CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS CITYWIDE AQUATICS DIVISION PECK PARK SWIMMING POOL WINTER - SPRING POOL CLOSED MONDAYS Effective September 8, 2014 CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS BOARD OF COMMISIONERS Sylvia Patsaouras President Iris Zuniga Vice President Lynn Alvarez Member Misty M. Sanford Member General Manager Michael A. Shull Executive Officer Regina Adams OPERATIONS BRANCH Assistant General Manager Kevin Regan CITYWIDE AQUATICS DIVISION Principal Recreation Supervisor I Patricia Delgado 560 N. Western Avenue San Pedro, CA 90732 310-548-2434 "Swim in Los Angeles" Aquatic Directors Andre Brent Jon Kopitzke Aquatic Facility Manager Maha Yateem Pool Managers Michael Calandrino Jennifer Harrison Note: The classes and programs in this brochure may be subject to cancellation. Persons with disabilities are welcome to participate in programs and classes. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the program or class you wish to participate.
HOURS OF OPERATION POOL CLOSED MONDAYS September 7 - May Recreational and Lap Swimming (Lap lanes may be limited due to Programming) Tuesday - Friday... 20 yards Lap Lanes... 3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday... 33 yards Lap Lanes... 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. POOL CLOSURES November 11... Veteran s day... Tuesday November 27... Thanksgiving... Thursday November 28...... Friday December 25... Christmas Day... Thursday December 29 - January 23... Winter Repair ADMISSION FEES Fees subject to change without notice Children... 17 & Under... $1.00 Adults... 18-64... $3.50 Older Adults... 65 & Up... $1.00 Persons w/disabilities...... $1.00 Lap Pass... 30 admissions... $87.50 Admission Pass... 30 admissions... $25.00 Swim Attire: Swim suits, swim trunks with liner (exception: board shorts providing coverage), must be worn by per- not be allowed, while in the pool or on deck. sons in the pool area. White t-shirts or white rash guards will Note: Each child under the age of 7 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older on a one-to-one ratio. The adult must be within one arm s length of the child at all times, whether on the pool deck or in the water
LEARN TO SWIM YOUTH LESSONS TUESDAY & THURSDAYS 10 LESSONS/2 WEEKS... YOUTH $40.00 Series # 1... September 16 - October 16 *Series # 2... October 21 - November 25 **Series # 3... December 02 - February 03 Series # 4... February 10 - March 12 Series # 5... March 17 - April 16 Series # 6... April 21 - May 21 WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY 10 LESSONS/5 WEEKS... ADULT $50.00 Series # 1... September 17 - October 17 Series # 2... October 22 - November 26 **Series # 3... December 03 - February 04 Series # 4... February 11 - March 13 Series # 5... March 18 - April 17 Series # 6... April 22 - May 22 * Schedule adjusted for Pool Closure due to Veteran s Day ** Schedule adjusted for Pool Closure 12/29-01/23 LESSON CATEGORIES & REQUIREMENTS Parent/Child: 4 yrs. 6 yrs. Children: 7 yrs. 17 yrs. Adult: 18 & up Parent/Child Children must be accompanied by an adult. Parent and child are introduced to basic water safety in a com- acclimation. Buoyancy in water and basic skills will be taught. fortable environment. Level 1- Water Confidence Introduction to water safety and water Kicking, breathing, and alternate arm action techniques are introduced as well as entering and exiting pool on own. Level 2 - Beginner Continue to learn basic skills including combined arm and leg action on front and back. Front and back floats and glides. Introduction to swimming in the deep end. Level 3 - Advance Beginner Front Crawl & Elementary Backstroke. Dolphin and Scissor kicks. Treading water and introduction to diving into pool. Level 4 - Intermediate Front Crawl & Elementary Backstroke are refined. Introduction to Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke and Butterfly. Turns and surface dives introduced. Level 5 - Swimmer Refine strokes and improve conditioning. Learn additional surface dives, flip turns and improve diving into pool. Level 6 Advanced Swimmer- Increase fitness level and ability to swim longer distances. Offered with either Fitness Swim- mer or Fundamentals of Springboard Diving modules to prepare for novice competitive programs. LESSON DATES & TIMES YOUTH LESSONS TUESDAY & THURSDAY Water Confidence... 3:35 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Beginner... 4:05 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Intermediate... 4:05 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Adv. Beginner... 4:35 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Swimmer... 4:35 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Parent & Child... 3:35 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Beginner... 4:05 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Intermediate... 4:05 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Adv. Beginner... 4:35 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Swimmer... 4:35 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ADULT LESSONS TUESDAY & THURSDAY Non-Swimmer... 7:00 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY Swimmer... 7:00 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. LESSON REGISTRATION Registration for Series # 1 begins Sunday, September 14 at 10 a.m. Registration for Series # 2-6 will immediately following the conclusion of the series. Fee must be paid at the time of registration. NO EXCEPTIONS Make checks payable to: City of L.A. Department of Recreation & Parks No refunds unless class is cancelled Lesson are 25 minutes in length All refunds will be assessed an administration fee. PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS Private & Semi-Private lessons provide personalized instruction to adults and youth ages 4 and older. Lessons are 25 minutes in length. Registration rules apply and participants must register for four lessons. Private lesson schedule is based on staff availability. Maximum of two participants per semi-private lesson. Inquire with Pool Clerk or Manager for scheduling. Child or Adult-Private: 4 lessons @ $27.00=$108.00 Semi Private: 4 lessons @ $40.00=$160.00
TEAM SPORTS Designed for entry-level participants to compete in a department-sponsored league. Proof of age required. Age verification must be completed before the first meet, or the participant will not be allowed to compete. Participants must demonstrate an intermediate-level swimming competency. All meet times and locations will be announced. Athletes who compete in two or more meets and/or sports will receive a combined participa- tion award. A team sport awards banquet is scheduled for December for Swim Team and May for Synchronized swimming and Water Polo. TEAM REGISTRATION Registration for Novice Swim Team: Sunday September 7 @ 10 a.m. Registration for Novice Synchronized Swimming and Water Polo: Sunday, January 18 @ 10 a.m. All Team Members must attend the first two competitiions in order to continue workouts with the team. Competition dates and times will be available on registration day. Registration: $50 for one team, $45 for each additional team. No telephone registration. Fees must be paid at the time of registration. NO EXCEPTIONS Checks payable to: City of L.A. Dept. of Recreation and Parks All refunds will be assessed an administrative fee No refunds unless the program is cancelled NOVICE SWIM TEAM (Tuesday - Friday) Length of Season... September 16 - December Workout Time... 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Age:... 7-17 NOVICE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING (Tuesday - Friday) Length of Season... January 27 - May Workout Time... 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Age:... 7-17 WATER POLO TEAM (Tuesday - Friday) Length of Season... January 27 - May Workout Time... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Age:... 7-17
Aqua Aerobics The techniques used in shallow water exercises are designed for swimmer and non swimmers. Aquacise increases flexibility and stamina, range of motion & provides a cardiovascular workout. Class subject to cancelation due to lack of participation. MORNING CLASS... Tuesday and Thursday... 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (Registration is required for morning session) Cost:...... $40.00 Older Adults (65&Up)... $35.00 Series # 1... September 16 - October 16 Series # 2...October 21 - November 25 **Series # 3... December 02 - February 03 Series # 4... February 10 - March 12 Series # 5... March 17 - April 16 Series # 6... April 21 - May 21 Series # 7... May 26 - June 25 **Schedule adjusted for Pool Closure 12/29 01/23 EVENING CLASS... Tuesday and Thursday...... 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost:... Walk - In... $4.50 Older Adults (65&Up)... $4.00 Fees must be paid at the time of registration. NO EXCEPTIONS. Make checks payable to: City of L.A., Dept. of Recreation & Parks No refunds unless a class is cancelled. All refunds will be assessed an administration fee. The swim lap pass is not honored during morning Aquacise class. No individual entry fee accepted. Lap swimmers must register & pay same series cost of Aquacise.
LOS ANGELES CITY LIFEGUARD CHALLENGE Description: The LA City Lifeguard Challenge consists of the following skills: 1. Swim 500 yards in less than 10 minutes 2. Swim 25 yards (Head-up Freestyle) in under 18 seconds 3. Swim 200 yard Lifeguard Medley (Breaststroke, backstroke, sidestroke, and front crawl) with proper from in under 3:52 4. Tread water with a 10-pound diving brick for 1 minute 5. Perform the LA City Dummy Tow Swim under 1:18 The LA City Lifeguard Challenge must be completed prior to taking Module # 1 of the Los Angeles City Pre-Academy Training. Both the Lifeguard Challenge and Module # 1 are pre-requisites to taking the LA CITY LIFEGUARD TEST. Participants must be 17 years of age by May 31, 2015 Lifeguard Workout Dates: Continuous Wednesday & Friday 6:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Challenge Dates: Start Time: 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2014 Thursday, November 6, 2014 Thursday, December 2, 2014 Additional Challenge Date will be schedule in January 2015: Speak to the full-time manager for more information L.A. CITY PRE-ACADEMY TRAINING Description: Prior to registering for the LAC-PAT course you must successfully pass the Lifeguard Challenge. The LA City Pre-Academy Training (LAC-PAT) will familiarize students with Lifeguard Test Preparation, Basic Life Support, First Aid and Lifesaving Skills. Conditioning will be included each day of LAC-PAT. Cost: $40.00 includes participant manual and rescue mask. Schedulee of Class Class Time: 5:000 p.m. 8:00 p.m. *Module # 1... LG Test Preparation... Tuesday or Thursday... 01/13/15 & 1/22/15 Module # 2... Lifeguarding Skills... Tuesday and Thursday... 02/17/15-03/05/15 Module # 3... Spinal Management... Tuesday and Thursday... 03/10/15-03/26/15 Module # 4... CPR/First Aid... Tuesday and Thursday... 03/31/15 04/16/15 *Module 1 requires attendance to one date only.