NOR Aquatic Brochure 2013

Swim Lessons

Pool Reservations

Certification Classes

Open Swim

Operation Splash

Pools open JUNE 10 - AUG 9 ly Season passes $35!

Beat the heat for on

n! $1 per persoOperation Splash Free Swim Pass 30 day passes $20!

(for those who qualify)

Available upon request by calling 392-2000.

Public Swim Hours:

NOR Pool: M-F 2:00pm to 4:30pm Family Swim Night (Mon): 8:00pm to 9:30pm Greenacres Pool: Tu-F 1:00pm to 3:00pm Children five years old and under require one-on-one supervision by an adult.

Pool Locations & Hours NOR Pool

401 Galaxy Ave. 392-2006 Lessons: M-F 9:00am to 12:30pm

& 5:00pm to 7:45pm Public Swim: M-F 2:00pm to 4:30pm Family Swim Nights: Mondays 8:00pm to 9:30pm Pool available for parties.

Greenacres Pool

2014 Calloway Dr. 392-2019 Lessons: M-F 9:00am to 12:30pm

& 4:15pm to 7:00pm Public Swim: Tu-F 1:00pm to 3:00pm Pool available for parties.

North Beardsley Pool 901 Airport Dr. 392-2034 Pool available for parties.

Register online www.NORfun.org

June 10. Registration starts April 1st!

Swim Classes

Red Cross swim classes are designed to help swimmers of varying ages and abilities develop their water safety, survival, and swim skills. Courses are age-appropriate and fun, helping participants stay motivated and achieve success on a regular basis. As children progress through the various levels, they increase their comfort level in and around the water. Our private lessons focus on one student at a time.

All classes are 30 minutes in length, Monday through Friday for two weeks (10 days).

Registration

Monday through Friday starting April 1st at any of our community centers OR online at www.NORfun.org Operation Splash free swim lessons are available for levels Beginning Toddler through Level 5, to those who qualify due to financial need. To find out more, contact the District Office at 392-2000.

Pool Party Rentals

Available June 9 – August 10, 2013 Greenacres Pool 2014 Calloway Dr. Saturday & Sundays Only North Beardsley Pool 901 Airport Dr. Monday – Sunday NOR Pool 405 Galaxy Ave. Saturday & Sundays Only Fee: $100 per hour, minimum of two hours. Fee includes pool supervised by Certified Lifeguards and Pool Manager. The pool rental has to be paid in advance. Non Profits are eligible for a discount which requires a Non Profit ID number.

Picnic Shelters are also available for rental at Greenacres & North Beardsley Pools for an additional fee.

For more information or to make arrangements, contact the Aquatics Supervisor at 392-2060.

American Red Cross Class Descriptions Parent and Child (6 mos to 3yrs.)

Parents and children learn together to increase children’s comfort in the water and build a foundation of basic aquatic and water safety skills. Introduction to basic skills appropriate for this age group are safety topics for parents and children, enter and exit the pool, blowing bubbles, getting wet with toys, arm and leg action, front and back float, and underwater exploration. All skills taught are with physical support from the parent. The philosophy of this class is to help your child feel comfortable in the water. As the parent, you will be teaching your child to relax and have fun in the water, as well as learn safety skills.

Please note: This class will not teach your child how to swim. This class is the first step to getting your child started in the water. As your child progresses to the next levels, he or she will begin to swim comfortably on their own.

Beginning Toddler (3 to 5yrs.)

Introduction to Water Skills Orients children to the aquatic environment, and helps them gain basic aquatic skills.

New Skills: Enter and exit water safely, blowing bubbles, open eyes underwater, float on front and back, roll from front to back and back to front, leg actions, arm actions, and combining leg and arm actions together.

Advanced Toddler (3 to 5yrs.)

Fundamental Aquatic Skills Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more comfort in and around the water.

New Skills: Jumping into water, bobbing, submerge entire head, open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects, front and back glide, combined arm and leg action on front and back, and safety skills.

Level 4

Stroke Improvement

GETTING YOUR CHILD INTO THE RIGHT CLASS Parent and child classes introduce children 3 years of age or younger to the water.

Toddler classes are for children 3 to 5 years of age who are comfortable in the water, and do not need a parent present.

Children who are 6 years of age or older and just learning to swim should enroll in Level 1.

Level 1 (6 yrs. and up)

Introduction to Water Skills Helps participants feel comfortable in the water.

New Skills: Safely entering and exiting the water, blow bubbles, bobbing, open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged objects, leg actions, arm actions, and combine arm and leg actions together.

Level 2 (6yrs. and up)

Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Gives participants success with fundamental skills.

New Skills: Safely entering and exiting water, fully submerge and hold breath, bobbing, open eyes and retrieve submerged objects, front and back floats, front and back glides, changing direction while swimming, combined arm and legs on front and back, and treading water using arms and legs.

Level 3

Stroke Development

Builds on skills with practice in deeper water.

New Skills: Headfirst entry from the side in sitting and kneeling positions, rotary breathing, survival float, tread water, push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter or dolphin kicks on both front and back, and elementary backstroke.

Register online www.NORfun.org

Develops confidence in the skills learned and improves other aquatic skills.

New Skills: The headfirst entry from side in compact and stride positions, swimming under water, feet first surface dive, freestyle and backstroke flip turns while swimming, treading water, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.

Level 5

Stroke Refinement

Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes.

New Skills: Shallow-angle dive, flip turns, sculling, treading water, and improvement of the 6 strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, and elementary backstroke).

Private Lessons

NOR Pool offers one-on-one Private Swim Lessons for all levels, from Beginning Toddler through Adult. There are also 10 lessons available for children with special needs sponsored at no cost by the Operation Splash grant.

Diving Lessons

Learn to dive with individualized lessons. Lessons may consist of basic dives from the pool side or more skillful dives using the one meter board.

Junior Lifeguarding

Learn what it takes to be a great lifeguard! From lifesaving and leadership skills to fitness and professional development, the experience you gain through the Junior Lifeguarding program will help you prepare for Red Cross Lifeguard Training which can be taken at age 15 ½. This program is intended for those aspiring to become lifeguards, and are between the ages of 11 and 15.

Participants should bring a swim suit, towel, and sunscreen. Please Note: This class is only offered during Session 1 from June 17June 28, for 1 hour per day M-F at the NOR Pool.

There are 10 private lessons available for children with special needs sponsored by the Operation Splash grant at no cost. call 392-2000 for more info

SESSION 1: JUNE 17 – JUNE 28 (MTWThF) Parent/Child Beg. Toddler Adv. Toddler Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

$40/$45 non-resident $50/$55 non-resident 9:00 $50/$55 non-resident 9:00 $50/$55 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident

9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45

10 day session 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30 10:30

$45/$50 non-resident

11:15 12:00 4:15 11:15 12:00 4:15 11:15 12:00 4:15 12:00 4:15 11:15 12:00 4:15 11:15 11:15

5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00

$36/$40 non-resident $45/$50 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident 9:00 $40/$45 non-resident 9:00 $40/$45 non-resident 9:00 $40/$45 non-resident

9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45

$40/$45 non-resident

10:30 10:30 11:15 12:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 11:15 12:00 10:30 12:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 11:15 10:30

9 day session 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15

5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00

$50/$55 non-resident 9:00 $50/$55 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident

9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45

$45/$50 non-resident

10:30 10:30 11:15 12:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 11:15 12:00 10:30 12:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 11:15 10:30

4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15

5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00

$40/$45 non-resident $50/$55 non-resident 9:00 $50/$55 non-resident 9:00 $50/$55 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident 9:00 $45/$50 non-resident $45/$50 non-resident

9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45 9:45

5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45

6:30 6:30 6:30

6:30 6:30

SESSION 4: JULY 29 – AUGUST 9 (MTWThF) Parent/Child Beg. Toddler Adv. Toddler Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

10 day session

$40/$45 non-resident $50/$55 non-resident 9:00

5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45

6:30 6:30

SESSION 3: JULY 15 – JULY 26 (MTWThF) Parent/Child Beg. Toddler Adv. Toddler Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

6:30 6:30 6:30 6:30

6:30 6:30

SESSION 2: JULY 1 – JULY 12 (MTWThF) no class July 4 Parent/Child Beg. Toddler Adv. Toddler Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45

10 day session 10:30 10:30 11:15 12:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 11:15 12:00 10:30 12:00 10:30 11:15 12:00 11:15 10:30

4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15 4:15

5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00 5:00

5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45 5:45

6:30 6:30 6:30

6:30 6:30

Pools open June 10, 2013 SESSION 1: JUNE 17 – JUNE 28 (MTWThF) Parent/Child Beg. Toddler Adv. Toddler Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Diving Jr. Lifeguarding Private

10 day session 9:45

$40/$45 non-resident $50/$55 non-resident

9:00

$50/$55 non-resident

9:00

11:15

5:45

10:30 11:15 12:00

5:45

7:15

9:45

10:30

5:45

7:15

$50/$55 non-resident

9:45

10:30 11:15

5:45

$45/$50 non-resident

9:45

$45/$50 non-resident

7:15

10:30 11:15 12:00

7:15

9:00

$45/$50 non-resident

11:15 12:00 10:30

$40/$45 non-resident $55/$60 non-resident

12:00

12:00

8:30 5:00

$95/$105 non-resident

SESSION 2: JULY 1 – JULY 12 (MTWThF) no class July 4 Parent/Child Beg. Toddler Adv. Toddler Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Diving Private

9:00

9:45

$45/$50 non-resident

9:00

9:45

9 day session

11:15

5:45

10:30 11:15

5:45

7:15

5:45

7:15

$36/$40 non-resident $45/$50 non-resident

12:00 10:30

$45/$50 non-resident $40/$45 non-resident

9:00

$40/$45 non-resident

9:00

9:45

5:45

10:30 11:15 12:00

7:15

10:30

7:15 11:15 12:00

$40/$45 non-resident

9:45

$40/$45 non-resident

11:15 12:00

$36/$40 non-resident

5:00

$85/$95 non-resident

6:30

SESSION 3: JULY 15 – JULY 26 (MTWThF) Parent/Child Beg. Toddler Adv. Toddler Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Diving Private

6:30

10 day session

$40/$45 non-resident

11:15

5:45

$50/$55 non-resident

9:00

9:45

10:30 11:15

5:45

7:15

$50/$55 non-resident

9:00

9:45

10:30

5:45

7:15

$50/$55 non-resident

9:00

9:45 9:45

$45/$50 non-resident $45/$50 non-resident

5:45

9:00

11:15 12:00

7:15

12:00

7:15

10:30

$45/$50 non-resident

11:15 12:00

$45/$50 non-resident

11:15

$40/$45 non-resident

10:30

$95/$105 non-resident

Register online www.NORfun.org

5:00

6:30

There are 10 private lessons available for children with special needs sponsored by the Operation Splash grant at no cost. call 392-2000 for more info

SESSION 4: JULY 29 – AUGUST 9 (MTWThF) Parent/Child Beg. Toddler Adv. Toddler Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Diving Private

10 day session 5:45

$40/$45 non-resident

10:30 11:15

$50/$55 non-resident $50/$55 non-resident

9:45

$50/$55 non-resident

9:45

5:45 10:30

$45/$50 non-resident $45/$50 non-resident

9:45

$45/$50 non-resident

9:45

$95/$105 non-resident

7:15

5:45 7:15

11:15

$45/$50 non-resident

$40/$45 non-resident

5:45 12:00

7:15 12:00

7:15

10:30 11:15 12:00 11:15 10:30

12:00 5:00

6:30

Notes:

Pools open June Register online www.NORfun.org

Use the charts below to plan out your summer lessons!

SESSION 1: JUNE 17 – JUNE 28 (MTWThF) Child Name

Class Name

Time

Pool

SESSION 2: JULY 1 – JULY 12 (MTWThF) no class July 4 Child Name

Class Name

Time

Pool

SESSION 3: JULY 15 – JULY 26 (MTWThF) Child Name

Class Name

Time

Pool

SESSION 4: JULY 29 – AUGUST 9 (MTWThF) Child Name

Class Name

Time

10. Registration starts April 1st!

Pool

JOIN US FOR

Friday

June 14 @ 6:30-8:30pm

This event is free for families and limited to the first 200 people. Refreshments and games will be provided at no cost to you, along with swimming for all.

No outside food or drinks. All children under the age of eight must be accompanied by an adult 18 & older. NO water wings/floaties allowed. Small children may wear Coast Guard approved life jackets.

Thanks to Kaiser Permanente and the “Operation Splash” program, hundreds of deserving community members will receive FREE swim lessons and season passes to open swim – making this summer safer, healthier and more fun than ever!

For further information contact 392-2060.

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become a

NOR Lifeguard

Are you at least 15 ½ years old?

Are you looking for a summer job?

Would you like to make a difference in a child’s life?

If yes, then follow these easy steps to becoming a lifeguard!

1) Sign up for a LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE 2) Sign up for a WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE

MUST be at least 16 years old. WSI not required to become a lifeguard but will allow you to teach swim lessons. Highly recommended to take.

3) Submit a job application to the NOR District Office, 405 Galaxy Ave. Applications can be found at www.norfun.org or at one of our offices.

4) Show up to all classes, and successfully complete them.

5) Start early! This process can start as early as February!

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE DATES NOR Pool (401 Galaxy Ave.)

Session 1 - Winter *Fri, Feb 22 6pm-8pm Sat, Feb 23 8am-5pm Sun, Feb 24 8am-5pm Sat, March 2 8am-5pm Sun, March 3 8am-5pm

Fee: $170

Session 2 - Spring Break *Sat, March 23 1pm-3pm Sun, March 24 8am-6pm Mon, March 25 8am-6pm Tues, March 26 8am-6pm

Session 3 - Spring *Fri, April 19 6pm-8pm Sat, April 20 8am-5pm Sun, April 21 8am-5pm Sat, April 27 8am-5pm Sun, April 28 8am-5pm

MUST ATTEND ALL DATES AND TIMES *May be optional if conflicts with swim meets or practice.

The course includes: Lifeguard skills; First Aid; CPR for adults, youth and infants; CPR for the Professional Rescuer which includes AED administration, Bloodborne Pathogen training, and Oxygen Administration.

The class includes a series of physical tests prior to certification. Students must continuously swim 300 yards. Students will also be required to swim the length of the pool, surface dive down 10 feet, pick up a 10 pound brink from the bottom, and swim back to the starting point while holding the brick with two hands above the water. The students will need to be able to tread water for at least two minutes with no hands. There will also be a timed scenario to be completed at the end of the course to pass and receive the lifeguard certification. Some homework is included in this course, and will be assigned as needed.

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR COURSE DATES NOR Pool (401 Galaxy Ave.)

Fee: $170

Session 1 Sat, April 6 8am-5pm Sun, April 7 8am-5pm Sat, April 13 8am-5pm Sun, April 14 8am-5pm

Session 2 Sat, May 4 8am-6pm Sun, May 5 8am-6pm Sat, May 11 8am-6pm Sun, May 12 8am-12pm

MUST ATTEND ALL DATES AND TIMES American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course will train instructor candidates to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how to evaluate participants’ progress. Students must be at least 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled lesson of this course, complete the Fundamentals of Instructor Training course, and demonstrate and perform the following swimming skills: • Swim 25 yards of Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke, and 15 yards of Butterfly • Maintain position on back for one minute in deep water while floating or sculling.

• Tread water for one minute

Registration Monday through Friday at any of our community centers OR online at www.NORfun.org.

Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor Certification does not guarantee employment with North of the River.

For further information contact the Aquatic Supervisor at 392-2060.

405 Galaxy Ave., Bakersfield, CA

93308

Register for Swim lessons online!

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Bakersfield, CA Permit No. 981

www.NORfun.org