Parks & Rec. offers a variety of aquatic programs each summer.
Please see a brief description of classes below.
Registration for classes begins March 1, 2012. Classes fill up quickly, so please register early.
SWIM LESSONS
Right Start Swim Classes
Designed for 3-5 year-olds, with a 1-2 instructor/student ratio. Each child will receive 25 minutes of instruction in water exploration, floating, kicking and arm strokes along with advanced skills for those swimmers who are ready, and 25 minutes of parent/child swim time. Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two weeks.
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Weeks 1-2: |
May 28 - June 7 |
11:00-11:50 AM |
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Weeks 3-4: |
June 4-14 |
6:00-6:50 PM |
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Weeks 5-6: |
June 11-21 |
11:00-11:50 AM |
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Weeks 7-8: |
June 18-28 |
6:00-6:50 PM |
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Weeks 9-10: |
June 25 - July 5 |
11:00-11:50 AM |
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Location: |
John Sevier Pool |
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Cost: |
$55.00 for 8-class session |
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Beginner Learn to Swim Classes
Designed for beginner swimmers Age 5 & over, with a 1-3 instructor/student ratio. Basic water skills such as floating, kicking, freestyle and diving are introduced. Participants are grouped according to ability. Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two weeks for 30 minutes.
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Weeks 1-2: |
May 21-31 |
6:00-6:30 PM |
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6:30-7:00 PM |
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Weeks 3-4: |
May 28 - June 7 |
10:00-10:30 AM |
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10:30-11:00 AM |
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Weeks 5-6: |
June 11-21 |
10:00-10:30 AM |
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10:30-11:00 AM |
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Weeks 7-8: |
June 25 - July 5 |
10:00-10:30 AM |
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10:30-11:00 AM |
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Location: |
John Sevier Pool |
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Cost: |
$55.00 for 8-class session |
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Advanced Swim Classes
Class Criteria: Participants must be able to dive into deep water, swim 10 yards, float on their back, then swim 10 more yards. Participants should also be proficient in 2 strokes. Instruction in 3 levels of swimming skills is offered for students Ages 6 & up. Classes are held Monday through Thursday for two weeks for 1 hour.
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Weeks 1-2: |
May 28 - June 7 |
10:00-11:00 AM |
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Location: |
John Sevier Pool |
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Cost: |
$55.00 for 8-class session |
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AQUA AEROBICS
Aqua Aerobic classes, which provide the benefits of regular aerobics but with the fun and pleasure of water and music, are available to Ages 14 & up.
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Dates: |
Mondays & Thursdays, June 11 - July 19 |
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7:00-8:00 PM (after pool closes to public) |
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Locations: |
Springbrook Pool |
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Cost: |
$45.00 (6-week class) |
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Instructor: |
To be announced. |
FLYING DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM
The Maryville-Alcoa Flying Dolphins is a competitive swim team for Ages 6-18. Interested swimmers must be able to swim at least 25 yards without stopping in order to participate. Cost is $85 per swimmer, and $70 for each additional. Members of the Flying Dolphins also receive a 15% discount on season family pool passes. All participants must be registered by June 1. More information about the Flying Dolphins, including evaluation details for new swimmers, can be found on the team website at www.flyingdolphins.org.