Swim & Dive Lessons
Swimming and Diving Instruction
Swimming and diving instruction are provided by HFSC as some of the many programs offered to its members. A child may register for only one swim class per session (exclusive of diving, competitive swimming, synchronized swimming and Youth Water Fitness).
Prerequisites for Class Participation
We will administer PRE-SWIM TESTS for enrollment in any class if necessary. Individual testing and screening will be set up by appointment for swimmers who do not know which swim class to take. Contact Janna or one of the aquatic staff PRIOR to swim class registration for more information.
Morning Swim Lessons
Classes will run 5 days per week for three weeks.
REGISTRATION: Saturday, June 5th, 10:00 am -12:00 p.m.
or thereafter at the office.
SESSION 1 Monday, June 14-Friday, July 2
SESSION 2 Monday, July 5 -Friday, July 23
SESSION 3 Monday, July 26 -Friday, August 13
* Dates for Session 3 morning and Session 2 afternoon lessons may be adjusted during the All-City Swim Meet and preparation times. Changes will be posted at the Pool and on this web site.
Late Afternoon/ Evening Swim Lessons
REGISTRATION: Saturday, June 5th, 10:00 am -12:00 p.m.
or thereafter at the office.
SESSION 1 Tuesday, June 22 -Thursday, July 15
SESSION 2 Wednesday, July 20 –Wednesday, August 12
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Class assignments will be determined after sign-up is completed and pool staff will notify parents of class placement after June 19. |
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Evening lessons are subject to the number of interested swimmers and the availability of pool space and staff with priority given to levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. |
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Swimmers may not take morning & evening lessons concurrently. |
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See Janna Casey if you encounter scheduling conflicts. |
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Attempt to register your child for morning lessons if at all possible. Evening water space is limited. |
* Dates for Session 3 morning and Session 2 afternoon lessons may be adjusted during the All-City Swim Meet and preparation times. Changes will be posted at the Pool and on this web site.
Morning Lesson Schedule
Class |
Session 1 |
Session 2 |
Session 3 |
Pre-Level 1 |
11:00 am |
11:00 am |
11:00 am |
Level 1 - Introduction to Water Skills |
11:00 am |
11:00 am |
11:00 am |
Level 2 - Fundamental Water Skills |
11:30 am |
11:30 am |
11:30 am |
Level 3 - Stroke Development |
10:00 am |
10:00 am |
10:00 am |
Level 4 - Stroke Improvement |
9:30 am |
9:30 am |
9:30 am |
Level 5 - Stroke Refinement |
9:30 am |
9:30 am |
9:30 am |
Level 6 - Fitness Swimmer |
9:30 am |
9:30 am |
9:30 am |
Youth Water Fitness |
9:30 am |
9:30 am |
9:30 am |
Competitive Swim Team Stroke Analysis |
10:30 am |
10:30 am |
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Synchronized Swimming Class |
9:00 Advanced |
Group work for show |
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Adult Aqua Fitness |
10:00 am |
10:00 am |
10:00 am |
Diving Classes: |
10:30 am |
10:30 am |
10:30 am |
* Dates for Session 3 morning and Session 2 afternoon lessons may be adjusted during the All-City Swim Meet and preparation times. Changes will be posted at the Pool and on this web site.
Class Descriptions
The American Red Cross has developed a Swimming and Water Safety Program. The levels have a course content and skills requirement which is described below.
Pre-Level I – Introduction to Water Skills
| • | Climb in and out |
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| • | Bob on stairwell |
| • | Blow bubbles |
| • | Sit/Stand jump assisted |
| • | Front/Back float assisted |
| • | Kick on front/back assisted |
| • | Arm movements assisted |
Level I – Introduction to Water Skills
| • | Underwater swim and breath control |
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| • | Buoyancy on front and back |
| • | Swim on front and back with alternating arm and leg action |
| • | Combined stroke on front and back |
| • | Basic Water Safety rules
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Level II – Fundamental Aquatic Skills
| • | Fully submerge; bobbing |
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| • | Pick up object under water with eyes open |
| • | Front and back float; rolling over |
| • | Front and back glides |
| • | Treading water |
| • | Combined arm and leg action, front and back |
| • | Developing distance endurance |
| • | Finning and sculling |
| • | Moving in water with lifejacket on |
Level III – Stroke Development
| • | Bobbing with head fully submerged |
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| • | Rotary breathing |
| • | Front and back glides |
| • | Treading water |
| • | Front and back crawl |
| • | Changing horizontal and vertical positions, front and back |
| • | Butterfly; kick and body motion |
| • | Diving rules; basic skills – kneel/stand |
| • | HELP and huddle positions with lifejacket |
| • | Survival float |
| • | Reaching assist |
| • | Check, call, care procedures |
Level IV – Stroke Improvement
| • | Underwater swimming |
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| • | Feet-first surface dive |
| • | Open turns on front and back |
| • | Treading water using scissors, breaststroke or rotary kick while using sculling arm motion |
| • | Front and back crawl |
| • | Breast stroke |
| • | Elementary back stroke |
| • | Butterfly |
| • | Scissors kick |
| • | Diving rules and safety |
| • | Jump from height with lifejacket |
| • | Throwing assist |
| • | Rescue breathing |
Level V – Stroke Refinement
| • | Back float |
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| • | Front crawl, butterfly, breaststroke |
| • | Back crawl, elementary backstroke, side stroke |
| • | Dive standing/stride |
| • | Diving – standing and shallow |
| • | Compact jump from height with lifejacket |
| • | Swimming underwater |
| • | Tuck and pike surface dives |
| • | Survival float and swimming |
| • | Treading water; two different kicks |
| • | Caring for choking victim |
Level VI – Combined Classes
| • | Fitness swimmer |
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| • | Lifeguard readiness |
| • | Personal water safety |
Youth Water Fitness Class
This class is for youth swimmers who have completed all course levels. Activities will include water running, deep-water fitness activities, water safety activities, and games. See morning lesson schedule.
Teacher Assistant
Those interested in a volunteer teaching capacity as aides while improving their own teaching skill when working with young swimmers should contact Janna Casey at the start of each three-week session or at the start of the evening lessons.
Competitive Stroke Analysis
This class is intended to help our competitive swimmers further improve their competitive strokes. This class meets at 10:30 a.m. sessions I and II. See morning lesson schedule.
Instructor/Course Evaluation
Forms will be available at the pool office or from the instructor.
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