Fall 2007 Aquatics

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

Nanice Blweitt Summer Swim Program.

Put this on your calendar spots in this program full up very fast space is limited please attend early evaluation. Everyone must be evaluated before signing up.

Early  Evaluation  April 26^th    

Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Early Evaluation April 29^th and May 1^st 

Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm 

Location:  McAbee Pool

Instructor (or Speaker): Nancie Blewitt

 Nanice Blweitt Swim Program.

Spots in this program full up very fast space is limited please attend early evaluation. Everyone must be evaluated before signing up.

Date (or Days Monday- Friday

Swim Evaluation  May 27, 28, 29  from 9:30am -11:00 am

Session I: June 2^nd  – June20th 

Session II: June 23^rd  – July 11^th

Time: 8:00am-11:00 am

Location:  Bowers Pool

Cost/Registration Fee: $45 per  3 week session,  per child

Registration Deadline:

 Nanice Blewitt Swim Team Program

Date (or Days Monday - Thursday

Session I: June 2^nd  – July 11^th 

Time: 8:00am- 11:00am

Location:  Bowers Pool

Cost/Registration Fee: $65 per child 

Aquatics for infants and toddlers

Parent & Tot Swim Lessons

This course is designed for parents interested in acquainting their young children to the water in a fun and safe environment.  Teaches infants, toddlers, and preschoolers water adjustment, blowing bubbles, underwater exploration, and many others skills.

Date: Tuesday and Thursday

Session I: August 21^st-September 13^th

Session II: September 18^th - October 11^th  

Age: 6-48 months

Time: 6:15-7 p.m.

Location: Miller Center Pool

Registration Fee: $45 per infant/parent per session

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Certified Water Safety Instructor

AquaBabies I: 

ages 6 mos. to 3 years with no previous lesson experience

held at the McAbee pool (shallow water, 90* water temperature)

Saturdays, August 18 – December 15, 9:00-9:30 AM,

15 classes ~ $90. (No class Sept. 1; Oct. 6, 27; Nov. 24)           

This is a parent and child class.  Our goal is to build comfort, camaraderie and confidence in the water, building basic skills to maneuver safely through the water.

Registration Deadline:  August 17, 2007

AquaBabies II: 

2 and 3 year olds with previous lesson experience in OUR program.

held at the McAbee pool (shallow water, 90* water temperature)

Saturdays, August 18 – December 15, 9:00-9:30 AM,

15 classes ~ $90. (No class Sept. 1; Oct. 6, 27; Nov. 24)           

Building on previously-learned skills to develop basic swim strokes, our goal is for your child to safely enter the water, travel at least 5 feet to retrieve an object, return to the wall and exit on their own.

Registration Deadline:  August 17, 2007

PreSchool:   

for 3 - 5 year olds

held at the McAbee pool (shallow water, 90* water temperature)

Saturdays, August 18 – December 15, 9:00-9:30 AM,

15 classes ~ $90. (No class Sept. 1; Oct. 6, 27; Nov. 24)          

Swimmers are grouped by ability, building confidence in the water and basic water strokes and skills.

Registration Deadline:  August 17, 2007

Juniors: 

for 6 - 12 year olds

held at the McAbee pool (shallow water, 90* water temperature)

Saturdays, August 18 – December 15, 9:00-9:30 AM,

15 classes ~ $90. (No class Sept. 1; Oct. 6, 27; Nov. 24)        

Swimmers are grouped by ability, ranging from those with little to no swim experience to more advanced swimmers looking to improve their strokes to the competitive level.

Registration Deadline:  August 17, 2007

Swim Clinic: 

7 – 13 year olds

Held at Bobby Miller pool

Tuesdays and Thursdays, September and October, 7:00-8:00 PM, $90

A non-competitive program to enhance the four competitive strokes, starts and turns.  The session will end with an intrasquad “meet”with ribbon awards.

Registration deadline:  August 24, 2007

• Classes conducted by Water Safety Instructors, certified by the American Red Cross.

Aquatics for youth

indoor swim lessons AT the miller center pool 

The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. Keep your child’s swimming skills in shape by swimming all year round.

Date: Tuesday and Thursday

Session I:   August 21^st-September 13^th

Session II: September 18^th - October 11^th  

Session III:   October 30^th – November 22^nd  

Time: 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Location:  Miller Center Pool

Registration Fee: $45 per child, per session

Registrations Deadline: day class begins

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Certified Water Safety Instructor

indoor swim lessons at freeman pool

Keep your child’s swim skills in shape by swimming indoors in a heated pool this winter.

For ages 4-13 years 

Date: Saturdays

Session 1: September 1^st- October 20^th

Time: 5-6:00p.m.

Location: Freeman Pool

Registration Fee: $45 per child per session

Registrations Deadline: day class begins

Instructor: Jeremy Donald, Certified Water Safety Instructor

Learn to Swim Classes

For ages 4-13 years

Date: Mondays & Wednesdays

Session I: September 10^th- 26^th

Session II: October 1^st – 17th

Time: 3:30-4:30p.m.

Location: Freeman Pool

Registration Fee: $45 per child per session

Registrations Deadline: day class begins

Instructor: David Evans, Certified Water Safety Instructor

splash Fridays

Drop your kids off for a fun Friday night at the pool with games, exercise, and treats.  It is sure to be splash.

Registration Fee: $5 per person, per night

Date:  August 17th-        Back to School Splash

              September 14^th - Fall Splash

              November 2^nd-    Alabama Football Splash

              December 14^th-   Christmas Splash

Time: 6-9 p.m.

Location: Miller Center Pool

Date:  October 31^st -   Halloween Splash

              November 16 -   College Football Splash

Time: 6-8 p.m.

Location: Freeman Pool

Date:   October 19    Fall Splash

December 14 Winter Splash

Time: 5:30-9 p.m.

Location: McAbee Center, Dockery Pool

Aquatics for adults

adult swim lessons AT THE McAbee Center, Dockery Pool

Adult Beginners:  held at the McAbee pool

Mondays, August 20 – December 17, 7:30 – 8:15 PM,

or Saturdays, August 18 – December 15, 8:15 – 9:00 AM,

15 classes ~ $90. (No class Sept. 1,3; Oct. 6, 8, 22, 27; Nov. 12, 24)

   for those fearful of the water to those with breathing concerns while swimming

Registration Deadline:  on-going, until class is full

Instructor: Kathleen Walsh, Certified Water Safety Instructor

Adult Intermediate: held at the McAbee pool

Mondays, August 20 – December 17, 6:30 – 7:15 PM,

15 classes ~ $90. (No class Sept. 3; Oct. 8, 22; Nov. 12) 

for those comfortable in the water on front and back, who wish to refine their 

swimming skills while increasing stamina

Registration Deadline:  on-going, until class is full

Instructor: Kathleen Walsh, Certified Water Safety Instructor

adult swim lessons AT THE MILLER Center

It’s never too late to learn how to swim.  This class is designed for anyone to learn about swimming and stroke techniques.

Miller Session: October 30^th-November 22^nd  

Date: Tuesday and Thursday

Registration Fee: $60 per person, per session

Registrations Deadline: day class begins

Time: 6:45-7:15p.m.

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Certified Water Safety Instructor

water aerobics class

Shape up and tone muscles with low impact water aerobics. For ages 14 and older.

Date: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Session 1: Monthly

Time: 6:15-7 p.m.

Location: Miller Center Pool

Registration Fee: $40 per person, per month

Registrations Deadline: classes begin September 3rd

Instructor: Angel Belcher, Aquatics Exercise instructor

HydroFit: 

held at the McAbee pool (shallow water, 90* water temperature)

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 – 8:30 AM

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 – 9:30 AM

Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:00 – 5:45 PM

Combines buoyancy and water resistance to tone and strengthen muscles, while improving overall fitness and flexibility.  Workouts are tailored to your level.

Registration Fee:       $16 per month with PARA membership, or

$20 per month without membership, or

$3 per class drop in rate

Instructor:  Kathleen Walsh, US Water Fitness and Arthritis Foundation Certifications

Registration:  Monthly, on-going

AquaFlex aRTHRITIS cLASS: 

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 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

Registration:  Monthly, on-going

Fee:

AquaFlex Plus: 

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 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

Registration:  Monthly, on-going

Fee:$35.00

Aqua Power and Flex: 

Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 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 prior to attending this course.

Instructor:  Caroline Williams, Cooper Institute Instructor Trainer

Registration:  Monthly, on-going

Fee: $35.00

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

arthritis foundation aquatics

Certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor teaches you to take control and increase your range of motion with water exercise.

Dates: Monday and Wednesday

Session: Monthly

Time: 10-11 a.m.

Location: Miller Center Pool

Cost: $30 per person, per session

Instructor: Mark Harrison, Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Arthritis Instructor

Life Guards Needed!

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