Central Registration

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The program covers skills and knowledge in a logical progression for aquatic skill development.
For registration call 573-596-0200
 
 
Hours of Operation

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Davidson Fitness Center Indoor Pool

Monday-Friday 4:30am-9pm
Saturday 8am-8pm
Sunday & Holidays 10am-8pm
Wallace Outdoor Pool
Recreational Swimming
Sun-Sat - 12-7pm
Pool Parties offered 7 days a week
7pm-close 
 
Cost

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Level 1 is $12.50 for one-week session
Levels 2-5 are $25 for two-week session. 
At the end of each session, certificates will be given out and participants will be given a free day of swimming. 
 
Class Level Description

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Swim lessons are offered to all ages and skill levels
Level 1 = Water Exploration Roles for helping child learn &practice skills for age. Importance of cues and when to use them. Scooping, Blowing bubbles, bobbing. Combined skills in prone position, Water entry
Level 2 = Must be 5 years old by start of lessons Independent from parents. Skills taught include floating supported on front and back; bubble blowing; supported kick on front and back; basic water safety rules
Level 3 = Skills to be taught include; retrieve objects (chest deep); deep water orientation; unsupported prone float; unsupported back float; flutter kick on front and back; back crawl arm action; water safety rules
Level 4 = Skills to be taught include; retrieve object with eyes open; bobbing in the water; kneeling/compact dive from side; prone glide; back glide; front crawl intro; back crawl intro; treading; reversing direction on front and on back; safe diving rules; water safety rules
Level 5 = Skills to be taught include; deep water bobbing; buoyancy/floating positions; rotary breathing; diving from side; elementary backstroke intro; sculling on back; front and back crawl; breast stroke kick; scissor kick; open turn; 2 minute treading; water safety skills; intro to CPR
Level 6 = Stroke Refinement Demonstrate all five strokes learned, Tread water-2 minutes using two different kicks, Swim under water 3- body lengths, Demonstrate a long shallow dive. Stride jump entry.

Adult Swim Lessons =  Skills taught include: water orientation, basic strokes & skills, water safety concepts, alternate breathing, stride jump entry, long shallow dive, breaststroke, sidestroke, underwater (3 body lengths), dolphin kick, front/back crawl (50 yards), recognizing spinal injuries, hip & shoulder support, feet first surface dive.  This class builds on what each individual participant is currently able to do.

Saturday Drop-In Swim Lessons = Participants will be evaluated at the beginning of class. The instructor will build on the participants current abilities. Skills will vary among each student.
Swim Lesson Schedule

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Swim Lessons at Davidson Fitness Center  $25 / Two Week Session
REGISTER AT DAVIDSON FITNESS CENTER
   
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
START DATE
 LEVEL
TIMES
June 1  
 
4-15 JUNE
 
Davidson Fitness Center Indoor Pool
Level  2         
Level  2
Level  2  
Level  3          
Level  3         
Level  3
Level  4         
Level  5  
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
10:00-10:45am
7pm – 7:45pm
11:00-11:45am
6pm – 6:45pm
9:00-9:45am
9:00-9:45am
JUNE 15
JUNE 18-29
 
Wallace Pool, 604 Constitution Ave.
Level  2 
Level  2
Level  3
Level  3
Level  4         
Level  5 
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
9:00-9:45am
9:00-9:45am
JULY 29 
9 - 20 JULY
 
Wallace Pool, 604 Constitution Ave.
Level  2        
Level  2          Level  2
Level  3  
Level  3
Level  3
Level  4
Level  5
6pm – 6:45pm
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
7pm – 7:45pm
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
9:00-9:45am
9:00-9:45am
20 JULY 
23 JULY- 3 AUG
 
Wallace Pool, Bldg 604 Constitution Ave.
 
Level  2
Level  2 
Level  3
Level  3
Level  3
Level  4 
Level  4 
Level  5
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
6pm – 6:45pm
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
7pm – 7:45pm
9:00-9:45am
9:00-9:45am
2-AUG 
4 –15 AUG
 
Wallace Pool, Bldg 604 Constitution Ave.
Level  3
Level  3
Level  4
Level  4
Level  4        
Level  5        
Level  5
Level  6
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
10:00-10:45am
11:00-11:45am
6pm –6:45pm
7pm –7:45pm
9:00-9:45am
9:00-9:45am
                                                
LEVEL 1 SWIM LESSONS AT DAVIDSON FITNESS CENTER INDOOR POOL
 
DATE                      TIME
June 4-8                 6:00-6:30pm
June 11-25              6:00-6:30pm
June 18-22              6:00-6:30pm
July 9-13                 6:00-6:30pm
August 6-10            6:00-6:30pm
 
Life Guard Classes

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PREREQUISITES & INFORMATION SHEET
 
1. Each participant that successfully completes the Lifeguard course will become certified in Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.
 
2. There will be a pre-test. To continue in the class, the participant must be at least 15 years of age, and be able to accomplish the following:
     a. Swim 500 hundred yards continuously, using each of the following strokes for at least 100 yards each: crawl stroke, breast stroke, and sidestroke. Participants choose their stroke(s) for the remaining 200 yards. There is no time requirement for this skill.
 
     b. Submerge to a minimum depth of 7 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, and return with it to the surface. There is no time requirement for this skill.
 
     c. Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only. Participants cross their arms across their chest and place their hands under their armpits.
 
3. Call 573-596-7450 for books. If the class is familiar with the material, the last day of class should be over a lot earlier.
 
4. For more information on the class call 573-596-7450 or 573-596-0131 ext. 67441.

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