Swimming Lessons
General Information Swim lessons are available to club members and non-members. Swim lesson sessions are two weeks in length. Lesson are held Monday – Friday for 25 minutes. Children must be at least 3 years old to register for swim lessons. If a child is not potty trained, they MUST wear a swim diaper. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch their child’s lesson from the EAST deck; however, please remain at least 10 feet back from the pool.
Registration Information Registration for club members is currently open for sessions I, II and III. Member registration for sessions IV and V will open beginning Friday, June 27th. Members may register for swim lessons by calling the club at 397-2582.
Registration for non-members opens on Thursday, May 22nd at 9:00am for sessions I, II and III. Non-member registration for sessions IV and V will open on Friday, July 11th. Non-members may register for session I, II and III at Eagleridge Tennis & Swim club from 9:00am - 12:00pm on Thursday, May 22nd.
Session Dates
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Session |
Dates |
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I |
June 9th – June 20th |
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II |
June 23rd – July 4th |
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III |
July 7th – July 18th |
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IV |
July 21st – August 1st |
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V |
August 4th – August 15th |
Please note that lessons will be held on the 4th of July and the 24th of July. Make-up lessons will be held the following Saturday ONLY if the swimming class was canceled by the club. There will be no refunds issued for missed swimming lessons.
Cost
$45.00 for members - Member's account will be charged one week prior to the first swim lesson. A $10.00 service fee will be charged for swim lesson cancellations within seven days of the start of the swim session.
$50.00 for non-members - Payment for non-members is due at the time of registration. There will be a $10.00 service fee for cancellations within seven days of the start of the swim session.
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Private Lessons:
Private swim lesons are available upon request. The cost for a private swim lesson is $30.00/student for a one-half hour lesson and $25.00/student for a one-half hour semi-private lesson.
Levels and Student Placement
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LEVEL 1:
WATER
EXPLORATION |
1. Enter & exit water without assistance
2. Blow bubbles
3. fully submerge face for 3 seconds
4. Bob 5 times
5. Move comfortably through the water
6. Float comfortably on front & back (with support)
7. Introduction to front crawl arm motion
8. Kick on front and back 5 yards with support
9. Basic water safety skills. |
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LEVEL 2:
PRIMARY
SKILLS |
1. 10 bobs
2. Pick up object from under the water
3. Front and back glide
4. kick on front and back (unsupported)
5. front and back float (unsupported)
6. Front and back crawl (5 yards)
7. Back crawl arm motion
8. Turn over front to back
9. Turn over back to front
10. Introduction to deep water |
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LEVEL 3:
STROKE READINESS |
1.Pick up objects from pool floor
2. Bob in chest deep water
3. Front and back glide with push off (5 yards)
4. Front crawl & back crawl (10 yards)
5. Elementary backstroke (10 yards)
6. Reverse direction while swimming on front and back
7. Jump into deep water
8. dive from a kneeling position
9. Tread water
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LEVEL 4:
STROKE DEVELOPMENT |
1. Rotary breathing
2. Experiment with buoyancy
3. Front and back crawl (25 yards)
4. Elementary backstroke (25 yards)
5. Scissor kick (10 yards)
6. Breaststroke kick (10 yards)
7. Introduction to sidestroke & breaststroke
8. Deep water bobs
9. Tread water
10. Dive from standing position
11. Diving rules |
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LEVEL 5:
STROKE REFINEMENT |
1. Swim under water (3 body lengths)
2. Introduction to alternate breathing
3. Front and back crawl (50 yards)
4. Breaststroke (10 yards)
5. Sidestroke (10 yards)
6. Dolphin kick (10 yards)
7. Tread water for 2 minutes
8. Long shallow dive
9. Jump feet first into deep water
10. Introduction to flip turns |
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LEVEL 6:
SKILL
PROFICIENCY |
1. Front crawl (100 yards)
2. Back crawl (100 yards)
3. Breaststroke (25 yards)
4. Sidestroke (25 yards)
5. Butterfly (10 yards)
6. Breaststroke & Sidestroke turn
7. Flip turn for front crawl
8. Tread water for 3 minutes
9. Freestyle & back streamline
10. Stride jump entry
11. Basic lifesaving skills |
Non-Competetive Swim Team
The Eagleridge non-competetive swim team will focus on conditioning, preparation for competitive swim team, and exercise for youth. Swim team practice will begin June 2nd. Practice will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am - 9:00am. The cost is $40.00/month for members and $50.00/month for non-members. If you are interested in signing up for the swim team, please call the club at 397-2582.
Eagleridge Swimming Pool Hours
The Eagleridge pool is currently open for lap swim during regular club hours. However, children may swim only when there is a lifeguard on duty. A lifeguard will be on duty the following hours from May 18th – May 31st:
- Monday – Friday 3:00pm – Close
- Saturday 11:00am – 8:00pm
- Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Beginning May 31st, children may swim during the following hours:
- Monday – Friday 12:00pm – Close
- Saturday 9:00am – 8:00pm
- Sunday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Beginning May 31st, the Eagleridge pool will be closed for lap swim during swimming lessons. Swimming lessons are held Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 12:00pm.
Eagleridge Pool Rules
The Eagleridge pool rules are listed in the Eagleridge Member Handbook. To view an on-line copy of the handbook:
- Click on the “FAQ” section of the Eagleridge website home page.
- Click on “How do I access the member handbook.”