Swim lesson sign-ups held Thursday
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As in previous years, classes will be available for 6-year-olds and up. Adult classes will be for 15-year-olds and up.
Classes are Monday through Friday for two weeks and last one hour each night. There are two sessions. Session 1 is July 10-21 and session 2 is July 24 to Aug. 4. Classes start at 6:15, 7:15, and 8:15 p.m. Classes for all levels of adults are in session 2 at 8:15. Kyle and Becky Phillips are again directing the program. Call the Red Cross office at 473-2595 if you have any questions.
There are six skill levels available.
? Level 1 ? Introduction to Water Skills ? helps students feel comfortable in the water.
? Level 2 ? Fundamental Aquatic Skills ? gives students success with fundamental skills.
Levels 1 and 2 are taught together in the same class and are in shallow water.
? Level 3 ? Stroke Development ? builds on the skills in Level 2 by providing additional guided practice and is in taught 4 feet deep water.
? Level 4 ? Stroke Improvement ? develops confidence in the strokes learned and improves other aquatic skills and is taught in 5 ft. deep water.
? Level 5 ? Stroke Refinement ? provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.
? Level 6 ? Swimming and Skill Proficiency ? refines the strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.
Both Level 5 and 6 are taught in deep water.
According to Mr. Phillips, there is no need to arrive early and stand in line at the Civic Center. In recent years everyone who registered on that day has gotten into a class. No late registrations or telephone registrations will be accepted. If you are unable to attend, please have someone register for you.
These classes are free of charge and all instructors and assistants volunteer their time. If you would like to volunteer to assist, please call 815-1963.