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 for the pool 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 Participants must pass all skills to move to the next level. Class length is 50 minutes, except Parent & Child and Level 1 (Little Beginners) which are 30 minutes. Swim goggles are recommended for Levels 3-8. Individuals must be toilet trained in order to enroll in all programs. No swim diapers allowed. If you have any questions regarding swim level classification, contact Beau Benner at 414-604-4951 or bennerb@wawmsd.org. 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.
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. Strollers must be kept out of the pool area for child’s safety. Please carry child or use child carrying device. 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.
Individuals must be toilet trained in order to enroll in all programs. No swim diapers allowed. If you have any questions regarding swim level classification, contact Dan Steenrod at 414-604-4951.
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West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services Department
SUMMER 2021
