Aquatics

GUS & GOLDIE LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM

The most popular swimming program in the entire Rio Grande Valley is back! Join Gus & Goldie to learn important water safety skills. Each participant will receive an official Gus & Goldie T-shirt and certificate of achievement. Advance registration is required.

Days of the Week: Tuesday - Friday Fee: $30 Resident | $40 Non-Resident

PARENT/BABY (6-18 MONTHS)

Designed to teach parents how to work safely and effectively with their infant to help develop water adjustment skills and learn to have fun in the water. One parent per child is allowed in the water at a time. Swim diapers and swim suits are necessary for infants.

No diapers or disposable swim diapers are allowed. Municipal Pool Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM #143011.14 #143012.08 #143013.10 Los Encinos Pool 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM #143011.15

PARENT/TODDLER (18-48 MONTHS)

Reinforces skills learned in the infant level class and progresses to learn more advanced skills age appropriate for a toddler. One parent per child is allowed in the water at a time. Swim diapers and swim suits are necessary for infants.

No diapers or disposable swim diapers are allowed.

PRE-SCHOOL (4-5 YEARS)

Learn basic water adjustment skills with an emphasis on play to prepare children for comfort in the water for Youth Level 1 & 2. Designed to teach swimmer independence with initial play in the wading pool and progression to the main pool when students are ready.

YOUTH (6 - 13 YEARS)

On the first day of each session, the instructors will assess the participant’s swimming ability by performing a skills test. Based on the test, the instructor will determine the participants class level. LEVEL 1 & 2

Swimmers will start to learn basic water exploration and swimming skills. This class covers submersion under the water, floating & gliding on front & back, rhythmic breathing, safety skills, and front & back crawls at a beginner level.

LEVEL 3

Designed to build upon skills learned during previous levels. The back crawl will be expanded and the front crawl will be perfected. Swimmers will also learn how to tread water.

LEVEL 4

Designed to build upon the skills mastered at Level 3. Swimmers will develop endurance to swim greater distances. Breaststroke and sidestroke are also taught.

ADULT & TEEN (14 & OVER)

For adults/teens who either want to overcome their fear of the water or for adults that are comfortable in the water, but would like to improve their strokes.

ADAPTIVE AQUATICS

Designed for special needs, introduction to the water and water safety activities. It is mandatory that participants have one parent/guardian or an aid in the water to assist instructor with activities at all times.

Municipal Pool Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 6:55 PM - 7:25 PM #143015.08 #143016.08 #143017.10 Los Encinos Pool 6:55 PM - 7:25 PM #143017.11

Municipal Pool Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM #143021.21 #143022.15 #143023.21 6:55 PM - 7:25 PM #143021.22 #143022.16 #143023.22 7:35 PM - 8:05 PM #143021.23 #143022.17 #143023.23 Los Encinos Pool 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM #143023.24 6:55 PM - 7:25 PM #143023.25 7:35 PM - 8:05 PM #143023.26

Municipal Pool Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM #143031.21 #143032.15 #143033.21 6:50 PM - 7:30 PM #143031.22 #143032.16 #143033.22 7:40 PM - 8:20 PM #143031.23 #143032.17 #143033.23 Los Encinos Pool 6:00 PM - 6:40 PM #143033.24 6:50 PM - 7:30 PM #143033.25 7:40 PM - 8:20 PM #143033.26

Municipal Pool Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 7:40 PM - 8:20 PM #147041.23 #147041.24 #147041.25 Los Encinos Pool 7:40 PM- 8:20 PM #147041.11

Municipal Pool Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 7:40 PM - 8:20 PM #143237.11 #143237.12 #143237.13

POOL RULES

All swimmers must wear appropriate swim attire: No cut offs, gym shorts or leotards. Board shorts with drawstrings are allowed. Swim diapers and/or swimming suits are necessary for infants. No diapers or disposable swim diapers allowed. Swim diapers available for purchase for $10 at each pool location.Children age 3 and under are free with an adult. Children ages 10 & under must be accompanied by an adult ages 18 & over at all times in the pool facility. Children age 6 & under have an adult age 18 & over with them in the water at all times. A complete list of facilities policies and procedures are available at each pool facility. PUBLIC SWIM MUNICIPAL POOL

$2.50 PER PERSON March 19 - June 28

Saturday Only 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

LOS ENCINOS POOL

$2.00 PER PERSON March 19 - June 28

Saturday Only 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

LAP SWIMMING MUNICIPAL POOL

$1.00 PER PERSON March 22 - June 5

Tuesday - Friday 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saturday & Sunday 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM

BOYS CLUB POOL

$2.00 PER PERSON

Saturday & Sunday 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

LIFEGUARDING TRAINING

Train to become a certified American Red Cross lifeguard and learn valuable skills including injury prevention, facility safety, patron surveillance, emergency preparation, rescue skills, victim assessment, first aid, CPR/AED and care for head, neck and spinal injuries.

PREREQUISITE: Participant must be able to swim 300 yards continuously, complete a timed retrieval of a 10lb object from a depth of 7-10 ft., tread water with no hands for 2 minutes in deep water. In the event a participant fails to complete the prerequisite test, he/she may request a refund minus the $50 non-refundable fee or transfer to another Lifeguard Training Session at no additional cost. Transfers will only be allowed once per participant for free. Participants 17 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult during the prerequisite activities. Participants must be present for pre-requisite testing and all four-class dates.

Pre-Requisite will take place on first day of class at 5:30 PM

Contact the McAllen Parks & Recreation Office for more information by calling (956) 681-3333