2012 Splash Guide

Swimming Lessons-Swim and Dive Teams Pool Rentals -Pool Locations and Hours

Mesquite Aquatic Center, Greenfield, Williams Field and Perry pools are scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, May 26. The aquatics program offers a wide variety of cool activities that include swimming lessons, public swimming sessions, youth swim and dive teams, and more! Each aquatic facility has a waterslide or play feature, shade ramadas, a concession stand and/or vending machines, and diving boards for your enjoyment!

See you at the pools!

FEE ASSISTANCE The Gilbert Community Services Department is committed to offering quality programs at affordable prices. Fee assistance is available for all Youth Aquatic Programs if eligibility is approved through the Gilbert CAP office.

Application forms are available at the Gilbert CAP office, which is located at Page Park Center 132 N. Bruce Street.

Phone: 480-892-5331 Parents: With the Touch-Tone and On-line registration systems, all fee assistance applications must be completed prior to the registration dates for Swimming Lessons and Swim/Dive teams.

Please call (480) 503-6200 for more information.

Americans with Disabilities Act The Town of Gilbert complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

For accommodations please call 503-6200

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Inside this issue: Facilities Information and Map

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Public Swimming Information

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Pool Rentals

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Swimming Lessons

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Class Descriptions

8-9

Pre-Season Lessons

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Saturday Lessons

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Guard Start

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Swimming Lesson Schedule

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Swim and Dive Team Information

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Greenfield Pool:

Mesquite Aquatic Center:

35 S. Greenfield Road

100 W. Mesquite Street

(Located at Greenfield Junior High School)

(Located at Mesquite Junior High School)

(480)892-2414

(480)503-6292

1900 S. Higley Road

(Located at Perry High School)

(Located at Williams Field High School)

(480)503-6227

(480)503-6226 Greenfield

Gilbert Guadalupe

Higley

1775 E. Queen Creek Road

Val Vista

Williams Field Pool:

Lindsay

Perry Pool:

Greenfield Pool

Elliot Mesquite Aquatics Warner

Center

Ray Williams Field Pool Williams Field

Pecos

Queen Creek

Perry Pool

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Public Swimming Schedule May 26– August 4, 2012 (subject to change) All pools will be closed on Sundays

Mesquite Aquatic Center

Greenfield Pool

Williams Field Pool

Perry Pool

Monday-Friday

Monday-Friday

Monday-Friday

Monday-Friday

1-6pm

1-4:30pm

1-4:30pm

1-4pm

Saturday

Saturday

Saturday

Saturday

11am-4pm

11am-4pm

11am-4pm

11am-4pm

Public Swimming Fees Pay Per Visit Youth (17 and under) $1 Adult (18 and over) $3

Punch Card Card with 30 punches $25 3 punches per adult visit 1 punch per child visit

Punch cards are valid at any of the four Town of Gilbert pools for admission and can be used by any family member and guests.

Punch cards will be sold at all pools beginning May 26

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during public swimming hours.

Public Swimming Policies Children 6 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult or responsible person (12+).

Swim suits only: No cut-off shorts, cotton shorts, or T-shirts are permitted.

All persons entering the aquatic facility must pay the entry fee-including infants(1+ yrs) and observers.

No flotation devices, except as follows: “Water Wings” are permitted in the pool zero depth areas only but NOT in the main pool areas.

Water “Noodles” are permitted at all facilities.

Lifejackets are permitted only with the approval of the Pool Manager on duty.

Children who are not toilet trained must wear a disposable swim diaper at all times.

We ask that all guests use the restroom and shower before entering and enjoying the pool.

Guests who are sick or ill (diarrhea, incontinent, vomiting) are asked to visit after they have recovered from their illness.

There are additional rules and regulations posted at each aquatic center.

Please review these regulations when you visit any of our fantastic facilities.

Private pool rentals will be taken on a limited basis this season at the Mesquite Aquatic Center only. Unfortunately, no private rentals will be held during May, June or July due to the large number of hours the pools are open for public programs. Available pool rental dates for 2012 at Mesquite Aquatic Center are: August 13-18- Monday-Friday times 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday all day available.

August 20-25-Monday-Friday times 6:30-8:30pm, Saturday all day available.

Cost varies by size of group, but an average 2 hour rental at Mesquite Aquatic Center for up to 150 people is $400.

Reservations will be accepted beginning May 1, 2012 for the summer season.

For more information please call (480) 503-6253.

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SWIMMING LESSONS AND AQUATIC CLASSES The Gilbert Community Services Department provides an extensive American Red Cross Learn to Swim program. Emphasis is placed on safety with these courses and a safety skill is discussed daily.

Additionally, classes are offered in Diving, Aquacise, and for those with Special Needs. If you have any comments or concerns regarding the lesson program or other aquatic classes, please contact the instructor or Pool Managers beginning May 26.

Resident On-line and Touch-Tone Registration Begins 7am

Non-Resident On-line and Touch-Tone Registration Begins 12 noon

Lesson Dates

Lesson Days

Published 5pm

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April 30

5/8

5/8

5/29-6/7

5/29-6/1, 6/4-6/7

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June 4

6/7

6/7

6/11-6/21

Mon-Thurs

3

June 18

6/21

6/21

6/25-7/6

6/25-6/28, 7/2 &7/3,7/5 &7/6

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July 2

7/5

7/5

7/9-7/19

Mon-Thurs

5

July 16

7/19

7/19

7/23-8/2

Mon-Thurs

Session

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Schedule

Register at: www.GilbertRecreation.com

On-Line Registration

Touch-Tone Registration

www.GilbertRecreation.com 1. In order to register through On-line registration, you will need a main contact client number, a family PIN number and a credit card.

2. If you do not have a main contact client number and a family PIN number, please call (480) 503-6200.

3. Visit www.GilbertRecreation.com to register On-line. Payments can be made with a Visa, Master Card or American Express.

1. If you do not have a main contact client number, individual client numbers and a family PIN, please call (480) 503-6200.

2. After calling Touch-Tone registration, (480) 503-6225, follow the recorded prompts to register for your selected classes.

3. Your registration is not complete until you enter your credit card information for payment. Payments can be made with a Visa, Master Card or American Express.

Don't have an account?‌ Please call 480-503-6200 Monday-Thursday 7am-6pm to find out how to set one up.

SWIM LESSON REFUND POLICY No refunds or credits will be issued for swimming lessons due to the extremely high demand for this program and the short registration periods. If your child is unable to attend lessons, we are unable to fill their spot in class since we don’t take waiting lists for the swim lesson program.

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PARENT-TOT (6-36 months) 12 per class-$25

LEVEL CLASSES:

Designed for children to begin the process of learning basic water skills to help them become comfortable and relaxed in a swimming pool environment. The child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (12+yrs) in the water that will help the child adapt to the aquatic environment with an instructor’s assistance.

Focuses on: water adjustment, water entry/exit, exploration and submersion.

Level I: Water Exploration (5yrs and up) 6 per class -$25 The students will be familiarized with the aquatic environment. This is a first time exposure to the pool, lessons, and an instructor. Skills learned in this level will include face submersion, breath control (bubble blowing), supported floating on front and back, kicking and beginning arm action.

Level II: Primary Skills (5yrs and up) 8 per class -$25

At this level the students will fully submerge head and retrieve objects, go into deep water with support, float on Tadpoles (30-41 months) 3 per class- $44 front and back for five seconds, demonstrate rhythmic This class is geared towards toddlers who are gaining breathing, front and back crawl, and kicking on front and back. comfort in the water and working on basic swim skills. The goal of this class is to work on the process of swimming without the parent and introduce new Level III: Stroke Readiness (5yrs and up) 8 per class-$25 skills. Focuses on: independent entry/exit, front/ To register for Level III and to participate comfortably, back glides, front/back floats, kicking and basic front/back arm movements. Previous participation students should have completed Level II and/or Sea Lions successfully. The focus of Level III is coordination of the in Parent-Tot is highly recommended. front and back crawl for 15 yards with good breathing, Shrimps (3-5yrs) 5 per class -$25 beginning to tread water and the elementary backstroke.

Designed for a first time swimmer who is gaining In addition, safe diving practices from the side of the pool comfort and confidence in the water. This class will and underwater swimming are elements of this level. focus on the fundamentals: blowing bubbles, front and back float, head submersion, bobbing, front/ back arm movements and supported front/back kick. Level IV: Stroke Development (6yrs and up) 8 per class-$25 Otters (3-5yrs) 6 per class -$25 This is the course where students really begin to look like Intended for children who have mastered front and “swimmers”. Building on the skills already acquired, back floating. The class will focus on the coordinastudents will be able to swim at least 25 yards of front and tion of arm and leg movements on front/back, unback crawl easily, increase endurance, master rotary derwater swimming, kicking without support on breathing, and learn the basics of breastroke, scissor kick, front/back and turning over front to back/back to and turning at the wall. Enrollment in this level should front. occur after completion of Level III. Sealions (3-5 yrs) 7 per class -$25

PRE-SCHOOL LEVEL CLASSES

Geared for children who can float unassisted on front and back, kick on front/back without support, perform front/back crawl, and swim underwater.

This class will concentrate on rhythmic breathing, elementary backstroke, and diving from the side of the pool.

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Level V: Stroke Refinement (6yrs and up) 8 per class -$25 The purpose of this course is to coordinate and refine the main strokes learned, build endurance, and to introduce the butterfly. Students must be able to swim at least 50 yards front and back crawl. This class will continue to teach breaststroke, sidestroke, and flip turns.

SPECIALTY SWIM CLASSES:

SPECIAL NEEDS CLASSES:

Beginning Diving (5yrs and up) 6 per class-$25

(no age requirement) 1 student per class-$25

Diving participants must have passed Level II or Sea Lions swim lessons. This class teaches board work, front and back approaches, and will prepare participants for more advanced skills and the basics of competitive diving.

These classes offer one-on-one instruction designed to meet the needs of children or adults with special needs and/or developmental disabilities. Due to the specialized nature of this instruction, it is recommended that you speak with a Pool Manager PRIOR to registering Intermediate Diving (6yrs and up) 8 per class-$25 your child in the special needs classes. These class times are reserved for those youths/adults who have developThis class is for more advanced divers and will mental disabilities and are unable to participate in a teach participants more advanced skills such as class designed for their age/skill level with other stuflips, back dives, and twists. dents. For the 2011 season, special needs classes will be allocated an on-line code so registration can occur durAdult Beginner (16+yrs and up) 2 per class-$25 This class works on skills and strokes the adult ing the swim lesson registration on-line periods.

Class sizes are VERY limited. would like to improve.

Aquacise (12yrs and up) 12 per class-$25 session or pay $3.00 per class This class is a low-impact fun way to stay cool and tone your muscles. This class stresses cardiovascular endurance and introduces exercises to tighten and firm your muscles.

This year, our classes offer more flexibility for children to be enrolled in multiple classes.

5 year old children are allowed to register for Shrimps (Preschool), Levels 1-3 , and Diving classes.

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Mesquite Aquatic Center Swimming Lessons Monday-Thursday, between 9:30am-12pm for two weeks (8 classes).

Greenfield Pool Swimming Lessons Monday-Thursday, between 9:30am-12pm for two weeks (8 classes).

Monday-Thursday, between 5-8pm for two weeks (8 classes).

Saturday, between 8-11am for 6 weeks (6 classes).

Williams Field Pool Swimming Lessons Monday-Thursday, between 9:30am-12pm for two weeks (8 classes).

Monday-Thursday, between 5-8pm for two weeks (8 classes).

Saturday, between 8-11am for 6 weeks (6 classes).

Perry Pool Swimming Lessons Monday-Thursday, between 9:30am-12pm for two weeks (8 classes).

GUARD START The Town of Gilbert Community Services Department and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a GUARD START program for the 2012 Aquatic Season. This program is designed for youth 12-15 years of age who would like to work as a Lifeguard, but are too young to take the required classes from the American Red Cross. The experience gained in this class will encourage a youngster to continue with their education and training and become a Certified Lifeguard through the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course. Training will include rule enforcement, CPR demonstrations, First-Aid training, and various rescue scenarios.

Registration will be through our On-line or Touch-Tone systems only and will begin: May 8 at 7am for residents May 8 at 12 noon for non-residents Greenfield Pool– Code 67271 -Monday-Thursday– 6/25-7/6* Williams Field Pool- Code-67270 - Monday-Thursday—6/25-7/6* Program Time– 12p-3p Cost-$60.00

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*no Guardstart offered on 7/4.

Too busy during the week to register for our weekday lessons?

Saturday lessons are great for those with busy schedules and less expensive alternative to private swim schools!

Lessons will be held on Saturdays only, from 811am at Williams Field Pool and Greenfield Pool this summer.

Fees will be $25/session. Classes will be 25-30 minutes long, and a limited number of lessons will be offered at each facility Registration for these lessons will begin on May 8 at 7am for Gilbert residents, and May 8th at 12 noon for non-residents at www.gilbertrecreation.com.

2012 Saturday Swim Lessons Williams Field and Greenfield Pools Day

Dates

Times

Fee

Saturday Class

6/9-7/14

8-11am

$25 session

Session

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Gre enfie ld Pool W illiam s Fie ld Pool Perry Pool at Gree nfie ld Ju nio r H igh at Willia m s Field H igh a t Perry H igh Scho ol 35 S. Gre en fie ld 1 90 0 S. H igle y 1 775 E Qu ee n C re ek R o ad (48 0) 89 2-2 41 4 (4 80 ) 50 3-62 26 (4 80 ) 5 03 -62 27 Public Sw im m ing Sc he dule M a y 2 6-Augus t 7 Mond ay-Frida y: 1 -4 :30 pm Mon da y-Frid ay: 1-4 :30 pm Mo nd ay-Frida y: 1-4 pm Sa turd ay: 1 1a m -4pm Sa turda y: 11a m -4p m Satu rda y: 11 am -4 pm C lo s e d Sun da y C los ed Su nd ay C los ed Su nd ay Punch Ca rd Fe es Sw im m ing Les sons Fee s

Y outh 17 and under $1

30 v is it punc h c ard $25

A ll Pres c hool, Lev el c las s es , and Div ing

A dults 18 and ov er $3

3 punc hes per adult v is it

s w im les s ons $25 per s es s ion (8 c las s es (M-TH) or 6 (SA T)

* Mes quite Pool c los es at 4pm on

1 punc h per c hild v is it

Tadpoles s w im les s ons are a higher f ee due to low s tudent to

Thurs day s in June due to meets

17% s av ings ov er daily rates

ins truc tor ratio 3:1 $44 per s es s ion 8 (M-TH) or 6 (SA T) c las s es

SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION PROCEDURES On-line (www.GilbertRecreation.com) and Touch-Tone (480-503-6225) registration is available 24 hours a day beginning at 7am on the first day of registration, as indicated below. New for 2012, faxed (480-503-6213) registration will be taken (registration form is online at www.gilbertaz.gov/parks under Forms and Flyers). Faxed in forms will be processed as staff are available Mon-Thurs 7am-6pm.

Registration must utilize a Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. In order to register with On-line and Touch-Tone, you must have your account set up in our system and have your Family PIN #, Main Contact Client #, and Client #'s for all participants. Please call (480) 503-6200 for more information on how to set up your account. Class codes for Session One and Saturday lessons are listed on the back of this flyer. Class codes will change each session, and will be published the Monday prior to the registration for that session.

Make sure you have the most recent schedule. Session One codes will not work for Session Two. This flyer can be picked up at the pools, the Community Services office and centers, or can be downloaded from www.gilbertaz.gov/aquatics ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦

Registration will be very busy the first few hours. Keep trying! Please do not waitlist for lessons-they will not be utilized!

Late registration is accepted after sessions begin through the first week of classes.

If you have multiple children to register, we suggest you start with the Parent Tot through Sea Lion levels since they fill quickly.

Participants must meet the minimum age level of the class they are registering for during the session dates.

There are no restrictions on how many classes your child may take. You may register in back-to-back classes if you choose.

It is very important to register your child in the proper class. See the class descriptions if you have questions. If your child is misregistered in a class, they may not be accommodated in a class of a lower skill level since they could be full.

Fee assistance is available through the Gilbert Community Assistance Program at 132 N. Bruce (480) 892-5331.

2 0 1 2 S W IM M IN G L E S S O N R E G IS T R A T IO N S C H E D U L E S e s s ion 1 2 3 4 5

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O n-line a nd Touc h-Tone Re gis tr a tion Re s ide nts Non-Re s ide nts 5 /8 a t 7 a m 5 /8 a t 1 2 p m B e g in s 6 /7 a t 7 a m B e g in s 6 /7 1 2 p m B e g in s 6 /2 1 a t 7 a m B e g in s 6 /2 1 1 2 p m B e g in s 7 /5 a t 7 a m B e g in s 7 /5 1 2 p m B e g in s 7 /1 9 a t 7 a m B e g in s 7 /1 9 1 2 p m

Le s s on Da te s 5 /2 9 -6 /7 6 /1 1 -6 /2 1 6 /2 5 -7 /6 7 /9 -7 /1 9 7 /2 3 -8 /2

Le s s on Da ys 5 /2 9 -6 /1 , 6 /4 -6 /7 Mo n -Th u rs 6 /2 5 -2 8 , 7 /2 -7 /3 , 7 /5 -7 /6 Mo n -Th u rs Mo n -Th u rs

30 MINUTE LEVEL CLASSES (5 to 15 yrs) 25 MIN PRESCHOOL CLASSES (6mo-5 yrs) Parent Tot (6-36mo) - Parents accompany their child in the water.

Water play, adapt child to aquatic environment.

Tadpoles (30-41 mo) - This new class is geared toward toddlers who are gaining comfort in the water. Parents are not in the water for this class. Water entry/exits, floats, glides, kicks, and arm movements.

Previous participation in Parent Tot is highly recommended.

Shrimps (3-5 yrs) - Skills taught are blowing bubbles, front and back float, holding breath,water exploration and supported front/back kick.

Otters (3-5 yrs) - For children who can float on their front and back for 5 seconds unassisted. This class teaches front and back crawl, and retrieving objects from the bottom of the pool without assistance.

Sea Lions (3-5yrs) - For children who swim 10 yds front/back crawl, swim underwater and breathe to the side. This class teaches elementary backstroke, turning over, and crawl stroke with breathing for 20 yards.

Level 1 (5-15yrs) - First time exposure to the pool. Floating, face submersion, floats on front/back, bobbing, beginning arm action.

Level 2 (5-15yrs) - For children who can submerge head, retrieve objects, front and back float for 5 seconds,demonstrate front and back crawl, and rhythmic breathing. Front and back kicks with floating.

Level 3 (5-15 yrs) - For children who can swim front and back crawl for 15 yards with good breathing, treading water, elementary backstroke, safe diving practices, and underwater swim.

Level 4 (6yrs and up) - Swim 25 yards of front or back crawl easily, master rotary breathing, and learn basic breastroke and scissors kick.

Level 5 (6yrs and up) - Building endurance, swim 50-100 yards of front and back crawl, breastroke, and introduce butterfly and open/ flip turns.

Diving (5yrs and up) - Must have Level 2 swimming skills and be able to swim to wall after going off board without assistance. Beginning skills are dives/approaches, Intermediate class does backdives and flips.

Session 1 and Sa tur da y lessons Satur turda day

Session 1 begins 5/29 Tuesday due to the holiday. Saturday lessons run Saturdays only (6 weeks) from 6/9-7/14. Just a reminder that there are no refunds or credits after registration on lessons. We cannot fill your child's space in class due to the short time periods for registration. Special Needs classes are now on-line and are restricted to those with developmental /physical disabilities.

Please check with the Pool Managers for more classes for Special Needs after sessions begin-additional times may be available.

MESQUITE/PERRY POOLS-CLASS CODES AND SCHEDULE SESSION 1 (5/29-6/7) CLASS NAME

CLASS SIZE

CLASS AGE

Parent/Tot Tadpoles Shrim ps Otters Sea Lions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Aquacise/Lap Sw im Diving-Begin Diving-Interm Special Needs

12 3 5 6 7 6 8 8 8 8

6-36m os 30-41 m os 3,4,5 3,4,5 3,4,5 5 to 15 5 to 15 5 to 15 6 to 15 6 to 15 12 and up 5 to 15 6 to 15 varies

6 8 1

MESQUITE MORNING CLASSES 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

PERRY MORNING CLASSES 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

66757

66845

66767 66773

66758 66760 66768 66774

66769 66775 66780

66762 66770

66784 66790

66771 66777 66779 66789

66794 66796

66801 66802

66855 66861 66873 66879 66885

66846 66850 66856 66862 66874 66880

66847 66857 66863 66869 66881 66887

66852 66858 66864 66876 66882

66849 66853 66859 66865 66871 66883

66892

66813

66808 Lap Sw im 9:30am-12pm $2 66818 66816 66824 66830 66831 66832

66894 66899 66901 Lap Sw im 9:30am-12pm $2 66903 66905 66907 66911 66833 66834

66897

GREENFIELD POOL - CLASS CODES AND SCHEDULE SESSION 1 (5/29-6/7) CLASS NAME

CLASS SIZE

CLASS AGE

Parent/Tot Tadpoles Shrim ps Otters Sea Lions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Aquacise/Lap Sw im Diving-Begin Diving-Interm Special Needs

12 3 5 6 7 6 8 8 8 8

6-36m os 30-41 m os 3,4,5 3,4,5 3,4,5 5 to 15 5 to 15 5 to 15 6 to 15 6 to 15 12 and up 5 to 15 6 to 15 varies

6 8 1

9:30

MORNING CLASSES 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

66920 66942 66965 66993

66921 66931 66943 66964

66944 66956 66973

66983 67002

67014

66932 66945 66955

66922 66927 66939 66963 66974

66985

5pm 66923 66938 66954 66975 66986

66999 67015

67010 67029

67028 67040 67041 67042 Aquacise 10:00-10:45am $3/day #67074 67054 67055 67048 67065 66835 66836

EVENING CLASSES 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 66919 66929 66947 66962

66948 66957 v 66987

67000 67012 67025

67070

7:30

66918 66930 66949 66958 v 66990

66940 66959 66980 67005

67013

67030 67031 67043 67044 Lap Sw im 9:30am-12pm $2 67050 67057 67061 66837 66838 66839

66934 66941 66961 v 66988 67004 67019 67045 67052

WILLIAMS FIELD POOL - CLASS CODES AND SCHEDULE SESSION 1 (5/29-6/7) CLASS NAME

CLASS SIZE

CLASS AGE

Parent/Tot Tadpoles Shrim ps Otters Sea Lions Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Aquacise/Lap Sw im Diving-Begin Diving-Interm Special Needs

12 3 5 6 7 6 8 8 8 8

6-36m os 30-41 m os 3,4,5 3,4,5 3,4,5 5 to 15 5 to 15 5 to 15 6 to 15 6 to 15 12 and up 5 to 15 6 to 15 varies

6 8 1

9:30

MORNING CLASSES 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

67085 67108 67124 67160

67087 67097 67109 67125 67149 67168

67182

67110 67126 67139 67166 67183

67196 67211 67219

67150 67169

67170

67193

Lap Sw im 9:30am-12pm $2 67220 67222 67233 66840 67260

66917 67075 66936 67076 67077 66950 66951 66952 66953 67079 66966 66967 66968 66969 67081 66981 66982 66994 66995 67266 67007 67008 67020 67021 67033 67046 67047 Lap Sw im 8am-11am $2 67059 67060 67072

67078 67080 67082 67083

67034

67084

67090 67107 67123 67151 67167 67186

EVENING CLASSES 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00

7:30

67091 67106 67113 67129

67118 67133

67243 67114 67130 67146

67157 67171

67104 67115 67131 67156 67165

67244 67105 67116 67132 67143 67173

67180 67199

67208

SATURDAY LESSONS (6/9-7/14) GREENFIELD 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 PT TAD SHRP OTT SL LV1 LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5 LSWIM BEG DV INT DV

67099 67111 67127

67089 67100 67112 67128 67145

5pm

67192 67206 67213 Aquacise 6-6:45pm $3/day #67073 67217 67225 67226 67227 67241 67261 67262 67263 67205

SATURDAY LESSONS (6/9-7/14) WILLIAMS FIELD 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 PT TAD SHRP OTT SL LV1 LV2 LV3 LV4 LV5 LSWIM BEG DV INT DV

67154 67174 67188 67201

67094 67245 67101 67247 67248 67119 67249 67250 67251 67252 67134 67135 67136 67137 67267 67148 67162 67255 67269 67256 67175 67176 67189 67190 67258 67202 67203 67215 Lap Sw im 8am-11am $2 67228 67242

67246 67253 67268 67254 67257

67259 67229

The Youth Summer Swim and Dive Team Programs begin on Tuesday, May 29 at the Mesquite Aquatic Center, Greenfield, Williams Field, and Perry pools.

SWIM/DIVE TEAM REGISTRATION PROCEDURES On-line, Touch-Tone, Mail-In, and Walk-In registration will be accepted for the Youth Swim and Dive Team programs.

Parents, please understand that these programs will reach capacity at most age levels and On-line or Touch-Tone registration is highly recommended!

Gilbert residents will receive a registration priority.

The Swim/Dive Team Program is non-competitive in nature and is designed to introduce a child to the fun of competitive swimming or diving in a team environment.

Swim and dive meets will be held on June 2nd and selected evenings through June and July. These programs are open to all youngsters ages 5 to 17.

For more information, please call: Gilbert Community Services Department at (480) 503-6200.

Swim/Dive Team

Gilbert

Non

Registration On-line and

Residents

Residents

Touch-Tone

4/3 at 7am

Begins 4/4

Mail-In

Begins 4/3

Walk-In

Begins 4/9

REFUND POLICY

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We highly recommend that all participants swim during the preseason camp week and parents speak with the coaches prior to the refund deadline of May 17. After May 17, absolutely NO REFUNDS will be issued to children who are unable to meet the skill requirements of this program. We are unable to fill your child’s spot on the teams, and most parents have to find alternative activities for their children if they find they are unable to participate in this program. If you choose to withdraw your child from swim/dive teams, your refund request must be made on or before 6pm May 17th by calling the Community Services office ONLY at 480-503-6200. After May 17th, if your child simply elects to not participate in the swim or dive team program after registration due to fear of practice, anxiety, or other issues, we cannot offer a refund or credit. Thank you for your understanding in advance.

SWIM MEETS WILL TAKE PLACE MAINLY ON THURSDAY EVENINGS. DIVE MEETS WILL TAKE PLACE MAINLY ON THURSDAY EVENINGS. DURING SWIM AND DIVE MEETS, 11 AND 12 AGE GROUP WILL ONLY COMPETE AGAINST 11 AND 12 AGE GROUP, AND WILL NOT COMPETE AGAINST 13 AND UP AGE GROUP. PRACTICE TIMES FOR THESE AGE GROUPS ARE NOW COMBINED. All children MUST practice at the pool and practice time that they are registered for.

We receive many requests for special exceptions to scheduled practice times, and unfortunately we cannot allow certain age groups to get overbooked by allowing multiple practice exception requests.

Your child’s age as of June 1, 2012 will determine what age group to register them in this program.

You may register your child for both swim and/or dive teams and simply choose what practice or meet to attend that day.

Separate registrations are required for each program.

Parents please note: The swim team program reaches capacity quickly in certain locations. Your child is not allowed to be registered at a pool and also waitlisted at another pool at the same time.

Parents must elect to register or waitlist their child, but cannot do both.

Thank you for your understanding.

Important Swim Team Dates (tentative)

Swim Team Preliminary Meets: 7/12 at 5pm, 7/13 at 5pm

Championship Swim Meets: 7/18, 7/19 at 5pm Awards ceremony held immediately after Championships

Swim and Dive meet schedules will be available on-line at www.gilbertaz.gov/parks/aquatics.cfm beginning May 14.

Register at: www. GilbertRecreation.com

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All pools will host pre-season Swim Camps.

Greenfield and Perry Pools will also host Dive Camps.

Pre-season Swim/Dive Camps Mesquite/Greenfield Williams Field/Perry Pools Age

Dates

Practice Times

5-6 yrs

5/14-5/17

4-4:40pm

7-8 yrs

5/14-5/17

4:40-5:20pm

9-10 yrs

5/14-5/17

5:20-6pm

11-17 yrs

5/14-5/17

6-7pm

PRE-SEASON SWIM/DIVE CAMPS AND PROGRAM SKILL REQUIREMENTS Parents, it is important to realize that there are minimum skill levels required for your children to be on the swim/dive teams. If your child has difficulty swimming a length of the pool (25 yards) unassisted in 70 seconds or less or jumping off the diving board you should NOT enroll them in the swim/dive team, but instead try swimming/diving lessons. Parents who enroll their children in swim or dive teams and want to withdraw them during the first few weeks of the program if their child is not enjoying the practices will not be offered a refund. Participants who have enrolled but do not meet the individual skill requirements will be offered a credit only and directed to swimming lessons.

If you enroll your child in the 2012 swim/dive team program this year an optional week of practice is offered prior to the regular season that will give your children a good head start on the summer and is a GREAT IDEA TO ATTEND if you think your child might not quite have the skills to participate in this program. Participants must be currently registered in the program (waiting lists participants are not eligible to participate) and MUST practice at the pool they are registered for.

This week of practice is a good indication of whether your child has the skills and stamina to participate successfully in the swim or dive teams and is held PRIOR to the refund deadline of May 17.

Preseason swim/dive team camps (which are included in the summer swim or dive team registration fee) begin on Monday, May 14th through Thursday May 17th.

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Summer practice hours on page 17, begin on Tuesday, May 29th for all teams.

Mesquite Marlins Morning Swim Team

Ages 11-17 yrs 9-10 yrs 7-8 yrs 5-6 yrs

Code 66282 66283 66284 66285

Practice Times 6-7am 7-7:50am 7:55-8:40am 8:50-9:20am

Mesquite Tigersharks Evening Swim Team

5-8 yrs 9 to 17

66286 66287

6-7pm 7-8pm

Greenfield Gators Morning Swim Team

11-17 yrs 9-10 yrs 7-8 yrs 5-6 yrs

66288 66289 66290 66291

6-7am 7-7:50am 7:55-8:40am 8:50-9:20am

Greenfield Gators Morning Dive Team

11-17 yrs 9-10 yrs 7-8 yrs 5-6 yrs

66292 66293 66294 66295

6-7am 7-7:50am 7:55-8:40am 8:50-9:20am

Williams Field Barracudas Morning Swim Team

11-17 yrs 9-10 yrs 7-8 yrs 5-6 yrs

66296 66297 66298 66299

6-7am 7-7:50am 7:55-8:40am 8:50-9:20am

Perry Piranhas Morning Swim Team

11-17 yrs 9-10 yrs 7-8 yrs 5-6 yrs

66300 66301 66302 66303

6-7am 7-7:50am 7:55-8:40am 8:50-9:20am

Perry Mantarays Evening Swim Team

5-6 yrs 7-8 yrs 9-10 yrs 11-17 yrs

66304 66305 66306 66307

4:00-4:30pm 4:40-5:25pm 5:30-6:20pm 6:20-7:20pm

Perry Mantarays Evening Dive Team

5-6 yrs 7-8 yrs 9-10 yrs 11-17 yrs

66308 66309 66310 66311

4:00-4:30pm 4:40-5:25pm 5:30-6:20pm 6:20-7:20pm

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