AQUATICS
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO All children must be at least 4 years of age to attend lessons on their own and MUST meet the height requirement from the bottom of your child’s feet to their chin in the shallow end. Parent & Child classes are exempt from the height requirement. • Nathan Hale High School - 38 inches chin to toes
Swim goggles recommended for Levels 3-8. Please read swim levels carefully and check height requirements to assure your child is in the correct level. If you have any questions regarding swim level classification, contact Beau Benner at 414-604-4951.
Individuals must be toilet trained in order to enroll in all programs. No swim diapers allowed.
The WAWM RCS Department reserves the right to move your child out of a level for their own safety.
Participants must pass all skills to move to the next level.
Water and air temperature is regulated by the District’s Facilities & Operations Department, not the WAWM RCS Department. They make every attempt to maintain a pool temperature of 82 degrees.
Class length will be 50 minutes, except Parent & Child and Level 1 (Little Beginners) which are 30 minutes.
SAFETY FIRST - POOL REGULATIONS Per state code, all swimmers must thoroughly rinse off in the shower before entering the pool. Swim caps are required of all swimmers whose hair is long or controlled by hair spray or oil. Caps are sold at the pool for $2. Do not bring valuables to the pool. The WAWM RCS Department is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged items. Any swimmer who has entered kindergarten must use their respective male/female locker room. Locker room attendants are available to assist. Use of cell phones and electronic devices are prohibited in locker rooms per state law. Street shoes are not allowed in the pool area. Shoes must be removed. Clean sandals or slippers may be worn.
Please note: Due to COVID-19 we will be following recommendations from the CDC, Wisconsin DHS, and our local Health Department. Based on those recommendations, the aquatic program format has changed. Format changes include no instructor contact, no spectators on deck, and Level 3 and under requiring parent or guardian assistance in the water.
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West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services Department
SPRING 2021
