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Aquatics Department
Laura Grenadier, Aquatics Coordinator, 472-3300 x321, E-mail: grenadierl@jccmw.org         
Marlena Kopec,  Aquatics Coordinator, Private Lessons Coordinator,  x312  E-mail: kopecm@jccmw.org
 

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  Children's Classes

  Swim Team

  Adult Classes

   

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For more information on any of our programs, contact Laura Grenadier at
grenadierl@jccmw.org

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Get wet, get fit and have fun! The JCC’s Aquatics Department offers a great selection of swim programs and instruction for all ages. From our baby swim class, kids group and private swim lessons to our distinguished award winning Stingrays swim team, lifeguard training program, and a selection of adult water aerobics classes and lap swimming, we offer something for every age and experience level.

Fall Pool Schedule - print pool schedule
*Open Swim includes Private Instruction*
Group Swim lessons begins: September 15th
Nursery Swim begins: September 22nd
Swim Team begins: September 15th
Laura Grenadier - Aquatic Coordinator, 472-3300 ext. 321
Marlena Kopec - Aquatics Coordinator, 472-3300 ext. 312
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
8:00-10:30am
Adult Lap
8:30 -10:00am
Adult Lap
 8:30-10:00am
Adult Lap
8:30 -9:30am
Adult Lap
8:30 -9:30am
Adult Lap
8:30 -10:00am
Adult Lap
9:00 -10:30am
Adult Lap
10:30am - 4:00pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
Instruction
 
10:00am - 11:00
Aquaize Class
2 Lap Lanes
No Open Swim
10:00am - Noon
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
(10:00 - 11:00am
Special Needs Shallow)
9:30 - 11:30am
Closed for Nursery
Beg. 9/24
9:30 - 10:00am
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
 10:00am - Noon
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
 10:30am -12:30pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
11:00 - Noon
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
Noon - 1:00pm
Adult Lap
11:30am  - 12:30pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
10:00 - 11:00am
Aquasize Class
2 Lap Lanes
No Open Swim
Noon - 1:00pm
Adult Lap
12:30 - 1:30pm
Adult Lap
12:00 - 12:55pm
Adult Lap
1:00 - 2:55pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
 
12:30 - 1:30pm
Adult Lap
11:00 - Noon
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
1:00 - 5:00pm
Open Swim
Special Needs
Lap Lanes
  1:30 - 3:20pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
 
Pool Closed
4:00pm
Closed for
Pool Parties
Swim Meets

 

 3:30 - 5:00pm
Closed for
Swim Lessons
Beg. 9/20
1:00-2:45
Closed for Nursery Swim
Beg. 9/22
 3:00 - 5:00pm
Closed for Swim Lessons
Beg. 9/16
1:30 - 2:55pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
Noon - 1:00pm
Adult Lap
 5:00 - 5:45pm
Adult Lap
2:45 - 3:25
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
3:00 - 5:00pm
Closed for
Swim Lessons
Beg. 9/17
1:00 - 3:25pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes 
 
3:30 - 5:00pm
Closed for
Swim Lessons
Beg. 9/15
3:30 - 5:00pm
Closed for
Swim Lessons
Beg. 9/18
5:05 - 6:30pm
Adult Lap
5:05 - 6:25pm
Adult Lap
5:05 - 6:25pm
Adult Lap
5:05 - 6:25pm
Adult Lap

We try to maintain 82°
pool temperature and 86°
air temperature.

Copies of Open and Lap
Swim Schedule and Pool
Rules are available at the
Checkpoint Desk.

6:30 - 7:30pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
6:30 - 7:30pm
Closed for Swim Team
Beg. 9/16
6:30 - 7:30pm
1 Lap Lane
1 Lane Open Swim
1 Lane Swim Team
6:30 - 8:30pm
Closed for Swim Team
Beg. 9/18
7:30 - 8:30pm
Closed for
Swim Team
Beg. 9/15
7:30 - 9:00pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
7:30 - 8:30pm
Water Aerobics
(deep end)
Open Swim
(shallow)
Lap Lanes
8:30 - 9:45pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes
9:00 - 9:45pm
Adult Lap
8:30 - 9:45pm
Adult Lap
8:30 - 9:45pm
Open Swim
Lap Lanes

Registration Dates for Swim 2008-2009

PRIORITY REGISTRATION DAYS AND TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Monday, June 16 - Wednesday, September 3.


Children who were enrolled in GROUP Aquatics lessons in the spring of ’08 are eligible to re-enroll for the fall ’08 session.

In addition, current Sports Facility members and Nursery and Camp families may register during the priority enrollment period.

Priority swim registration for Fall 2008 will begin on Monday, June 16 at 10:00am and continue on a SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS until Wednesday September 3.

  • Spring session ’08 group participants will be advised of the appropriate fall placement at the end of the session.
     
  • New Level 1 participants do not require placement evaluation, but proof of age is required.
     
  • New Level 2 or above participants should bring a Red Cross card, if available or call ext. 321 or ext. 312 to inquire if a swim test will be necessary for placement.

OPEN REGISTRATION: Tuesday, September 9, from 6:30-8:30pm.

All registration must be done IN PERSON. Only one family per registrant.

All Saturday classes must be pre-paid since the Front Desk is closed for business on Saturday.

Please bring your child’s American Red Cross swim level card if he or she has received one.

Cost
9 week classes $233
10 week classes $258
11 week classes $283
12 week classes $307

SESSION I
Begins Ends  
Monday, September 25, 2008 Monday, December 8, 2008 12 weeks - $307
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Tuesday, December 16, 2008 11 weeks - $283
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Wednesday, December 17, 2008 9 weeks - $233
Thursday, September 18, 2008 Thursday, December 18, 2008 12 weeks  - $307
Saturday, September 20, 2008 Saturday, December 13, 2008 12 weeks  - $307

There will be NO CLASSES on the following days and dates:
Monday, September 29, Tuesday, September 30, October 14, 21, Wednesday October 1, 8, 15, 22, Thursday, October 9, Wednesday, November 26, Thursday, November 27.

PRIORITY RE-REGISTRATION FOR WINTER SESSION:
Monday, November 10 through Sunday, November 30, 2008.

OPEN REGISTRATION FOR WINTER SESSION:
Monday, December 1, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Front Desk.

SESSION II
 
Begins Ends  
Monday, December 15, 2008 Monday, March 16,  2009 10 weeks - $258
Tuesday,  January 6, 2009 Tuesday, March 17, 2009 10 weeks - $258
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10 weeks - $258
Thursday, January 8, 2009 Thursday, March 19, 2009 10 weeks - $258
Saturday, January 10, 2009 Saturday, March 20, 2009 10 weeks - $258

There will be NO CLASSES on the following days and dates:
Monday December 22 - Saturday, January 3 (Classes resume Monday, January, 5), Monday, January 19, Monday February 16 through Saturday, February 21 (Classes resume Monday, February  23)

PRIORITY RE-REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SESSION:
Monday, March 2 through Sunday, March 15.

OPEN REGISTRATION FOR SPRING SESSION:
Monday March 9 from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Front Desk.

SESSION III
 
Begins Ends  
Monday, March 30, 2009 Monday, June 8, 2009 10 weeks- $258
Tuesday,  March  31, 2009 Tuesday, June 9, 2009 10 weeks- $258
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Wednesday, June 10, 2009 9 weeks - $233
Thursday, April 2, 2009 Thursday, June 11, 2009 9 weeks - $233
Saturday, April 4, 2009 Saturday, June 13, 2009 9 weeks - $233
There will be NO CLASSES on the following days and dates:
Saturday, April 4 - Saturday, April 11 (Classes resume Monday. April 13), Saturday May 23, Monday May 25

Children's Class Descriptions

Little Goldfish

Parent/caregiver and child work together to learn basic skills such as bubble blowing, kicking, big arms, and safety jumps. Through games, water play and the use of flotation devices, children become comfortable in the pool. Children must wear a swim diaper!
 
Wednesdays    
3:00-3:30pm 15 months-21/2 years  AQ18

Introduction to Water Skills - Level l
Purpose: Helps students feel comfortable in the water. Level I participants learn to enter and exit water safely, open eyes underwater
and pick up a submerged object, submerge mouth and nose, float on front and back, swim on front and back using arm and leg actions, exhale underwater through mouth and nose, explore arm and hand movements, use a lifejacket, and follow basic water safety rules. 
 
Mondays    
3:30-4:00pm  3-4 years AQ04
4:00-4:30pm  4-5 years AQ05
     
Tuesdays    
3:00-3:30pm 3-4 years AQ06
3:00-3:30pm 4-5 years AQ67
3:30-4:00pm 4-5 years AQ08
4:00-4:30pm 6-8 years AQ09 (combines Levels I & II)
4:30 - 5:00 3-5 years AQ26
     
Wednesdays    
3:00-3:30pm 3-4 years AQ11
3:00 - 3:30pm 3-5 years AQ85
3:30-4:00pm 4-5 years AQ12
4:00-4:30pm 6-9 years AQ13 (combines Levels I & II)
     
Thursdays    
3:30-4:00pm 3-4years AQ14
4:00-4:30pm 4-5 years AQ15
     
Saturdays    
3:30-4:00pm 3-4 years AQ49
4:00-4:30pm 4-5 years AQ59

Fundamental Aquatic Skills - Level II
This class gives students success with fundamental skills. Level 2 participants learn to enter water by stepping or jumping from the side, open eyes underwater and pick up a submerged object, roll over from front to back and back to front, swim on side, exit water safely using ladder or side, float on front and back, tread water using arm and leg motions, move in the water while wearing a life jacket, submerge entire head, perform front and back glide, and swim on front and back using combined strokes.
 
Mondays    
3:30-4:00pm 4-5 years AQ62
4:30-5:00pm 5-6 years AQ16
     
Tuesdays    
3:30-4:00pm 4-5 years AQ24
4:30-5:00pm 5-6 years AQ17
     
Wednesdays    
3:30-4:00pm 4-5 years AQ01
     
Thursdays    
3:30-4:00pm 4-5years AQ28
4:30-5:00pm 5-6years AQ41
     
Saturdays    
3:30-4:00pm 4-5 years AQ50
4:00-4:30pm 5-6 years AQ51

Stroke Development - Level III
This class builds on the skills in level 2 through additional guided practice. Swimmers develop confidence in their strokes and improve other aquatic skills. Level III participants learn to jump into deep water from the side, bob with the head fully submerged, perform survival float, butterfly-kick and body motion, use “Check, Call, Care” in an emergency, dive from kneeling or standing position, use rotary breathing in horizontal position, change from horizontal to vertical position on front and back, perform the HELP and HUDDLE positions, submerge and retrieve an object, perform front and back glide, perform front and back crawl, and perform a reaching assist.
 
 Mondays    
3:30-4:00pm 5-6 years AQ80
4:00-4:30pm 6-8 years AQ20
4:30-5:00pm 7-9 years AQ21
     
Tuesdays    
3:00-3:30pm 4-5 years AQ63
3:30-4:00pm 5-6 years AQ23
4:00-4:30pm 5-7 years AQ25
     
Wednesdays    
3:30-4:00pm 5-6 years AQ27
4:00-4:30pm 7-9 years AQ29
     
Thursdays    
3:30-4:00pm 4-6 years AQ30
4:00-4:30pm 6-8 years AQ31
     
Saturdays    
3:30-4:00pm 4-6 years AQ53

Stroke Improvement - Level IV
This class develops confidence in the skills learned and improves other aquatic skills. Level IV participants learn to perform shallow dive or dive from stride position, perform open turns on front and back using any stroke, use safe diving rules, perform a throwing assist, swim underwater, tread water using sculling arm motions and kick, perform compact jump into water from a height while
wearing life jacket, care for conscious choking victim, perform the following : front and back crawl, swim on side using scissors-like kick, breaststroke, butterfly, and elementary backstroke.

Mondays    
4:00-4:30pm 6-9 years AQ34
4:30-5:00pm 7-10 years AQ35
     
Tuesdays    
4:00-4:30pm 6-8 years AQ36
4:30-5:00pm 8-10 years AQ37
     
Wednesdays    
4:00-4:30pm 6-8 years AQ38
4:30-5:00pm 9-11 years AQ39
     
Thursdays    
4:30-5:00pm 6-8 years AQ56
     
Saturdays    
4:00-4:30pm 6-8 years AQ55

Stroke Refinement - Level V 
This class provides further coordination and refinement of strokes. Level V participants learn to perform standing dive, pike surface dive, butterfly, shallow dive, glide two body lengths and begin any front stroke, front flip turn, breaststroke, backstroke flip turn, elementary backstroke, tuck surface dive, front and back crawl, and sidestroke.

Wednesdays    
4:30-5:00pm 7-9 years AQ42
     
Thursdays    
4:00-4:30pm 8-12 years  AQ43

Swimming and Skill Proficiency - Level VI
This class refines the strokes so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Level VI is designed with “menu” options that focus on preparing students to participate in more advanced courses, including the Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard Training courses. These options include personal water safety, fitness swimmer, lifeguard readiness, and fundamentals of diving.

Thursdays    
4:30-5:00pm 8 and up  AQ44

Competitive Stroke Technique
Great preparation for the swim team! Work on all competitive strokes, starts, and turns and endurance to participate in competitive workouts. Level VI certificate required. Aquatic Director approval also required.

Wednesdays    
4:30-5:00pm 8-15 years  AQ45

 

 


Pool Birthday Party!
Entertain up to 20 children with a Sunday afternoon Pool Party. Children must be between the ages of 6 and 10 years old; 20 children maximum. $325, which includes supervised pool activities and use of party room! Call x321 for available dates and times! 
*Registration fee required.

6-10 years
$325 for 20 children
Sunday afternoons, 3:45-5:45pm

 

Swim Team - The Stingrays        AQ02
Must be able to proficiently swim 25 yards of the crawl, backstroke, and breaststroke and have some competitive swim background. Practices must be attended regularly, and championship participation is required. All home and away meets are held on Sundays.

If you are joining for the first time, you must call in September for tryout appointment.

Head coaches: Laura Grenadier, Brian Reilly

Practice October - March 6-17 years AQ02
    $472
Mondays 7:30-8:30pm $387 each additional child
Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm  
Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm  
Saturdays after sundown  
Sundays 5:00-6:00pm  

Lifeguarding Today

Thursdays 7:00-10:00pm $395 
Begins March 13 15 years & up ($75 cancellation fee) 

Sunday April 29,2009 9:00am-5:00pm REQUIRED for First Aid and CPR!

Prerequisites: (This test will be given one time in January and one time in February)
There will be a $25 non-refundable test fee that will be applied to the class cost if student passes swim test)

1. Must swim 500 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order:

  • 200 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick.
  • 100 yards of breaststroke
  • 200 yards of either front crawl using rhythmic breathing or breaststroke.  These 200 yards can be a mixture of both strokes.

2. Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet. Retrieve a 10 pound object, return to surface and swim 20 yards back to starting point. Must hold a 10 pound object in both hands while keeping your face above water.

CPR For the Professional Rescuer:  Recertification for Lifeguards

Offered two evenings in the spring
(current JCC lifeguards get priority)
Call for dates
$105
 6:00-10:00pm AQ81

Private Lessons
Do you or your child need a little extra help learning how to swim or perfecting specific strokes? Are you feeling relaxed in the water? One-on-one private swimming lessons may be the solution for you!

6 half-hour lessons 3 years to adult $222
Call Marlena Kopec, Private Lesson Coordinator, at 472-3300, x312 for an appointment.

Private Lessons for Learning and Physically Disabled 
One-on-one instruction with a special needs instructor.

6 half-hour lessons 3 years to adult $242
Call Marlena Kopec, Private Lesson Coordinator, at 472-3300, x312 for an appointment.

Adult Classes

Aquasize
Water resistant, low-impact, non-weight bearing exercises. Use full range of motion during exercises to stretch and tone as well as improve cardiovascular fitness. Aquasize benefits all areas of the body. Swimming skills not required. Physician’s note required upon request.

Mondays 10:00am -11:00am $151 (9 weeks) AQ60
    $167 (10 weeks)  
    $182 (11 weeks)  
    $198 (12 weeks)  
    $214 (13 weeks)  
     
Thursdays 10:00am -11:00am   AQ61
       

Session I

Begins Ends Length
Monday, September 15, 2008 Monday, December 15, 2008 13 weeks - $214
Thursday, September 18, 2008 Thursday, December 18, 2008 12 weeks - $198
NO CLASSES: Monday, September 29, 2008 Thursday, October 9, 2008, Thursday, November 27, 2008

Session II

Begins Ends Length
Monday, January 5, 2009 Monday, March 23, 2009 10 weeks - $167
Thursday, January 8, 2009 Thursday, March 19, 2009 10 weeks - $167
NO CLASSES: Monday, January 19, 2009, Monday, February 16, 2009, Thursday, February 19, 2009

Session III

Begins Ends Length
Monday, March 30, 2009 Monday, June 8, 2009 9 weeks - $151
Thursday, April 2, 2009 Thursday, June 11, 2009 9 weeks - $151
NO CLASSES: Monday, April 6, 2009, Thursday, April 9, 2009,  Thursday, April 16, 2009, Monday, May 25, 2009

Fit & Trim Water Aerobics
A challenging water aerobics class for people who want an intensive workout in the water. Combines shallow and deep water exercises. Barbells, water belts and noodles will be used.  This class will give you a great cardio-workout!

Wednesday 7:30pm-8:30pm $167 (10 weeks) AQ82
    $151 (9 weeks)  

Session I

Begins Ends Length
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Wednesday, December 17, 2008 9 weeks - $151
NO CLASSES: Wednesday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, November 26, 2008

Session II

Begins Ends Length
Wednesday, January 7, 2009 Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10 weeks - $167
NO CLASSES: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Session III

Begins Ends Length
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 Wednesday, June 10 9 weeks - $151
NO CLASSES: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

All Water Exercise Classes Follow Swim Class Dates! 

We try to maintain 82° pool temperature and 86° air temperature. Copies of Open and Lap Swim Schedule and Pool Rules are

available at Checkpoint.

About Laura Grenadier
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Laura has more than 25 years of aquatic experience as a Waterfront and Pool Director and instructor. She is a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguard. Laura heads up the Early Childhood Center swimming program and Summer Camp swimming program and is Head Coach for our distinguished Stingray swim team.