About This Activity
Description
Participants may register for one session at a time. Enrollment in multiple sessions will result in removal from all but the first registered class. Once a session is completed, participants become eligible to register for another. Please consult pool staff for class availability and registration dates. This class focuses on foundational water safety and swimming skills. Goggles are not permitted at this level. Participants will work toward mastering the Water Competency Sequence, which must be completed in the following order, without pauses, assistance, or touching the wall: 1. Jump into deep water (overhead depth), surface, and recover. 2. Float on the back or tread water for 1 minute. 3. Rotate 360° and orient toward the designated exit. 4. Swim 25 yards using front crawl with rhythmic breathing or elementary backstroke. 5. Exit the pool without using a ladder, gutter, or assistance. Important: Participants who demonstrate the ability to pass the full Water Competency Sequence during the first class will be withdrawn and directed to register for a more appropriate level. Please note that space in advanced-level classes is not guaranteed, so it is important to register for the correct level class. If you are unsure of your placement, we recommend scheduling a skills assessment with pool staff before registering. Skills: Safety concepts, entering and exiting the pool, breath control, front/back floats, roll over from front glide to back float, front/back glides, flutter kicking, jumping into the pool, treading water, freestyle with rhythmic breathing.Please call the Kearny Mesa pool at (858) 573-1389 to speak with pool staff if you have any questions.
An appropriate swimsuit is required at all times. Use of goggles is recommended for this level. It is important to enroll your child in the correct class; necessary transfers may result in the change of class days and times. There are NO REFUNDS. For specific information on class prerequisites or level placement, please contact Kearny Mesa Pool staff at 858 573-1389.
Activity Age Category
Children
Location
Kearny Mesa Pool - Main at Kearny Mesa Pool
Instructor
Kearny Mesa Staff
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