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SwimmerCRPR Aquatic Programs - SUMMER 2008

At Welch Pool, Park Forest Pool & the SCAHS Natatorium

BULLETIN     5 Jun 08

HIGH SCHOOL NATATORIUM PROJECT CANCELS SWIM LESSONS

The School District advised CRPR today that their contractor will begin replacing the High School Natatorium roof starting 30 Jun 08. As a result, it is necessary for CRPR to withdraw (cancel) the following CRPR Summer Swim Classes at the HS Natatorium in July and August:
Parent w/ Toddler - 13293, 13294
Preschool - 13205, 13206, 13207, 13208
Level 1 - 13213, 13214
Level 2 - 13223, 13224
Level 3 - 13233, 13234
Level 4 - 13243, 13244
Level 5 - 13253, 13254
Level 6 - 13262
Level 7 - 13272

Students were informed by email of this change. Please note that Transfer Fees and Refund Fees will be waived for students enrolled in these classes. 

CRPR Aquatic Program Policies

• Classes fill quickly; satisfactory completion of prerequiste courses cannot be guaranteed.

• Please note that makeup sessions for all youth aquatic classes that are canceled will be scheduled at the same time on the Friday following the canceled class (except on Friday, 4 Jul 08).

• Classes will be held as scheduled except during electrical storms and facility closings.

• Only lesson participants are permitted on the pool deck areas. Parents and guests must remain in the designated waiting area.

Youth Swim Teams (ages 5-18)
Registrations for swim teams can be accepted only through June 30, 2008.
 The first day of practice will be Thursday, June 19.

"Triple O!" (One-on-One) Youth Swim Lessons               Individual Instruction
Individualized swimming instruction for youth ages 5-14! For those youngsters needing extra feedback and personalized attention from our outstanding instructors. Four 30-minute lessons per program with the individual attention to help a youngster become a better swimmer faster.

YOUTH
Summer 2008
One-On-One
Schedule
• Parent w/ Toddler (ages 1-3)                    Water Orientation     Group Instruction
A water orientation class that will teach a parent how to work safely and effectively with a young child in the water. Skill-appropriate water activities will be included. The fee includes one toddler with one parent/guardian.

YOUTH
Summer 2008
Parent w/ Toddler
Schedules

• Preschool (ages 3-5)                                 Water Adjustment         Group Instruction
Designed for the child to develop a comfort level in the water as well as a readiness for learning how to swim.
YOUTH
Summer 2008
Preschool
Schedules
• Youth Level 1 (ages 4-14)                        Water Exploration    Group Instruction
Designed for children just beginning swim lessons who may be uncomfortable in the water. At completion, child will be able to submerge face, float with support, kick with support, and demonstrate very basic water safety skills.
YOUTH
Summer 2008
Level 1 & 2
Schedules
• Youth Level 2 (ages 5-14)                          Primary Skills      Group Instruction
Prerequisite: Level 1 with no fear of the water. At completion, child will submerge and retrieve objects, front and back float/glide, bob 10 times, "easy" stroke on back and front, turn over, and demonstrate basic water safety skills.
• Youth Level 3 (ages 5-14)                        Stroke Readiness  Group Instruction
Prerequisite: Level 2 or equivalent. At completion, child will bob 15 times, jump into deep water, dive from a kneeling position, demonstrate 10 yards of front and back crawl, demonstrate elementary backstroke kick, tread water and demonstrate water safety skills.
YOUTH
Summer 2008
Level 3 & 4
Schedules
• Youth Level 4 (ages 5-14)                    Stroke Development   Group Instruction
Prerequisite: Level 3 or equivalent. At completion, child will demonstrate a standing front dive, elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke kicks, tread water and rescue breathing.
• Youth Level 5 (ages 5-14)                 Stroke Refinement       Group Instruction
Prerequisite: Level 4 or equivalent. At completion, child will demonstrate 50 yards of front crawl and back crawl, 10 yards of breaststroke and sidestroke, 25 yards of elementary backstroke, butterfly kick, turns, diving from board, and water safety skills.
YOUTH
Summer 2008
Level 5 & 6
Schedules
• Youth Level 6 (ages 5-14)               Skill Proficiency         Group Instruction
Prerequisite: Level 5 or equivalent. At completion, child will demonstrate approach and hurdle on the diving board, 100 yards of front and back crawl, 25 yards of breaststroke, sidestroke, approach stroking, 10 yards of butterfly stroke, flip turns, surface dives and water rescue.
• Youth Level 7 (ages 5-14)                 Advanced Skills       Group Instruction
Prerequisite: Level 6 or equivalent. At completion, student will demonstrate a springboard dive, 200 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of back crawl, 50 yards of breaststroke and sidestroke, 25 yards of butterfly, 15 yards of underwater swimming, backstroke, flip turns, water rescue, competitive starts and basic water rescue.
YOUTH
Summer 2008
Level 7
Schedules

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