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Cherry Point
Aquatics
"Jump In and Swim with Us!" |
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• Building 287 (located next to the Combat
Pool) • |
Combat Pool (Indoor - Year round)
466-2209
Off of "F" Street
Monday-Friday: 0500-0700 and 1145-1300 Lap Swimming Only
1700-2000 Recreational/Lap Swimming
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 1200-1900
Cedar Creek Pool (Outdoors) 466-2277
Stanley Road in Nugent Cove Housing
Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Monday: Closed (except for holidays); Tuesday -Sunday: noon - 7pm
Hancock Pool (Outdoors)
466-2168
On Roosevelt Blvd. next to Fire Station #2
Monday: Closed (except for holidays); Tuesday -Sunday: noon - 7pm
Outdoor Pools will close for the season on Labor Day.
** Pool Parties at the outdoor pools will be Fridays,
Saturdays & Sundays: 7-9pm |
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2008 Swimming
and Aquatics Safety Classes |
The Cherry
Point Semper Fit Aquatics Division has scheduled
many American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim classes for
2008.
Registrations for all Learn-to-Swim classes will be
held at the Marine Dome from 1000 until 1500 on the
Saturday preceding the beginning of the class.
Please review the Learn-to-Swim levels, and the
schedule of dates, and times. Adult only swim
classes are also offered for each swim session. All
lessons are $30 per student per session (1 session
is 8 classes). Class dates/times may be adjusted as
required. If there are any questions, please call
466-2510 for more information. |
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AMERICAN RED
CROSS Learn-to-Swim Courses: |
The six levels
and the objectives for each level include:
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Level 1 |
Introduction to Water Skills. Helps students
feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water
safely. |
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Level
2 |
Fundamental Aquatic Skills. Gives students
success with fundamental skills. |
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Level 3 |
Stroke
Development. Builds on the skills in Level 2 by
providing additional guided practice. |
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Level
4 |
Stroke
Improvement. Develops confidence in the strokes
already learned and improves other aquatic skills. |
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Level 5 |
Stroke
Refinement. Provides further coordination and
refinement of strokes. |
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Level
6 |
Swimming and Skill Proficiency. Refines the
strokes so students swim with ease, efficiency,
power and smoothness over greater distances. Level 6
is designed with "menu" options. Each of these
options focus on preparing students to participate
in more advance courses, such as Water Safety
Instructor and Lifeguard Training. The options
include:
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Level 6 |
Personal Water Safety |
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Level 6 |
Lifeguard Readiness |
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Level 6 |
Fundamentals of Diving |
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Level 6 |
Fitness Swimming |
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For Our Youngest Patrons from 6 months to 3-5 years
old:
Parent and Child Aquatics
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Target: parents and children ages 1-4
• Increases a child's comfort level in the water and
builds a foundation of basic skills, such as arm and
leg movements and breath control.
• Teaches a parent how to hold and support their
child safely and appropriately in the water to
prepare them for a good learn-to-swim experience.
• Once able to perform basic skills without parents,
they may move into the learn-to-swim levels.
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Private Pool Parties at
Cedar Creek Pool and Hancock Pool. Beginning Friday,
May 31 - Sunday, August 31, the Cedar Creek Pool :&
the Hancock Pools may be scheduled for private pool
parties. The pools are available Fridays, Saturdays, &
Sundays, 7-9pm. An hourly fee is charged based on the
number of persons attending the party.
Reservations must be made over the phone. Payment must
be made in person at least 10 days prior to the party in
the Marine Dome, Office #7. |
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