Adult Aqua Fitness - Spring 2023
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Youth Swim Programs - Spring 2023
Fish Level (3yrs -5yrs)
March 20-22 & 27-29 (M-W / 6 sessions)
Parent must be in the pool with Child
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Youth Swim classes are led by instructor Michael Creason, a retired assistant professor
in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation at WCU. He has been
certified by the American Red Cross to teach infants and children and has been a swimming
instructor for almost 48 years. Please note that all participants in WCU swim programs must carefully read and agree
to the terms of the WCU Campus Recreation Center and Reid Pool Assumption of Risk and Release/Waiver of
Claims.
- An adult must be in the pool with the child
- Ages for this program are 6 months to 3 years for Minnows and 3-5 years for Fish Level
- Infants must wear a swim diaper
- Each child and parent must rinse off before entering the pool
- Parents are encouraged to arrive 10 minutes early to get ready for pool time
- Children age 3 may take either Minnow or Fish Level. Better swimmers usually enjoy
the Fish Level
- A child may enroll in more than one session with a second registration
- All sessions are held in Reid Pool
- Youth may register for multiple sessions
- Protection of Minors on Campus
- Ages for this program are 6 years or older
- Skills include stroke growth (Intermediate), stroke distinction (swimmer), and skill
advancement and stroke expert (advanced swimmers)
- Beginner and Advanced Beginners skills include water discovery and principal skills
(beginner) and stroke alert (advanced beginner)
- Beginners skills include water discovery, breathing techniques, arm mechanics and
leg kicks
- Parents may wait in the pool area while class is in session, but are not allowed in
the water
- Protection of Minors on Campus