AQUATICS
SWIM LESSONS

(Updated 09/10/2006)

Pick up a Swim Lesson Registration Form at the Front Desk or Aquatics Office.  You may also click here to print an online form.

Click here to view/print our Fall 2006
Swim Lesson Flyer.

The Printable version requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader to be installed.  If you need the reader, click here.

Space is limited so please sign-up early!

Questions about lessons?  Call the Aquatics Office at 863-6800 ext. 106.

About our Lessons

At the Champion Aquatics Department, our swim lessons are based on the American Red Cross Level Swim Program.  Our instructors are certified through the Red Cross and/or YMCA.  All lessons include a segment on water safety skills.  Parents are welcome to watch the lessons, but are not required to stay.  Please no shoes on deck.

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Adult/Private Lessons

It is never too late to learn how to swim and improve what you already know. The lessons will focus on stroke improvement. Anyone interested in overcoming a dislike for the water is welcome. Learn safety skills that apply to you and others.  Each lesson is on an individual basis, please contact the Aquatics Department to schedule lessons.

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Pre-requisite for Lessons

Please consult the swim lesson brochure to determine which level your child should be in.  If you have further questions, please contact our Club Connection Desk at (616) 863-6800 ext 115 or via email at clubinfo@championhealthandfitness.com.

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Fees:

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Babes in Arms (6 - 24 months with parent)

Babes in Arms is a water exploration class for you and your child.  It is great for increasing your child's comfort in the water, and it is an ideal bonding opportunity (and fun!).

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Aqua Tots (2 - 4 years with parent)

Aqua Tots swim class is held in the warm water therapy pool and the children swim with their parent.  It's a great opportunity to have fun with your child while they learn swim skills such as floating & kicking.

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Level 1 - Water Exploration (ages 3 and up)

Level 1 is for beginners, there is no pre-requisite for the class.  Swimmers will learn the basic swim skills & safety with an instructor.

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Level 1 - Advanced (ages 3 and up)

Level 1 Advanced is for children who have passed the "beginner" stage of Level 1, but are not yet ready for Level 2.  Children should have been in at least one class of Level 1, and be comfortable with their face in the water, have a beginning kick and arm (paddle) stroke..

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Level 2 - Primary Skills

Level 2 is for swimmers with a knowledge of the basic swim skills; such as floating, bobbing, beginning arm stroke and kick.  Children should have been in a swim lesson previously or may test with an instructor..

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Level 3 - Stroke Readiness

Level 3 is for swimmers able to swim independently for 20 - 25 yards, with the ability to float, some breath control skills and beginning backstroke.  Children should have passed through Level 2 or test with an instructor.

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Level 4 - Stroke Development

Level 4 is for swimmers with a strong front crawl & backstroke skills & beginning skills in breast stroke kick & rotary breathing.  Lesson 4 is in the Lap Pool..

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Hydro Training - Advanced Training

Please check with our Aquatics staff -- for the advanced swimmer. 

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Saturday Lessons

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For more information, please contact our Aquatics Department via phone at (616) 863-6800 ext  106 or by email at aqua@championhealthandfitness.com