Summer Aquatics Program

Letter to Parents

2009 LA84 Water Polo Rules & Procedures

5th Annual LA84 Foundation Novice Girls Water Polo Clinic

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Swim meet between Glendale, Burbank, Sierra Madre and Pasadena Swim teams (Hoover and Glendale will compete as one unified swim team).

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PARENT & ME STARFISH (Ages 6mo. - 3yrs). Adult participation required. Students in "Starfish" will learn to adjust to the water, water entry, jumping in, front kick, blowing bubbles, front glide, back float, underwater exploration, arm movement, and safety skills. Parent skills will be taught including towing with personal floatation devices and rescues.
Fee: $30

LEVEL I-A TURTLES (Ages 4 - 5 yrs.) "Turtles" will learn to feel comfortable in the water. Students will learn to adjust to water entry, perform the front kick, how to glide and float, breathing control, underwater exploration, beginner strokes, and various safety skills.
Fee: $30

LEVEL I-B FROGS (Ages 6 - 12 yrs) "Frogs" will learn to feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. Students will expand upon the skills taught in "Turtles".
Fee: $30

LEVEL II SEA HORSES (Ages 6 - 12 yrs) "Sea Horses" will learn fundamental skills, including locomotion skills, self-help, and basic rescue skills taught in previous levels.
Fee: $30

LEVEL III FISH (Ages 6 -17 yrs). "Fish" will learn to build on the skills learned in Level II. This includes coordination of the front and back crawl, introduction to elementary backstroke, diving and treading water, along with additional safety skills.
Prerequisite: Children must possess either a Level II completion certificate or skills equivalent to that level, including the ability to swim five yards unassisted.
Fee: $30

LEVEL IV DOLPHINS (Ages 6 - 17 yrs). "Dolphins" will learn to develop confidence and improve other aquatic skills. The breaststroke, sidestroke, and basic turning at the wall will be introduced. Personal safety and rescue techniques are also emphasized.
Prerequisite: Children must be at least 6 years of age and possess either a Level III completion certificate or skills equivalent to that level, including the ability to swim 15 yards unassisted. Children at this level are encouraged to try out for the summer swim team.
Fee: $30

LEVEL V/ VI SHARKS (Ages 6 - 17 yrs). "Sharks" will to learn coordination and refinement of keystrokes. The butterfly, open turns, and the feet-first surface dive are introduced. Children at this level are encouraged to try out for the summer swim team. The objective of Level VI is to polish strokes so students swim with more ease, efficiency, power, and smoothness over greater distances. Students develop considerable endurance by the end of this course. Additional flip turns and the long shallow dive are taught.
Prerequisite: Children entering Level V & VI must have a Level IV certificate or must meet all requirements to complete Level IV. Children at this level are encouraged to try out for the summer swim team.
Fee: $30

ADULT LESSONS (Ages 16 yrs and older). The objective of this class is to help adults achieve their desired swimming ability.
Fee: $40

Prerequisites:

• Participants must have the endurance to complete a one hour swim workout.
• Swim coach approval at the swim team try-outs
  If you are unable to attend try-outs, participants may come to the first day of practice and tryout. If they are accepted on the team, participants may make payment at the pool site.
• Swim team participants are STRONGLY encouraged to continue swim lessons until Level VI is passed.

Prerequisites:

• Participants must have the endurance to complete a one hour water polo workout.
• Water Polo coach approval at the first day of practice.
• Water Polo participants are STRONGLY encouraged to continue swim lessons until Level VI is passed.

This academy will teach the American Red Cross principles of Community First Aid and Safety, Water Safety Instructor Aid, general pool-lifeguard scanning methods, and various lifeguarding techniques, including reaching and throwing assists.

ABC7, City of Glendale and the American Red Cross have teamed up this year for the 13th annual ABCs of a Safe Summer. From May thru August, ABC7 will help provide viewers with the tools to help them keep their families safe over the summer.

Throughout the campaign, CPR, First-Aid and Water Safety courses will be offered. In order to make life-saving information more accessible, ABCs of a Safe Summer partners have developed colorful, one-page “At a Glance” summaries of CPR, First Aid, Water, Fire, Electrical and Heat safety. These flyers will be available at all Red Cross and public agency events, as well as local swimming pools. Download a copy at www.abc7.com

In addition, the City of Glendale will be hosting the 8th annual Splish Splash Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 11 from 12-5pm at all pools. Join us for a great day of fun!