Summer Aquatics Guide 2015

2015 SUMMER

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HOST YOUR PARTY AT THE POOL!

Rent one of our Arlington pools for your next birthday party, private event or corporate outing!

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SWIM INTO A DIVE-IN MOVIE Lounge in and around the pool with your friends and family while enjoying a family-friendly Disney feature on the big screen!

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DIVE-IN MOVIE

SPECIAL EVENTS: MEMORIAL DAY MILITARY DISCOUNT

Present your military ID and receive 1/2 priced admission on Memorial Day (May 25).

MALEFICENT JULY 9 • BAD KöNIGSHOFEN

BIG HERO 6 AUGUST 6 • RANDOL MILL

DIVE-IN MOVIE

Grab your swimsuit and join us for a Dive-In Movie. Lounge in and around the pool with your friends and family while enjoying a family-friendly feature on the big screen!

Admission is $4 for under 48 inches and $4.50 for 48 inches and up.

pool promos TWO FOR TUESDAYS Get 2-for-1 entry at all City of Arlington pools on Tuesdays.

THROWBACK THURSDAYS We’re throwing back the prices at Bad Königshofen and Randol Mill! Take $1 OFF all admission on Thursdays.

$1 HOT DOG FRIDAYS Every Friday during the summer swim season you can get a hot dog for $1.00 at Allen Bolden, Bad Königshofen and Randol Mill!

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FAMILY NIGHTS RANDOL MILL: Monday nights are Family Nights at Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center.

The price of admission will drop to $5.00 per person after 5 PM. HUGH SMITH: Friday nights are Family Nights at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool. Start your weekend off right by spending a night at the pool with your family!

Hugh Smith Indoor Pool will open for family swim time from 6 – 8 PM. Family Nights are $2.50 per person. One adult and one child are considered a family.

BAD KÖNIGSHOFEN: Wednesday nights are Family Nights at Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center. admission will drop to $5.00 per person after 5 PM.

City of Arlington Parks and Recreation

WOODLAND WEST: Monday and Wednesday nights are Family Nights at Woodland West Pool.

Bring your family for an after dinner swim. It’s the perfect way to have some fun and cool off on those hot summer nights! The Woodland West Pool will re-open after swim lessons for family swim time from 8 – 10 PM. Family Nights are $2.50 per person. One adult and one child are considered a family.

SEASON PASS IN SEPTEMBER 2015 Aquatics Season pass holders can continue their splashing fun throughout September at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool.

MAKE A SPLASH

Join us for a fun-filled day of activities and water safety education at Allen Bolden Pool on June 20 from 9:00-11:30 AM.

FATHER’S DAY FUN

Dads receive free admission at all City of Arlington pools with purchase of a child’s admission on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21).

BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH

Bring a new school supply item and receive 1/2 priced admission from August 1-14. Visit missionarlington. org/services/schoolsupplies for more information on what is needed.

DIVE INTO READING

Each child who earns an Arlington Public Library reading club certificate will get a free swim pass good for one free admission at any City of Arlington Pool, Mon-Thurs between June 8-August 6.

Additional family members receive $1 off the regular admission price.

For more information , call 817-4596900.

Pools

Allen Bolden Pool 817-472-8950

Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center 817-459-5223

Helen Wessler Play Pool 817-275-7561

Howard Moore Play Pool 817-275-0712

Hugh Smith Indoor Pool 817-275-0513

Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center 817-275-7542

Woodland West Pool 817-277-0582

Hours

Open Dates

Holiday Hours

Daily Admission Fee

Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat ..................12 – 6 PM Sun............................1 – 6 PM Mon ............................Closed

May 30-31 June 6 – August 14

July 4th 12 - 6 PM

Under 48 inches — $3.00* 48 inches and above — $3.50* 12 months and under — Free

Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat ................. 12 – 7 PM Wed .......................... 2 - 9 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 6 PM Tue ..............................Closed

May 23-25 May 30-31 Jun 6 – Aug 16 Aug 17-22 (12-5 PM) Aug 23 (1-5 PM) Aug 29 (12-5 PM) Aug 30 (1-5 PM) Sept 5 (12-5 PM) Sept 6 (1-5 PM) Sept 7 (12-5 PM)

Memorial Day (May 25)

12 – 6 PM July 4th 12 – 6 PM

Under 48 inches — $6.00* 48 inches and above — $6.50* 12 months and under — Free

Labor Day (Sept 7)

12 – 5 PM

Mon, Tues, Thurs ............... 10 am – 4 PM Fri & Sat ................. 12 – 5 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 5 PM Wed ............................Closed

May 30-31 June 6 – August 9

July 4th 12 – 5 PM

Under 48 inches — $2.00 48 inches and above — $2.00 12 months and under — Free

Tues, Wed & Thurs ............ 10 am – 5 PM Fri & Sat ................. 12 – 5 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 5 PM Mon ............................Closed

May 30-31 June 6 – August 14

July 4th 12 – 5 PM

Under 48 inches — $3.00 48 inches and above — $3.50 12 months and under — Free

Mon, Wed, Fri ..... 1:30 – 4 PM Tue & Thur ............... 1 – 4 PM Fri ............................ 6 – 8 PM Sat ........................... 1 – 5 PM Sun .......................... 3 – 5 PM

Year-Round

Closed on Holidays

(Facility Card Required) 12 years and above — $3.50 2-11 years — $3.00 24 months and under — Free

Mon ......................... 2 – 9 PM Tue, Thurs, Fri & Sat ................. 12 – 7 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 6 PM Wed ............................Closed

May 23-25 May 30-31 Jun 6 – Aug 16 Aug 17-22 (12-5 PM) Aug 23 (1-5 PM) Aug 29 (12-5 PM) Aug 30 (1-5 PM) Sept 5 (12-5 PM) Sept 6 (1-5 PM) Sept 7 (12-5 PM)

Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat ..................12 – 6 PM Mon & Wed ........... 8 – 10 PM Sun .......................... 1 – 6 PM Tue ..............................Closed

May 30 – 31 June 6 – August 9

Memorial Day (May 25)

12 – 6 PM July 4th 12 – 6 PM

Under 48 inches — $6.00* 48 inches and above — $6.50* 12 months and under — Free

Labor Day (Sept 7)

12 – 5 PM

July 4th 12 – 6 PM

Under 48 inches — $3.00* 48 inches and above — $3.50* 12 months and under — Free

*Twilight Discount: Take $0.50 off the admission fee when swimming after 5 PM! (Twilight fees are not valid with any other promotion).

AQUATICS SWIM PASSES OUTDOOR SEASONAL SWIM PASS PRICE Infants (12 months and under) ...................... FREE 48 inches and over ....................................... $60.00 Under 48 inches ............................................ $50.00

Seasonal Swim Passes are good at outdoor pools from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Passes are sold at all City of Arlington swimming pools. Only cash and credit cards are accepted at the outdoor pools. Quantities are limited so purchase today for a summer of fun in the sun! For more information, please call 817-459–5483.

Season pass package DISCOUNTS: 3-pack discount of $20, 4-pack discount of $40, 5-or-more-pack discount of $50.

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HAVE A SPLASHING GOOD TIME Rent a pool for your next party!

All outdoor pools are available to rent Thursday – Sunday for private parties, family gatherings, reunions, etc. Times vary depending on the pools’ operating hours. Lifeguards are provided for all rentals.

Fee includes up to the maximum number of guests listed and a two hour rental. A 72-hour notice is required to book an outdoor pool.

Call 817-459-5483 to rent an outdoor pool starting Wed., April 1.

Changes or cancellations to pool reservations are subject to a $50.00 administrative fee.

PAVILION Rental (during public hours only)

TABLES .

PRIVATE PARTY Pool Rental

City of Arlington Parks and Recreation

COST AM / PM

Allen Bolden Pool ............................................ 150 ........... $200 / $250 Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center........ 250 ........... $450 / $500 Helen Wessler Play Pool .................................. 100 ........... $150 / $200 Howard Moore Play Pool................................. 100 ........... $200 / $250 Hugh Smith Indoor Pool................................... 40 ....................... $135 Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center.................. 200 ........... $400 / $450 Woodland West Pool ....................................... 150 ........... $200 / $250 MAX GUESTS

Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center (baby pavilion) ...... 11 ....................

Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center (slide pavilion) ....... 7 .....................

Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center (red pavilion) ................... 7 .....................

Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center (blue pavilion) ................. 8 .....................

Allen Bolden Pool ..................................................................... 6 .....................

Woodland West Pool ................................................................ 4 .....................

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Max Guests

WEEKDAY (m-TR) 3 HRS / 6 HRS

WEEKEND (F-SU) 3 HRS / 6 HRS

50 ............................ $200 / $350 .................................... $250 / $400 50 ............................ $200 / $350 .................................... $250 / $400 50 ............................ $200 / $350 .................................... $250 / $400 50 ............................ $200 / $350 .................................... $250 / $400 50 ............................. $100 (3 hrs) ..................................... $100 (3 hrs) 50 ............................. $100 (3 hrs) ..................................... $100 (3 hrs)

Free Event!

MAKE A SPLASH FOR WATER SAFETY SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH Allen Bolden Pool • 9:00-11:30 AM Join us for a fun-filled day of activities and water safety education! For more information, call 817-459-5483 or visit NaturallyFun.org/make-a-splash.

APRIL POOL’S DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH • VIRIDIAN LAKE CLUB POOL • 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Join us for a great event to educate citizens on five key areas of water safety: lifejackets, home pool safety, facility safety, CPR and water supervision. Call 817-459-5483 for more info.

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ALLENPOOL BOLDEN 817-472-8950

Bad Königshofen FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

Vandergriff Park 2800A S. Center St. 76014

817-459-5223

SJ Stovall park 2800 W. Sublett RD. 76017

Allen Bolden Pool is an L-shaped Olympic sized pool that meets the needs of virtually every swim enthusiast. The pool features a diving board, lap lanes and zero depth entry. Additional amenities include concessions, eight shade structures and a large grass campus.

Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center offers a great value for the entire family. Features include an interactive spray pad, shallow water play pool, lap pool, diving area and two water slides (for riders over 48”). Other amenities include concessions, storage lockers, shower facilities, deck furniture and a shade pavilion.

Open:

May 30-31 June 6 – August 14

Open:

Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday .................................. 12–6 PM Sunday ..................................................... 1–6 PM Closed on Mondays

May 23-25, 30-31 June 6 – August 16 August 17-23 (closing at 5 PM) August 29-30 and September 5-7 (closing at 5 PM)

Hours:

Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday.............................................. 12–7 PM Wednesday .............................................. 2–9 PM Sunday ..................................................... 1–6 PM Closed on Tuesdays

Daily Admission Fee:

Under 48 inches ......................................... $6.00* 48 inches and above .................................. $6.50* 12 months and under ................................... Free

Daily Admission Fee:

Under 48 inches ......................................... $3.00* 48 inches and above .................................. $3.50* 12 months and under ....................................Free *Twilight Fee applies after 5 PM (Not valid with any other promotion)

Swimming Lessons:

Monday–Friday............. 9 AM–12 PM & 6:30–8 PM

Rentals:

Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.

*Twilight Fee applies after 5 PM (Not valid with any other promotion)

Swimming Lessons:

Monday–Friday.................................. 9 AM–12 PM

Rentals:

Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.

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HELEN WESSLER PLAY POOL 817-275-7561

HOWARD MOORE PLAY POOL

Helen Wessler Park 2310 Greenway 76010

HOWARD MOORE park 1999 Bever BLVD. 76013

817-275-0712

Helen Wessler Play Pool is designed for children ages seven years and younger, but everyone is welcome. The pool includes an interactive water structure, family changing room, shade structure and small grass area. Limited drink and snack concessions are available.

Howard Moore Play Pool is an interactive shallow water play pool designed to accommodate the needs of children ages seven years and under. Amenities include an interactive water structure and shade umbrellas. Limited drink and snack concessions available.

Open:

May 30-31 June 6– August 9

Open:

May 30-31 June 6– August 14

Hours:

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday ......... 10 AM–4 PM Friday & Saturday .................................. 12–5 PM Sunday ..................................................... 1–5 PM Closed on Wednesdays

Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday .... 10 AM–5 PM Friday & Saturday .................................. 12–5 PM Sunday ..................................................... 1–5 PM Closed on Mondays

Daily Admission Fee:

Under 48 inches .......................................... $2.00 48 inches and above ................................... $2.00 12 months and under ................................... Free

Daily Admission Fee:

Under 48 inches .......................................... $3.00 48 inches and above ................................... $3.50 12 months and under ................................... Free

Rentals:

Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.

Rentals:

Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.

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RANDOL MILL FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER 817-275-7542

WOODLAND WEST POOL

Randol Mill Park 1924 Randol Mill Park RD. 76012

817-277-0582

WOODLAND WEST park 3200 NORWOOD LN. 76013

The Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center offers something for all ages, including interactive elements such as a shallow water play structure, vortex pools, current channel, water slide (for riders over 48”), tot and leisure areas. Other amenities include two shade pavilions, shower facilities, deck furniture and concessions.

Woodland West Pool is a popular neighborhood pool that features shaded areas and grass. The back wall of the pool is elevated and is great place to jump off and make big splashes. The pool also features a large shallow end that is great for young children.

Limited drink and snack concessions are available.

Open:

Open:

May 30-31 June 6– August 9

Hours:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday................................... 12–6 PM Sunday .................................................... 1 – 6 PM Closed on Tuesdays

Hours:

Daily Admission Fee:

Rentals:

May 23-25, 30-31 June 6 – August 16 August 17-23 (closing at 5 PM) August 29-30 & September 5-7 (closing at 5 PM) Monday .................................................... 2–9 PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday .................................. 12–7 PM Sunday .................................................... 1 – 6 PM Closed on Wednesdays Under 48 inches ......................................... $6.00* 48 inches and above .................................. $6.50* 12 months and under ................................... Free

Family Night Monday & Wednesday (8-10 pm) ............... $2.50 Daily Admission Fee:

Under 48 inches ......................................... $3.00* 48 inches and above .................................. $3.50* 12 months and under ................................... Free

*Twilight Fee applies after 5 PM

*Twilight Fee applies after 5 pm

(Not valid with any other promotion)

(Not valid with any other promotion)

Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.

AQUA FIT • $70

MON & WED • 10:30-11:30 AM • JUNE 8-AUG 12

Join us for an outdoor water aerobics class held in the current channel and vortex pools at Randol Mill. Register at the Parks & Rec main office (717 W. Main St.) prior to the session start date. Classes 8 beCity ofon Arlington Parks Recreation will held Mondays and and Wednesdays from June 8-Aug 12.

Swimming Lessons:

Monday–Friday.................................... 6:30–8 PM

Rentals:

Available Thursday through Sunday during the regular season.

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HUGH SMITH INDOOR POOL 817-275-0513

HUGH SMITH REC CENTER 1815 New York ave.

76010

This is the City of Arlington’s only indoor aquatic facility and it serves a wide variety of needs for open swim, instructional programs, contract services and rental space. The pool is 25 yards in length and has five lap lanes.

TOGETHER WE CAN PREVENT DROWNING SAFETY CHECKLIST: DO YOU HAVE? • Assigned “Water Watcher” or Certified Lifeguard • Swimming lessons to include water safety skills • Proper isolation fencing around pools

Open:

Year Round

Hours:

Monday, Wednesday & Friday ............ 1:30–4 PM Tuesday & Thursday ................................ 1–4 PM Saturday .................................................. 1–5 PM Sunday...................................................... 3–5 PM

• Self closing and self latching pool gates

Family Night: Friday (6-8 pm) ........................................... $2.50

• Ring Buoy, Personal Flotation Devices, Shephard’s crook

Daily Admission Fee:

• Pool and gate alarms

24 months and under ................................... Free 2-11 years old ............................................. $3.00* 12 years and above .................................... $3.50* Guest pass.................................................... $6.00 *Facility card required

Rentals:

Available year round Friday-Sunday.

• Locks and alarms on doors leading to pool • Safety cover on your spa or whirlpool (at all times) • Cell phone by pool • Infant, Child/Adult CPR & First Aid training • Pool Safety rules posted • Emergency 9-1-1 and CPR signs posted • Touch Supervision - Keep within arms length (at all times) • Toilet seat locks (infant and toddler) • Awareness of Danger Zones: bathtubs, wading pools, toilets, sinks and buckets

DROWNING IS A SILENT KILLER. FIX THE RISK.

Information courtesy of the Texas Drowning Prevention Alliance. For additional information and resources, please visit TXDPA.com.

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SWIM CLASSES The City of Arlington Outdoor Learn to Swim program offers a variety of classes and schedule times to meet your needs during the busy summertime! Classes are offered mornings and evenings, Monday through Friday for two weeks. The American Red Cross Learn to Swim program includes parent/tot, preschool, and school age swimming lessons. We also offer

private lessons for all ages. For more information or to register for the City of Arlington’s Learn to Swim program, please call 817-459-5483. The City of Arlington offers additional swim lessons at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool. For more information on the Indoor Pool classes call 817-275-0513.

CLASS SCHEDULES ARE LOCATED ON PAGES 13-17.

PRESCHOOL

Starfish — AGES: 6-35 Months 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 8 • One parent or adult will assist the child in developing water adjustment, games and underwater exploration.

• Instructor will be leading the group • Child must wear a swim diaper TADPOLE— AGES: 3 Years 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4 Prerequisite: • Little or no comfort level.

Goals: • Independent floats.

• Independent forward motion.

GUPPY— AGES: 3 Years 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4 Prerequisite: • Independent floats. Independent forward motion.

Goals: • Swim on front 5 feet, roll to back, float for 5 seconds, roll to front swim 5 feet CLOWNFISH - PSA1 — ages: 4-5 YEARS 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4 Prerequisite: • Little or no comfort level.

Goals: • With support, glide on front 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float for 3 seconds then recover to standing position.

Comfortable submerging face.

DOLPHIN - PSA2 — ages: 4-5 YEARS 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4

LEVEL 3 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6

Prerequisite: • With support, glide on front 2 body lengths, then roll to back and float for 3 seconds then recover to standing position.

Comfortable submerging face.

Prerequisite: • Swim on front 5 body lengths, roll to back, float 15 seconds, roll to front swim 5 body lengths.

Goals: • With little to no assistance, swim on front 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 3 body lengths.

WHALE - PSA3 — ages: 4-5 YEARS 10 Classes (25 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 4 Prerequisite: • With little to no assistance, swim on front 3 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 3 body lengths.

Goals: • Swim on front 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front swim 5 body length.

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LEVEL 4 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6 Prerequisite: • Jump in deep water, tread or float for 1 minute, swim front crawl or elementary backstroke for 25 yards. Perform 15 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing and 15 yards of elementary backstroke.

YOUTH

Goals: • Swim front crawl 25 yards with rotary breathing, elementary backstroke 25 yards, backstroke 15 yards and breaststroke 15 yards. Submerge and swim 3 to 5 body lengths underwater.

Prerequisite: • Little or no comfort level.

LEVEL 5 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6

LEVEL 1 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6

Goals: • Glide on front 2 body lengths, roll to back float for 5 seconds, recover to standing position. Submerge face without hesitation.

LEVEL 2 — ages: 6-12 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 6 Prerequisite: • Glide on front 2 body lengths, roll to back float for 5 seconds, recover to standing position. Submerge face without hesitation.

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Goals: • Jump in deep water, tread or float for 1 minute, swim front crawl or elementary backstroke for 25 yards. Perform 15 yards of front crawl with rotary breathing and 15 yards of elementary backstroke.

Goals: • Swim on front 5 body lengths, roll to back, float 15 seconds, roll to front swim 5 body lengths.

Prerequisite: • Swim front crawl 25 yards with rotary breathing, elementary backstroke 25 yards, backstroke 15 yards and breaststroke 15 yards. Submerge and swim 3 to 5 body lengths underwater.

Goals: • Shallow angle dive, swim front crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 50 yards, backstroke 25 yards and breaststroke 25 yards.

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REGISTRATION

LEVEL 6 — Personal water safety ages: 6-14 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 8 Purpose: • Teach participants how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments and to introduce and practice self-rescue techniques.

Prerequisite: • Shallow angle dive, swim front crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 50 yards, backstroke 25 yards, and breaststroke 25 yards.

Goals: • Swim 500 yards continuously. Survival float for 5 minutes, roll to back and float for 5 minutes. Retrieve an object from bottom of pool (depth 7-10 feet), return to surface and swim to start point.

LEVEL 6 — Fundamentals of Diving ages: 6-14 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 8 Purpose: • Teach participants fundamental springboard diving skills.

Prerequisite: • Shallow angle dive, swim front crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 50 yards, backstroke 25 yards, and breaststroke 25 yards.

Goals: • Swim 500 yards continuously. Perform a 2-part takeoff with feetfirst entry from a 1-meter diving board. Perform a 2-part takeoff with a headfirst entry from a 1-meter board.

LEVEL 6 — Fitness Swimmer ages: 6-14 YEARS 10 Classes (40 Minutes Each).................. $60 Maximum Enrolled: 8 Purpose: • Refine strokes so participants swim them with greater efficiency and effectiveness over longer distances.

Prerequisite: • Shallow angle dive, swim front crawl 50 yards, elementary backstroke 50 yards, backstroke 25 yards, and breaststroke 25 yards.

Goals: • Swim 500 yards continuously. Perform Copper 12-minute swim test and compare results with the pre-assessment results.

AQUATICS Rain out Number

Register Online at NaturallyFun.org, register by phone at 817- 459-5483 or register in person at any City of Arlington Recreation Center.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Swim classes may reach maximum capacity quickly. Please remember to register early so you will not be disappointed. If your class is full, please allow us to put you on the waiting list. We will contact you as soon as possible if a spot becomes available.

• Students must meet the age requirements and prerequisite prior to the first day of the class that they are registered for.

• Parents, please allow yourself extra time on the first day of class for completing class release forms and to meet your child’s instructor.

• To ensure quality instruction and safety every effort is made to adhere to strict student-to-teacher ratios. Classes have a maximum enrollment of 4-8 students depending on the level.

Only those registered for classes will be allowed in the water while classes are in session.

• The tot pool at Bad Konigshofen pool is not available for use during class hours.

• Participants must be withdrawn from the class three days prior to the class start date to receive a refund, otherwise, the participant cannot be withdrawn and no refund will be given.

• Swim lessons for individuals with disabilities or special needs are available following the inclusion model. Private lessons are also available for individuals wanting one on one instruction. Please call 817-459-5483 for more information and to discuss what would be the best option for you.

CANCELED CLASSES

• In the event that a class is canceled, every effort will be made to notify you by telephone. On the first day of class please verify that the pool staff has the correct phone number.

• If a class is canceled for any reason, we will try to make up time by adding on time to remaining classes. However, if for some reason this is not possible, a session is considered complete if 8 out of 10 classes are taught.

• Classes may be canceled due to low enrollment.

817-462-3326

PRIVATE LESSONS

One-on-one instruction provides the fastest progress possible due to the undivided attention of the instructor and individual lessons planned to meet the child’s needs. Private Swim Lessons are scheduled throughout the summer and are available at different times during each session.

Fees are five classes, 25 minutes each for $100, per single student. For more information or to register for outdoor swim lessons please call 817-459-5483. To register for swim lessons at Hugh Smith Indoor Pool please call 817-275-0513.

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SPECIALTY CLASSES

Ready, Set, Guard! Junior Guard Class

LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Learning Objectives: Recognize specific characteristic behaviors of distressed swimmers and active and passive drowning victims; recognize aquatic emergencies and act promptly and appropriately; perform equipment-based rescue skills and techniques used by professional lifeguards; recognize and care for possible spinal cord injuries; learn to provide first aid and CPR. Prerequisite: Must be at least 15 years old to enroll in this class and be able to swim a total of 300 yards, demonstrating freestyle and breaststroke.

Must be able to swim 20 yards, submerge and retrieve a 10 lb. brick, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point within 1 minute 40 seconds. Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes using legs only. Candidates successfully completing the class will be certified in Lifeguarding, Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.

Cost: $200 Attendance at all classes is required! Times are subject to change.

DATE

TIME

Mar 11-15.................

April 10-12, 17-19.....

May 18-24 ................

June 8-12.................

Aug 10-14.................

TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool................... 158398 TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool................... 158399 TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool................... 158400 TBD .......... Woodland West Pool........................ 158402 TBD .......... Bad Königshofen Pool ..................... 160276

LOCATION

CODE

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR

Learning Objectives: Through classroom learning and hands on experience, the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course will help you learn how to teach people of all ages to swim and to be safe in and around water.

Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Prerequisite: 25 yards Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, Sidestroke, Elementary Backstroke and 15 yards Butterfly. All strokes must be performed at Level 4 skill level. Attendance at all classes is required.

Cost: $235 Attendance at all classes is required! Times are subject to change.

DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CODE

June 15-19............... TBD .......... Woodland West Pool........................ 160078

LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Learning Objectives: This class is for currently certified Lifeguards who are seeking advanced training to train prospective Lifeguards. Must hold a current Lifeguard certification and be at least 17 years old Cost: $235 DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CODE

March 8-11............... TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool .................. 157755 June 26-28............... TBD .......... Hugh Smith Indoor Pool .................. 159820

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City of Arlington Parks and Recreation

Learning Objectives: Lifeguarding is a serious and rewarding job! Junior guard volunteers learn what it’s like to be a lifeguard and gain the skills necessary for future employment. You will receive basic water training and classroom type activities with interactive videos.

Prerequisite: You must have completed Level 5 swimming skills or demonstrate the ability to swim 100 yards, tread water for two minutes and submerge to a depth of at least 8 feet.

Cost: $75 Call 817-459-5483 for more information. Ages 12-15 DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CODE

June 22-July 3......... 10 AM-12 PM ........... Bad Königshofen Pool.......... 160079 Aug 3-14 .................. 10 AM-12 PM ........... Bad Königshofen Pool.......... 160275

Junior Guard Mentoring Volunteer Program

This is two week mentoring program designed to teach and prepare Junior Guards to become Lifeguards. To apply for the program write a letter of interest to Maria Campbell, Aquatics Manager. Limited spots are available applicants will go through an interview process to determine if they will be selected. Following are prerequisites needed to apply for the program.

Prerequisite: • Must be 12-15 years of age • Must have completed the Guard Start Class • Must be knowledgeable, reliable, mature, positive and demonstrate initiative.

• Must have appropriate swim skills.

• Recommendation from teacher or instructor.

Water Safety Aide Training & Volunteer Program

Through extensive training, you will learn how to assist Water Safety Instructors in teaching swim lessons. The first portion of this training class is spent on stroke refinement and learning how to teach. The second portion is spent observing other swimming classes. Participants who are interested in working or volunteering in the Arlington Learn to Swim program will be required to apply and interview before being placed as a Water Safety Aide. Call 817-4595483 for more information regarding Water Safety Aide volunteer and employment opportunities.

Prerequisite: • Must be at least 12 years of age • Able to demonstrate American Red Cross Level 5 Learn to Swim skills Cost: $75 DATE

TIME

LOCATION

CODE

June 22-July 3......... 10 AM-12 PM ........... Allen Bolden Pool................. 160080

Session 1 Swim Lessons โ ข June 8-19, 2015 Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code

9:00 AM

Tadpole

159570

Clownfish

159422

9:00 AM

Dolphin

159525

Private

159990/159991

9:00 AM

Level 2

159734

Level 1

159685

9:00 AM

Level 5

159953

Level 2

159732

9:00 AM

Level 1

159691

9:00 AM

Level 4

159929

9:30 AM

Guppy

160074

Dolphin

159524

9:30 AM

Clownfish

159425

Private

159992/159993

9:45 AM

Level 1

159690

Level 4

159927

9:45 AM

Level 3

159892

Level 5

159952

9:45 AM

Level 6 Water Safety

159970

9:45 AM

Level 2

159735

10:00 AM

Whale

159553

Whale

159552

10:00 AM

Dolphin

159526

Clownfish

159423

10:30 AM

Starfish

159670

Tadpole

159569

10:30 AM

Tadpole

159571

Level 3

159890

10:30 AM

Private

159998/159999

Level 2

159733

10:30 AM

Level 4

159930

Level 1

159686

10:30 AM

Level 3

159893

10:30 AM

Level 1

159689

11:00 AM

Clownfish

159426

Starfish

159669

11:00 AM

Dolphin

159527

11:00 AM

Private

159996/159997

11:15 AM

Level 2

159736

Level 1

159687

11:15 AM

Level 1

159688

Level 3

159891

11:15 AM

Level 3

159894

Level 4

159928

11:30 AM

Clownfish

159427

Clownfish

159424

11:30 AM

Private

159994/159995

Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code

6:30 PM

Starfish

159671

Tadpole

159573

6:30 PM

Tadpole

159572

Clownfish

159429

6:30 PM

Level 1

159692

Level 1

159694

6:30 PM

Level 2

159737

Level 2

159739

6:30 PM

Level 3

159895

Level 3

159897

6:30 PM

Level 4

159931

7:00 PM

Whale

159554

Starfish

159672

7:00 PM

Clownfish

159428

Tadpole

159577

7:15 PM

Level 3

159896

Level 2

159740

7:15 PM

Level 1

159693

Level 1

159695

7:15 PM

Level 2

159738

Level 4

159932

7:15 PM

Level 5

159954

7:30 PM

Private

160002/160003

Private

160004/160005

7:30 PM

Dolphin

159528

Dolphin

159529

Session 2 Swim Lessons โ ข June 22-July 3, 2015

14

Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code

9:00 AM

Clownfish

159432

Clownfish

159430

9:00 AM

Dolphin

159543

Private

160006/160007

9:00 AM

Level 3

159900

Level 1

159696

9:00 AM

Level 5

159956

Level 2

159741

9:00 AM

Level 2

159743

9:00 AM

Level 4

159934

9:30 AM

Tadpole

159575

Dolphin

159530

9:30 AM

Clownfish

159433

Whale

159555

9:45 AM

Level 1

159699

Level 4

159933

9:45 AM

Level 2

159744

Level 1

159697

9:45 AM

Level 5

159957

9:45 AM

Level 3

159901

10:00 AM

Starfish

159674

Starfish

159673

10:00 AM

Whale

159556

Clownfish

159431

10:30 AM

Dolphin

159532

Tadpole

159574

10:30 AM

Clownfish

159434

Level 3

159898

10:30 AM

Private

160010/160011

Level 2

159742

10:30 AM

Level 4

159935

Level 5

159955

10:30 AM

Level 1

159700

10:30 AM

Level 1

159703

11:00 AM

Clownfish

159435

Dolphin

159531

11:00 AM

Guppy

159638

11:00 AM

Private

160012/160013

11:15 AM

Level 2

159745

Level 1

159698

11:15 AM

Level 1

159701

Level 3

159899

11:15 AM

Level 3

159902

Level 6 Fitness Swimmer

159971

11:30 AM

Private

160014/160015

Private

160008/160009

Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code

6:30 pm

Tadpole

159578

Starfish

159676

6:30 pm

Clownfish

159436

Guppy

159639

6:30 pm

Level 1

159702

Level 1

159705

6:30 pm

Level 2

159746

Level 2

159748

6:30 pm

Level 3

159903

Level 3

159905

6:30 pm

Level 5

159958

7:00 PM

Starfish

159675

Clownfish

159438

7:00 PM

Dolphin

159533

Dolphin

159534

7:15 PM

Level 2

159747

Level 3

159906

7:15 PM

Level 3

159904

Level 1

159706

7:15 PM

Level 1

159704

Level 4

159937

7:15 PM

Level 4

159936

7:30 pm

Whale

159557

Whale

159558

7:30 pm

Clownfish

159437

Private

160020/160021

City of Arlington Parks and Recreation

Session 3 Swim Lessons โ ข July 6-17, 2015 Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code

9:00 AM

Private

160026/160027

Tadpole

159580

9:00 AM

Dolphin

159536

Private

160016/160022

9:00 AM

Level 3

159909

Level 1

159707

9:00 AM

Level 6 Water Safety

159977

Level 2

159749

9:00 AM

Level 2

159751

9:00 AM

Level 4

159939

9:30 AM

Private

160028/160029

Clownfish

159439

9:30 AM

Clownfish

159441

Dolphin

159535

9:45 AM

Level 1

159710

Level 2

159750

9:45 AM

Level 2

159752

Level 3

159907

9:45 AM

Level 5

159960

9:45 AM

Level 3

159910

10:00 AM

Clownfish

159442

Whale

159559

10:00 AM

Whale

159560

Clownfish

159440

10:30 AM

Dolphin

159537

Guppy

159640

10:30 AM

Clownfish

159443

Level 4

159938

10:30 AM

Tadpole

159576

Level 1

159708

10:30 AM

Level 4

159949

Level 5

159959

10:30 AM

Level 3

159924

10:30 AM

Level 1

159711

11:00 AM

Starfish

159678

Starfish

159677

11:00 AM

Tadpole

159583

11:00 AM

Clownfish

159459

11:15 AM

Level 2

159753

Level 3

159908

11:15 AM

Level 1

159712

Level 1

159709

11:15 AM

Level 5

159969

Level 2

159768

11:30 AM

Private

160030/160031

Private

160024/160025

Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code

6:30 pm

Starfish

159683

Tadpole

159586

6:30 pm

Guppy

159641

Clownfish

159445

6:30 pm

Level 1

159713

Level 1

159715

6:30 pm

Level 2

159754

Level 2

159755

6:30 pm

Level 1

159716

Level 5

159962

6:30 pm

Level 4

159940

7:00 PM

Clownfish

159444

Starfish

159679

7:00 PM

Dolphin

159538

Dolphin

159539

7:15 PM

Level 3

159911

Level 3

159912

7:15 PM

Level 1

159714

Level 1

159727

7:15 PM

Level 5

159961

Level 4

159941

7:15 PM

Teen

160075

7:30 pm

Private

160032/160033

Private

160034/160035

7:30 pm

Whale

159561

Clownfish

159446

2015 Day Camp & Aquatics Guide

15

Session 4 Swim Lessons โ ข July 20-31, 2015

16

Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code

9:00 AM

Clownfish

159450

Clownfish

159447

9:00 AM

Dolphin

159541

Private

160036/160037

9:00 AM

Level 3

159915

Level 5

159963

9:00 AM

Level 5

159964

Level 1

159718

9:00 AM

Level 2

159759

9:00 AM

Level 4

159943

9:30 AM

Clownfish

159449

Starfish

159680

9:30 AM

Tadpole

159588

Whale

159562

9:45 AM

Level 1

159720

Level 3

159913

9:45 AM

Level 2

159760

Level 2

159756

9:45 AM

Teen

160076

9:45 AM

Level 3

159916

10:00 AM

Tadpole

159579

Tadpole

159585

10:00 AM

Whale

159563

Clownfish

159448

10:30 AM

Dolphin

159542

Dolphin

159540

10:30 AM

Clownfish

159451

Level 1

159719

10:30 AM

Private

160042/160043

Level 4

159942

10:30 AM

Level 4

159944

Level 2

159757

10:30 AM

Level 3

159917

10:30 AM

Level 1

159722

11:00 AM

Tadpole

159581

11:00 AM

Private

160044/160045

Guppy

159642

11:15 AM

Level 2

159761

Level 2

159758

11:15 AM

Level 1

159721

Dolphin

159551

11:15 AM

Level 6 DIVING

159978

Level 3

159914

11:30 AM

Guppy

159643

Private

160038/160039

11:30 AM

Clownfish

159452

11:30 AM

Private

160046/160047

Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code

6:30 pm

Starfish

159681

Starfish

159682

6:30 PM

Clownfish

159453

Dolphin

159545

6:30 PM

Level 1

159723

Level 6 Water Safety

160131

6:30 PM

Level 2

159762

Level 2

159764

6:30 PM

Level 5

159965

Level 3

159920

6:30 PM

Level 4

159945

7:00 PM

Private

160048/160050

Private

160063/160064

7:00 PM

Dolphin

159544

Whale

159565

7:15 PM

Level 1

159724

Level 1

159726

7:15 PM

Level 3

159918

Level 3

159919

7:15 PM

Level 2

159763

Level 4

159946

7:15 PM

Level 6 Fitness Swimmer

159972

7:30 PM

Guppy

159644

Dolphin

159546

City of Arlington Parks and Recreation

Session 5 Swim Lessons โ ข August 3-13, 2015 Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

9:00 AM

Whale

159566

9:00 AM

Dolphin

159547

9:00 AM

Level 5

159966

9:00 AM

Level 2

159769

9:00 AM

Level 4

159951

9:00 AM

Level 4

159947

9:30 AM

Private

160056/160057

9:30 AM

Tadpole

159589

9:45 AM

Level 2

159765

9:45 AM

Level 6 DIVING

159979

9:45 AM

Level 3

159925

9:45 AM

Level 3

159921

10:00 AM

Private

160058/160059

10:00 AM

Whale

159567

10:30 AM

Dolphin

159548

10:30 AM

Clownfish

159456

10:30 AM

Level 4

159948

10:30 AM

Level 3

159922

10:30 AM

Level 1

159731

10:30 AM

Level 1

159725

11:00 AM

Private

160060/160061

11:00 AM

Dolphin

159549

11:15 AM

Level 2

159766

11:15 AM

Level 1

159728

11:15 AM

Teen

160077

11:15 AM

Level 5

159967

11:30 AM

Guppy

159645

11:30 AM

Clownfish

159457

Time

Allen Bolden

Course Code

6:30 PM

Starfish

159684

6:30 PM

Clownfish

159458

6:30 PM

Level 2

159767

6:30 PM

Level 2

159889

6:30 PM

Level 5

159968

6:30 PM

Level 4

159950

7:00 PM

Private

160055/160051

7:00 PM

Dolphin

159550

7:15 PM

Level 1

159729

7:15 PM

Level 3

159923

7:15 PM

Level 3

159926

7:15 PM

Level 6 Fitness Swimmer

159973

7:30 PM

Tadpole

159590

7:30 PM

Whale

159568

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code

Allen Bolden Session 5 Lessons meet Mon-Thurs.

No Friday classes are held.

Course fees are $48 for 8 classes.

Bad Kรถnigshofen

Course Code

Woodland West

Course Code