Spring 2010 Information Guide

Life Guards Needed!

PARA has pools with lifeguard jobs available all year. So, get certified in one of our classes and join our team!

Aquatics

For more information on aquatic programs, please call Mark Harrison at 205-758-0419.

Aquatics for infants and toddlers

Parent & Tot

Designed to help toddlers unlock their potential in the water as they become ready to explore and helps parents feel comfortable in the water with their toddlers. For ages 6 months through 4 years.

Date: Tuesday and Thursday

Session 1: Feb 16^th-Mar 11^th

Time: 6-6:30 p.m.

Location: Miller Center Pool

Registration Fee: $65 per parent/tot

Instructor: Mark Harrison, certified Water Safety Instructor

Aquatics for youth

Nancie blewitt swim lessons

Session 1: Feb 16^th – March 11^th

Session II: March 23^rd – April 15^th

Days: Tuesday, Thursday

Time: 4-5:00pm

Ages: 4-13 years

Registration Deadline: 1^st day of class, or until classes are full

Registration Fee: $60 per participant

Get your kids into shape before summer & refresh their swimming skills with PARA’s Indoor Swim Lessons.

PARA Indoor swim lessons

Whether you want your child to learn how to swim, refresh their skills, or learn new swimming strokes, PARA has a class for them.  We have classes for whatever level your child may be.

Evaluation Day: 1^st Day of Class

Session 1: February 16^th – March 11^th

Session II: March 23^rd – April 15^th

Days: Tuesday and Thursday

Time: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Location: Miller Center Pool

Ages: 4-13 years

Registration Deadline: 1^st day of class

Registration Fee: $60 per participant

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Certified Water Safety Instructor

splash parties

Drop off the kids for fun theme parties at the pool.  See you at the pool for fun games, adventure, & pizza afterwards!

Registration Fee: $7 per child, per party

Location: Miller Center Pool

Date:   February 12^th Valentine’s Day Splash

            March 12^th St Patrick’s Day Splash

            April 16^th Spring Fling Splash

Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Aquatics for adults

Adult Swim Lessons at Miller pool

Date: Tuesdays, Thursdays

Session 1: March 23^rd – April 15^th

Time: 6:15-7:00 p.m.

Location: Miller Center Pool

Registration Fee: $65 per person, per session

Registrations Deadline: before session begins

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Certified Water Safety Instructor

ONE-TO-ONE SWIM LESSONS

Receive one-to-one attention and instruction in a private or semi-private class.

Date/Time: By reservation only

Location: Miller Center

Cost: $60 per person, for four 30 minute sessions

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Certified Water Safety Instructor   

Senior Exercise program

Certified Arthritis Foundation instructors teach you to take control with water exercise.

Dates: Thursday

Session: Monthly

Time: 9:15-10:00 a.m.

Location: Miller Center Pool

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Arthritis Foundation Certified and Water Safety Instructor

Arthrtis AquaFlex Class: 

Mon/Wed/Fri, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, McAbee Pool,

Designed to provide a non-impact, non-aerobic workout, using the resistance and massaging properties of water for participants with all types of arthritis.

Instructor:  Caroline Williams, Cooper Institute Instructor Trainer

Fee:  PARA members:  $36/month; Nonmembers: $30/month

Arthritis AquaFlex Plus: 

Mon/Wed/Fri, 8:00-9:00 AM, McAbee Pool,

Exercises are designed to increase range of motion and stamina.  Participants are advised to have their doctor's permission prior to attending this course.

Instructor:  Caroline Williams, Cooper Institute Instructor Trainer

Fee:  PARA members:  $36/month; Nonmembers: $30/month

Arthritis Aqua Power and Flex: 

Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00-10:00 AM, McAbee Pool,

Exercises include cardio circuits and are designed to increase range of motion and overall fitness.  Participants are advised to have their doctor's permission to attend this course.

Instructor:  Caroline Williams, Cooper Institute Instructor Trainer

Fee:  PARA members:  $36/month; Nonmembers: $30/month

** Water exercise participants will need to meet with an instructor for orientation before joining a class.  Please call for an appointment...562-3235.

Aquatics employment opportunities

Lifeguard training classes

Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructors teaches you the skills you need to become a certified lifeguard.  Must be able to pass core swimming requirements.

Days: Mon - Thurs

Session 1: April 19-29

Session II: May 10 - 20

Time: 4:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: Miller Center Pool

Registration Fee: $200 per person, per session

Registrations Deadline: before session begins

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

Lifeguard Challenge course

Renew your current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Must have previous Lifeguarding certification.

Date: May 18

Time: 10:00-3:00 p.m.

Location: Bowers Pool

Registration Fee: $60 per person, per session

Registrations Deadline: before session begins

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Certified Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor

Pool spring Hours

PARA Center Membership entitles you to swim at all indoor PARA pools.

Outdoor Pools require a Seasonal Pool Pass or a daily pass fee.

Freeman Pool

Opens May 27th

Monday-Friday           Closed

Saturday                      12-6 p.m.

Sunday                         1-6 p.m.

*Pool Party Rentals available

**Opens for Groups April 17^th! Contact Mark Harrison for details.

Miller Center Pools

Monday-Friday           6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Saturday                      8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Sunday                         1:30-4:30 p.m.

*Pool Party Rentals available

McAbee Center, Dockery Pool

Monday-Friday           6 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Saturday                      8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.

Sunday                         1-4:30 p.m.

*Pool Party Rentals available at McAbee on:

            Fridays 3:30-5:30

            Saturdays         1-3pm

            Sundays           2-4pm

Bowers Pool

Opens up May 27^th Memorial Day

Monday-Friday                        Morning Swim Lessons             8am – 11am

                                                Open Swim                              11am – 6pm

                                                Evening Swim Lessons  6pm-7pm

Saturday                                   Open Swim                              11am-6pm

Sunday                         Open Swim                              1pm-5pm

Cost:    PARA Center memberships include use of all indoor pools or a casual user fee is

            $5 per person, per day  

            Outdoor Pool memberships for Bowers Pool are:

$180 for Family Pass

            $80 for Individual Pass

Daily Pass is     $5 per person per day

$3 twilight rate from 4-6pm