Parents and Tots | Preschool Aquatics | Children and Youth Progressive Swim School 6 - 14 Years Old | Youth Advanced Stroke Swim School: Ages 6 to 14
PARENT & TOT: 6 - 36 months: — Times and Rates — Registration form
This is a safe way to introduce your child to the life-long pleasure of swimming. Infants and toddlers are in a parent/tot setting. At least one parent per child is required to be in the pool. 6 lessons, one day per week for 30 minutes.
Back to topPRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS: 3-4 years old — Times and Rates — Registration form
Back to topPre-school 1: Ages 3-4
Prerequisite: Beginner, no previous experience necessary
Learns: Face in water, back float, sitting dive and glide
Pre-school 2: Ages 3-4
Prerequisite: back float, sitting dive and glide, unassisted
Learns: Armstroke and breathing for freestyle and backstroke
These programs allow pre-schoolers to enjoy exploring and experiencing the water WITHOUT Mom or Dad. 6 lessons, one day per week for 30 minutes.
PROGRESSIVE SWIM: 5 years old and up— Times and Rates — Registration form
Six lessons, one day per week for 6 weeks for 30 minutes. There are 10 levels to complement the child's skill level. Parents select preferred day and time slot.
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Level 1
Level 2Prerequisites: Beginner, no previous experience needed
Learns: Face in the water, bobbing, sitting dive and glide, backfloat
Prerequisite: 5 bobs, sitting dive and glide unassisted and be comfortable floating on back with some assistance
Learns: Front and back floats and glides with good body and head positions. 10 Bobs
Level 3
Prerequisite: 10 Bobs good air exchange, front and back glide from wall in good position
Learns: Flutter kick on front and back holding good streamline position. Kneeling dive
Level 4
Prerequisite: Good streamline with proper flutter kicking on front and back
Learns: Rotary breathing and freestyle armstroke, standing dive
Level 5
Prerequisite: 25 yds. Freestyle with rotary breathing 25yds Back kick
Learns: Bilateral breathing for freestyle and armstroke for backstroke. Dive from block
Level 6
Prerequisite: 25 yds. Freestyle with bilateral breathing, 25yds Back kick
Learns: Perfects technique for Freestyle and works on endurance. Learns Backstroke.
ADVANCED STROKE SCHOOL— Times and Rates — Registration form
Welcome to Advanced Stroke School. This level of instruction is to teach proper technique for the 4 competitive swim strokes; Butterfly, Backstroke, Breaststroke and Freestyle. Proper turns and starts will also be taught as well as learning how to read a pace clock and other skills necessary to know for participation in competitive swimming. The Advanced Stroke School will be divided into two skill levels: A.S.S. 1 and A.S.S. 2. It is recommended that if the swimmer cannot perform the minimum requirements that he participate in the upper levels of the lesson program until this skill level is achieved.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:AQUAFIT AND ADULT AEROBICS— Times and Rates
An Aerobic Conditioning program that will elevate the heart rate without applying high stress to the joints. Excellent method to control weight, and increase flexibility, endurance and strength. Classes are 45 minutes long.
Back to topEAST LYME MASTERS SWIMMING CLUB — Times and Rates
A swimming program for individuals desiring to participate in US Masters competition, however, all adult swimmers over 18 are welcome to participate. Supervised by an on-deck coach who develops and coordinates daily workouts and training agendas. Emphasis is on improving strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, and stroke technique. 3 days per week.
Back to topMARATHON TRAINING — Times and Rates
Shoreline 10 mile/Marathon Training is a spring training program coached by Bill Lunn B.S. and Kim Stirtan BSPE, ACE.
Training consists of track workouts and coaching leading up to completing the 10-mile, ½ marathon.
Back to topWATER POLO — Times and Rates: Call: 860-691-4681
A once a week co-ed "pick-up" program following the USA Water Polo format. 1-hour time slot in the evening.
Back to topBEGINNING SCUBA — Times and Rates
Classroom & pool sessions preparing the individuals for the four open-water dives for SCUBA certification.
Back to topADVANCED DIVER — Times and Rates
Prerequisite - Certification as a SCUBA Diver
Introduces the novice/intermediate SCUBA diver to methods and techniques of navigating properly under water locating diving areas (above water); diving under limited visibility conditions; boating etiquette. This course fulfills the training requirements necessary for Advanced Diver certification.
Back to topRed Cross Lifeguarding Training Course — Times and Rates
This course will cover First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. The course is American Red Cross certified. As a pre-requisite all applicants must be able to swim 300 yards without stopping and be of age 15 at completion.
HOST A BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE POOL — Times and Rates
Host a party at the pool! 15 people maximum, 12 comfortably on pool deck. $4.00 for each person on deck. No shoes, food, or beverages allowed on deck. 1-hour reservation of pool and common room provided (not food of beverages).
Back to topPlay hockey under the surface with a mask & snorkel (provide by you.) Great cardio workout.
Back to topChildren of all ages remember three things about their competitive swimming experience. Fun, friends, and Excellence!
Nutmeg Swim Club is a chapter of the United States Swimming Club, which offers programs designed to contribute to the education, growth, and development of athletes.
For more information, select the Nutmeg Swim Club link.
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