IMPORTANT AQUATICS INFORMATION What You Need To Know To Become A LifeguardPlease click here to see this video Lifeguard Training Class Sign-upsThere are only two more Red Cross Lifeguard Training Classes for the City of Springfield before the summer hiring process begins. The first class is all Saturdays in March and the second class is during April Vacation, the 17th-20th - at Commerce High School on 415 State Street. Call Stacey at 787-6298 to sign up. Fee is $125 for residents and $150 for non-residents. We need at least 10 people to run this class. Click on the link above to print out a flier for each class.New Aquatics Programs....WATER AEROBICS IS BACK! Class starts January, 24th, 2012.Come Splash Around!The Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management and the YMCA is proud to announce the following NEW public aquatics programs:1.) Parent/Child Classes- The YMCA Parent and Child Swim Program is a nationally recognized program which promotes water enrichment and aquatics readiness activities for children ages 6 months to 3 years of age. Parent and child participate in water adjustment activities including blowing bubbles, kicking, paddling and jumping in. Games and songs are used to create a fun atmosphere and help children feel comfortable in the pool. This class is being offered at Commerce High School at 5:30pm on Wednesday nights OR at Kiley Middle School on Friday nights, starting November 2nd, 2011. FREE for Springfield Residents. Only $25 for non-city residents. This is a 7 week class. Please Call Noel at 739-6951 x169 to register. 2.) Pre-School Learn To Swim Classes (Ages 3-5) - A swim class for new and beginner swimmers. Children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and learn to swim individually with a bubble. Swimmers are taught pool safety, the paddle stroke, kicking, floating, blowing bubbles and jumping into the pool. This class is being offered at two locations. The first location is Rebecca Johnson School on Monday nights at 5pm starting October 31st. The second location is at Kiley Middle School on Friday nights at 5pm starting November 4th. The third location is Duggan Middle School on Wednesday nights. The classes are first come first serve. Please Call Noel at 739-6951 x169 to register. The cost for the entire 7 week class is $35 for 1 visit a week, $55 for 2 visits a week or $70 for 3 visits per week. 3.) Stroke n Turn Clinic (Ages 5-14) - This program will focus on the skills and technique needed for competitive swimming. Clinic will focus on the 4 competitive strokes including extensive work on turns, starts and stroke technique. Program will meet 2 times per week for 45 minutes. (Wednesdays at Duggan and Fridays at Kiley) The cost for this class is $60 for 2 visits per week. 4.) Competitive Swim Pre-Team (Ages 4 – 10) - This program will help develop those skills necessary for success for competitive swim team. Class will focus on the 4 competitive strokes with work on starts, turns and stroke technique. Program will meet once per week for 45 minutes. The cost for this class is $40. 5.) Adult Swim Classes (Ages 18+) - Beginner – Basic of Swimming: Start with the basics and become more comfortable in the water. This class will introduce basic body position, breathing methods and begin to build your strength and self confidence in the water. Our instructors will work on floating and kicking drills to begin with and will assist each participant improve at their pace. Class will meet for 45 minutes. Intermediate- Stroke Development: Learn how to swim more effectively. This class will review the various strokes and improve arm, leg and head positions. Our instructors will help to identify specific areas for improvement and assist you in becoming a more confident swimmer. Class will meet for 45 minutes. The cost for the entire 7 week class is $35. 6.) Sunrise Swim- Before School Teacher Fitness Swim with the permission of your principal. There must be at lest two people to swim. Never swim alone! 7.) Family Swim Night- TBD. Call Stacey for more information at 413-787-6298. 8.) Water Aerobics - TBD - Programs are closed on Holidays. A 16 session punch card for $50 is given for participants OR you can drop in for $5 per class. Call Stacey for more information at 413-787-6298. Water Safety Instructor CourseAttendance at and active participation in all sessions is required; there is also a written exam at the end of the program. Lesson plans and block plans must be completed and submitted for review by the WSIT. A class will be run when there is at least 6 people signed up. Please call Stacey to sign up if you are interested at 413-787-6298 Class Fee is $100 per participant Lifeguard Instructor CourseCurrent certification as a lifeguard is required for entry into this program. We need more applicants to be able to run this class. A minimum of 6 people are required to run this class. Please call to sign up if you are interested. Fee: $150 includes course materials and certification Call Stacey at 413-787-6298 to sign up! More:
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