Swim Academy brochure

Join our new Swim Academy and get the most out of your swimming lessons.

For more information on the Surrey Sports Park Swim Academy visit www.surreysportspark.co.uk/swimacademy For more information or to book a place on the Surrey Sports Park Swim Academy contact:

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Surrey Sports Park Swim Academy Team E: swimacademy@surrey.ac.uk T: 01483 686980

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Why join our Swim Academy?

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State-of-the-art pool Ongoing and individual assessment Small class sizes Year-round continuous programme Online Home Portal to track your child’s progress

• Wet-side changing village • Low chlorine UV water treatment system

ASA National teaching plan at Surrey Sports Park Junior Descriptions

Stage

Develop 1500m swimming, 200m individual with legal turns, and perform all starts. By the end of stage 10, swimmers should be able to achieve relay take over as both incoming and outgoing swimmers.

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Develop 800m swimming, individual medley with legal turns, and perform all starts. By the end of stage 9, swimmers should have reached 8 outcomes relating to starts.

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Developing 400m swimming, kick all strokes 25m with/without board, perform all turns. By the end of stage 8, swimmers should have reached 10 outcomes relating to turns.

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Developing quality stroke technique up to 100m, incorporating skills learnt and combining them to develop a linked routine and successfully complete an obstacle course that combines a variety of skills.

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Coordinating breathing across all strokes plus swimming a distance of 25m using a stroke of the swimmer’s choice; developing the water safety aspects and understanding of preparation for exercise.

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HOW DOES IT WORK?

Developing ‘watermanship’ through sculling and treading water skills and complete rotation, also performing all strokes for a distance of 10m to a given standard as directed by the ASA.

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LESSONS:

Each teacher is equipped with an iPod Touch to assess all swimmers individually during each lesson. You/your child(ren)‘s report will then automatically update ready for you to view online via Home Portal, accessible on portable devices or at home.

Developing the understanding of buoyancy through a range of skills, refining kicking technique for all strokes, and swimming 10m to a given standard as directed by the ASA

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PROGRESS:

Continuous and individual assessment allows you/your child(ren) to progress at their own speed. When they are ready to move up, you will be able to move them to an available class at a time that suits you.

Developing safe entries including submersion, travel up to 10m on the front and back, progress rotation skills and water safety knowledge. At this stage the swimmer will be assessed without the use of aids or support.

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• Swim teachers provided by Guildford City Swimming Club • Performance pathway into GCSC Academy

Swim Academy Membership Membership will include: • Weekly swim lessons • Free swimming during public sessions*

• No fixed-term contract • 1 month’s written notice to cancel

* Please refer to our pool safety guidelines available at surreysportspark.co.uk

COMMUNICATION: You will automatically be updated via email if you/your child(ren) is ready to move

up and when they have achieved a badge.

PAYMENT:

Our Direct Debit scheme is an easy and hassle-free way to pay for you/your child(ren) swimming lessons.

For more information on our new Swim Academy, contact swimacademy@surrey.ac.uk

Developing safe entries to the water, including jumping in, basic floating, travel and rotation unaided to regain upright positions. Swimmers may use aids and floats. Suitable for ability level: 0-5m (on back and front).

Developing basic safety awareness, the ‘class’ scenario, basic movement skills and water confidence skills.

Swimmers may use aids and floats. Suitable for ability level: 0-5m (walking/paddling).

Pre-School Descriptions DUCKLINGS 1: (18 months2 years) Child and parent in the water, a basic introduction to the water to improve a child’s water confidence.

DUCKLINGS 2: (2-3 years) Child and parent in the water, building on the child’s water confidence and movements with swimming aids.

DUCKLINGS 3: (2-3 years) Child without parent in the water, nonpaddlers using swimming aids.

DUCKLINGS 4: (3- 4 years) Child without parent in the water, paddling and confident in the water.

DUCKLINGS 5: (3- 4 years) Child without parent in the water, developing basic safe entries into the water, including jumping in. Working towards travelling up to 5m.

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Adult descriptions BECOME A SWIMMER: For the nervous beginner and total beginner who want to become water confident – it’s never too late to learn.

BECOME A BETTER SWIMMER: For adults with a bit more water confidence, who can swim 25-50m, who want to learn/improve front crawl.

application PROCESS

BECOME A GREAT SWIMMER: For adults who can swim 100-500m and would like to improve stroke technique, endurance and stamina.

£56.00

Swim Academy Member 30

30 mins

Adult: Be a Swimmer

£28.00

Swim Academy Member 60

60 mins

Adult: Be a Better Swimmer

£56.00

Swim Academy Member 60

60 mins

Adult: Be a Great Swimmer

£56.00

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*Limited time only

Free*

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Waiting List Fee

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Stage 10

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60 mins

Confirmation: You will receive an email confirmation of your/your child(ren)’s enrolment onto the Swim Academy, alongside the day, time and start date of the lessons.

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£42.00

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Stage 8 - 9

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Stage 1A - 7B

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Swim Academy Member 30

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£28.00

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Pre-school 1 - 5

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30 mins

Complete the Application Form: Please fill out the enclosed application booklet, including membership details, medical information and direct debit form. Once completed, please return the booklet to Front of House. Terms and Conditions can be found on page 9.

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Swim Academy Member 30

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PRICE PER MONTH

During the Assessment: At the assessment you will be notified of the stage you/your child(ren) should join the Swim Academy at. Please choose the relevant class for the required stage using the timetables on pages 10 and 11.

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LESSON DURATION

Attend the Assessment: Please inform Front of House upon arrival for the assessment, who will direct you to the swimming pool where you will meet the swimming instructor.

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MEMBERSHIP TYPE

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Our new Surrey Sports Park Swim Academy offers an easy, hassle-free Direct Debit payment scheme to pay for you/your child(ren)’s swimming lessons.

Book an Assessment: Assessments must be booked through our Swim Academy team to determine your own/your child(ren)’s present swimming ability by calling 01483 686980 or emailing swimacademy@surrey.ac.uk. Please note, all applicants are required to carry out this assessment prior to joining the Swim Academy. Assessment days take place on Tuesdays at 17.45-18.00 and Fridays at 17.15-17.45.

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SWIM ACADEMY PRICES and Options

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SWIM ACADEMY APPLICATION FORM

Medical information

Membership Number

THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL SWIM ACADEMY MEMBERS. A new form must be completed annually, as well as when contact details change. If the Swim Academy Member is under the age of 18 this form must be completed by the parent/guardian. The data contained in this form is classed as sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), this information will only be seen by the swim team and teachers. We may give information to trained medical personal without your permission. If you have any questions/queries then please speak to one of the swim team BEFORE filling out the form.

Company

Card Number

Your consultant today was

Swim Academy Member

1. Personal Details (we will use this information below to manage your membership) Title (Mr, Ms, Mrs or Miss)

Male

Female

Date of Birth*

First Name

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* If you are under 18 this form must be signed by your Parent/Guardian

First Name: Surname:

Last Name

Date of birth:

Address

Parent / Guardian (if Swim Academy Member is under 18)

Postcode Mobile

First Name:

Tel (home)

Surname:

Email Junior Member 1.

Date of Birth*

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Mobile:

Junior Member 2.

Date of Birth*

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Doctor’s details

Junior Member 3.

Name:

SSP would like to send you information about its own products and services, (as well as those of selected third parties), by post, email, telephone and SMS. If you agree to being contacted in this way, please tick the relevant boxes.

Member Signature

Post

Email

Parent or Guardian Signature (if member is under 18)

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Phone

Address:

SMS

Date

Medical Information Does the Swim Academy Member suffer from any Asthma?

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2. Personal Interests

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NO

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NO

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If yes, please provide details

a. Interests – please confirm what interests you have: Gym Fitness Classes Swimming Squash

Tennis

Climbing

Other Sports

Events

Food & Beverage

University Information

Party Nights

b. Please tick if you would like to receive our members newsletter

3. Where did you hear about Surrey Sports Park

Is the Swim Academy Member on any medication that we should be aware of?

4. Membership Details (a member of staff will fill this in for you)

Membership Type

Lesson Duration ASA Stage

Swim Academy Member 30 Swim Academy Member 30 Swim Academy Member 45 Swim Academy Member 60 Swim Academy Member 30 Swim Academy Member 60 Swim Academy Member 60

30 mins 30 mins 45 mins 60 mins 30 mins 60 mins 60 mins

Pre-School 1-5 Stage 1a -7b Stage 8 - 9 Stage 10 Adult Be a Swimmer Adult Be a Better Adult Be a Great

Price per month £28.00 £28.00 £42.00 £56.00 £28.00 £56.00 £56.00

Select

If yes, please provide details

Payment Method Start-up Fee

£

Pro Rata

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Monthly Fee

£

Total to Pay

£

Does the Swim Academy Member have any learning or physical disabilities that we should be aware of?

If yes, please provide details

Direct Debit Was your child enrolled last term?

Yes

Cash/Cheque/Card (please circle)

No

Please provide details of any other relevant information that we need to be aware of:

Please indicate two lesson choices Day

Stage

Time

1st 2nd Joining Date

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Membership Start Date

I understand that my membership is for a minimum period of

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Direct Debit Start Date

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Please read the membership terms and conditions before signing this form as they form the basis of the Contract between us and you and by signing this form you agree to accept them.

If you need a copy of the Terms and Conditions in a larger print or another format, please ask us.

Member Signature

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Parent or Guardian Signature (if member is under 18)

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months, after which it can be terminated (for Direct Debit) by giving one calendar month’s notice, which may be given to coincide with end of minimum term.

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Swim Academy Member signature: Parent or Guardian signature (if member is under 18):

GM Signature

Date:

terms and conditions The following terms and conditions apply to all members (“you”) of the Surrey Sports Park Swim Academy. Please ensure you have read and understand the following and please keep a copy for your records: 1.

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4.11.1. You commit a serious or repeated breach of this contract.

4.11.2. If any part of your membership fee remains unpaid for 14 days.

4.11.3. If you provide us with details which you know to be false when applying for membership.

ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1.1.

By booking or attending a swimming lesson with us you accept these terms and conditions and they will form part of the contract between us.

1.2.

You will ensure that you follow the general swimming pool rules set out at the end of these terms and conditions. We reserve the right to vary these terms and conditions at any time upon notice to you.

4.12. You can cancel your Swim Academy membership if you provide written notice by the 15th day of the month requesting your membership to be cancelled .Your membership will be cancelled at the end of that month. Letters received after the 15th day of the month will result in your membership continuing until then end of the following month.

4.13. It is your responsibility to cancel the direct debit instruction with your bank.

MEMBERSHIP 2.1.

Members must be 18 years of age.

2.2.

Members under 18 years of age must have parental consent.

2.3.

You will be subject to all rights and obligations according to the type of your membership for which your application has been accepted.

4.14. It is your responsibility to ensure that the facility has received your written notice of cancellation.

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BOOKING CONDITIONS 5.1.

All swimmers must have an up-to-date medical form before entering the water, and updated every year. Failing to do so will mean you/your child(ren) is not allowed into the water and the lesson(s) missed will not be reimbursed.

5.2.

It is your responsibility to make sure that you or your child(ren)’s are capable of taking part in the swim classes.

5.3.

You should consult your doctor before you begin the classes if you are unsure whether or not it is suitable. If you have any concerns about you or your child(ren)’s physical condition, you must seek medical advice before joining the Swim Academy.

5.4.

Membership fees become payable immediately upon signature of the contract in accordance with the amounts and payment method set out in the application form.

It is your responsibility to notify the Swim Academy team and swim teachers of anything that may affect you or your child(ren)’s participation in the classes.

5.5.

Parents are advised to remove shoes or wear overshoes when on poolside.

4.2.

The first payment will be taken on the 1st working day of the following month upon signature of this agreement.

5.6.

After the first week parents must sit in the spectator’s area and not on the poolside.

4.3.

For applications received in July and August 2014, payment will start in September 2014.

5.7.

4.4.

Membership fees are non-refundable unless expressively provided for in this contract.

Free swimming is only available during public swim sessions. A membership card will be issued to you and must be shown on each visit to claim your free swim.

5.8.

4.5.

Membership fees can be altered at any time by SSP subject to giving you 1 months’ notice.

4.6.

On acceptance of an application, a member and guardian will be issued with a membership card, which will remain the property of SSP. This membership card is personal to a member and is non-transferable.

On occasions the facility may be closed, or withdrawal of facilities for certain periods of time to carry out cleaning, repairs, alterations, maintenance, security work or for any other reasons beyond our control without giving you notice. We reserve the right to make reasonable adjustments to the type of facilities provided for swim classes without notice. In the event of such a closure we will notify you as soon as practically possible and offer alternative dates or a refund.

4.7.

As part of the Swim Academy parents/guardian of the junior member will be included as a “Guardian” member. This membership will entitle the adult to a membership card as per 4.6 which will allow access to the Sports Park and the changing village.

MEMBERSHIPS OPTIONS 3.1.

Your membership type is set out as per the application form.

3.2.

Swim Academy membership entitles the member access to 46 weeks of swimming lessons. Please note there will be 6 weeks throughout the academic year when swimming lessons will not take place. You will be notified of these dates by the Swim Academy Team.

3.3.

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4.11. We may terminate this contract in the following circumstances if:

Swim Academy membership also includes access to swim during designated public swim times as outlined on the SSP website.

FEES, CHARGES AND MEMBERSHIP TERMS 4.1.

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POLICY AND TERMS 6.1.

In the event a child is unwell prior to a session it is the responsibility of the parent to contact SSP. In this case no refund is provided.

4.8.

In the event payment is not taken a further payment run will be attempted within 7 days of the first payment being taken.

6.2.

Should a session be cancelled in the event of SSP closure beyond our reasonable control, then no refunds are to be provided.

4.9.

In the event second payment is not collected membership will be suspended until payment is received.

6.3.

In the event that SSP cancel more than 2 sessions within a calendar month due to reasons beyond our reasonable control, then refunds are at the discretion of SSP Senior Management.

4.10. In the event of any cancellation by Surrey Sports Park the monthly direct debit may be adjusted in the following month.

JUNIOR (3.5 -16 years) MONDAY-FRIDAY 15.45 -19.00*

STAGES 1-10

*Day availability per stage may vary

TIMETABLES

ADULT SWIMMING (16 years +) MONDAY

PRE-SCHOOL (18 months - 4 years) MONDAY 12.00

PRE-SCHOOL 5 (STAGE 1 ASA)

17.45

BE A SWIMMER

18.15

BE A SWIMMER

BE A GREAT SWIMMER

BE A GREAT SWIMMER

SWIMFIT ACTIVATE

SWIMFIT ACTIVATE

STROKE WORKSHOP (SESSION)

18.45

12.30

PRE-SCHOOL 1 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 1)

PRE-SCHOOL 2 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 2)

21.00

BE A SWIMMER

13.00

PRE-SCHOOL 3 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 3/4)

PRE-SCHOOL 4 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 5)

21.30

BE A SWIMMER

22.00

TUESDAY 13.00

PRE-SCHOOL 1 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 1)

PRE-SCHOOL 2 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 2)

WEDNESDAY

13.30

PRE-SCHOOL 3 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 3/4)

PRE-SCHOOL 4 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 5)

13.00

BE A SWIMMER

13.30

FRIDAY 9.30

PRE-SCHOOL 1 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 1)

PRE-SCHOOL 2 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 2)

FRIDAY

10.00

PRE-SCHOOL 3 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 3/4)

PRE-SCHOOL 4 (DUCKLINGS GRADE 5)

18.00

10.30

BE A BETTER SWIMMER

PRE-SCHOOL 5 (STAGE 1 ASA)

Pre-school starts from 18 months upwards. Pre-school 1 & 2 need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian in the water.

The ratios per pre-school class will be 2:6.

SWIMFIT ACTIVATE

13.30 The ratios per class will be 1:6 (Stage 1-3) and 1:8 (Stage 4-10 & adults). Programme subject to change depending on class and stage demand.

Surrey Sports Park Swim Academy reserves the right to cancel any class due to low numbers.