MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT

In order to participate in Swim & Dive Lessons, a Family Full Membership is required.

SWIM LESSON SIGN-UP

We anticipate opening lesson sign-up for session 1 on Sunday, June 4th. More information will be released as this date approaches.

REGISTRATION TIMES FOR LESSONS

Parkcrest lessons are offered over 2 three-week sessions:

• Session 1: June 13 – July 1
• Session 2: July 5 – July 22

LESSON TIMES

• Swim lessons are offered in 30 minute blocks from 10:45 am – 12:45 pm & 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Dive lessons are offered from 10:45am – 12:45 pm and meet on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday and alternate Fridays.
• Lessons are 25 minutes long.
• Each student will receive an exit competency card on the last Thursday of each session. The last Friday of each session of lessons concludes with the always popular “game-day”.

SWIM LESSON PLACEMENT TESTING

Swim Lesson Placement Testing will take place on Saturday, June 3rd from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Parkcrest.

Lesson placement testing is highly recommended for students planning to enter Levels 2 through 6.  Children have varying levels of swim exposure during the off-season, and testing will allow instructors to place them according to their current skill level.

SWIM LESSON DESCRIPTION

• WATER BUGS:  Focus is on water adjustment, safety and enjoyment. At least one adult must accompany child in water.  Water bugs is designed for swimmers 3 months to 3 years of age.
• STARFISH:  (Red Cross level 1)- Exit skills required to advance: Move 5 yards along wall and bob 5 times to chin depth. Float on front for 3 seconds. Roll to back and float for 3 seconds.
• SEA HORSE: (Red Cross level 2)- Exit skills required to advance: Unsupported front float 5 secs. Roll to back and float for 5 secs. Swim with combination arm & leg actions for 15 feet on front and on back. Jump into chest deep water independently.
• OCTOPUS: (Red cross Level 3)- Exit skills required to advance:  Jump into deep water from the side. Swim front and back crawl 15 yards with rhythmic breathing and face in water.  Maintain position by treading water for 30 seconds.
• OTTER: (Red Cross Level 4)- Exit skills required to advance: Swim front and back crawl 25 yards. Swim elementary backstroke & breaststroke 15 yards. Float on back for 60 secs in deep water. Tread water using scissors, breaststroke or rotary kick with skull arms for 60 seconds.
• RAY: (Red cross level 5)- Exit skills required to advance: Swim front and back crawl for 50 yards each. Swim elementary backstroke and breaststroke for 25 yards. Tread water with 2 kicks for 2 minutes. Back float for 2 minutes.
• PORPOISE: (Red cross level 6)- Exit skills required to advance: Swim 500 yards continuously in following order: front crawl (100 yards), back crawl (100 yards), elementary backstroke (50 yards), sidestroke (50 yards), butterfly (50 yards); and choice (100 yards).
• STROKE REFINEMENT: Must successfully complete PORPOISE to enroll.

DIVE LESSON PREREQUISITES

** Must pass Octopus (level 3) swim level to enroll in any dive lessons.

• Level 1: No dive experience
• Level 2: Should know front approach, back approach, front dive, back dive, back dive 1/2 twist
• Level 3: Know at least 5 dives or be on dive team

DIVE LESSON DESCRIPTIONS

• Level 1 (Beginner): Learn approach.  Complete front dive off wall and board. Introduce back dive & back half twist.
• Level 2 (Intermediate): Master back dive, front half twist, inward and front flip.
• Level 3 (Advanced): Must be on Dive team and working on 5 min. dives to enroll.