Courses of Study Learn To Swim Program A Terms Guide & Conditions for Students in Year 9 in 2018 Barker Students & Staff
Contents 1. Swimming Pathway... 3 2. Enrolments... 5 3. Fees... 6 4. Attendance... 9 5. Credits & Refunds... 10 6. Swimwear & Pool Use... 11 7. Centre Lesson Cancellations LTS Only... 12 8. Public Holidays... 12 9. Recording Devices... 12 2 Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions
1 Swimming Pathway Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre (the Centre) provides Learn to Swim (LTS) classes for children 6 months old through to adults. Lessons are held both morning and afternoon, including Saturdays and Sundays. All lessons coincide with the public school terms and swimmers can enrol at any time throughout the year (refer Enrolments on page 5). The Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre LTS Program has many layers: Water awareness for infants Classes for Pre-schoolers, School-aged children, Teenagers & Adults All levels are skill and technique based. Regular assessments and promotions as the child progresses Private tuition classes for all levels LTS classes for beginner and intermediate levels (Jellyfish to Turtle) are 30 minute sessions LTS classes for advanced levels (Goldfish) are 45 minute sessions LTS classes for Transition level (pre-squads) are 60 minute sessions All classes are conducted by nationally accredited swimming instructors For a child to progress through the program, frequency and regularity of attendance is essential, as this has a major impact on the rate of development Progressions Instructors and Deck Supervisors are continually assessing students on an ongoing basis. The Deck Supervisor will advise the parent/guardian of their child s promotion to a higher level. This may require a change in class enrolment which can be done immediately or via email, based on class availability. If parents/guardians have any concerns about their child s progress, they should contact the Centre and our LTS Program Coordinator will be happy to discuss their situation further Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions 3
Group Levels Jellyfish Levels 1-4 30 min lessons. Babies 6 to 24 months A program taught together with both parent/guardian and child. Offering a fun introduction through activities that provide: Water familiarisation, confidence and safety Breath control and submersion Mobility and flotation Jellyfish Level 5-30 min lessons. For Pre-schoolers 2-3 years This level prepares your child to swim independently and with minimal assistance. Instructors teach a variety of water survival skills vital for your child s future swimming development. Starfish 1 and Starfish 2 (Advanced) 30 min lessons. This level prepares your child to swim independently and with minimal assistance. Instructors teach a variety of water survival skills vital for your child s future swimming development. Seahorse 30 min lessons. Maximum of 3 pre-schoolers per class or 4 school-aged per class. Consolidating streamlined glide and fast kicking before introducing freestyle and backstroke. Octopus 30 min lessons. Maximum of 4 children per class. Introducing the rolling action to either side of the body, combining the timing of breath in freestyle and backstroke. Penguin 30 min lessons. Maximum of 5 children per class. Further stroke development in freestyle, initiating high elbow recovery, with swimming distanced increased. Backstroke and introduction to breaststroke kick. Turtle 30 min lessons. Maximum of 6 children per class. Focus on stroke technique and distance with freestyle and backstroke. Consolidating breaststroke kick with arms. Goldfish 45 min lessons. Maximum of 8 children per class. Mastering stroke technique in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Transition 60 min lessons. Maximum of 12 children per class. It is at this stage of development where the children are coached in swimming and begin to learn skills associated with swimming as a sport. Children at this level are encouraged to become team members of Barker Aquatic Swim Club and enjoy the pathway through swimming competitively. Introduction to basic competition skills in dives/starts/turns and finishes Learning to read the pace clock Following written swim set instructions and learning squad training protocols when swimming in lanes. Applying strokes and skills within a club night competition environment 4 Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions
2. Enrolments 2.1 New Enrolments New enrolments are accepted at any time throughout the year and will continue on a term to term basis, until cancellation is advised. An enrolment form must be completed for all new enrolments. This document captures necessary parent/guardian details and emergency contact information. Please update your contact information when it changes. All enrolments may require a level assessment session prior to booking into a class timeslot. Enrolments can be submitted online via the Barker College website: www.barker.college/community/swim-barker/ learn-to-swim Refer to the Swim@Barker page, under Community in the main menu, for more information. i. School Term Learn To Swim (LTS) Enrolments: School Term Enrolments should be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the commencement of term, however enrolments are accepted at any time throughout the term. Fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis i.e. families will only be charged from the enrolment date until the end of term. Public holidays will not incur a charge. ii. Holiday Intensives Learn to Swim (HILTS) Enrolments: Holiday only families are also required to complete an enrolment form for each child. HILTS Bookings are for a full week block (5 days) with one (1) lesson per day. Minimum class numbers must be reached for lessons to proceed. 2.2 Continuous Enrolments Enrolments are continuous until notification of intention to cancel or change an existing enrolment is provided. Changes/ Cancellations must be submitted via email to swim@barker.nsw.edu.au 2.3 Returning Enrolments Families re-enrolling after an absence of more than six (6) months are required to submit a new enrolment form online via the Barker College website: www.barker.college/community/swim-barker/ learn-to-swim For re-enrolments after an absence of less than six (6) months, an email request to swim@barker.nsw.edu.au is required. Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions 5
3. Fees 3.1 Statement of Fees Each family will receive a statement of fees via email from the Centre one (1) week prior to the commencement of each new School Term LTS Program. The School Term LTS and School Holiday LTS Program s dates and fees are calculated in accordance with the public school terms and holiday calendar. All fees and charges are reviewed annually. 3.2 Fees Structure Barker Students & Staff Class Type Fees Per Class Parent & Child Classes (30 Minutes) $12.00 Learn To Swim: Jellyfish to Turtle Classes (30 Minutes) $16.00 Learn To Swim: Goldfish Classes (45 Minutes) $17.00 Fitness Squads (60 Minutes) $16.00 Adult Learn To Swim Classes (30 Minutes) $16.00 Private Lessons (any age or level) 15 Minutes 30 Minutes 60 Minutes Disability (30 Minutes) Transition Classes: (60 Minutes) 1 Session Per Week 2 Sessions Per Week Holiday Intensives Learn To Swim Classes: Jellyfish to Turtle Classes 30 Minutes per day Starfish to Turtle Classes 60 Minutes per day Goldfish Classes 60 Minutes Only per day Transition Classes 60 Minutes Only per day Private Lessons 30 Minutes per day Casual Swimming Access (Refer to the Barker College website for access times) Barker College Staff & Barker Students 16 years & over Parents/Guardians of Barker Students $35.00 $60.00 $120.00 $30.00 Fees Per Week $14.00 $19.00 Fees Per Block (5 Days) $80.00 $140.00 $100.00 $70.00 $300.00 Fees Per Visit No Charge $5.00 6 Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions
3.3 Payments Schedules i. School Term Learn To Swim (LTS) Programs New families, and families who have not been enrolled in the previous six (6) month period, will be required to pay a $50.00 enrolment deposit. This non-refundable and nontransferable deposit will be charged at the time of enrolment, and will be credited towards the total Term lesson fees. All new enrolment submissions must be supported by an enrolment deposit. Following confirmation of a timeslot, you will be required to pay the lesson fees for the term (Refer to Payment Options, below). All fees must be paid in full by the end of the first week of the new term, or within one (1) week from the commencement of enrolment. Families who have outstanding fees at the completion of term will only be re-enrolled in the following term when outstanding accounts are finalised. Note: Failure to pay within two (2) weeks from the commencement of enrolment will incur a late fee of $25.00 per family. Families should contact the Centre if there are any issues paying fees by the due date. ii. Holiday Intensives Learn To Swim (HILTS) Programs New families, and families who have not been enrolled in the previous six (6) month period, will be required to pay a $50.00 enrolment deposit. This non-refundable and non-transferable deposit will be charged at the time of enrolment, and will be credited towards the total holiday block lesson fees. All new enrolment submissions must be supported by an enrolment deposit. Following confirmation of a timeslot, you will be required to pay the lesson fees for the holiday block selected (Refer to Payment Options, below). New families and families with existing enrolments are requested to complete and submit the HILTS Enrolment Form via the Barker College website: www.barker. nsw.edu.au/co-curricular/swim-barker/ holiday-application-form. Payment for holiday programs forms part of the enrolment process and the supplied payment receipt number must be entered on the enrolment form prior to submission. Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions 7
3.4 Payment Options Payment Method Visa Master Card Amex Diner s Club Other Cards Cash Cheque Direct Debit - - At Reception By Telephone - - Online Deposit (Holiday Enrolment Only) - - Direct Debit is our preferred method of payment. By completing the Credit Card Authorisation, Parents/Guardians acknowledge that lesson fees will be automatically debited from their nominated account, seven (7) days after the commencement of the new term. If there are insufficient funds or other issues with the Credit Card Authorisation to meet a debit payment, the Parent/Guardian: 3.5 Credit Card Surcharge All Credit Card payments will incur a small surcharge, including Direct Debits: Visa/Master Card 0.462% American Express 1.500% (Amex is Accepted for Direct Debits ONLY) will be automatically notified via SMS/ Email. may be charged a fee and/or interest by their financial institution may be charged an Aquatic Centre administrative fee 8 Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions
4. Attendance 4.1 Absences Families should advise the Centre if their child cannot attend any lesson, for whatever reason. This also includes HILTS sessions. Absences can be noted online via the Parent Portal click here to be redirected to the portal. Unexplained absences of three (3) consecutive weeks or longer may result in the cancellation of enrolment. 4.2 Make-up Lessons i Group Lessons Make-up lessons will only be offered where non-attendance is notified at least 1 hour prior to the normal lesson start time. Make-up lessons can be booked online via the Parent Portal click here to be redirected to the Portal. Make-up lessons are subject to availability, Monday to Sunday and can only be booked up to two (2) weeks in advance The Aquatic Centre offers one (1) complimentary make-up lesson to be used during the current School Term Program. Thereafter make-up sessions are available, however these must be booked and taken within the current School Term Program at a cost of $5.00 each. No make-up lessons can be taken during the holiday periods Unattended make-up lessons shall be forfeited ii Private Lessons Make up lessons for a Private class can only be used in a group session, subject to availability. iii Parent/Guardian & Child Lessons Make up lessons are not offered for Parent/ Guardian & Child classes. However, one (1) complimentary lesson will be credited towards the following term. iv Holiday Intensives Learn To Swim (HILTS) No make up lessons, credits or refunds are offered for HILTS. 4.3 Cancellations Parents/Guardians who wish to cancel lessons must forward their request via email to swim@barker.nsw.edu.au. Please mark requests to the attention of the LTS Program Coordinator. 4.4 Changes Parents/Guardians requesting a change of lesson day/time can arrange this either at Reception, via telephone or via email to swim@barker.nsw.edu.au. Note: All changes (other than class progressions) will incur an administrative fee of $5.00 per change. Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions 9
5. Credits & Refunds 5.1 Credits Credits are only considered for children who have incurred an injury or illness which has prevented them from swimming for a minimum three (3) week consecutive period. i Applying for Credit Requests must be submitted in writing to the LTS Program Coordinator prior to the completion of the enrolled term. Credits can be applied to future term or HILTS programs and will only be available for a period of 6 months from the date of issue. 5.2 Refunds Refunds will only be considered for: Major injury or illness requiring withdrawal from the program Moving house or relocation out of the area i Applying for Refunds Requests must be submitted for approval, via email to swim@barker.nsw.edu.au, marked to the attention of the LTS Program Coordinator. Please include bank account details, including account name, BSB and account number for an electronic fund transfer, or alternatively a cheque can be posted to a given address. The process will take approximately ten (10) working days. 10 Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions
6. Swimwear & Pool Use 6.1 Swim Caps In the interests of safety, supervision and pool filtration, all swimmers are required to wear the designated coloured swim cap appropriate for the group level during lessons (parent & child classes are exempt). A complimentary cap is issued at the time of initial enrolment. Thereafter, all caps issued due to progressions will incur a $3.00 fee per cap. 6.2 Swim Costumes Swim costumes are to be worn at all times in the water. Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear protective swimpants. Rash vests are allowable for under 3 years and beginner stage swimmers only for more advanced swimmers, these can inhibit the progress of a child as this type of swim wear tends to cling to the body and restrict movement. Board shorts are not allowed for any age/level. 6.3 Swim Goggles Goggles are not mandatory; however the Centre encourages the wearing of goggles for Seahorse LTS classes and above. 6.4 Pool Rules No glass containers to be taken on the pool deck No food or drink other than water is to be consumed on the pool deck or within the change room area Chewing Gum is banned within the whole Aquatic Centre No running within the pool deck area No diving in the 17m pool. Supervised and/or assisted dives in the 25m pool with an Instructor are allowed For all Parent/Guardian & Child classes, a parent/guardian must be in the pool with their child at all times. Please be prepared to get wet. Only one (1) Parent/Guardian is allowed in the pool per child. Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions 11
7. Centre Lesson Cancellations - LTS Only Class occupancy is a major factor in determining whether or not a class will need to be cancelled. In the event that a chosen class is not 60% full, the LTS Program Manager may contact families to re-schedule another available time/day. Should the Centre close due to facility or structural issues, a credit will be applied to the Parent/Guardian s account and will only be available for a period of six (6) months from the date of issue. For incidental pool closures of less than half a day, make-up lessons will be offered for any cancelled classes. 8. Public Holidays And End Of Year Centre Closures The Centre is closed on Public Holidays and for two (2) weeks over the Christmas/New Year period each year. No fees will be charged during these days. 9. Recording Devices No recording devices may be used by families anywhere within the Aquatic Centre. This includes, but is not limited to: smart phones, tablets, cameras and video/digital camcorders. Please Note: To assist with the explanation of skills, Barker swimming instructors may be required to visually record a child s swimming technique as part of the instructional process. All recordings are deleted daily. 12 Learn To Swim Program Terms & Conditions
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