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2003-04 Fall/Winter Aquatics Programs

American Red Cross Swimming Lessons
Pre-School I (Ages 3-5)
Basic introduction to water adaptation.
Limited enrollment of 8 participants.

#201 - Registration Deadline: October 28
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
  November 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Site: Ahrens Family Center Pool
Fee: $22.00

Pre-School II (Ages 3-5)
Builds on skills taught in Pre-School I.
Limited enrollment of 8 participants.

#202 - Registration Deadline: October 28
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
  November 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20
Time: 7:05 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.
Site: Ahrens Family Center Pool
Fee: $22.00

Level I: Water Exploration (Ages 6 and up)
Students are taught bobbing, breath holding, assisted front and back floating and use of a kick board.
Limited enrollment of 10 participants.

#203 - Registration Deadline: January 2
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
  January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Site: Ahrens Family Center Pool
Fee: $24.00

Level II: Primary Skills (Ages 6 and up)
Students are taught independent floating and gliding and beginning arm strokes.
Limited enrollment of 10 participants.

#204 - Registration Deadline: January 2
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
  January 6, 8, 13, 15, 22, 22, 27 and 29
Time: 7:05 p.m. - 7:35 p.m.
Site: Ahrens Family Center Pool
Fee: $24.00

 

Level III: Stroke Readiness (Ages 6 and up)
Limited enrollment of 10 participants.

#205 - Registration Deadline: January 27
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
  February 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $24.00

Level IV: Stroke Development (Ages 6 and up)
Limited enrollment of 10 participants.

#206 - Registration Deadline: January 27
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays
  February 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24 and 26
Time: 7:05 p.m. – 7:35 p.m.
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $24.00

Level V: Stroke Refinement (Ages 6 and up)
Limited enrollment of 10 participants.

#207 - Registration Deadline: March 23
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays
  April 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $24.00

LIFEGUARD TRAINING (Ages 15 and up)
This course certifies qualified participants as lifeguards. Included are lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certificates. Requirements are 15 years of age and pass swimming pre-test. Students must attend all sessions.
Instructor: Kelly Rose.
Limited enrollment of 10 participants.

#213A
Dates: Call the Rec Dept for dates and times
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $90 (includes books)

AQUALITE - WATER FITNESS
Aqualite is a class for those individuals just starting out, continuing exercising, or senior citizens. This class explores ways to use the water to exercise with less stress on joints. This class will help you with muscle tone, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning.
Limited enrollment of 18 participants per class.

#212A Registration Deadline: September 5
Dates: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
  September 8 - October 16
Time: 6:40 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $25 ( $2.50 drop-in fee)

#212B Registration Deadline: October 27
Dates: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
  November 3 - December 18
Time: 6:40 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $25 ($2.50 drop-in fee)

#212C Registration Deadline: January 26
Dates: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
  February 2 - March 11
Time: 6:40 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $25 ( $2.50 drop-in fee)

#212D Registration Deadline: March 23
Dates: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
  March 29 - May 6
Time: 6:40 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $25 ( $2.50 drop-in fee)

TIGER SHARKS SWIM TEAM(Ages 5 - 18)
The Tiger Sharks Swim Team provides a competitive experience for the novice and the advanced swimmer between the ages of 5-18. Practices will combine stroke technique work and endurance swimming in a fun atmosphere.
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#214 Registration Deadline: November 3
Dates: November 10 - February 2 Days - TBA
Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $65.00 (Competitive Swim Instruction)
  $25.00 (YMCA Membership Fee)

Tiger Sharks Swim Team Informational Meeting
Join us at the Ahrens Family Center on Thursday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. You will have a chance to meet the coaches and learn new information about the Tiger Sharks Swim Team.

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (Ages 17 and up)
This course certifies qualified participants as Red Cross certified Swim Lesson Instructors. Requirements are 17 years of age and students must attend all sessions.
Instructor: Kelly Rose.
Limited enrollment of 10 participants.

#213B  
Dates: Call the Rec Dept for dates and times
Site: Grinnell College PEC Pool
Fee: $100 (includes books)

WATER SAFETY AIDE COURSE (Ages 12 and up)
This course is designed for individuals who would like to gain certification in order to assist in teaching Red Cross swimming lessons. Individuals must be 12 years of age and be able to demonstrate the ability to perform all water skills required for completion. Students must volunteer 5 hours as an aide in order to satisfy training requirements.

#210 Registration Deadline: December 30
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
  January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Site: Ahrens Family Center Pool
Fee: $25.00


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