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Contact:
Coach Larry Simonov, Aquatic Director, at 434-432-2681.
Hargrave
works closely with the American Red Cross (ARC) supporting
programs for both our Cadets and local community alike.
A number of programs are offered, which provide numerous
opportunities for both individuals and families.
Learn
To Swim
Beginning
in early May, and continuing through July, Hargrave
conducts an ARC Learn to Swim program.
The cost
is $50.00 per session. Each session consists of eight
25-minute lessons, taught Monday through Thursday
for two consecutive weeks.
Our Learn
to Swim classes are available both in the morning
and evening.
The ARC
Learn to Swim program consists of seven skill
levels. Hargrave conducts classes in Levels I-V. Those
that complete Level V, and want to continue learning,
are encouraged to join our competitive swimming program,
Hargrave Aquatics.
I.
Water Exploration
Orientation to aquatic environment.
II. Primary Skills
Expand on fundamental aquatic locomotion.
Floating and kicking on front and back.
Begin rhythmic breathing.
III. Stroke Readiness
Begin combining skills to form coordinated swimming
strokes.
Introduction to elementary backstroke.
IV. Stroke Development
Develop confidence and endurance in various strokes.
Introduction to breaststroke and sidestroke.
V. Stroke Refinement
Endurance and demanding stroke coordination in the
freestyle, backstrokes, and breaststroke. Introduction
to butterfly surface dives, and springboard diving.
If your
child has never participated in ARC Learn to Swim
class, or if you are unsure of your child’s
level, a water test is recommended prior to enrolling. Please contact our Learn to Swim coordinator for testing.
Parent-Tot
Ages six
months through three years. This program is not designed
to teach children to swim or even
to survive in the water on their own. This program
teaches parents techniques to help orient their children
to the water and to supervise water activities in
a safe manner. A responsible adult must accompany
the child in the water during all class sessions.
Please call for Parent-Tot times and dates.
Adult
Lessons
Hargrave offers adult swimming lessons by request. Please call for Adult swimming times and dates.
I. Basic
Aquatic Skills
Become comfortable in chest deep water.
Introduction to fundamental aquatic locomotion.
II. Stroke Mechanics
Develop the techniques necessary to make swimming
a fitness choice.
Recommended for those interested in joining the Masters
program.
Advanced
American Red Cross Training
Lifeguard
Training (LGT)
Course fee $120.00 for 30 hours of instruction. This
course includes First Aid and CPR for the Professional
Rescuer. This course is offered only where there is
sufficient demand (minimum of six students). Please
call 434/432-2684 for more information.
Prerequisites:
1. 300 yard continuous swim, including 100 yards of
Freestyle, Breaststroke and Sidestroke.
2. Retrieve a ten pound brick from the pool bottom.
3. Tread water for two minutes (legs only).
4. Must be at least 15 years old.
Fundamentals
of Instructor Training (FIT)
Course fee $30.00 for six hours of instruction. Entry-level
training for Red Cross instructors. Required for Water
Safety Instructor candidates. Please call 434/432-2681
for more information.
Waster
Safety Instructor (WSI)
Course fee $100.00 for 36 hours of instruction. This
program instructs an individual on how to teach swimming
safely. Candidates that successfully complete this
course, when approved by their local American Red
Cross Chapter, will be certified to teach the Red
Cross Learn to Swim and Water Safety courses. Please
call 434/432-2681 for more information.
Prerequisites:
1. Successfully complete the Fundamentals of Instructor
Training (FIT) course.
2. Score at least 80% on the course pre-test.
3. Participate in a pre-course skills test.
4. Must be at least 17 years of age.
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