TERM 4 VU SWIM SCHOOL NEWSLETTER WHY THE VU SWIM SCHOOL? The Victoria University Swim School runs Learn to Swim programs for infants, children and adults. Classes are small to allow for maximum learning opportunity with our experienced instructors in a wide range of classes that suit all needs. The VU Swim School program has a strong focus on water safety and stroke development. TERM FOUR (11 weeks) Monday 8 Oct - Monday 17 Dec Tuesday 9 Oct - Tuesday 18 Dec Wednesday 10 Oct - Wednesday 19 Dec Thursday 11 Oct - Thursday 20 Dec Friday 12 Oct - Friday 21 Dec Saturday 13 Oct - Saturday 22 Dec Sunday 14 Oct - Sunday 23 Dec POOL REFURBISHMENT & CLOSURE DATES Monday 3 September - Sunday 7 October PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Tuesday 6 Nov - Melbourne Cup SUPERVISION AT THE POOL Children under 5 years old will be issued with a wristband upon entry. It must be worn whilst in the centre. If they are staying in the pool before/after their lesson a parent must be in the water and within arms reach. Children under 12 must be constantly and actively supervised by a parent or guardian. CONTACT DETAILS: MIMI CRAIG (MONDAY - FRIDAY) AQUATIC PROGRAMS SUPERVISOR Phone. 9919 4460 Email: Mimi.Craig@vu.edu.au VUAFC RECEPTION Office: Building L, Level 0 Phone: 9919 4460 Email: vuafc@vu.edu.au
SWIM SCHOOL DIRECT DEBIT MEMBERSHIPS A level must be determined prior to making a booking. Please arrange a time to see the Aquatic Programs Supervisor by calling 9919 4880 or email Mimi.Craig@vu.edu.au Alternatively, level criteria can be found on page 8 of the newsletter. Once a booking is made the booking will be on-going until the student is ready to move up a level or if you need to change the day of the lesson. You will be notified once the student is ready to move up a level and will simply need to visit reception to select a new class time or contact the Aquatic Programs Supervisor. MONTHLY DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENTS Payment will be deducted from your chosen bank account on the 1st business day of each month. The amount deducted will be the sum of the total number of lessons in the month. If your lesson day falls on a public holiday you will not be charged for that lesson. OPTIONS FOR ENROLMENT In person at our reception desk Online at https://secure.activecarrot.com/public/class/browse/608 PLEASE NOTE - if booking online concession/vu student/staff discount cannot be applied. Price Per Class Full Fee Concession/ VU student or staff discount Infant & Children s LTS $18.70 $17.30 Junior Squad $21.50 $20.35 Adult Beginner $32.65 $31.45 Adult Intermediate $32.65 $31.45 POOL ACCESS OUTSIDE OF LESSON TIMES As part of your ongoing direct debit membership, currently enrolled students will have access to the pool outside of lesson times. ACCESS CARDS Please scan your access card upon arrival at reception, this marks attendance and shows us you have an active membership. If you do not have an access card please ask at reception. This card can also be used to scan in outside of normal lesson time. SUSPENSION We do not offer suspensions with Swim School memberships. This is because we are unable to guarantee that the students place will still be available on returning to the VU Swim School. We can cancel your lessons to stop your direct debits, and when you are ready to return, we can work with you to find a suitable class time.
CANCELLATION All cancellations must be in writing and we require 5 working days notice prior to the end of the month to stop the next month s direct debit. Please speak to reception or the Aquatic Programs Supervisor to request a cancellation form. All direct debit enrolments are on-going until you decide to end them by filling out the cancellation form. MAKE UP CLASSES Each currently enrolled student is eligible for two complimentary make-up classes per school term. All make-up classes expire at the end of each term which means you can only be booked within the term that you have missed a lesson. Make-up classes are unable to be carried over to the following term. They can only be booked into existing classes if there is availability within your chosen class. If a make-up class is missed, the member forfeits that lesson as they are unable to be cancelled and re-booked. Make-up classes will only be issued under the following guidelines: Swim School office has received 24 hours notice prior to the lessons commencement. Student has not exceeded their maximum of two makeup lessons per term Any notice less than 24 hours will only be accepted with current and relevant medical documentation, covering all missed lessons. HOLIDAY PROGRAM WHERE VU Aquatic & Fitness Centre Building L, Level 00 Footscray Park Campus WHEN The next intensive program will run in January 2018- Dates TBC The intensive tuition allows skills to build and progress quickly. A great way to keep the kids active and learning during the school holidays.
SAFETY WEEK WHERE VU Aquatic & Fitness Centre Building L, Level 00 Footscray Park Campus WHEN Monday 17 December- Sunday 23 December In week 11 of Term Four, all swimming lessons will be dedicated to water safety, life saving and rescue skills. We encourage all students to bring along some old clothes to wear in the water during their lesson. Being able to swim and tread water with the extra weight of clothes is an important life saving skill for children of all ages. WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR LESSONS INFANTS LEVEL 1A - 2B LEVEL 3-5 JUNIOR SQUAD ADULTS Aqua nappy, bathers, a warm top is suggested Toastees are great! http://toasteeswetsuits.com.au Bathers, goggles and a drink bottle. Bathers, goggles, swimming cap and drink bottle. Bathers, goggles, swimming cap and a drink bottle. Board shorts, rash tops and extra clothing are discouraged. Bathers, goggles, swimming cap and a drink bottle. ASSESSMENT WEEK AND SKILL PROGRESS REPORTS Student progress reports will be sent directly to your email after assessments in week 10. 10th - 16th of December. Please ensure your email address is up-to-date so you can receive the reports and other important information. Please note, progress reports are available for students enrolled in the 2-3 year old Infant Class, Children s Learn to Swim Levels 1A- 5 and Junior Squad.
CERTIFICATES A certificate can be obtained from the Aquatic Programs Supervisor upon completion of a level. Please email Mimi.Craig@vu.edu.au or call 9919 4460. WATER FAMILIARISATION OUR INFANT AQUATIC PROGRAMS WILL: Allow your child to develop water confidence and familiarisation which will encourage them to enjoy their time in the water. Provide a space for parent and child bonding, as well as social interaction with other children. The classes aim to educate yourself as a parent and your child on watery safety and aquatic environments. The classes will introduce basic aquatic activities with songs, rhymes, games and toys. The classes aim to promote physical, personal and intellectual development of children. Play is a vital part of a child s learning process. Play provides infants and children with opportunities to try out exciting new experiences in the aquatic environment. AGE GROUPS 6 months - 2 years 2 years - 3 years A parent or guardian is required in the water for the duration of the class. Please see the timetable on the back of the newsletter for class times.
PRIVATE LESSONS PRIVATE CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR BEGINNER ADULTS AND STROKE CORRECTION COST PLEASE NOTE $80.20 per hour Private lessons cannot be booked for children during the school terms. JUNIOR SQUAD The VU Junior Squad caters for students who have completed level 5 and wish to continue swimming for fitness. Pathways are available for those who would like to get involved in club/ competitive swimming from the Junior Squad. SESSION TIMES: Monday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm Thursday 4:00pm - 5:00pm Friday 6:15pm - 7:15pm ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS ADULT BEGINNER INTENSIVE SWIMMING CLASSES The intensive course is designed for beginner adults with little or no water experience. The intensive tuition allows skills to build and progress quickly. TERM THREE DATES TBC COST - $149.45 for the 5 day course ADULT WEEKLY CLASSES Opt into one lesson time per week for beginner swimming classes or intermediate stroke correction. BEGINNER TIMES: INTERMEDIATE TIMES: Monday 6:30pm - 7:15pm Monday 7:15pm - 8:00pm Wednesday 7:15pm-8:00pm Thursday 7:00pm - 7:45pm Saturday 12:30pm - 1:15pm Sunday 12:15pm - 1:00pm
ADULT WEEKLY CLASS COST DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENTS (ONCE A MONTH FOR THE UPCOMING MONTH). FULL FEE - $32.65 per class CONCESSION/ VU STUDENT OR STAFF - $31.45 per class The monthly payment is the sum of the number of lessons within the month. This payment includes access to the pool outside of the scheduled lesson time. Once the booking is made it is ongoing until cancellation is made, the booking will not automatically cease at the end of the term. Lessons do not run over school holidays so the lesson fee is not charged during this period. To cancel, we simply need the cancellation form filled out and handed to reception 5 working days prior to the end of the month. There is no minimum or maximum period of enrolment. VU SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPORTS PROGRAMS LOOKING FOR SOME SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN? ENCOURAGE YOUR KIDS TO GET ACTIVE WITH THE VU SCHOOL HOLIDAY SPORTS PROGRAMS! WEEK 1 Monday 24 September Tuesday 25 September Wednesday 26 September Thursday 27 September For further details please contact sportscamps@vu.edu.au REGISTER TODAY: W: www.vu.edu.au/school-holiday-sports-programs I E: sportscamps@vu.edu.au
VU SWIM SCHOOL LEVEL CRITERIA Below is the criteria that must be attained before moving up to the next level. 2-3 YEARS - WATER FAMILIARISATION Stand on platform without assistance Fully submerge face and body assisted Float on front assisted Float on back assisted Blowing bubbles Basic front kick with an aid Basic back kick with an aid Jump off edge with assistance Climb out of water unassisted Parent or guardian support not required LEVEL 1A Blowing bubbles Fully submerge head and body assisted Pick up object from chest depth Float from front to back assisted Basic freestyle kick and arms assisted Basic backstroke kick and arms assisted Introduction to treading water Seated torpedo LEVEL 1B Fully submerge head and body unassisted Float from front to back unassisted Basic freestyle kick and arms with an aid* (5 metres unassisted by teacher) Basic backstroke kick and arms with an aid (5 metre unassisted by teacher) Basic breaststroke kick Duck dive Tread water for 5 seconds Seated torpedo LEVEL 2A Fully submerge the head and body unassisted Comfortable leaving the wall unassisted Unassisted torpedo (freestyle kick) without aid to half way Freestyle kick and arms with correct breathing technique unassisted to half way (12.5m Backstroke kick and arms unassisted to half way (12.5m) Basic breaststroke kick and arms unassisted to half way (12.5m) Introduction to survival backstroke/sidestroke Tread water for 10 seconds Duck dives unassisted to half way (12.5m) Kneeling dive into 2m depth LEVEL 2B (Progression to deep lane) Fully submerge the head and body unassisted in the deep lane (2m) 25m torpedo kick Freestyle kick and arms with correct breathing technique without aid or assistance 25m shallow lane Backstroke kick and arms without aid or assistance 25m shallow lane Developed breaststroke kick and arms unassisted 25m shallow lane Developed survival backstroke/sidestroke Basic butterfly kick Comfortable treading water in 2m depth for 30 seconds Standing dive into 2m depth
LEVEL 3 (DEEP LANE) Tread water for 2 minutes 50m freestyle with correct technique 50m backstroke with correct technique 50m breaststroke with correct technique 50m survival backstroke 50m survival side-stroke 12.5m butterfly Retrieve item from 2m depth Forward somersaults unassisted Dive off block into 2m depth LEVEL 4 (DEEP LANE) 100m freestyle with correct technique 100m backstroke with correct technique 100m breaststroke with correct technique 100m survival backstroke 100m survival side-stroke 25m butterfly Tread water for 3 minutes Introduction to stroke starts Retrieve item from 2m depth Developed tumble turns Developed competitive dive into 2m depth LEVEL 5 (DEEP LANE) Tread water for 3 minutes Efficient freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke (150m continuously) Efficient survival backstroke and survival side stroke 50m butterfly Developed stroke starts Retrieve item from 2m depth Developed tumble turns Developed competitive dive into 2m depth JUNIOR SQUAD Correct starts with streamline past flags Correct starts with streamline to 12.5 50m Freestyle, Backstroke, Breastroke and Butterfly sprint (timed) 1km time trial 200m Freestyle with consisten breathing Understanding use of pace clock Correct turns for all strokes Correct turns with streamline to flags Competitive dive off block Advanced Water Safety components STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS Available online after skill tracking week each term here below. https://secure.activecarrot.com/login?site=608 New users please login with your email address as the username and password as VUSPORT The site will then direct you to re-set your password. If your child has completed the level, you will receive email confirmation. If this is the case, please see reception to select a new class time or email Mimi.Craig@vu.edu.au CONTACT US: VU AQUATIC & FITNESS CENTRE Corner of Ballarat Road and Geelong Road Building L, Level 0, Footscray Park Campus Phone: 03 9919 4460 I Email: vuafc@vu.edu.au Web: www.vu.edu.au/sport
VU SWIM SCHOOL TIMETABLE 2018 (Subject to change) INFANTS INFANTS 2 YRS- 3 YRS MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY LEVEL 1A 9:00am - 9:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 9:30am - 10:00am 11:30am - 12:00pm 11:00am- 11:30am 5:30pm-6:00pm 4:00pm-4:30pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 8:30am - 9:00am 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 9:00am - 9:30am 10:00am - 10:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm 12:15pm- 12:45pm 9:15am- 10:45am 10:15am-10:45am 12:15pm- 12:45pm LEVEL 1B LEVEL 2A LEVEL 2B LEVEL 3 LEVEL 4 6:30pm-7:00pm 6:00pm- 6:30pm 5:45pm - 6:15pm 6:45pm - 7:15pm 6:15pm - 6:45pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 6:15pm - 6:45pm 5:45pm- 6:15pm 6:15pm - 6:45pm 4:00pm-4:30pm 5:15pm - 5:45pm 5:30pm -6:00pm 6:15pm- 6:45pm 6:30pm- 7:00pm 5:45pm - 6:15pm 6:45pm - 7:15pm 5:45pm - 6:15pm 4:30pm- 5:00pm 4:45pm - 5:15pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm LEVEL 5 5:00pm - 5:45pm 5:00pm - 5:45pm 4:00pm- 4:45pm 5:00pm - 5:45pm 10:00am - 10:30am 6:30pm - 7:00pm 6:30pm - 7:00pm 6:30pm - 7:15pm 5:45pm-6:15pm 6:15pm- 6:45pm 6:45pm- 7:15pm 4:45pm-5:15pm 5:15pm-5:45pm 4:00pm- 4:45pm 5:30pm - 6:15pm JUNIOR SQUAD 4:00pm - 5:00pm 6:30pm - 7:30pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 6:15pm - 7:15pm 9:00am - 9:30am 9:30am - 10:00am 10:45am - 11:15am 11:30am- 12:00pm 1:30pm-2:00pm 9:00am - 9:30am 9:30am - 10:00am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 9:30am - 10:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:15am - 11:45am 9:00am - 9:30am 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 9:30am - 10:00am 11:45am-12:15pm 10:00am - 10:45am 9:15am - 9:45am 9:45am- 10:15am 11:15am - 11:45am 11:45am-12:15pm 9:45am - 10:15am 11:45am -1 2:15pm 10:45am - 11:15am 11:45am - 12:15pm 10:15am - 10:45am 10:45am - 11:15am ADULT BEGINNER CLASS ADULT INTERMEDIATE CLASS 6:30pm - 7:15pm 7:15pm-8:00pm 12:30pm-1:15pm 7:15pm - 8:00pm 7:00pm - 7:45pm