INFANT, TODDLER, PRESCHOOL (Parent and Child)
Developed for children 6 months to 5 years of age, Parent and child aquatics builds swimming readiness by emphasizing fun in the water. Parent and child participate in several guided practice sessions that help children learn elementary skills, including water entry, bubble blowing, front kicking, back floating, under water exploration and more.

LEVEL 1 LEARN TO SWIM
Enter and exit the water safely, submerge mouth, nose and eyes, exhale underwater (blow bubbles) through
mouth and nose, open eyes underwater, pick up a submerged object held at arms length, show comfort maintaining a front float/back position, while supported, recover to a standing position while supported, change direction of travel while walking or paddling, roll over from front to back while supported, swim on front and on back while using any combination of arm and leg actions while supported (5 feet).

LEVEL 2 FUNDAMENTAL AQUATICS SKILLS
Demonstrate a front/back glide (2 body lengths), Float in a face-down position, recover from a back float to a
standing position while unsupported, tread water, using arm and leg motions, in chest-deep water, Swim on
front/back using any combination of arm and leg actions while unsupported (15 feet), Swim on side using an alternating or simultaneous leg action (5 feet).

LEVEL 3 STROKE DEVELOPMENT
Independently jump into deep water from the side, demonstrate a head-first entry from the side in a sitting or
kneeling position, submerge and retrieve an object (independently) from chest-deep water (3 seconds), demonstrate rotary breathing with body in a horizontal position, demonstrate a front glide using 2 different kicks (2 body
lengths), demonstrate a survival float in deep water, demonstrate a back glide using 2 different kicks, demonstrate a back float in deep water, Tread in deep water, using hand and leg movements, Demonstrate each stroke
for the following distance: Front crawl (15 yards) Back crawl (15 yards), Butterfly-kick and body motion(15 feet).

LEVEL 4 STROKE IMPROVEMENT
Demonstrate a dive from a compact or stride position on the side of the pool, Swim underwater (3 body lengths),
Demonstrate an open turn using any stroke on front and back and push off in a streamlined position, tread water
using a modified scissors, Demonstrate each stroke for the following distances: Front crawl-25 yards, Back crawl-
25 yards Butterfly- 15 yards Breaststroke-15 yards, Elementary backstroke-15 yards, Swim on side using scissor-like kick-15 yards.

LEVEL 5 STROKE REFINEMENT
Demonstrate a shallow dive from the side, glide two body lengths and begin any front stroke, swim underwater (15
yards), Demonstrate a tuck and pike surface dive, submerging completely, Demonstrate front/back flip turns demonstrate the following strokes: Front crawl-50 yards Back Crawl-50 yards, Butterfly-25 yards Breaststroke-25
yards Elementary backstroke-25 yards Sidestroke-25 yards, Demonstrate survival swimming (2 minutes).

LEVEL 6 SWIMMING AND SKILL PROFICIENCY
This course has 4 components all of which stress endurance swimming & stroke technique. Personal Water Safety, Lifeguard Readiness, Fitness Swimming, Fundamentals of Diving.

2010/2011 INDOOR SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION TIMES

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration is in person only and you must be a Manchester resident to register. Payment may be made by credit card cash, check, or money order, (checks should be made payable to the Town of Manchester). Upon registering, proof of residency and birth certificate must be provided for children entering level one classes. The fee is $25 for the first child, $15 for each additional sibling per session. Preschool classes require an age of 3-5 years. Levels 1-6 require an age of 5 and older. Age is determined at start of class. Parents are required to participate in the water with infant, toddler and preschool classes.

REGISTRATION DATES AND LOCATIONS
Swim lesson registration for youth swim lessons will begin Saturday, September 25, 2010 in person only, at the Community Y Rec Center from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Payment may be made by cash, credit card (Master Card or VISA), check or money order, (checks should be made payable to the Town of Manchester). Upon registering, proof of residency and birth certificate must be provided. Child must be 5 years of age to enter level 1.
On-line registration for swim lessons will begin Sunday, September 26, 2010 at: recreation.townofmanchester.org. See registration page for on-line registration details.

All classes will try to maintain a teacher to student ratio of 1:8 (with the exception of infant-preschool) and once the
class meets it's maximum enrollment, registration for that class will close. Waiting lists are not accepted for full
classes.

CLASS DAYS AND SESSION DATES

Monday and Wednesday Classes
Session 1: 10/4-11/8 (no class 10/11)
Session 2: 11/15-12/20 (no class 11/24)

Tuesday and Thursday Classes
Session 1: 10/5-11/4
Session 2: 11/16-12/22 (no class 11­­/25)

Friday Classes
Session 1: 10/8-12/17 (no class 11/26)

Saturday Classes
Session 1: 10/9-12/20 (no class 11/27)

Level Day Time Pool

Infant M/W 6-6:30 p.m. IOH
Infant F 6-6:30 p.m. IOH

Toddler T/Th 5-5:30 p.m. IOH
Toddler M/W 6:30-7 p.m. IOH
Toddler F 6:30-7 p.m. IOH
Toddler Sa 11-11:30 a.m. IOH

Preschool M/W 7-7:30 p.m. IOH
Preschool T/Th 5:30-6 p.m. IOH
Preschool F 7-7:30 p.m. IOH
Preschool Sa 10:30-11 a.m. IOH

Level 1 T/Th 6-6:30 p.m. IOH
Level 1 F 7:30-8 p.m. IOH
Level 1 Sa 9-9:30 a.m. IOH
Level 1 Sa 10-10:30 a.m. IOH

Level 2 T/Th 6:30-7 p.m. IOH
Level 2 T/Th 7-7:30 p.m. IOH
Level 2 T/Th 7:30-8 p.m. IOH
Level 2 Sa 9:30-10 a.m. IOH
Level 2 Sa 11:30-12 p.m. IOH

Level 3 Sa 10:30-11 a.m. Main
Level 3 Sa 11-11:30 a.m. Main
Level 3 Sa 11:30-12 p.m. Main
Level 3 M/W 6:30-7 p.m. Main
Level 3 M/W 7-7:30 p.m. Main

Level 4 Sa 11:30-12 p.m. Main
Level 4 Sa 12-12:30 p.m. Main
Level 4 M/W 6:30-7 p.m. Main

Level 5 Sa 11-11:30 a.m. Main
Level 5 Sa 12-12:30 p.m. Main

Level 6 Sa 10:30-11 a.m. Main
Level 6 M/W 7-7:30 p.m. Main

2010 OUTDOOR SWIM LESSON SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION TIMES