Swim Lessons Important Health/Safety Reminders:

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1 20 Aquatic Programs Swim Lessons Important Health/Safety Reminders: To provide the best pool experience possible & limit closures the following rules MUST be followed: SWIM LESSON SUPPLIES & TIPS Goggles Swim Cap Rash Guard Towel PRESCHOOL SWIM LESSONS Ages: Limits: Fee: Parents must remain quiet and away from poolside so kids can listen for instructions. Do not bring your child if they are ill. Feed your child small snacks only (at least ½ hr before lesson to digest) 6 months to 4 years Parent & Pollywog: Maximum 12 participants Guppies, Goldfish, & Mini Rays: Maximum, 3 participants $40 resident/$50 non-resident Use Restroom First Pull hair up and away from eyes Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes prior Remove moisture from ears as soon as possible Parent & Pollywog Guppies Goldfish Mini Rays This class is for children 6 months to 2 years old and is designed to allow the parent to be in the water with the child. This gives the child the security of their parent while developing water awareness. The class introduces the child to water, teaches bubble blowing, rolling over and other skills. This is the beginner/entry level class for children 3-4 years old. The class teaches basic swimming skills including basic breathing, floating on front and back and arm and leg movements. This is the intermediate class for children 3-4 years old. Children entering this class must be able to enter the pool independently, travel at least 5 yards, submerge to mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds then exit the water; while on shallow water, glide on front at least 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds then recover to a vertical position. This is the advanced class for children 3-4 years old. Children entering this class must be able to glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to back, float on back for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position; glide on back for at least 2 body lengths, roll to front, float for 5 seconds then recover to a vertical position; swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 5 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming on front for 3 body lengths.

2 Aquatic Programs 21 SCHOOL AGE SWIM LESSONS Ages: 5 to 18 Limits: Sea Horses, Turtles & Sting Rays: Maximum 5 participants Otters & Dolphins: Maximum 6 participants Seals: Maximum 12 participants Sharks: Maximum 24 participants Orcas: Maximum 30 participants Fee: $40 resident/$50 non-resident Sea Horses Turtles Sting Rays Otters Dolphins Seals Sharks Orcas This is the beginning/entry level class for children 5-12 years old. The class teaches basic swimming skills including introducing the child to water, basic breathing, floating on front and back and arm and leg movements. This is the beginner/intermediate class for children 5-12 years old. Children entering this class must be able to enter the pool independently, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water; front float for at least 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float on back for 3 seconds then recover to a vertical position. This is the intermediate class for children 5-12 years old. Children entering this class must be able to step from the side of the pool into chest deep water, front float for 5 seconds, roll to back for 5 seconds, then return to a vertical position; move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position; push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths. This is the advanced-level class for children 5-12 years old. The swimmer must be able to jump into deep water from the side of the pool, swim front crawl for 15 yards, and maintain position by treading water or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards. This is an advanced-level/swim team readiness class for children 5-12 years old. The swimmer must be able to perform a feet first entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards; swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards. We are offering a class for children 6-12 years old. This class will give swimmers a chance to refine their stroke technique and have some fun. This class hopes to instill a sense of love for the sport of swimming. Swimmers should be able to swim unassisted 25 yard freestyle and should have completed the highest level of swim lessons. We are offering a class for children 9-12 years old. This class will be for swimmers that have previous training in swimming laps. For those children that are looking to develop their swimming skills and have some fun after school. Swimmers must be able to complete 50 yards of butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle. We are offering a class for children 9-18 years old. This class will be for those who have been a competitive swimmer previously. This class will be for those swimmers that are looking to maximize their swimming previously. This class will be for those swimmers that are looking to maximize their swimming potential. Requests for refunds or exchanges will be honored if the request is in writing & submitted one week (7 days) prior to the start of the swim session, less a $10.00 processing fee per class. City Refund Policy is printed on all receipts.

3 22 Aquatic Programs TUESDAY/THURSDAY EVENING SWIM LESSONS CLASS Guppies Goldfish Sea Horses Turtles Sting Rays Otters/Dolphins 9/5-9/28 Reg. Deadline 9/4/17 10/3-10/26 Reg. Deadline 10/2/17 10/31-11/28 no class 11/23 Reg. Deadline 10/30/17 5:00PM :30PM :00PM :00PM :30PM :00PM :00PM :30PM :00PM :00PM :30PM :00PM :00PM :30PM :00PM :00PM :30PM :00PM

4 Aquatic Programs 23 SATURDAY SWIM LESSONS August November CLASS 9/30-11/18 Reg. deadline 9/28/17 Parent & Pollywog 11:15AM Guppies Goldfish Mini Rays Sea Horses Turtles Sting Rays Otters Dolphins 11:45AM :15PM :45AM :15PM :45AM :15PM :00AM :30AM :00AM :30AM :00AM :30AM :00AM :30AM :00AM :30AM ADULT AND TEEN SATURDAY SWIM LESSONS It s never too late to learn to swim. Boost your confidence in the water by joining us for one of our convenient sessions. Every skill level is welcome and our experienced instructors will work with you to improve and enhance your swimming experience. CLASS 9/30-11/18 Reg. deadline 9/28/17 Adult & Teen 11:15AM PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS Would you like to have more one-on-one swim instruction than can be provided in group lessons? Would you like to have more targeted instruction, or to swim more efficiently? Privates are for you. You may add up to 3 additional students to any private lesson and have your own semi-private lesson. The curriculum taught is the same as group lessons, but tailored for the specific needs of the student(s). If having a private session with multiple students, the students must be at a similar skill level. Instructors will teach to the lowest skill level. Ages: 3 - Adult Fee: Private: Residents: $25.00 Non-Residents: $30.00 Semi Private: Residents: $25.00 for the first students, $20.00 for each additional student Non-Residents: $30.00 for the first student, $25.00 for each additional student TUESDAY AND THURSDAY PRIVATE LESSONS DATES Sept. 5 Nov. 28 6:30PM - 7PM SATURDAY PRIVATE LESSONS DATES Sept. 30 Nov :45AM - 12:15PM 12:15PM 12:45PM WEEKEND OPEN SWIM DATES DAYS May 6 - Oct. 1 Sat/Sun 2PM - 5PM

5 24 Aquatic Programs Meet Your Instructor, Kevin Chester Kevin has been a swim coach for 10 years now. He has coached summer league, high school, and club teams. He is currently the head coach for the AHI competitive swim team. In his 10 years of coaching, he has had numerous league champs titles, a couple of section title championships and his swimmers have broken countless team and meet records. He is a graduate of UC Davis and has a teaching credential from Sacramento State University. He is a certified coach through USA Swimming and the American Swim Coaches Association. Afterschool Swim Lessons SEALS This class is primarily focused on transitioning swimmers from swim lessons to being able to swim laps. This class will work a lot on correcting stroke mechanics and building up endurance to swim multiple laps in a single workout. These swimmers will be working towards swimming 200 yards without stopping. (No class 9/4, 10/9, 11/10) CODE DATES DAYS AGES FEE August 21 November 17 M/W/F :30PM-4:15PM $100 SHARKS This class is for swimmers that have previous training in swimming laps. We will focus a lot on stroke technique and start introducing training styles. We will also introduce the use of the pace clock. Swimmers will swim anywhere from yards per practice. (No class 9/4, 10/9, 11/10) CODE DATES DAYS AGES FEE August 22 November 16 T/TH :30PM-4:45PM $125 ORCAS ADVANCED SWIM CLASS This class will focus on training swimmers to compete while fine tuning their stoke mechanics. Swimmers will swim anywhere from yards per practice. Swimmers should have a good understanding of intervals and know how to use a clock for pacing purposes. (No class 9/4, 10/9, 11/10) CODE DATES DAYS AGES FEE August 21 November 17 M/W/F :15PM-5:45PM $150 ADULT SWIM PROGRAM Open to all swimmers ages 18 and older. Practices will be run by a coach, and will focus on helping adults build stroke technique, endurance, and overall swimming ability. Swimmers should be minimally proficient with freestyle and able to swim two lengths (50 yards). The amount of laps/yards completed by each swimmer will be based on swimmers experience. Each practice will be different and offer a variety of swim sets throughout the course of a workout. Swimmers can attend as many practices a week as they desire. (No class 9/4, 10/9, 11/10, 11/22-11/25) DAYS SESSION 1 SESSION 2 SESSION 3 FEE M, W, F 7PM-8PM Sept 1-Sept 30 Oct 2- Oct 30 Nov 1 - Nov 29 $45/mo Sat 7:15AM-8:15AM Sept 1- Sept 30 Oct 2-Oct 30 Nov 1 - Nov 29 $45/mo

6 Aquatic Programs 25 All aquatic programs are held at the Phillip West Aquatic Center (100 Benton Way). For more information please contact staff at (707) Please be advised the pool dome is normally put up around the end of October. This timeframe is subject to change depending on the weather. LIFEGUARD TRAINING Get ready now for summer. Learn the skills you will need to work as a Lifeguard. We hire our lifeguards in early spring. You can receive Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, Title 22 and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Participants must be 15 years old and must be able to swim 300 yards (100 breaststroke, 100 freestyle, and 100 sidestroke). CODE DATES DAY AGES FEE January 2-5 T, W, TH, F 15+ 8:30AM 5PM $ FITNESS SWIM Swim laps for fun and fitness. This program is geared towards adults, however teens ages may also participate providing they use the pool for lap swimming only and comply with pool rules. Ongoing (No Fitness Swim 9/4, 10/9, 11/10, 11/22-11/25, 12/23-1/1) DAYS AGES FEE M/W/F PM-1PM M/W 13+ 6PM-7:30PM F 13+ 6PM-7PM SAT 13+ 8:15AM-9:50AM WATER AEROBICS Enjoy a low or no impact exercise that will strengthen your body, your heart, and improve your aerobic capacity without heavy weight or stress on your joints. Join in on the fun, move to the music, and feel great. Ongoing Class (No Water Aerobics 9/4, 10/9, 11/10, 11/22-11/25, 12/23-1/1) DAYS AGES FEE M/W/F :45AM-11:45AM $4.00 per class $30.00/10 classes T/TH 18+ 6:40PM 7:30PM $4.00 per class $30.00/10 classes Requests for refunds or exchanges will be honored if the request is in writing & submitted one week (7 days) prior to the start of the swim session, less a $10.00 processing fee per class. City Refund Policy is printed on all receipts.