Making Swim Lessons Safer During Covid

MAKING SWIM LESSONS SAFER

DURING COVID-19

LEARNING TO SWIM IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS YOU CAN DO TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE WHEN THEY ARE YOUNG AND THROUGHOUT THEIR LIFE. BUT WITH THE WORLD CHANGING SO MUCH OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS, SAFETY HAS TAKEN ON NEW MEANING. MANY FAMILIES ARE ASKING: ARE SWIMMING LESSONS SAFE DURING COVID-19?

Yes. The CDC has stated that “There is no evidence that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water in pools, hot tubs, or water playgrounds. Additionally, proper operation of these aquatic venues and disinfection of the water (with chlorine or bromine) should inactivate the virus.”

In addition to chemical monitoring of the pools, aquatic venues must also ensure that safety measures are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 along the pool deck and throughout the facility.

AT PELICAN ATHLETIC CLUB, WE HAVE CHANGED THE WAY WE DELIVER INSTRUCTION TO ENSURE OPTIMAL SAFETY FOR STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTORS.

• All instructors wear face shields and have their temperature checked

• Contactless check-in

• Sanitation stations

• Decreased ratio of children per lesson

• Staggered lessons to improve social distancing on the pool deck

• Increased cleaning and disinfecting protocols of pool equipment between lessons WHAT ARE OUR FAMILIES SAYING?

As we welcome families back into our pools, we are encouraged to hear of an overall positive experience and comfortability with the protocols and modifications we’ve implemented to keep students, parents and staff safe during swimming lessons!

"Learning how to swim was always a priority to me even before my daughter was born because of a tragic accident that happened to someone I know. Due to COVID-19 we weren’t able to start as soon as we wanted to but once they finally re-opened, I immediately enrolled my daughter. The instructors are awesome, and the staff is super friendly. Even during a time like this, I feel super comfortable because they follow protocol for the virus. It’s honestly something we look forward to once a week and I highly recommend everyone to enroll their children so they can learn basic survival skills! We absolutely love it here!" – Jessica C.

“We had an amazing first day back at the pool! It was a seamless check in, and the Instructors didn’t miss a beat. My daughter missed her classes so much and was so happy to be back in the water.” – Allison F.

“Love it! I had my worries due to COVID-19 but the staff took all the precautions as needed. My daughter was nervous to get in the water on the first day but by the end of the lesson she didn’t want to leave! – Lindsey B.

For more information on our safety protocols or swim lessons email charlotte@thepac. com.

LEAGUE AT LEAGUE ATSwim PAC

Upcoming Swim Programs:

SWIM LESSONS

6 Week Group Lessons

• September 28 - November 6

10 Week Group Lessons

• March 2 - May 8 • May 11 - July 17 • July 20 - September 25

2 Week Group Lessons

• Session 1: May 10-13 & May 17-20 • Session 2: May 31-June 3 & June 7-10 • Session 3: June 14-17 & June 21-24 • Session 4: June 28-July 1 & July 5-8 • Session 5: July 12-15 & July 19-22

MOMMY + ME LESSONS

• Session 1: May 31 - June 3 • Session 2: June 7 - June 10 • Session 3: June 21 - June 24

Private and Semi Private Lessons are available. For more information email charlotte@thepac.com

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

Learn how to keep others safe in and out the water through PAC’s American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course! • Class Option 1: March 12 - 21 • Class Option 2: April 2 - 11 For more information contact charlotte@thepac.com

Spring Seasonal Swim League: Starting March

THIS DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM IS IDEAL FOR ENTRY LEVEL SWIMMERS AND DESIGNED TO PREPARE SWIMMERS FOR THE COMPETITIVE SCENE. WE FOCUS ON STROKE TECHNIQUE, ENDURANCE AND POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT.

Spring Seasonal Swim March 22 - May 7

For more information email swim@thepac.com

Year Round Swim Team: Now Accepting NEW Swimmers!

Year Round Swim Team is a USAS registered team offered to all ages and abilities. This competitive team is divided into groups based on ability level allowing our coaches to focus heavily on technical aspects of each stroke, training and racing strategies.

SwimPAC is accepting NEW swimmers!

For more information email swim@thepac.com

TRAINING FAMILY

Personal Trainer Josh Curry demonstrates overhead triceps move

PERSONAL TRAINER JOSH CURRY WAS DEMONSTRATING AN OVERHEAD TRICEPS MOVE TO A MEMBER OF HIS METABOLIC STRENGTH CLASS WHEN SHE OFFERED A CRITIQUE OF HIS STYLE. "THAT LOOKS GOOD," JANE NEEL SAID. "NOW, CAN YOU DO TEN REPS FOR ME!" Neel's quip was quick, but her relationship with a trainer who also happens to be her son lends itself to some banter. "It's fun to have my son as my trainer, but it’s a role reversal," Neel said. "When he was young, he had to trust me, and with a trainer, you have to trust them. So when he leaves me in a plank position and walks away to assist another group member, I choose to trust he is not trying to get me back for the times I forgot him in timeout but a part of the workout to be planking for a LONG time.”

Curry has plenty of opportunities for family interaction as he is one of 17 family members who are members of Pelican Athletic Club. The ages of Curry’s clan range from 9-year-old cousins Cannon and Maddox Sabathier to his Aunt Rae, 76, and Uncle Charlie Ingram, 77.

Maddox and Cannon will be participating in Curry’s foundations class in the summer. Foundations is a movement skill development class designed to stimulate coordination, stability and agility.

Aunt Rae and Uncle Charlie get periodic consultations with him to update their fitness routines to help them maintain strength, conditioning and balance as they get older.

Curry trains individuals and teaches group classes such as PAC's metabolic strength, BURN and kettle-

Aunt Rae and Uncle Charlie get periodic consultations with Curry, to update their fitness routines and help them maintain strength.

“I thought they were odd shaped dumbbells, but there are so many movements which can be done with that one piece of equipment. Kettlebells can work out so many various parts of the body.”

bell academy classes giving his family several opportunities to improve their health and fitness needs.

Kettlebell academy is unique to PAC and was developed by Curry. Successful kettlebell technique consists of very controlled dynamic movements – swinging, pushing, pulling, and almost throwing the kettlebell at a variety of angles. The weight involved can vary from five to 75-plus pounds.

“I love the physics involved with becoming a specialist in kettlebells,” Curry said. “[At the elite level], you have to be extremely engaged and technically correct, especially working with heavier weights. There's a certain element of danger which is also stimulating."

Curry's stepfather, a self-professed old school weightlifter, mainly utilized free weights and machines to stay in shape. Now he enjoys using this new piece of equipment and has developed an appreciation for fitness to improve his quality of life, longevity and health.

“I never knew what kettlebells were used for before taking Josh's kettlebell classes,” Neel said. “I thought they were odd shaped dumbbells, but there are so many movements which can be done with that one piece of equipment. Kettlebells can work out so many various parts of the body.” “Most kids go through a ‘why’ phase asking a variety of questions, and then it slows down,” Jane Neel said. “For Josh, it has never slowed down. He always wants to know why and spends endless hours researching to find answers.”

Curry’s quest for constant knowledge makes him a natural for the PAC fitness department, as most of the trainers and instructors are continually researching the health and fitness world to help members. Whether it’s updating or adding certifications, attending graduate school, writing articles and making presentations for

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“The staff has the same intellectual curiosity and the members and clients here are surprisingly open to learn and appreciate the science and rationales of the specific training modalities.”

state, regional or national fitness organizations, the staff is among the most educated and knowledgeable in the state.

“It’s a great place to work and is easily the best of the 15 jobs I’ve had over the years,” Curry, age 29, said. “The staff has the same intellectual curiosity and the members and clients here are surprisingly open to learn and appreciate the science and rationales of the specific training modalities.”

“It’s nice to see family here, have the chance to work with them and help them with their fitness goals,” Curry said. “They come to my classes, but sometimes we work together in passing when I walk by and can give them a quick [visual] tip on a lifting technique.” * Images in this article were taken prior to COVID-19.

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