes around minutes. Bring a suit and goggles to the assessment. Instructors reserve the authority to move your child into another level, other than the one signed up for, based on skill level. Ages: 6-35 months old Pollywogs - Parent-Tot That was easy! Ages: 3-4 years old Can your child fully submerge, front float, AND back float? Yes Clownfish - Preschool 2 No Turtles - Preschool 1 Ages: years old Adult or Polar Bears Swim Team Ages: 18+ years old Adult Page 44

45 Level Placement Flow Chart Ages: 5-15 years old Can your child fully submerge their entire body and head, front float, AND back float? Yes No Seals - Level 1 Can your child swim front crawl half way across the pool? Yes No Whales - Level 2 Can your child do a whip kick AND scissors kick? Yes No Stingrays - Level 3 Can your child swim half way across the pool with breaststroke AND back crawl? Yes No Dolphins - Level 4 Can your child swim down and back with front crawl and elementary backstroke? Yes No or Sharks - Level 5 Polar Bears Swim Team Can your child swim 500 yards of front crawl? Yes No or Orcas - Level 6 Polar Bears Swim Team Polar Bears Swim Team Page 45

46 Swim Lesson Schedule - By Level Two ways to search for the right class! The below schedules will tell you when each level is offered. All classes are 50 minutes long except for Parent-Tot, which are 25 minutes long. If more than 10 people enroll in Parent-Tot, a second class will start 30 minutes after the first. Each session takes place on weekdays only, and is 9 classes long. Saturday sessions only take place on Saturdays. 10:30 am Session on June 21st will be part of the World s Largest Swimming Lesson! No class on Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 No class on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 See all session dates on pages Pollywogs - Parent-Tot Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 6:00pm 9:30am 5:00pm 10:30am 9:30am 6:30 if needed 10 if needed 5:30 if needed 11 if needed 10 if needed Turtles - Preschool 1 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 8:30am 8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm Clownfish - Preschool 2 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 10:30am 6:00pm 9:30am 5:00pm 8:30am 6:00pm 8:30am 5:00pm Seals - Level 1 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm Page 46

47 Swim Lesson Schedule - By Level Whales - Level 2 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm Stingrays - Level 3 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm Dolphins - Level 4 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 8:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 9:30am 10:30am 10:30am 10:30am 5:00pm 6:00pm 6:00pm Sharks - Level 5 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 8:30am 8:30am 9:30am 10:30am 5:00pm 6:00pm Orcas - Level 6 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 9:30am 10:30am 5:00pm 8:30am 10:30am 9:30am 6:00pm Adult Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Session 4 Saturdays 5:00pm 6:00pm 9:30am Page 47

48 Swim Lesson Schedule - By Date/Time Two ways to search for the right class! The below schedules will tell you what is offered by the dates and time. All classes are 50 minutes long except for Parent-Tot, which are 25 minutes long. If more than 10 people enroll in Parent-Tot, a second class will start 30 minutes after the first. Each session takes place on weekdays only, and is 9 classes long. Saturday sessions only take place on Saturdays. Session 1 Monday, June 11 th, 2018 Thursday, June 21 st, :30am Session on June 21 st will be part of World s Largest Swimming Lesson! 8:30am-9:20am 9:30am- 10:20am 10:30am- 11:20am 5:00pm-5:50pm 6:00pm-6:50pm Preschool 1 Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Adult Parent-Tot Level 6 Level 5 8:30am-9:20am Session 2 Monday, June 25 th, 2018 Friday, July 6 th, 2018 No class on Wednesday, July 4 th, :30am- 10:20am 10:30am- 11:20am 5:00pm-5:50pm 6:00pm-6:50pm Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Level 6 Level 4 Level 5 Parent-Tot Level 6 Level 5 Page 48

49 Swim Lesson Schedule - By Date/Time 8:30am-9:20am Session 3 Monday, July 9 th, 2018 Thursday, July 19 th, :30am- 10:20am 10:30am- 11:20am 5:00pm-5:50pm 6:00pm-6:50pm Preschool 2 Preschool 1 Preschool 1 Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Adult Level 4 Level 4 Level 6 Level 4 Level 6 Level 5 Parent-Tot Session 4 Monday, July 23 rd, 2018 Thursday, August 2 nd, :30am- 10:30am- 8:30am-9:20am 5:00pm-5:50pm 6:00pm-6:50pm 10:20am 11:20am Preschool 2 Preschool 1 Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 4 Level 4 Level 4 Level 5 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Parent-Tot Level 6 Saturday Session Saturday, June 2 nd, 2018 Saturday, August 4 th, 2018 No class on Saturday, July 21 st, :30am-10:20am 10:30am-11:20am Preschool 1 Preschool 1 Level 1 Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 Level 3 Parent-Tot Adult Page 49

50 Swim Lesson Resources Longfellow s WHALE Tales This year, you will notice some worksheets and other material given to your child during swimming lessons to complete. These are optional parts of the program, and are simply there to add the additional opportunity for safety practice. You can find much of this on our website, or in the Red Cross Swim mobile app. Parent Newsletters At the beginning of each session, each student/parent will receive a newsletter specific to their level. On these, you will find: Level learning goals Safety messages Helpful tips for preparing for a lesson Helpful tips for working on skills on your own Instructors Our staff is happy to help you with ideas and tips for helping your child succeed. Catch them between classes or come by the office. Red Cross Swim App Many of these resources are all bundled up nicely in the Red Cross Swim mobile app. Track progress of multiple children, watch videos, and so much more, all for free! Simply search your app-store and download. Page 50

51 Comment Card/Program Request Open Comment What program or service does your comment pertain to? What would you like us to know? Some specific questions that we would like feedback on! Is there any concessions item you would like to see sold? Is there any activity or feature that you would like to see come to Art Dague Pool and Waterslide? What do you like most about Art Dague Pool and Waterslide? What would you like changed about Art Dague Pool and Waterslide? How would you rate the staff here? Worst Best Why? We want your feedback! Fill out this comment card and get $1 off your next swimming activity registration! Feedback Coupon Qualifying Conditions Limit one $1 credit per household $1 credit may only be used on activity registrations found within the 2017 Swim Guide, such as swimming lessons. For questions, or for a full list of qualified activities, contact Rifle Recreation $1 credit may not be used on drop-in admissions, passes, concessions, or reservations Page 51

52 As many of you recall, last year on September 12 th, 2017 voters approved the city to borrow money for a swimming pool renovation project! We are excited for this opportunity and are working diligently towards detailed design. See below for some more insight as to how the project is progressing. Funding As you may recall, the ballot question asked for the authorization to borrow up to $6 million. Since then, growth in the economy has done two things that unfortunately, add some challenges to the project: Interest rates have increased. Borrowing power is only as big as we can afford payments within our existing budget. As rates have increased, the amount we can borrow has decreased. This means we have less money Pool Renovation Update available than originally projected. Construction costs have increased. Materials such as concrete (which the new pool has A LOT of) have gone up, so how much we can afford has decreased. The good news! We haven t spent any of that money. We understood the concept design may change, and we haven t committed to anything that will be a financial hardship on the city or citizens. Judicious use of taxpayer dollars is a priority, and we are still geared toward getting the most we can for every penny. Schedule The additional design considerations have resulted in more time required from original projections to the opening of the new facility. As such, the project is tentatively scheduled to begin construction Fall 2019 with a grand opening in Spring Scope While some features had to be trimmed, there are still a lot of improvements coming! Renovated Bathhouse Leisure Pool Lap Pool Hot Tub Page 52

53 Open Late Season! Labor Day Check out the next two pages for more details Page 53