Aquatics
THE KATHIE AND STEVE MARKEL LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim courses are based on a logical , four-level progression that helps swimmers of varying ages and abilities develop their water safety , survival and swim skills .
Level 1 : Learn to Swim
For first time swimmers Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 5 +
This class is for the first-time swimmer that doesn ’ t know how to swim . Skills to be taught in this level include : entering and exiting the water , blowing bubbles , bobbing , opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects , front and back gliding , back floating , rolling from front to back and back to front , treading water , alternating simultaneous arm and leg actions on front and back , combining arm and leg actions on front and back and ageappropriate water safety topics . ( Maximum Class Size : 6 )
October 3 – November 21 : Sundays , 12:00 - 12:30 pm Code : 19044
$ 125 JCC members $ 160 non-members $ 105 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Level 2 : Fundamental Aquatics Skills
For beginner swimmers Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 5 +
This class is for the child who can swim independently and has not mastered his / her stroke techniques . Skills to be taught include : entering and exiting the water , submerging , bobbing , opening eyes underwater and retrieving submerged objects , front , jellyfish , and tuck floating , front kicking and gliding , back kicking and gliding , rolling from front to back and back to front , rotary breathing , treading water , combining arm and leg actions on front and back and age-appropriate water safety skills . ( Maximum Class Size : 8 )
October 3 – November 21 Sundays , 12:00 - 12:30 pm Code : 19046
$ 125 JCC members $ 160 non-members $ 105 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Level 3 : Stroke Development
For Intermediate Swimmers Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 5 +
The objectives of Learn-to-Swim Level 3 are to expand proficiency of previously learned skills by providing additional guided practice . Participants learn and practice survival floating and learn to swim front crawl and elementary backstroke at rudimentary proficiency levels . We begin introduction of the scissors and dolphin kicks and extend the time duration for treading water . Participants also learn rules for headfirst entries and begin to learn to enter the water headfirst from a seated position at poolside . As in all levels , new and previously addressed water safety topics are included . Participants who successfully complete Level 3 have achieved basic water competency in a pool environment . ( Maximum Class Size : 8 )
October 3 – November 21 Sundays , 1:30-2:00pm Code : 19047
$ 125 JCC members $ 160 non-members $ 105 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Level 4 : Stroke Improvement ( equivalent to Pre-Fins Beg . Novice )
A technique focused swimming class Instructor : Aquatics Staff Ages : 5 +
In Learn-to-Swim Level 4 , participants improve their aquatic skills and increase their endurance by swimming the strokes learned in Level 3 ( i . e ., front crawl , elementary backstroke ) for greater distances and with more advanced proficiency . Participants add arm actions to the previously learned scissors kick and breaststroke kick to perform the rudimentary sidestroke and to learn the breaststroke . Participants also begin to learn the back crawl and butterfly , as well as the basics of performing a simple open turn at a wall . ( Maximum Class Size : 8 )
October 3 – November 21 Sundays , 1:30-2:00pm Code : 19048
$ 125 JCC members $ 160 non-members $ 105 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
Pre-Fins Group
Ages 5-8
Pre-fins is a great way to keep your child active this year while introducing them to Dolphin Club swim team program ! Practices are ran as a hybrid between a swim team practice and group swim lessons . This gives the swimmers more personal attention from our coaches to improve their strokes , while also giving them a taste of the competitive swimming world . We will be holding fun intra-squad meets at the JCC throughout the year . The Pre-Fins program emphasizes learning , fitness , and fun !
Pre-Fin swimmers will learn the basics of all 4 competitive strokes in an encouraging atmosphere . The coaches focus on teaching proper stroke technique , introducing starts and turns , and developing a joy of swimming using games , activities , and challenges . The interpersonal skills necessary to compete in the sport of swimming also will be taught – working with teammates , following directions , listening to the coaches , and having fun .
Participation in swim meets is a family ’ s / swimmer ’ s choice . Coaches will assess each swimmer to make sure they are ready to compete and will only enter them in events they are eligible to swim .
Practice Recommendations
2 practices a week are recommended but not required . Each practice session lasts 45 minutes . Swimmers can expect to work up to swimming 500 to 1,000 yards per practice session .
Pre-requisite for the Pre-Fin Group
- Able to complete a 25 yd freestyle and backstroke without assistance
In addition to registering below , please fill out our Pre-Fin Registration Form .
October 3 – November 21 Sundays 2-2:45pm & Fridays 4:35-5:20pm Code : 19049
$ 210 JCC members $ 245 non-members $ 200 for children in JCC Kids ’ Place
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