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Youth/Adult Programs |
Swimming Lesson Sessions
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Swimming Lessons -
Indoor and
Outdoor |
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Bismarck State College Aquatic & Wellness Center
is now taking registrations for swimming
lessons. American Red Cross
curriculum will be used to teach lessons.
Morning and evening sessions are available. See
below for a complete class listing or to
register, or stop in or call the aquatic center
at 751-4266.
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Listed ages are recommended
for classes.
FEES:
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Parent and Child classes: $45/session
• Preschool Aquatics classes: $45/session
• Private Lessons: $60/4 sessions
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.
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Preschool Aquatics Classes |
Ages 3-6,
(Recommended Age 3 - 4)Level A (A):
Bubble will be used. 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,
(Recommended Age 4 - 5) Level B (B):
Bubble may be used. 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.
NEW CLASS! Ages
3-6, (Recommended Age 5 - 6) Level C (C):
Bubble will not be used. Step from side into
chest deep water, move into 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 for 5 body
lengths
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Private Lessons |
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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 then 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 |
*Please register for only one session at a time.
If you wish to register for consecutive
sessions, we ask that you wait until the final
day of classes to register for the next session.
Swimming lesson information
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Winter Session 1
• Mondays and
Wednesdays: Jan. 16 - Feb. 15
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: Jan. 17 -
Feb.16
Registration opens
online only on January 9 at 10 a.m. and
at the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center and
Park District Office on January 10 at
7:30 a.m. |
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TIMES |
LEVEL |
CODE |
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MW |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
A |
2252 |
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TT |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
A |
2253 |
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MW |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
B |
2273 |
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TT |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
C |
3040 |
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MW |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
1 |
2183 |
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TT |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
3 |
2210 |
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TT |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
PC |
2235 |
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MW |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
A |
2254 |
| TT |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
A |
2256 |
| TT |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
B |
2274 |
| MW |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
C |
3031 |
| MW |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
2 |
2197 |
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MW |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
PC |
2234 |
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MW |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
A |
2255 |
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TT |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
A |
2259 |
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TT |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
C |
3033 |
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TT |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
1 |
2184 |
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MW |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
3 |
2209 |
| MW |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
A |
2257 |
| MW |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
B |
2275 |
| TT |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
B |
2277 |
| TT |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
C |
3034 |
| MW |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
1 |
2185 |
| TT |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
2 |
2196 |
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MW |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
A |
2258 |
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TT |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
A |
3023 |
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MW |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
2 |
2198 |
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MW |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
3 |
3015 |
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TT |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
3 |
3016 |
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TT |
7:15 - 8 p.m. |
4/5 |
2219 |
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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. |
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Winter Session 2
• Mondays and
Wednesdays: Feb. 27 - Mar. 28
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Tuesdays and Thursdays: Feb. 28 -
Mar. 29
Registration opens
online only on February 20 at 10 a.m. at the BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center and
Park District Office on February 21 at
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TIMES |
LEVEL |
CODE |
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MW |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
A |
2243 |
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TT |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
A |
2242 |
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TT |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
B |
2270 |
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MW |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
B |
2268 |
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TT |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
C |
3037 |
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MW |
4:55 - 5:25 p.m. |
1 |
2181 |
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TT |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
PC |
3041 |
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MW |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
A |
2245 |
| TT |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
B |
2271 |
| MW |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
C |
3036 |
| MW |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
2 |
2190 |
| MW |
5:30 - 6 p.m. |
2 |
2191 |
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MW |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
P/C |
2232 |
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MW |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
A |
2247 |
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TT |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
A |
2244 |
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TT |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
C |
3038 |
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TT |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
1 |
2180 |
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MW |
6:05 - 6:35 p.m. |
3 |
2206 |
| TT |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
PC |
2233 |
| MW |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
A |
2248 |
| MW |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
B |
2269 |
| TT |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
B |
2272 |
| MW |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
1 |
2182 |
| TT |
6:40 - 7:10 p.m. |
C |
3039 |
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MW |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
A |
2249 |
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TT |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
A |
2246 |
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MW |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
2 |
2192 |
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MW |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
3 |
2208 |
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TT |
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. |
3 |
2207 |
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TT |
7:15 - 8 p.m. |
4/5 |
2217 |
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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 400-0593. You can also
mail inquiries to Aquastorm and Masters
Swimming, BSC Aquatic 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 Aquatic and Wellness Center, 1601
Canary Ave., Bismarck, ND 58503.
For more
information on Aquastorm, the diving
club and master’s swimming, go to
www.aquastormswimming.com.
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