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YOUTH SERVICES

YOUTH SERVICES

Utah Indoor Pool

LAP SWIM (Ages 18 and older)

• Mon.-Fri., 6-10 a.m. (Mon.-Thu., limited lap space 7:30-8:30 a.m.)

• Mon. and Wed., 6-8 p.m.

• Sat., 8 a.m.-noon

• Sun., 8-9 a.m.

FAMILY SWIM

(Lap and leisure)

• Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-noon

• Mon. and Wed., 7-8 p.m.

OPEN SWIM

(Lap, leisure, slide, diving boards and sprayground)

• Mon. and Wed., noon-4:50 p.m.

• Tue./Thu./Fri., noon-8 p.m.

• Sat. and Sun., noon-4 p.m.

Outdoor Pool Hours

Current summer outdoor pool hours will be listed at Auroragov.org/pools

Aqua Fitness Classes Beck Recreation Center

INDOOR POOL

AQUA FITNESS

A challenging aerobic workout in the water! Pre and post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required.

• Mon.-Fri., 8-9 a.m.

• Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

ARTHRITIS AQUA FITNESS

Ages 18 and older

Keep your joints heathy and your body in motion.

• Mon.-Fri., 9:15-10:15 a.m.

• Tue./Thu., noon-1 p.m.

CARDIO SPLASH

Focus on movement and cardiovascular fitness. Come join us to increase stamina, muscular endurance and cardiovascular fitness.

• Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Aqua Deep Water

Ages 18 and older

Low impact, high intensity aqua fitness with a focus on cardio and abs. Ability to swim is required.

• Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Aqua Fitness Classes

CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER

INDOOR POOL

AQUA FITNESS

A challenging aerobic workout in the water! Pre and post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required.

• Mon./Wed., 9-10 a.m.

• Mon./Wed., 11 a.m.-noon

• Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Aqua Fitness Classes

SOUTHEAST RECREATION

CENTER INDOOR POOL

RIVER FLOW

Come join us for a walk down the river! Class is held in the lazy river at Southeast Indoor Pool. Focus on cardio strength with resistance from the current.

• Tue., 11 a.m.-noon

AQUA ZUMBA

This high-energy aquatic workout fuses South American Zumba rhythm and dance steps with a pool party. Aqua Zumba gives participants all the benefits of a challenging, fun and body-toning workout – in the water!

• Tue., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

AQUA FITNESS

A challenging aerobic workout in the water! Pre and post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required.

• Thu., 11 a.m.-noon

Aquatics Aqua Fitness Classes

Aqua Fitness Classes

DEL MAR FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

AQUA FITNESS

A challenging aerobic workout in the water!

Pre and post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required.

• Mon., 11 a.m.-noon

• Wed., 6-7 p.m.

Aqua Fitness Classes

MEADOW HILLS OUTDOOR POOL

AQUA FITNESS

A challenging aerobic workout in the water!

Pre and post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required.

• Mon., 6-7 p.m.

• Wed., 11 a.m.-noon

Aqua Fitness Classes

UTAH INDOOR POOL

AQUA FITNESS

A challenging aerobic workout in the water!

Pre and post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required.

• Sat., 8-9 a.m.

Aqua Fitness Classes

VILLAGE GREEN OUTDOOR POOL

AQUA FITNESS

A challenging aerobic workout in the water!

Pre and post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required.

• Tue. and Thu., 11-12 p.m.

C.A.R.A SWIM TEAM

Ages 6-17

Join our swim team! Emphasis is on participation. Must be able to swim 25 yds. Front crawl with rotary breathing. Swimmers will practice two days per week. Please email jangel@auroragov.org for more information.

68662 June 5-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Thu., 10:45-11:45 a.m.

• $175 ($140 Resident)

• Aqua Vista Outdoor Pool

68658 June 5-Aug. 4

• Tue./Thu., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

• $85 ($68 Resident)

• Beck Indoor Pool

68659 June 5-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Thu., 7-8 p.m.

• $175 ($140 Resident)

• Central Indoor Pool

68661 June 5-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Thu., 9-10 a.m.

• $175 ($140 Resident)

• Del Mar Outdoor Pool

68663 June 5-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Thu., 9-10 a.m.

• $175 ($140 Resident)

• Meadow Hills Outdoor Pool

68660 June 5-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m.

• $180 ($96 Resident)

• Moorhead Indoor Pool

68669 June 5-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Thu., 10:45-11:45 a.m.

• $175 ($140 Resident)

• Parklane Outdoor Pool

68668 June 5-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Thu., 7-8 p.m.

• $175 ($140 Resident)

• Southeast Indoor Pool

68657 June 5-Aug. 4

• Mon.-Thu., 7:30-8:30 a.m.

• $175 ($140 Resident)

• Utah Indoor Pool

LEVEL GUIDE PARENT AND TOT (AGES 6 MONTHS-2 YEARS)

LEVEL 1: An introduction class for parents and very young children, Parent and Tot 1 uses songs, games and toys to help your baby gain confidence, learn basic swim skills and develop safe habits around the water. Each child must be accompanied in the pool by a parent or guardian – one adult in the water per child. Swim diapers required.

LEVEL 2: To qualify for level 2, child must be comfortable fully submerging underwater and be able to sit and stand independently. Parent and Tot Level 2 prepares very young swimmers to transition to independent swim lessons. Emphasis on adjusting to swimming with an instructor rather than a parent, following directions and increasing autonomy in their swim skills. Each child must be accompanied in the pool by a parent or guardian. Swim diapers required.

GUPPY (AGES 3-5)

LEVEL 1: Guppy 1 introduces young children to independent swim lessons. Emphasis on working through separation anxiety, water adjustment, learning the rules of swim lessons and basic breath control. Parents will be asked to stay back from the pool edge. Swim diapers are required if child is not potty trained.

LEVEL 2: To qualify for level 2, child must be reliable at holding the wall during lessons, comfortable fully submerging underwater and comfortable laying in a back float position (with instructor support). Guppy 2 teaches basic water survival and selfrescue skills to young children. Emphasis on independent movement through the water, independent floating and intermediate breath control. Swim diapers are required if your child is not potty trained.

LEVEL 3: To qualify for Guppy 3, child must pass the following swim test: Jump into deep water, recover to a back float position, then swim or float 5 yards to the wall and climb out independently. If child is not able to pass this swim test on day 1, they will not be able to continue in this level. Guppy 3 lays technical foundation for basic stroke techniques. Emphasis on head/hip alignment and propulsive kick technique.

LEVEL 4: By instructor recommendation only. Guppy 4 builds confidence and independence in basic stroke techniques for very strong young swimmers. Emphasis on head/hip alignment and simultaneous arm/leg action.

STINGRAY (AGES 6-9)

LEVEL 1: Introduces children to independent swim lessons. Emphasis on water adjustment, breath control, water safety and learning the rules of swim lessons.

LEVEL 2: To qualify for Stingray 2, child must be reliable at holding the wall during lessons, comfortable submerging underwater, able to float independently on front and back and able to swim on back independently for 25 yards (flutter kick and elementary backstroke). Stingray 2 focuses on developing strong foundations for swim stroke technique, with emphasis on head/hip alignment and effective kick techniques.

LEVEL 3: To qualify for Stingray 3, child must be safe jumping into deep water, able to swim 25 yards of all 4 kick techniques- Whip kick, flutter kick, dolphin kick, scissor kick and able to tread for 1 minute in deep water. Stingray 3 teaches and reinforces proper technique and timing across all major swim strokes, with emphasis on simultaneous arm/ leg actions and building endurance. Stingray 3 also introduces headfirst entry (dives).

LEVEL 4: To qualify for Stingray 4, child must swim 25 yards with good technique in front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Child must demonstrate ability to tread for 2 minutes in deep water, surface dive to 10 feet and perform a safe standing dive into deep water. Refines technique across all swim strokes, emphasis on stamina building and streamlining for efficiency. Introduces legal transitions between lengths.

SHARK (AGES 10-13)

LEVEL 1: Introduces older children to independent swim lessons. Emphasis on water adjustment, breath control, water safety and learning the rules of swim lessons.

LEVEL 2: To qualify for Shark 2, student must be reliable at holding the wall during lessons, comfortable submerging underwater, able to float independently on front and back and able to swim on back independently for 25 yards (flutter kick and elementary backstroke). Shark 2 focuses on developing strong foundations for swim stroke technique, with emphasis on head/hip alignment and effective kick techniques.

LEVEL 3: To qualify for Shark 3, child must be safe jumping into deep water, able to swim 25 yards of all 4 kick techniquesWhip kick, flutter kick, dolphin kick, scissor kick and able to tread for 1 minute in deep water. Shark 3 teaches and reinforces proper technique and timing across all major swim strokes, with emphasis on simultaneous arm/ leg actions and building endurance. Stingray 3 also introduces headfirst entry (dives).

LEVEL 4: To qualify for Shark 4, child must swim 25 yards with good technique in front crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Child must demonstrate ability to tread for 2 minutes in deep water, surface dive to 10ft and perform a safe standing dive into deep water. Shark 4 works on refining technique across all swim strokes, with emphasis on stamina building and streamlining for efficiency. Shark 4 also introduces legal transitions between lengths and begins to work on the rules of competitive swimming.

ADULT (AGES 14+)

BEGINNER: Introductory swim lessons for complete beginners- no previous experience required! This class focuses on learning the basics: water adjustment, basic breath control, floating and kicking.

INTERMEDIATE: Participants must be able to tread water for 1 minute, be comfortable putting face in the water and able to swim 1 length (25 yards) of elementary backstroke independently. Adult intermediate classes build on the skills learned in the beginner class to introduce whole swim strokes. Emphasis on kick technique and gaining confidence working in deep water.

ADVANCED: Participants must be able to jump into deep water, resurface independently and swim to the wall, tread water for 2 minutes continuously and swim 1 length (25 yards) with sustained good kick technique in flutter kick, whip kick and dolphin kick. Adult advanced classes teach breaststroke and sidestroke in addition to building stamina in front crawl and backstroke. Emphasis is on building endurance and introducing turns, transitions and dives.

STAMINA TRAINING: Participants must be competent in the 4 competitive swim strokes. Get your swim workout in! This class focuses on building endurance and aerobic fitness for those with a strong swim background.

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