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SUP NATURE TOUR
Join us as we explore Lake Audubon and learn about local wildlife.
Come paddle across the lake in search of our animal neighbors. Frequent sightings include: Great Blue and Green Herons, Snapping and Basking turtles, Northern Watersnakes, various fish and frogs.
How many will you spot? All equipment provided, but please bring appropriate clothing (it might get wet), sunglasses, sunscreen, towel and change of clothes.
Dates: TBD $25 $30
Sunrise SUP
Enjoy a peaceful morning paddle on Lake Audubon taking in the morning glow. What better way to wind down from the work week than to spend a morning in the tranquility of nature? No paddling experience required. All equipment provided, but please bring appropriate clothing (it might get wet), sunglasses, sunscreen, towel and change of clothes.
Dates: TBD
Ages 8+ $25 $30
Sunset SUP
Enjoy a relaxing evening on Lake Audubon taking in the setting sun. What better way to wind down from the work week than to spend an evening in the tranquility of nature? No paddling experience required. All equipment provided, but please bring appropriate clothing (it might get wet), sunglasses, sunscreen, towel and change of clothes.
Dates: TBD
Ages 8+ $25 $30
Yappy Hour
Ever wanted to take your pooch out on the lake? Join us for a morning of paddle and play with your pup. All equipment provided, but please bring appropriate clothing (it might get wet), sunglasses, sunscreen, towel and change of clothes. Small to medium sized dogs (combined weight of around 200 lbs.) Prior experience encouraged although not required.
Dates: TBD
Ages 18+ $25 $30
Just Keep Swimming
Reston Swim Team Association (RSTA) Summer swim league for youth. All summer practices are held at RA pools.
For more information and details on new swimmer evaluations, please see www.rsta.org or email registrar@rsta.org
Reston Masters Swim Team (RMST)
Year-round adult swim program with expert coaching in technique and conditioning for fitness, triathlon, and competitive swimmers. Outdoor summer practices at RA pools during the summer months. Indoor practice at Reston Community Center during the rest of the year.
For more information, visit www.restonmasters.com or email RMSTofficers@gmail. com.
Enjoy touring historic Lake Anne in a pedal boat, kayak (single and tandem available), or Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals are purchased on site at the Lake Anne Dock by RA Staff
$20/hour for kayak
$20/hour for pedal boats
$20/hour for Stand-Up Paddle Board CASH ONLY
HOURS OF OPERATION
Opening Date: Visit https://tinyurl.com/RAPools for announcements (Memorial Day Weekend)
Fridays: 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sundays: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
**Last rental 1 hour before closing**
Lifejackets are required for all passengers. No pets, only service animals allowed. Each rental party must have one adult (parent or guardian), 18+, to complete group waiver. Any passenger under 16 years of age must be in a boat with a supervisor (parent or guardian) aged 18 or older.
QUESTIONS? Contact raboatrentals@reston.org
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AQUATICS & SAFETY
SAFETY & INSTRUCTOR COURSES
Reston Association is proud to be a provider of American Red Cross Aquatics Courses. Safety certification courses are taught by certified and experienced instructors and include all in-class materials as well as a take-home text and resuscitation mask. Instructor courses are delivered by certified and experienced instructor trainers, many of whom work
Junior Lifeguard
Eager to become a lifeguard but not quite ready? Maybe you’d enjoy the American Red Cross Junior Lifeguard program, brought to you in cooperation with RA Camps. See details on page 35.
full-time in the aquatics field in our community and surrounding jurisdictions.
Registration opens on the first Monday in April. Course details are online now for viewing. Contact Aster at aminehart@ reston.org with questions.
continuous swim 2-minute tread without hands Timed
Current or no more than 30 days expired lifeguard certification from the American Red Cross
Demonstrate swimming skills consistent with the American Red Cross Level 4 proficiency in front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and butterfly. Students must also have the ability to maintain a position on their back for 1 minute in deep water and tread water for 1 minute.
POOL OPERATOR’S LICENSE
Reston Association is proud to offer a Fairfax County-approved Operator Course. This self-study course is open book, and you are permitted one hour to complete the exam. A score of 80% must be achieved to pass the exam.
Registration opens March 1 via WebTrac
Email aquaticsinfo@reston.org with any questions.
*Additional instruction is required for operators of Reston Association Pools (RA/RSTA staff).
Reston Association is seeking:
Lifeguards
Camp Staff
Events Assistant
Tennis Court Ambassador
Member Services
Make a positive impact in a child’s life
Be a strong role model
Spend your summer outdoors
Ideal job for teachers, college and high school students and retiree
Free RA pool and tennis pass
