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Youth/Adult Programs |
Swimming Lesson Sessions
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Swimming Lessons -
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Listed ages are recommended
for classes.
Parent
and Child Classes
Parent/child classes
are only available at the BSC Aquatic & Wellness
Center.
Ages 3 - 36 months (P/C):
American Red Cross Parent & Child
Aquatics familiarizes young children (6 months
to about 3 years) to water and prepares them to
learn to swim in the following levels. It gives
parents safety information and teaches
techniques to help orient their children to the
water. It also provides direction regarding how
to supervise water activities in a responsible
manner.
Preschool Aquatics Classes
Ages 3-6, Level A:
Enter
the pool independently using the ladder, steps
or slide; travel at least 5 yards; submerge to
mouth and blow bubbles for at least 3 seconds;
then safely exit the water. While in shallow
water glide on front at least 2 body lengths,
roll to back, float for 3 seconds then recover
to vertical position. Swim using combined arm
and leg actions on front for 3 body lengths,
roll to back, float for 5 seconds then roll to
front and continue swimming on front for 3 body
lengths.
Ages 3-6, Level B: Step
from side into chest deep water, move to a front
float for 5 seconds, roll to back and float for
5 seconds then return to a vertical position.
Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to
front then recover to a vertical position. Push
off and swim using combined arm and leg actions
on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float
for 15 seconds, roll to front then continue
swimming for 5 body lengths.
Private
Lessons
Private Lessons are
only available at the BSC Aquatic & Wellness
Center.
Individuals who wish to have
private lessons will be able to make
arrangements with a certified Water Safety
Instructor (WSI) and will consist of four
one-on-one sessions of 30 minutes for $60.
Private lessons are dependent upon an available
instructor. Arrangements can be made by calling
751-4266.
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Learn to
Swim Aquatics Classes
Ages 6+,
Level 1:
Enter
independently using either ladder, steps or
side, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times the
safely exit the water. Glide on front at least 2
body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds
and recover to a vertical position.
Ages 6+, Level 2: Step
from side into chest deep water, move into a
front float for 5 seconds, roll to back float
for 5 seconds then return to a vertical
position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds,
roll to front then recover to a vertical
position. Push off and swim using combined arm
and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths,
roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to
front and continue swimming.
Ages 6+, Level 3: Jump
into deep water from side, swim front crawl for
15 yards, maintain position by treading water or
floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary
backstroke for 15 yards.
Ages 6+, Level 4: Perform
a feet first entry into deep water, swim front
crawl 25 yards, change direction and position as
necessary and swim elementary backstroke 25
yards. Swim breaststroke 15 yards, change
direction and swim back crawl 15 yards.
Ages 6+, Level 5: Perform
a shallow angle dive into deep water, swim front
crawl 50 yards, change direction and swim
elementary backstroke 50 yards. Swim
breaststroke 25 yards change direction and swim
back crawl 25 yards.
Ages 6+: Level 6-Fitness
Swimmer: Swim 500 yards continuously using
any 3 strokes, swimming at least 50 yards of
each. Perform Cooper-12 minute swim test and
compare with pre-assessment test.
Ages 6+, Level 6-Personal
Water Safety: Swim 500 yards continuously
using any 3 strokes, swimming at least 50 yards
of each. Jump into deep water, perform a
survival float for 5 minutes, roll onto back and
float for 5 minutes. Perform a feet first
surface dive, retrieve an object from 7-10 feet
below surface, return to the surface and
starting point.
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BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center
Swimming Lesson
Sessions |
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$30/session. Private lessons are
$60/session. |
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Session I:
August 30 - September 30
Session II: October 4 -
November 4 Session III:
M & W only, November 8 - December 13 (No
class November 24.) |
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| DAYS |
TIMES |
LEVEL |
I |
II |
III |
| M & W |
5:20-5:50 p.m. |
1 |
622 |
680 |
672 |
| M & W |
5:20-5:50 p.m. |
2 |
697 |
705 |
713 |
| M & W |
5:20-5:50 p.m. |
A |
747 |
758 |
769 |
| M & W |
5:20-5:50 p.m. |
B |
782 |
788 |
798 |
| T & Th. |
5:20-5:50 p.m. |
P/C |
812 |
816 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
5:20-5:50 p.m. |
2 |
698 |
706 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
5:20-5:50 p.m. |
3 |
722 |
724 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
5:20-5:50 p.m. |
A |
752 |
764 |
N/A |
| M & W |
5:55-6:25 p.m. |
P/C |
814 |
818 |
822 |
| M & W |
5:55-6:25 p.m. |
A |
749 |
759 |
770 |
| M & W |
5:55-6:25 p.m. |
B |
783 |
789 |
800 |
| M & W |
5:55-6:25 p.m. |
1 |
665 |
682 |
676 |
| T & Th. |
5:55-6:25 p.m. |
2 |
699 |
707 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
5:55-6:25 p.m. |
A |
754 |
766 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
5:55-6:25 p.m. |
B |
785 |
791 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
5:55-6:25 p.m. |
1 |
668 |
683 |
N/A |
| M & W |
6:30-7 p.m. |
A |
750 |
761 |
771 |
| M & W |
6:30-7 p.m. |
B |
784 |
790 |
801 |
| M & W |
6:30-7 p.m. |
P/C |
815 |
820 |
823 |
| M & W |
6:30-7 p.m. |
1 |
670 |
684 |
677 |
| T & Th. |
6:30-7 p.m. |
P/C |
813 |
817 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
6:30-7 p.m. |
A |
755 |
767 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
6:30-7 p.m. |
B |
786 |
794 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
6:30-7 p.m. |
2 |
700 |
708 |
N/A |
| M & W |
7:05-7:35 p.m. |
2 |
702 |
710 |
714 |
| M & W |
7:05-7:35 p.m. |
3 |
723 |
726 |
727 |
| M & W |
7:05-7:35 p.m. |
4 |
733 |
734 |
735 |
| M & W |
7:05-7:35 p.m. |
A |
751 |
762 |
773 |
| T & Th. |
7:05-7:35 p.m. |
A |
756 |
768 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
7:05-7:35 p.m. |
B |
787 |
795 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
7:05-7:35 p.m. |
1 |
671 |
685 |
N/A |
| T & Th. |
7:05-7:35 p.m. |
2 |
703 |
711 |
N/A |
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BSC AWC is the first facility in the state
to offer the Make a Splash program. Make a
Splash is a national water safety initiative
created by the USA Swimming Foundation. Make
a Splash educates parents about the
importance of a child’s water safety. Watch
for more information on Make A Splash at the
BSC AWC.
The Aquastorm competitive
swim team is a fun way to develop lifelong
skills and make great friends. Aquastorm members
range in age from five to 18. Everyone
participates individually and as a team.
Practice and coaching is ability based.
Aquastorm’s head coach is Loic Joseph.
The Central Dakota Diving Club, under the
leadership of Claudia Schoellkopf, welcomes
divers of any age and ability. Divers will learn
discipline and sportsmanship that will be
valuable to them throughout their lives.
The Masters Swim Team is a
fun, competitive swimming program for adults of
all ages and abilities. The team participates in
local competitions throughout the year. Don’t
want to compete? The Masters Swim Team is a
great way to enhance your swimming technique and
meet new friends.
For more information on
Aquastorm Swim Team and the Master’s Swim Team,
please contact: Loic Joseph at 751-4272 or
400-0593. You can also mail inquiries to
Aquastorm and Masters Swimming, BSC Aquatics and
Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave., Bismarck, ND
58503.
For more information on the
Central Dakota Diving Club, please contact:
Claudia Schoellkopf at 202-1769, or by mail at
BSC Aquatics and Wellness Center, 1601 Canary
Ave., Bismarck, ND 58503.
For more information on Aquastorm, the diving
club and master’s swimming, go to
www.bismarckaquatics.com
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