Summer Session 6 Class Schedule
June 17-June 27, 2013
Registration closes June 14, 2013
Please
Note: The Summer Session runs for two (2) weeks, and classes meet on Monday through Thursday of each week. A total of eight (8) lessons are offered in the Session.
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| Splash |
This class is only for 3 year old children. Class Size: 4
Pre-requisite:
Must be 3 years of age, toilet trained and
able to be separated from parents/guardians
for 30 minutes.
This
beginning level introduces children to the
water. Students will develop a sense
of confidence and independence and be introduced
to water safety skills while having fun
in the water. There is no advancement from
this class until the child turns four. However,
swimmers are welcome to take the class more
than once.
The
following skills will be developed in Splash!
Put
face in water and blow bubbles
Safely enter/exit the pool using the ladder
(unsupported)
Jump in to water (with instructor)
Straight leg flutter kick on front – with or without
barbell
or noodle
Straight leg flutter kick on back
Instructor supported front float
Instructor supported back float
Streamline arm positioning
Bobbing under water 5 times with rhythmic breathing.
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| Class
Duration: 30 minutes |
Class
Cost: $150 |
Session 6:
June 17 - June 27 |
2:40 - 3:10 PM
closed |
3:50 - 4:20 PM
closed |
Registration: On-line Only
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| Level
1 |
This class is for children 4 and older.
Pre-requisite:
Children must be able to pay attention for
30 min. at a time.
Swimmers
will learn a correct body position and breathing for efficient
swimming and focus on comfort level and skills to increase
water safety.
Successful
completion of Level 1 requires:
Put
face in water and blow bubbles
Fully submerge head
Bobbing under water 5 times with rhythmic breathing
Safely enter/exit the pool independently
Jump into water (with or without instructor)
Independent straight leg flutter kick on front.
Independent straight leg flutter kick on back.
Instructor supported front float (hold for 10 seconds).
Instructor supported back float (hold for 10 seconds).
Streamline positioning.
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| Class
Duration: 30 minutes |
Class
Cost: $150 |
Session 6:
June 17 - June 27 |
2:40 - 3:10 PM |
3:15 - 3:45 PM |
3:50 - 4:20 PM |
4:25 - 4:55 PM
closed
|
5:00 - 5:30 PM
|
Registration: On-line Only
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| Level
2 |
This class is only available for children 4 and older!
Pre-requisite:
Level 1 Skills
By Level 2 students should be able to propel themselves through the water with a straight leg kick while they hold a barbell. They must maintain a horizontal body position when breathing, and do a 10 second supported front float with head in the water, as well as a 10 second supported back float.
Successful
completion of Level 2 requires:
Unsupported
front float with correct body position (10 sec)
Unsupported back float with correct body position (10 sec)
Front & back streamline push-offs from wall
Foundations of treading water
Retrieve object from bottom of pool
Kicking on back while sculling with arms
Jumping in to deep water and fully submerging
Kicking 25 yds with kickboard or barbell with
face in water and rhythmic bilateral side breathing
Flutter kicking with board or barbell while in streamline
position
Kicking in streamline position on stomach, rolling onto back to breathe, and then rolling back to the stomach.
Jump in to deep water, kick on back over to side of pool with a horizontal posture and exit safely.
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| Class
Duration: 30 minutes |
Class
Cost: $150 |
Session 6:
June 17 - June 27 |
2:40 - 3:10 PM |
3:15 - 3:45 PM
|
3:50 - 4:20 PM
closed
|
4:25 - 4:55 PM
|
5:00 - 5:30 PM
|
Registration: On-line Only
Trouble Registering On-line? On-line registration works best with Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers. There are known problems with Apple's Safari and Google's Chrome. You can download Firefox for free at the Firefox web site.
Make sure you complete all required items on the registration form (marked by a red asterisk). Any other problems, call 617-777-3556.
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| Level
3 |
This class is only available for children 4 and older!
Pre-requisite:
Level 2 Skills
Level 3 introduces students to the foundation of freestyle, the fundamental stroke in swimming. Many students will repeat Level 3 in order to learn proper freestyle skills with: arms, kicking & side breathing. Students will also be introduced to backstroke, underwater swimming, and kneeling dives.
Successful
completion of Level 3 requires:
Swim 12.5 meters freestyle (one width of the pool) with catch-up drill using a kickboard.
Swim 12.5 meters (one width of the pool) doing a 12-1 backstroke drill.
Complete underwater shooter with proper streamline.
Complete underwater handstand.
Begin to learn the eggbeater kick.
Complete a kneeling dive with hands first entry.
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| Class
Duration: 30 minutes |
Class
Cost: $150 |
Session 6:
June 17 - June 27 |
2:40 - 3:10 PM |
3:15 - 3:45 PM
|
3:50 - 4:20 PM
|
4:25 - 4:55 PM
|
5:00 - 5:30 PM
|
Registration: On-line Only
Trouble Registering On-line? On-line registration works best with Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers. There are known problems with Apple's Safari and Google's Chrome. You can download Firefox for free at the Firefox web site.
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| Level
4 |
This class is only available for children 4 and older!
Pre-requisite:
Level 3 Skills
Level 4 builds on the freestyle and backstroke skills learned in level three.
Successful
completion of Level 4 requires:
Swim 25 yards freestyle or two widths of the pool with proper body position, kicking, and aligned bilateral side breathing.
Swim 12.5 meters backstroke or one width of the pool with proper body position, kicking, and arm recoveries/hand entries.
Complete an underwater shooter with 10 yards underwater swimming.
Complete a kneeling dive with proper push, streamline position and continuous kicking in the water
Tread water for 30 seconds.
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| Class
Duration: 45 minutes |
Class
Cost: $180 |
Session 6:
June 17 - June 27 |
2:40-3:25 PM
closed
|
3:30-4:15 PM
|
3:50-4:35 PM |
4:40-5:25 PM
closed |
Registration: On-line Only
Trouble Registering On-line? On-line registration works best with Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers. There are known problems with Apple's Safari and Google's Chrome. You can download Firefox for free at the Firefox web site.
Make sure you complete all required items on the registration form (marked by a red asterisk). Any other problems, call 617-777-3556.
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| Level
5 |
This class is only available for children 4 and older!
Pre-requisite:
Level 4 Skills
Level
5 builds on the freestyle
and backstroke skills learned in level four.
Students increase endurance and begin to
learn breaststroke and butterfly kicks as
well as standing dives and front somersaults
in the water.
Successful
completion of Level 5 requires:
25
yds. freestyle with proper body position, breathing and six-beat kick
25 yds. backstroke with proper body position and kick
25 yds. breaststroke whip kick
Dolphin kick on front with arms at sides
Front somersault exhaling through nose
1 minute treading water
Standing dive into pool
Freestyle open turn
Backstroke open turn
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| Class
Duration: 1 hour |
Class
Cost: $205 |
Session 6:
June 17 - June 27 |
4:25 - 5:25 PM |
Registration: On-line Only
Trouble Registering On-line? On-line registration works best with Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers. There are known problems with Apple's Safari and Google's Chrome. You can download Firefox for free at the Firefox web site.
Make sure you complete all required items on the registration form (marked by a red asterisk). Any other problems, call 617-777-3556.
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| Level
6 |
Pre-requisite:
Level 5 Skills
Level 6 includes the successful coordination of the breaststroke & mastery of the flip turn. Like Level 3, many swimmers will repeat Level 6 to learn proper breaststroke technique. Level 6 continues to build on endurance, racing starts and open turns as introduced in Level 5. Swimmers who have completed one session of Level 6 may be invited to join the Dragon Swim Team.
Successful
completion of Level 6 requires:
50 yds freestyle with 6 beat kick and a flip turn
50 yds backstroke with steady kick and streamlined underwater dolphin kick
25 yds breaststroke with proper head position and timing (no pause under chest)
Backstroke to Breaststroke and Breaststroke open turns 25 yds butterfly (dolphin) kick on stomach and back
Racing start from the block
Freestyle flip turn
Stride entry in to water (lifesaving jump)
2 minutes treading water
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| Class
Duration: 1 hour |
Class
Cost: $205 |
Session 6:
June 17 - June 27 |
4:25 - 5:25 PM |
Registration: On-line Only
Trouble Registering On-line? On-line registration works best with Internet Explorer or Firefox browsers. There are known problems with Apple's Safari and Google's Chrome. You can download Firefox for free at the Firefox web site.
Make sure you complete all required items on the registration form (marked by a red asterisk). Any other problems, call 617-777-3556.
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