www.unishanoi.org/aquatics
United Nations International School of Hanoi
The UNIS Hanoi Aquatics Programme We offer a variety of opportunities to all students to improve and develop their swimming skills through: • PE swimming lessons • Aquatics Academy In addition we offer parents, faculty and the wider community lessons and classes through: • Community Education Programme • Aquatics Academy • Service Learning Programme Find out more about all these opportunities on the UNIS Hanoi website: www.unishanoi/aquatics
OUR FACILITIES • • • • • • •
Our 25 metre, six lane swimming pool is heated all year A 15 metre shallow pool is available for our young beginners We will be installing an electronic timing system this year to enhance our competitive international swim meets Dedicated pool changing rooms all have lockers and showers A range of equipment is available poolside for all to use Extensive poolside seating area Wide range of swimming gear available at the School Store/SCO Boutique (see the website for full details www.unishanoi.org/schoolstore)
OUR AQUATICS TEAM • • • •
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Aquatics Coordinator Ella Healy: ehealy@unishanoi.org Aquatics Academy Head Coach Andy Myers: aaheadcoach@unishanoi.org Aquatics Teaching Assistant Hiep Pham: pdhiep@unishanoi.org In addition we have ten Red Cross Certified (WSI) Swimming Teachers for our Aquatics Academy including three who can conduct lessons in Vietnamese for the wider community. Pool safety is our priority and we have four Red Cross certified life guards with at least one on duty at all times.
SWIMMING KIT Parents must ensure that their child has the following items for both PE and the Academy swimming classes: • Swimsuit (underwear is not allowed) • Towel • Swim cap is must for long/medium hair • Goggles
TESTING/TRY OUTS FOR NEW STUDENTS All new students (Grade 1 - 5) will be tested in the first days of school to determine their swimming level. They must attend the testing if they wish to register for Session 1 (September start) or Session 2 (November start) classes with the Aquatics Academy for After School Activities. Testing will start at 15:40 on: • Thursday, August 14 Grades 4 and 5 • Friday, August 15 MS and HS Swim Team Try-outs • Monday, August 18 Grades 2 and 3 • Tuesday, August 19 Grade 1 PLEASE NOTE: Parents are responsible for bringing their child to the pool and must wait until testing is finished. No late buses are available.
What is available for my child during the year? GRADES DISCOVERY, K1 AND K2 • •
PE swimming lessons start in April or May Aquatics Academy swimming classes are offered through After School Activities (K1 and K2 only)
GRADES 1-5 •
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Our PE Aquatics curriculum follows the Red Cross Learn-To Swim programme with students learning at their different levels and experience. (Details on the website: www.unishanoi. org/aquatics) Students can sign up for Aquatics Academy classes through the After School Activities programme registering with their appropriate level. NEW STUDENTS MUST ATTEND THE TESTING DATES (see above) The ES Swim Team is offered to students from Grades 4 and 5 who have achieved Level 6. ES Swim Team trains Tuesdays and Thursdays immediately after school and on Saturday mornings. All ES Swim Team members are expected to participate in all swim meets offered by UNIS Hanoi.
MIDDLE SCHOOL (MS) • • • • •
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MS Swim Team trains on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, and on Saturday mornings during the swim season (August 21 – November 16). Try-outs for the MS Swim Team will take place at the UNIS Hanoi pool on August 15. Grade 6 students who have completed at least Level 5 are welcome to join MS Swim Team without try outs Students who are selected for the MS Swim Team will be expected to attend swim meets organized at UNIS Hanoi and will also be invited to attend some travel events. After the official MS Swim Team season (November 16), MS students may continue with the Academy through After School Activities and Community Education programmes and Saturday mornings. MS swimmers training during post season are encouraged to participate in all swim events including our Annual Swim Gala in May. Any MS students who wish to improve their skills and/or learn new strokes are welcome to join the Fitness & Technique swimming groups or Water Polo, registering through After School Activities for the Aquatics Academy.
HIGH SCHOOL (HS) • • • • • •
Pre-season HS Swim Team training is on Mondays and Fridays after school and on Saturday mornings (September to November) UNIS Hanoi HS Swimming is officially a 2nd season sport (November to January) with the APAC Championship Swim Meet at the end of January. This year the APAC meet is in Seoul HS Swim Team trains Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school and Saturday morning during the season. Post-season training is the same as Pre-season training. Students who train during Pre-season and Post-season will be expected to attend swim meets at UNIS Hanoi Hanoi and may also be invited to attend swim meets outside of Hanoi. HS students who wish to improve their skills and/or learn new strokes or Water Polo are welcome to join the swimming groups through After School Activities.
ENERGIZE
ENERGIZE
All UNIS Hanoi community members are eligible to become members of Energize. Membership provides the opportunity to use of the pool outside of School hours. For detailed information, Energize rules and application form, visit the website (www.unishanoi.org/energize) or contact the Activities Office: Cocurricular@unishanoi.org or 3758-1551, Ext: 8713 or 8720.
How does it all work together? Please see the sample schedule below to understand how our Aquatics Academy supports our PE curriculum, our competitive swim teams and our commitment to the wider community. Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
7:00-8:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Saturday Times
ES Swim Team eam LTS Level el 6 Adults Beginners nners
88:00-9:00
MS Swim Team am Adults Advanced ed Beginners
9:00 9:00-10:00
ES LTS
PE Swim Lessons 8:00-15:30 14:30 - 15:30
LTS Levels 2-5
15:30 - 16:30
LTS Levels 3/4/5
K1 Swim LTS Level 5 ES Swim Team m
HS Water Polo
K2 Swim LTS Levels els 5/6 ES Swim Team
ES Water Games es LTS Level 3 HS Swim Team
MS Swim Team
10:00-11:00 10:00-
16:30 - 17:30
HS Swim Team am HS F&T
M MS Swim Team MS F&T
Koto/BD
M MS Swim Team eam MS F&T
HS Swim Team HS F&T
HS Swim Team Adults Beginners
11:00-12:00
:30 - 18:30 17:30
2-17) Advanced (12-17)
Intermed (9-11) Competetive (9 Intermediate (9-11) Beginners inners (6-8)
Advanced (9-11)
Advanced (9-11) Adults Beginners
18:30 - 19:30
Adults Masters
Adults Advan Advanced Adults Beginners
Adults Masters
Adults Intermediate
1:1 Lessons
Adults Advanced Beginner
19:30-20:00 20:00
ASA
Beginner (9-11) Adults Beginners
1:1 Lessons
Questions?
ComEd
PE PROGRAMME • •
All students receive information about PE swimming lessons from their PE teachers For more information contact - Aquatics Coordinator Ella Jaranova ejaranova@unishanoi.org
AQUATICS ACADEMY • • •
Aquatics Academy courses run Monday through Saturday as part of After School Activities and Community Education Programme. For registration information contact - Co-Curricular office cocurricular@unishanoi.org For more information contact Aquatics Academy Head Coach Andy Myers aacoach@unishanoi.org
SWIM TEAMS •
For more information contact - Head Coach Andy Myers aacoach@unishanoi.org