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AMERICAN RED CROSS
Learn-To-Swim Classes

Welcome to the American Red Cross Learn – To – Swim Program. You have started your child on a journey to learn how to be safe in, on, and around the water and to swim well. American Red Cross Learn – to – Swim is made up of six levels of swimming and water safety instruction. As participants progress through the levels and develop these skills they become safer and better swimmers. We’re proud to offer you – Professional Water Safety Instructors who are well trained by the American Red Cross. Learning made fun in a safe environment. It is a balanced program that teaches swimming skills and how to be safe in the water. A comprehensive swimming and water safety program for everyone in the family – from infancy to adulthood.

 

  • galax virginia summer program for kids, after school program Level 1 - Water safety rules, submerging mouth, nose and eyes and open eyes underwater, floating.
  • Level 2 - Water safety rules, submerge head, glides, treading water, bobbing, jellyfish float and swimming combined strokes.
  • Level 3 - Water safety rules, retrieving objects, glides, front and back crawl, dives, rotary breathing.
  • Level 4 - Water safety rules, safe diving rules, shallow dive, survival float, elementary backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke, rescue breathing, front and back crawl.
  • Level 5 - Water safety rules, survival swimming, standing dive open turns, elementary backstroke, butterfly, feet first surface dive, front and back crawl, tuck/pike surface dive, front and back flip turn, sidestroke, breaststroke.
  • Parent Preschool and Parent Tot - are designed to acclimate a child to the water environment and teach muscle control and knowledge of pool rules and provide a safe friendly environment for the child to become accustomed to the pool.
  • Adult and Teen - provide an opportunity for these individuals to take swim lessons in a safe and friendly environment among people of their own age groups.
  • Lifeguarding – Swim 300 meters 100 of freestyle, 100 of breast stroke, 100 of freestyle or breast stroke, Swim 25 meters to a diving brick and retrieve it in one minute and 45 seconds. Be able to pass life guarding class, first aid class and CPR class.
Each class will be lead by at least one Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
 
Parent’s come in for Half of the 5th class and for the Entire 10th class to see their child’s progress in Swim Lessons.
 

Cost: $30.00 (Galax City Residents) and $35.00 (Non-City Residents)

Session I
May 26 – June 8, 2010
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin)......... 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Level 2 ...................................................... 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin)............ 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Level 3 ...................................................... 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin)............ 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Parent/Tot (ages 19 – 36 months)................. 7:00 – 7:30 pm
Parent/Preschooler (ages 37 – 54 months).... 7:30 – 8:00 pm
 
Session II
June 10 – 23, 2010
Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Level 2................................................... 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Level 3...................................................... 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Level 1(ages 4 & up and 37” at chin)............ 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Level 2 ..................................................... 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Level 3 ..................................................... 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin)........... 7:00 – 7:45 pm
Adult......................................................... 8:00 – 8:45 pm
 
Session III
June 28 – July 9, 2010
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Level 3 ………………………….........……..12:00 – 12:45 pm
Level 2 ..................................................... 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin).......... 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin).......... 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Level 4..................................................... 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Session IV
July 14 – 27, 2010
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday
Level 4...................................................... 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Level 5......................................................... 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Level 3......................................................... 2:00 – 2:45 pm
Level 2 ........................................................ 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin) ............. 4:00 – 4:45 pm
Parent/Tot (ages 19 – 36 months)................... 7:00 – 7:30 pm
Parent/Preschooler (ages 37 – 54 months)...... 7:30 – 8:00 pm
 
Session V
August 30 – October 4, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday & Wednesday
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin).............. 4:30 – 5:15 pm
Level 2......................................................... 7:00 – 7:45 pm
Level 3......................................................... 8:00 – 8:45 pm
 
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WATER EXERCISE PROGRAMS

ARTHRITIS AQUATIC EXERCISE

ARTHRITIS AQUATIC EXERCISE
(Evening Program)

Session I
March 30 – May 6, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 Galax City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents

Session II
May 11 – June 17, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 Galax City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session III
June 22 – August 12, 2010
No classes June 29 – July 1, 2010
No classes August 3 – 5, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 Galax City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session IV
August 17 – September 30, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 Galax City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents
 
RISE & SHINE WATER EXERCISE
 
Session I
March 29 – May 7, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents

Session II
May 10 – June 18, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents

Session III
June 21 – July 30, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents

Session IV
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
TOTAL BODY WATER WORKOUT FOR SENIORS
Session I
March 29 – May 7, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident

Session II
May 10 – June 18, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident

Session III
June 21 – August 6, 2010
No classes June 28 – July 2, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident

Session IV
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
TOTAL BODY WATER AEROBICS
 
Session I
March 29 – May 7, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
Session II
May 10 – June 18, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
Session III
June 21 – August 6, 2010
No classes June 28 – July 2, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
Session IV
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
ARTHRITIS AQUATIC EXERCISE
(Morning Program) 
Session I
March 29 – May 7, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session II
May 10 – June 18, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am?
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session III
 June 21 – July 30, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session IV
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Masterpiece WaterArt Classes

This water exercise can help you burn calories and build muscle. An average person burns 450-700 calories during a class and enhances cardio-vascular fitness while improving overall muscle tone, strength and flexibility. Pool shoes are recommended for better traction and protection.

Instructor: Teresa Roberts Shepard is Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, CPR and Water Art Instructor

For more information: (276) 236-8748 or (276) 237-6680 (cell) or Email: teresa_shepard_8@hotmail.com
 
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Session 1
March 1 – 31, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

March 2 – 30, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session 2
April 5 – 28, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

April 1 – 29, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session 3
May 3 – 31, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

May 4 – 27, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session 4
June 2 – 30, 2010
No classes June 28 & 30, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

June 1 – 29, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session 5
July 5 – 28, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

July 6 – 29, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session 6
August 2 – 30, 2010
No classes August 9 & 11, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

August 3 – September 2, 2010
No classes August 10 & 12, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
AQUATICS

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AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING
April 30, May 1, 2, 2010
Class meets for first time Friday, April 30 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am – Until Finished.
Pre-requisites: Must swim 300 meters. Must swim 25 meters, retrieve a ten-pound brick from deep end of pool and return it in under 1 minute 45 seconds.
Age requirements: Must be a minimum of 15 years old by April 30, 2010
Cost: $125.00

GALAX RIPTIDE SWIM TEAM
Session I           June 1 – August 2, 2010
Cost:                 $30.00 (Galax City Residents)
                         $35.00 (Non-City Residents)
Rip group meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Tide group meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:45 – 8:00 pm
The Rip group is the beginning swimmer’s group and the Tide group is the advanced swimmer’s group. Coaching staff will place swimmers in groups at the beginning of each session. There is usually a 10 meet season with a championship meet at the end of the season.

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The Galax Riptide also offers a USA Swimming Team under the same banner. Coach: Trace (USA Swimming certified swim coach). Meets are made available to USA swimmers who are willing to travel in Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee. Call Coach Trace for more information and USA Swimming fee structure at 276-236-3218.


AQUATICS
2010 OUTDOOR POOL SUMMER SCHEDULE
Admission: $3.00 per person (ages 6 & up)
$1.00 per child age 5 and under.
(ALL CHILDREN UNDER 11 YEARS OF AGE MUST HAVE SOMEONE AGE 16 & UP WITH THEM IN THE POOL AREA/COMPLEX AT ALL TIMES) AND (IF THE CHILD IS UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE, AN ADULT AGE 16 & UP MUST ACCOMPANY THEM INTO THE POOL AND STAY WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES.)

NOTICE: Digital Cameras, camera phones, camera pens, etc are
Prohibited in all Galax Parks and Recreation Department bathrooms,
locker rooms and dressing areas.
 
May 29 – August 22, 2010
Monday 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Friday 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 – 6:00 pm
 
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Individual $95.00
Family* $190.00
*Family Pass: Married Couples and dependent children under 21 in the same household. All children age 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult 16 years old or older.
 
Pool Parties Are Available Upon Request
Indoor Pool:              Cost $75.00 1hour and 45 minutes of pool time and 1 hour of party room time.
Outdoor Pool:           Cost $100.00 2 hours of pool time.
(Lifeguard staff is included.)
 
2nd Annual Summer Water Fun Camp
June 28 – July 1, 2010
Monday – Thursday
Registration: March 1 – June 18, 2010
Camp Limit: 30
Galax Outdoor Pool – Cost $45.00
 
Need goggles?? We will provide you with a pair the first day of camp and a camp tee-shirt too. So come out and enjoy the water games, jumping and diving off the boards, underwater treasure hunts and much more fun and don’t forget about those daily slushies and popcorn. *This camp is designed for the swimmer in mind. A child entering this camp should have completed level 3 swim lessons or be able to pass the Galax Outdoor Pool Swim Test (see Aquatic Coordinator Trace Lumpkin for assistance on the test). Call 236-3218 for more information.
 
INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
MARCH – MAY
 

(ALL CHILDREN UNDER 11 YEARS OF AGE MUST HAVE SOMEONE AGE 16 & UP WITH THEM IN THE POOL AREA/COMPLEX AT ALL TIMES) AND (IF THE CHILD IS UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE, AN ADULT AGE 16 & UP MUST ACCOMPANY THEM INTO THE POOL AND STAY WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES.)

PUBLIC SWIM
INDOOR POOL
COST: $2.00

March - May 2010
Monday................................................... 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Tuesday................................................... 1:00 – 3:00 pm
.                        ......................................... 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Wednesday.............................................. 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Thursday.................................................. 1:00 – 3:00 pm
                        .......................................... 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Friday...................................................... 1:00 – 3:00 pm
                        ......................................... 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Saturday................................................... 1:00 – 5:00 pm
                   ..............................................6:30 – 9:00 pm

Sunday...................................................... 1:00 – 5:00 pm

No Public Swim at the indoor pool after May. It will resume in September.

LAP SWIM
INDOOR POOL
COST: $1.50

March - May 2010
Monday................................................. 7:15 – 8:15 am
............................................ .................12:00 – 1:00 pm

Tuesday................................................ 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Wednesday............................................. 7:15 – 8:15 am
................................................................ 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Thursday................................................ 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Friday....................................................... 7:15 – 8:15 am
................................................................ 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Saturday.......................... .................... 10:00 – 11:00 am
 

No Public Lap Swim at the indoor pool after May. It will resume in September.


FUN NIGHT AT THE OUTDOOR POOL
 
Welcome to the pool, where the music is loud, the pool is cool and the fun never stops. Come on to the pool and have a great time.

You must be from age 11 to 17 to come to the pool on fun night.
Cost: $3.00
Time: 6:30 – 8:45 pm

Friday........................................................ June 18, 2010
Friday........................................................ July 18, 2010
 
FAMILY NIGHT AT THE OUTDOOR POOL
 
Come on out and enjoy the pool on family night. Every child 10 and under who comes through the gate must come in with a parent. Enjoy the pool for the evening with your kids.
 
Cost: $3.00 ~ Children 5 and under $1.00
Time: 6:30 – 8:45 pm

Friday........................................................ June 25, 2010
Friday......................................................... July 23, 2010



 
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