Parks & Rec. offers a variety of aquatic programs each summer (please see a brief description of programs below):
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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Dates
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Times |
Weeks 1-2
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May 27 - June 6
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11:00-11:50 AM
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Weeks 3-4
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June 3-13
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6:00-6:50 PM
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Weeks 5-6
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June 10-20
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11:00-11:50 AM |
Weeks 7-8
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June 17-27
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6:00-6:50 PM |
Weeks 9-10
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June 24 - July 4
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11:00-11:50 AM |
Location:
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John Sevier Pool
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| Cost: |
$55 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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Dates
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Times |
Weeks 1-2
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May 20-30
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6:00-6:30 PM or
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6:30-7:00 PM
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Weeks 3-4
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May 27 - June 6
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10:00-10:30 AM or
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10:30-11:00 AM |
Weeks 5-6
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June 10-20
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10:00-10:30 AM or |
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10:30-11:00 AM |
Weeks 7-8
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June 24 - July 4
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10:00-10:30 AM or |
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10:30-11:00 AM |
Location:
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John Sevier Pool
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| Cost: |
$55 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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Dates
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Times |
Weeks 1-2
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May 27 - June 6
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10:00-11:00 AM
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Location:
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John Sevier Pool
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$55 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. As always recommended, please consult with your physician before starting any exercise program.
Dates:
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Mondays & Thursdays, June 17 – July 25 (No class July 4th)
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Times:
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7:00-8:00 PM (after pool closes to public)
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Location:
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Springbrook Pool
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Cost:
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$48.00 for 6-week session
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Instructor:
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Tracey Farr
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Flying Dolphins Swim Team
2013 Flying Dolphins Handbook
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 $95 per swimmer, and $80 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 5. More information about the Flying Dolphins, including evaluation details for new swimmers, can be found on the team website at
www.flyingdolphins.org.