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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.1 Summer 1989 Aquatics ProgramCITY OF DUBLIN PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION AGENDA STATEMENT MEETING DATE: May 9, 1989 SUBJECT Summer 1989 Aquatics Program EXHIBITS ATTACHED Draft Copy Summer Brochure - Aquatics, Pages 5-8 RECOMMENDATION Receive Report FINANCIAL STATEMENT None DESCRIPTION Plans are currently underway for the 1989 Summer Aquatics Program to be held at the Dublin Swim Center. Stephanie Alex has been hired as the Aquatics Coordinator and she will be present at the meeting to review the program with the Commission. As you can see from the draft pages of the Summer brochure, attached in Exhibit A, a comprehensive program is planned for the community. The Dublin Swim Center will open for recreational swimming on May 27 and will be open daily from 1:00-5:30p.m. through September 4. Fees for recreational swimming will remain the same as last year. A variety of instructional programs will be offered at the Swim Center which are summarized below: Youth Swim Lessons Aquatots (6mo-3yrs) Little Splashers (3-5yrs) Super Splashers (3-5yrs) Swimmer Specialty Classes/Programs Beginner (6yrs+) Advanced Beginner (6yrs+) Intermediate (6yrs+) (6yrs+) Intro to Synchronized Swimming Safety Training for Swim Coaches Basic Water Safety Emergency Water Safety Water Safety Instructor Scuba Diving Springboard Diving Adult Swim Lessons Adult Lap Swimming Masters Training Water Aerobics Water Walking Additionally the City will sponsor a youth swim team which will compete in the Tri-Valley Swim League. Sign-ups for this program are currently underway. Family nights will be held weekly on Mondays from 7:30-9:30p.m. from June 5-August 28. Teens can enjoy four pool parties held on various Friday nights throughout the Summer. The pool will also be available for private rental either before or after regularly scheduled pool hours. Recruitment of Summer aquatic staff started in February and, to date, the majority of the positions have been filled. Staff is, however, continuing to accept applications. It is recommended that the Commission review the Summer Aquatics Schedule and provide staff with input. ITEM NO. d• 1 Copies to: 1- AQUATICS The Dublin Recreation Department offers a variety of swim programs for everyone! We have classes for all aae groups - tots to seniors, and every level of ability - beginners to swim teams! If you want to learn to swim, get fit or simply splash in the water stop by the Dublin Swim Center at 8157 Village Parkway (next to Dublin High School). Dublin Swim Center - the cool place to have fun! RECREATIONAL SWIM E Cool off this summer at the Dublin Swim Center. The Center will be open every day beginning May 27 until September 4. Hours for recreational swim are 1:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Fees: Single Admission 15 Swim Pas Preschool (under 6) $ .50 $5.00 Youth (6-17) $ .75 $7.50 Adults (18-59) $1.50 $15.00 Seniors (over 59) $1.00 $10.00 Family Season Pass $85.00 (Good for any immediate family member for recreational swimming, lap swimming or family nights). YOUTH SWIM LESSONS AQUATOTS This course is designed for parents who are interested in acquainting their child with the water and presenting the basics of swimming instruction under the supervision of an ex- perienced instructor. Emphasis is placed -on developing a positive attitude toward the water environment. In this ou crse the parent will take direct responsibility for their child's in- struction. The teacher will provide individual and group guidance and information to parents concerning techniques and methods of instruction. Open to children 6 months to 3 years old. This is a parent participation class. LITTLE SPLASHERS The purpose of the splasher's program is to give 3 to 5 year olds with little or no experience with swimming a positive in- troduction to the water. With the help of a qualified instruc- tor, the child will explore the effects of physical movement in the water and to adjust to the water both physically and men- tally. Basic swimming skills will be introduced upon readiness. SUPER SPLASHERS Super Splashers is designed for 3 to 5 year olds who are very comfortable in the water but do not meet the height require- ment of 44 inches for the beginner class. All of the basic swim- ming skies and stroke work will be covered. This class will be open to those who have successfully completed Little Splashers or who have previous swimming experience. BEGINNER The primary goal of this course is to have the student become comfortable and safe in the water. No swimming skills are required but students should be 6 years of age, have completed one year of school and be 44 inches tall. Upon successful com- pletion of the course, students will be able to swim short distances on front and back, float on front and back and sur- vival float. More importantly, students will learn basic safety skills and will be taught to respect as well as enjoy water activities. ADVANCED BEGINNER This program expands the knowledge and skills learned in the Beginner class. In this course students will improve their front crawl stroke, increase their stamina and endurance and be introduced to the elementary backstroke. Other new skills include diving, treading water and underwater swimming. To be eligible, students must have successfully completed the Beginner course or have equivalent skills. INT'ERAIEDIATE The emphasis of this course is the development of efficiency and proficiency in four different strokes. Students will review and improve the front crawl and elementary backstroke and will be introduced to the sidestroke and breaststroke. New skills include sculling, survival stroke, turns and various safety skills. Certification requires a good general form and en- durance for all strokes. S WE"AIER The main objectives of the Swimmer course are to develop endurance and stamina and to develop precise coordination of basic swimming strokes. The back crawl stroke will be in- troduced and new skills will include surface dives, entries and basic rescue techniques. The Swimmer course is highly recom- mended for persons intending to register for Lifeguard Train- ing or Water Safety Instructor. SESSION DATES: Session I June 19-June 29 (M-F / M-TH) Session H July 3-July 14 *(M,W-F / M-F) Session III July 17-July 27 (M-F / M-TH) Session IV July 31-August 10 (M-F / M-TH) Session V August 14-August 24 (M-F / M-TH) Each two -week session is 9 days long and runs Monday through Friday during the first week and Monday through Thursday during the second week. *There will be no classes on July 4. During that session, classes will run Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during the first week and Monday through Friday during the second week. AQUATICS MORNING LESSONS 10:00 - 10:30 A.M. 1030 - 11:00 A.M. Little Splashers Little Splashers Super Splashers Super Splashers Beginner Beginner Swimmer Intermediate 11:00 - 11:30 A.M. 11:30 - 12:00 P.M. Aqua Tots Aqua Tots Super Splashers Little Splashers Beginner Beginner Advanced Beginner Advanced Beginner EVENING LESSONS 5:30 - 6:00 P.M. 6:00 - 6:30 P.M. Little Splasher Aqua Tots Beginner Little Splashers Advanced Beginner Super Splashers Intermediate Beginner SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION General registration for Youth Swim Lessons will be held at the Dublin Swim Center on Saturday, June 3. Dublin residents may register beginning at 9:00 a.m. and non-residents may register beginning at 10:00 a.m. Sign-ups will be taken up until 12:00 noon. Parents may register for any of the five Summer sessions at that time but may only sign-up each child for one class at a time. Registration for other sessions will be taken beginning on the Wednesday prior to each new session. We strongly recommend that you plan to register on June 3 in order to assure you of the best class selection. We will continue to take registration until all classes are filled. New students (those not currently enrolled) may register at the pool at any time during regular business hours. Fee: $15.00/per person. ADULT SWIM LESSONS Whether you are interested in overcoming a lifelong fear of the water or just in improving the skills you already have, the experienced instructors at the Dublin Swim Center can help you. Session dates are listed under Youth Swim Lessons. Classes are as follows: 6:30 - 7:00 P.'_\i. 7:00 - 7:30 P.M. Non-Swimtner.Be_ginner Beginner/Intermediate Fee: $15/per person Non-Swimmer/Beainner This class is primarily designed for adults who have little or no experience in swimming. A qualified instructor will in- dividualize the instruction in order to assist each participant at their own abiliry level. Beginner/Intermediate This class is designed for those who are reasonably comfor- table in the water.Required skills are floating (front and back) and basic know•led2e of at least one swimming stroke. Again, the instruction will be as individualized as possible for each participant. BEGINNING SPRINGBOARD DIVING A qualified instructor will guide participants in learning safe diving board use. standard approach and take -off and a variety of dives from the one -meter board. Participants should have basic swimming ability before entering class. Session I July 31 - Aug. 1 (M-F) 9:00-9:30 A.M. Session II Aug. 14 - Aug. 25, .(M-F) 9:00-9:30 A.M. Fee: $18.00/per person INTERMEDIATE SPRINGBOARD DIVING Participants will review and improve basic skills as well as learn more advanced skills from both the one -meter and three - meter boards. Class is open to students who have completed Beginning Springboard Diving or have equivalent experience. Session I July 31 - Aug. 11; (M-F) 9:30-10:00 A.M. Session II Aug. 14 - Aug. 251 -(M-F) 9:30-10:00 A.M. Fee: $18.00/per person ADUATICS INZRODUCTION TO SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING I Get involved in one of the hottest new Olympic sports! This class will introduce basic water ballet figures to the novice student. Participants will also have the opportunity to develop routines and set them to music. Intermediate swimming ability is required but no other experience is necessary. July 31 - Aug. 11 {M-F) 9:00-10:00 A.M. Fee: S 18.00/per person INTRODUCTION TO SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING II This class is open to new participants, to those with previous experience and to those who have completed Synchronized Swimming I. Emphasis will be placed on improving previously learned skills as well as learning new figures. Participants will be given the opportunity to use their skills in developing a routine set to music. Aug. 14 - Aug. 25 (M-F) 9:00-10:00 A.M. Fee: S 18.00/per person SAFETY TRAINING FOR SWIM COACHES This course provides training and certification in aquatic safety for competitive swim coaches. This course along with the new American Red Cross Standard First Aid course (or equivalent) provides the level of training required by United States Swim- ming (U.S.S.). Prerequisites: —Open to swim coaches or those training to become involved in competitive swimming. May 23 - May 25 (T/Th) 6:00-10:00 P.M. Fee: S 15.00/per person (includes course text) BASIC WATER SAFETY This course provides individuals and families with general water safety information in order to create an awareness of causes and prevention of water accidents, to develop a desire . to be safe and to encourage healthy and safe water recreation. This course focuses on personal and community water safety and may be taken by anyone, regardless of swimming ability. It is ideal for families, scout troops, and any group or in- dividual interested in general water safety. June 6 - June 16 (T/Th) j 7:00-9:00 P.M. Fee: $15.001per person (includes course manual) EMERGENCY WATER SAFETY The purpose of this course is to train those individuals in the areas of recreation, education, public safety and industry who want to know how to respond in an aquatic emergency. This course will not qualify a participant to be a lifeguard, however it will serve as a sound foundation for further training in lifeguarding and aquatics. (This course may also serve as one of the prerequisites for Water Safety Instructor). Prerequisites: — Intermediate Swimming Certificate or equivalent skills. — Basic Water Safety Certificate or competency in Basic Water Safety skills. June 20 - June 29 (T/Th) 7:00-9:00 P.M. Fee: S15/per person (includes course materials) WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR This course is designed to train the instructor candidate to teach all levels in the American Red Cross Swimming program. Areas of instruction include theories and methods of teaching, physical prinicples of body movement in the water, stroke analvsis and methods of evaluation. Prerequisites: — Must be 17 vears old. — Must possess a current American Red Cross Emergency Water Safety or Lifeguard Training Certificate. — Must successfully complete the written and skills pre-tests, achieving a minimum of 80% on the written pre -test and performing all skills satisfactorily and in accordance with established skill standards. July 11 - Aug. 24 -(T/Th) 7:00-10:00 P.M. Fee: $40.00/per person (does not include books) SCUBA DIVING Discover the beauty and excitement of scuba diving. This en- try level Scuba Diving course is designed to give the begin- ning diver the knowledge and skills necessary to safely dive along our coast. Each six -week course will consist of lectures, pool practice and two field trips to the Monterey Coast. Par- ticipants will receive Y.M.C.A. Basic Divers Certification upon successful completion of the course. *Session I May 30 - July 9 *Session II July 10 - August 20 *Session III August 21 - October Mondays - Lecture - 7:00-10:00 P.M. Wednesdays - Pool - 7:00-10:00 P.M. Fee: $90.00/per person *Open water dives along the Monterey Coast are scheduled for the third Saturday and the final weekend of each session. �. ---yam--�•�=�..�-- _�. .�.�n.�.a,.. ---- - - - - - -- AOUATICS DUBLIN SWIM TEAM The new Dublin Swim Team will begin taking sign-ups on Tuesday, May 2 at the Shannon Center at 6:00 p.m. for residents and at 7:30 p.m. for non-residents. Subsequent registration will be taken at the Shannon Center between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fees will be as follows: $50.00 — one family member $75.00 — two family members $90.00 — three or more family members Practices will be held: May 30 - June 16 M-F 5:30-6:30 P.M. June 19 - August 4 -M-F 8:00-9:00 A.M. Meets are scheduled for. Meet #1 June 24 9:00 A.M. at Highland Oaks Meet #2 July 1 9:00 A.M. at San Ramon Meet #3 July 8 9:00 A.M. at Briarhill Meet #4 July 12 6:00 P.M. at Del Prado Meet #5 July 15 9:00 A.M. at Amador Valley Athletic Club Meet #6 July 22 9:00 A.M. at Dublin Meet #7 July 29 9:00 A.M. at Dublin Championship Meet August 5. 8:00 A.M. at Pleasanton Aquatic Center. A mandatory parent's meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Shannon Center for the parents of all participants. For further information please call Stephanie at 829-4932. MASTER'S TRAINING The Dublin Master's program provides aquatic fitness train- ing for adults 18 years and older. Workouts will range from moderate to intensive for individual development of car- diovascular and muscular fitness. Coaching and competition will also be provided for those who are interested. May 30 September 1- (M-F) 6:00-8:00 A.M. Fee: $15.00115 visits or $1.50/visit Seniors: $10.00115 visits or $1.00/visit ADULT LAP SWIMMING Beat the heat this Summer by getting in shape at the Dublin Swim Center. Lap swimming is one of the least stressful exer- cises to your body yet it also provides excellent cardiovascular conditioning. Lap swimmers of all abilities are encouraged to come. Participants must be 18 years or older. May 30 -',September 1 {M-F) 6:00-8:00 A.M. May 30 -'.September I (M-F) 12:00-1:00 P.M. May 30 -August 31(M-Th) 6:30-7:30 P.M. Fee: $15.00115 visits or $1.50/visit Seniors: $10.00/15 visits or $1.00/visit WATER AEROBICS For a fun and refreshina workout during the heat of Summer try Water Aerobics! Exercising in the water can be four times as effective as regular aerobics. And you don't even have to know how to swim a stroke! Water aerobics are great for everyone, but are especially beneficial for those who are elderly, pregnant, overweight or have knee or back problems. Come and join the fun this Summer at Dublin Swim Center. May 30 - August 24 {M-Th) 6:30-7:30 P.M. May 31 - August 25 (MfW/F) 12:00-1:00 P.M. Fee: $20.00/15 classes or $2.00/class Seniors: $10.00.115 classes or $1.00/class WATER WALKING If you dislike swimming but are interested in a cool way to workout during the summer try water walking. Exercising in the water can be four tunes as beneficial as regular exercise and it's much less stressful to your joints. Music will also be furnished to provide further enjoyment. Bring a friend and join the fun! May 30 - August 31-(M-Th) 6:30-7:30 P.M. May 30 - September L (M-F) 6:00-8:00 A.M. May 30 - September 1- (M-F) 12:00-1:00 P.M. Fee: $15.00115 visits or $1.50/visit Seniors: $10.00115 visits or $1.00/visit FAMILY NIGHT Every Monday evening from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (beginning June 5 until August 28) will be family night at the Dublin Swim Center. Family and friends will be able to bring a picnic din- ner and enjoy swimming in a quiet pool setting. A great way to cool off! Fee: Preschool (under 6) $ .25 Youth (6-17) .50 Adults (18-59) 1.00 Seniors (over 59) .75 or a family season pass HAVE A PARTY AT THE POOL! Dublin Swim Center is available during the Summer for private use either before or after regularly scheduled pool hours. Ren- tal rates vary according to the type and size of the group. For more information, contact Dublin Swim Center at 829-4055.