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Where
barriers are explored and broken . . .
Celebrating all levels of victories and achievements! |
8555 N. Cedar Avenue • Fresno, CA 93720 • 559-432-6292 A non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization since 1985 |
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We
are excited to share information about our school, philosophy and
programs with you. Children are our school's primary focus. We specialize
in lessons to teach young children how to swim and be safe in the
water as well as focusing on more swimming skills.
SwimAmerica
offers infant through adult lessons. We teach with the most effective
method known, using a progression developed by this nation's top swim
coaches. Our goal is to teach your child to swim quickly and proficiently.
Students advance at their own pace from water adaptation at Station
1 to very advanced swimming skills at Station 10. All coaches are
CPR and First Aid certified by SwimAmerica, a national program of
the American Swimming Coaches Association.
SwimAmerica offers year-round sessions as well as Summer Swim Camps. |
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SWIMAMERICA SWIM LESSONS AND STROKE SCHOOL
SwimAmerica Swim School at Break the Barriers, Inc.
SUMMER 2008 REGISTRATION |
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OPTION # 1 - SESSION SCHEDULE - May 27th - August 16th (Weekly Lessons) |
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SwimAmerica
swimming lessons are booked on a session schedule, not on a monthly
basis. We do this to uphold the integrity of our teaching by ensuring that your child will have the same coach for their entire session (with the exception of illness). Please attend every class and be prompt. Tardiness is very disruptive in a swim class setting. There are no make-ups available for missed classes. We appreciate the positive impact you have in your child's aquatic development! |
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OPTION # 2 -TWO-WEEK CAMPS - June 9th - August 15th (Daily Lessons) |
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| Beginning June 9th, two-week camps will be offered for SwimAmerica classes |
| Swimmers will sign up for a daily time and swim M-F for two weeks |
| Camp I: June 9 - 20 |
Camp II: June 23 - July 3 (no July 4) |
| Camp III: July 7 - 18 |
Camp IV: July 21 - August 1 |
| Camp V: August 4 - 15 |
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REGISTRATION |
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Registrations are taken on a first come first served basis.
Register early! when the sun comes out, so do the swimmers! |
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PAYMENT |
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Prices are listed below for
each class type. Session fees and camp fees must be paid at time of registration.
Fees are non-refundable as coaches are hired and pool space is reserved
based on this registration. Payment options can be requested through
the director Lori Klatt on a per family
basis ie: swimming more than once a week or more than one or two siblings
participating in the session or camp. |
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SUMMER FEES -
SESSIONS & CAMPS |
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| SwimAmerica Registration |
One time fee New registrations for siblings of current students |
$25 |
| Mondays |
11 group lessons |
$132 |
| Tuesdays |
12 group lessons |
$144 |
| Wednesdays |
12 group lessons |
$144 |
| Thursdays |
12 group lessons |
$144 |
| Fridays (no July 4th) |
11 group lessons |
$132 |
| Saturdays (no July 5th) |
11 group lessons |
$132 |
| Stroke School |
2 days per week (days)____& ____(level 9+) |
$144 |
| Private Lessons |
11 private lessons -
M, F or S |
$330 |
| Private Lessons |
20 private lessons -
T, W or Th |
$360 |
| Group Lessons |
10 group lessons for Camp I, II, IV or V
(Two weeks, M-F) |
$120 |
| Group Lessons |
9 group lessons for Camp II
(Two weeks, M-F, no 4th of July) |
$108 |
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SUIT SIZING CHART FOR NEW SWIMMERS |
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| Suit Size: |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
| Chest |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
| Boys/Girls Waist |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
25 |
28 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
| Hips |
21 |
23 |
25 |
27 |
30 |
32 |
34 |
36 |
38 |
40 |
42 |
| Junior/Misses |
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3/4 |
5/6 |
7/8 |
9/10 |
11/12 |
13/14 |
| Girls Dresses |
3-4 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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How do I know if my child
needs swim lessons?
Preschool children need swim lessons to learn safety skills and all
other beginning aspects of learning how to swim including air exchange,
floating and kicking. Other skills like swimming to the wall will
be taught.
School age children need swim lessons to learn to swim on top of the
water. Children tire quickly underwater. Trying to sustain underwater
swimming may even cause drowning! Learning a good freestyle stroke
with proper air exchange will help your child build confidence in
the water and may save their life!
How long will it take to learn to swim?
This depends on your child's age and level of fitness. It may take
2 or more sessions of eight lessons each for preschoolers to learn
the basic skills of floating, kicking returning to the wall and rolling
over on their back to breathe, float and rest.
Older students that have mastered the first skills of breathing, floating
and kicking will learn more rapidly. If your child has not been in
the water since last summer, they may have regressed a little and
will catch back up quickly.
What are SwimAmerica swim lessons?
SwimAmerica offers infant through adult lessons. We teach with the
most effective method known, using a progression developed by this
nation's top swim coaches. Our goal is to teach your child to swim
quickly and proficiently. Students advance at their own pace from
water adaptation at Station 1 to very advanced swimming skills at
Station 10. All coaches are certified by SwimAmerica, a national program
of the American Swimming Coaches Association.
Why do you have students wear SwimAmerica suits?
SwimAmerica suits are part of the technical equipment we use to help
your child learn to swim quickly. The suit materials hold less than
1% water and are designed to shed water. May "fashion suits"
for girls or "loose fitting boxer style" suits for boys
retain a lot of water, making ti harder for your child to learn. The
SwimAmerica suit is included with your first set of lessons. Boys
suits are thigh length jammers as worn in the Olympics! Suits are
not available in infant sizes. Infants to three year olds receive
a reusable baby diaper that they are required to wear. Swim caps are
also important equipment to help maintain proper head position.
What is the role of the swimming coach and what is the role of
the parent?
The coach will direct the activity and the parent will carry it out
with the child (in infant section)> In preschool classes, the child
will transition to the coach carry out the activity with the child.
Can my child wear goggles?
Your child may wear goggles. We have special goggles made for tiny
faces that fit 2 year olds on up. They are available on deck and from
the site supervisor.
What are the potential hazards in swimming lessons for smaller
children?
Hyponatrenia is the most overlooked avoidable hazard for small children
learning to swim. When you child begins holding his/her breath it
can be very exciting, however, parents need to be very cautious and
limit submersions to 5 times for 5 seconds or less in a 24 hour period.
We follow the 5 for less than 5 rule to prevent hyponatremia which
is an imbalance in electrolytes in the bloodstream of the child. It
is rare, yet possible, due to ingestion of large amounts of water
by the child. Because it is extremely serious, and convulsions and
death are possible, we need to be extremely conservative and follow
the "no more that five for five" rule above. This
is within the CNCA guidelines for immersions. Due to the small body
size and blood volume of the child, it may not take a tremendous amount
of ingested water to create this condition and care is needed. PLEASE
BE CAUTIOUS and follow the 5 for less than 5 rule. Usually by the
time a child is 3 years old, they will be able to more effectively
control their breathing with minimal ingestion of water and a longer
swimming period can be tolerated. Each child is unique and must be
monitored individually and closely.
Bowel Movements in the water?
All children age 3 and under are required to wear reusable cloth
swim diapers. Paper diapers including paper swim diapers are not
acceptable. Diapers must fit snugly on the waist and leg openings.
Diapers can be purchased at Babies R US and will also be available
from your SwimAmerica site supervisor. Cloth swim diapers are designed
to be worn with nothing under them. In the event that your child has
a bowel movement, you will be able to feel it through the diaper and
please exit the pool immediately. This will keep the water clean for
all swimmers. If your child does have an accident with leakage into
the pool, please notify your instructor at once so the pool can be
sanitized.
Questions???
If at any time you have questions, please see the site supervisor
on deck or ask your coach during class. We've taught thousands of
children to swim in Fresno since 1985 and want this to be a wonderful
experience that will last a lifetime for you and your child! |
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