1. sports
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SWIM LESSONS OPEN SWIM
CERTIFICATION CLASSES POOL RESERVATIONS
REC SWIM AT NOR
BEAT THE HEAT AT OUR POOL FOR ONLY $2 PER PERSON!
June 8 – Aug 7
Season Passes $35
30 day passes $20
Available upon request by calling 392-2000.
NEW: If 105° or higher at time of Rec Swim, admission is FREE!
NEW Rec Swim Hours:
NOR Pool: M-Th 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Family Swim Night (Mondays): 8:00pm to 9:30pm
GA Pool: T-F 2:00pm-4:00pm
Children 5 years old and under require one-on-one supervision by an
adult. All lifejackets must be U.S. Coastguard approved!
POOL LOCATIONS
NOR POOL
401 Galaxy Ave.
392-2006
Lessons: M-F 9:00am to 12:30pm & 4:30pm to 7:15pm
Rec Swim: M-Th 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Family Swim Night (Mondays): 8:00pm to 9:30pm
Pool Available for Parties
GREENACRES POOL
2014 Calloway Dr.
392-2019
Lessons: M-F 9:00am to 12:30pm & 4:30pm to 7:15pm
Rec Swim: Tu-F 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Pool Available for Parties
POOL RENTAL
PRIVATE POOL RENTAL
$100 per hour, minimum of 2 hours. Fee includes pool supervised by
Certified Lifeguards and Pool Manager. The pool rental must be paid
in advance and arrangements can be made by calling 392-2000.
Non Profits are eligible for a discount which requires a 501(c)3 Tax
ID number. Contact Lauren Cronk at 392-2000 for more information.
Picnic Shelters are also available for rental at Greenacres for an
additional fee.
SWIM CLASSES
Red Class swim classes are designed to help swimmers of varying
ages and abilities develop their water safety, survival, and swim skills.
Courses are age-appropriate and fun, helping participants stay
motivated and achieve success on a regular basis. As children
progress through the various levels, they increase their comfort level
in and around the water. North of the River also provides Private
Lessons that focus on one student. Classes are 30 minutes in length,
Monday through Friday for 2 weeks.
REGISTRATION
You may register Monday through Friday at the following locations:
Greenacres Center (2014 Calloway Dr., 8am-8pm)
NOR District Office (405 Galaxy Ave., 8am-5pm)
RiverLakes Ranch Center (3825 Riverlakes Dr., 8am-5pm)
Riverview Center (401 Willow Dr., 8am-5pm)
Online at: www.NORfun.org
Registration begins April 15th.
Contact the facility you wish to attend swim lessons for scholarship
information. Must live in-district in order to be qualified for a
scholarship.
Sponsored by
Greenacres: 392.2010
NOR: 392.2000
RiverLakes: 392.2081
Riverview: 392.2020
SWIM LESSON DATES:
Session 1: June 15-June 26
Session 2: June 29-July 10
Session 3: July 13-July 24
Session 4: July 27-August 7
CLASS COSTS:
Parent/Child & Diving: $45/$50 non-resident
Toddler & Level 1: $50/$55 non-resident
Level 2-Adult: $45/$50 non-resident
Private Lessons: $95/$105 non-resident
Junior Lifeguarding: $55/$60 non-resident
INFORMATION
SUMMER POOL PARTY RENTALS
Available June 6 - August 2, 2015
NOR POOL
405 Galaxy Ave.
Available for rental:
Saturdays & Sundays Only
GREENACRES POOL
2014 Calloway Dr.
Available for rental:
Saturdays & Sundays Only
AMERICAN RED CROSS
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
PARENT/CHILD (6 mos to 3yrs.)
Parents and children learn together to increase children’s comfort in the
water and build a foundation of basic aquatic and water safety skills.
Introduced are basic skills appropriate for this age group as well as safety
topics for parents and children: enter and exit the pool, blowing bubbles,
getting wet with toys, arm and leg action, front and back float, and
underwater exploration. All skills taught are with physical support from the
parent. The philosophy of this class is to help your child feel comfortable in
the water. As the parent, you will be teaching your child to relax and have
fun in the water, as well as learn safety skills.
Please note: This class will not teach your child how to swim. This class is
the first step to getting your child started in the water. As your child
progresses to the next levels he or she will begin to swim comfortably on
their own.
BEGINNING TODDLER (3 to 5yrs.)
Introduction to Water Skills
Orients children to the aquatic environment and helps them gain basic
aquatic skills. New Skills: Enter and exit water safely, blowing bubbles, open
eyes underwater, float on front and back, roll from front to back and back to
front, leg actions, arm actions, and combining leg and arm actions together.
ADVANCED TODDLER (3 to 5yrs.)
Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Helps children gain greater independence in their skills and develop more
comfort in and around the water. New Skills: Jumping into water, bobbing,
submerge entire head, open eyes underwater and retrieve submerged
objects, front and back glide, combined arm and leg action on front and
back, and safety skills.
LEVEL 1 (6yrs. and up)
Introduction to Water Skills
Helps participants feel comfortable in the water. New Skills: Safely entering
and exiting the water, blow bubbles, bobbing, open eyes underwater and
retrieve submerged objects, leg actions, arm actions, and combine arm and
leg actions together.
LEVEL 2 (6yrs. and up)
Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Gives participants success with fundamental skills. New Skills: Safely entering
and exiting water, fully submerge and hold breath, bobbing, open eyes and
retrieve submerged objects, front and back floats, front and back glides,
changing direction while swimming, combined arm and legs on front and
back, and treading water using arms and legs.
LEVEL 3
Stroke Development
Builds on skills with practice in deeper water. New Skills: Headfirst entry from
the side in sitting and kneeling positions, rotary breathing, survival float, tread
water, push off in a streamlined position then begin flutter or dolphin kicks on
both front and back, elementary backstroke.
LEVEL 4
Stroke Improvement
Develops confidence in the skills learned and improves other aquatic skills.
New Skills: Headfirst entry from side in compact and stride positions,
swimming under water, feet first surface dive, freestyle and backstroke flip
turns while swimming, treading water, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly.
LEVEL 5
Stroke Refinement
Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes. New Skills:
Shallow-angle dive, flip turns, sculling, treading water, and improvement of
the 6 strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, sidestroke, and
elementary backstroke).
LEVEL 6
Swimming and Skill Proficiency
The goal is to enhance swimming skills for greater power, efficiency,
smoothness and endurance. New Skills: Increase swimmer’s endurance,
knowledge and comfort with strokes, while maintaining proper form.
LEARN TO SWIM FOR ADULTS
This beginner class is specifically designed for adults who want to learn water
safety and skills. Our instructors will teach the basic water skills consisting of
entering and exiting the water safely, front and back crawl, comfort going
underwater, floating, front and back glides and treading water.
PRIVATE LESSONS
NOR Pool offers one-on-one Private Swim Lessons for all levels, from Beginning
Toddler through Adult.
DIVING LESSONS
Learn to dive with individualized lessons. Lessons may consist of basic dives
from the pool side or more skillful dives using the one meter board.
JUNIOR LIFEGUARDING
Learn what it takes to be a great lifeguard! Build lifesaving and leadership
skills, along with fitness and professional development, while having a blast!
The experience you gain through the Junior Lifeguarding program will help
you prepare for Red Cross Lifeguard Training, which can be taken at age
15 ½ . This program is intended for those aspiring to become lifeguards, and
are between the ages of 11 and 15. Participants should bring a swim suit,
towel, and sunscreen. Please Note: This class is only offered during Session 2
from June 29 -July 10, for 1 hour per day M-F at the NOR Pool.
GETTING YOUR CHILD INTO THE RIGHT CLASS
Parent/Child classes introduce children 3 years of age or younger to the
water. Toddler classes are for children 3 to 5 years of age who are
comfortable in the water and do not need a parent present. Children who
are 6 years of age or older and just learning to swim should enroll in Level 1.
NOR POOL
Session 1: June 15 – June 26 (MTWThF)
Parent/Child 9:00
11:15
Beg.
9:00
10:30 11:15 12:00
Toddler
Adv.
9:45 10:30
Toddler
Level 1
9:45 10:30 11:15
Level 2
9:45
12:00
Level 3
10:30 11:15 12:00
Level 4
9:00
11:15 12:00
Diving
9:45 10:30
Private
4:30
Adult
SWIM LESSONS
5:15
5:15
6:45
5:15
6:45
5:15
Jr. Lifeguarding
11:15
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15
6:00
6:45
6:45
12:00
5:15
6:45
10:30
9:00
10:30 11:15 12:00
9:00
10:30
12:00
11:15 12:00
9:45
11:15
12:00
5:15
4:30
Parent/Child
Beg.
Toddler
Adv.
Toddler
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Diving
Private
9:00
9:45
11:15
11:15
5:15
6:45
9:00 9:45 10:30
5:15
6:45
9:00 9:45
12:00
9:45
11:15 12:00
9:00
10:30
12:00
11:15 12:00
11:15
10:30
5:15
4:30
5:15
6:45
6:45
6:00
Session 4: JuLY 27 – AUGUST 7 (MTWThF)
5:15
5:15
9:00 9:45
8:30
6:45
5:15
SESSION 2: JUNE 29 – July 10 (MTWTHF)
Parent/Child
Beg.
Toddler
Adv.
Toddler
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Diving
Private
Session 3: JuLY 13 – JuLY 24 (MTWThF)
6:45
6:45
6:00
Parent/Child
Beg.
10:30
Toddler
Adv.
10:30
12:00
Toddler
Level 1
12:00
Level 2
11:15
Level 3
12:00
Level 4
11:15
Level 5
11:15
Level 6
4:30
Diving
10:30
Private
9:45
5:15
5:15
6:45
5:15
5:15
6:45
5:15
6:00
6:45
GREENACRES POOL
Session 1: June 15 – June 26 (MTWThF)
Parent/Child
Beg.
Toddler
Adv.
Toddler
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
10:30
6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45 10:30
12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00
9:45
11:15
6:45
11:15
6:45
Session 2: JUNE 29 – JULY 10 (MTWThF)
Parent/Child
Beg.
Toddler
Adv.
Toddler
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
10:30
6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45
11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45 10:30
12:00
5:15 6:00
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15 12:00 4:30 5:15 6:00
9:45
11:15
4:30
6:45
10:30
6:45
SWIM LESSONS
Session 3: JuLY 13 – JuLY 24 (MTWThF)
Parent/Child
Beg.
Toddler
Adv.
Toddler
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Private
10:30
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15
4:30
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15
4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45
11:15
9:00 9:45 10:30
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15
9:45
11:15
10:30
4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45
5:15 6:00
4:30 5:15 6:00
4:30
6:45
6:45
12:00
6:00
6:00 6:45
Session 4: JuLY 27 – AUGUST 7 (MTWThF)
Parent/Child
Beg.
Toddler
Adv.
Toddler
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Adult
10:30
9:45 10:30
9:00 9:45 10:30 11:15
6:00 6:45
4:30 5:15 6:00 6:45
9:00 9:45
11:15 12:00
5:15 6:00 6:45
9:00
10:30
12:00
5:15 6:00
9:00 9:45
11:15
5:15 6:00
9:45
11:15
4:30
6:45
10:30
12:00
6:45
4:30
12:00
LIFEGUARD
CERTIFICATION COURSES
This class will train you for an exciting job as a certified Lifeguard. The
course includes: Lifeguard skills, First Aid, CPR for adults, youth and
infants, CPR for the Professional Rescuer which includes AED
administration, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Title 22 and Oxygen
Administration. The class includes a series of physical tests prior to
certification. Students must continuously swim 300 yards using 100
yards of Front Crawl or Breaststroke. Students will also be required to
swim the length of the pool, surface dive down 10 feet, pick up a 10
pound brick from the bottom, and swim back to the starting point
while holding the brick with two hands above the water. The
students will need to be able to tread water for at least 2 minutes with
no hands. There will also be a timed scenario to be completed at
the end of the course to pass and receive the lifeguard certification.
Some homework is included in this course and will be assigned as
needed.
LOCATION: NOR Pool (405 Galaxy Ave.)
FEE: $170 Total ($35 online, $135 at registration)
WATER SAFETY
INSTRUCTOR COURSES
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course will train instructor
candidates to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming
and Water Safety program by developing their understanding of how
to use the course materials, how to conduct training sessions and how
to evaluate participants’ progress. Students must be at least 16 years
of age on or before the final scheduled lesson of this course,
complete the Fundamental of Instructor Training course, and
demonstrate and perform the following swimming skills:
• Swim 25 yards of Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary
Backstroke, Sidestroke, and 15 yards of Butterfly
• Maintain position on back for one minute in deep water while
floating or sculling.
• Tread water for one minute
LOCATION: NOR Pool (405 Galaxy Ave.)
FEE: $170 Total ($35 online, $135 at registration)
SESSION 1 – MARCH 7, 8, 14 & 15
Registration- Feb. 1- Feb. 27
Class Dates/Times:
Sat, Mar. 7th 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, Mar. 8th 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sat, Mar. 14th 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sun, Mar. 15th 8:00am - 5:00pm
SESSION 1- APRIL 18, 19, 25 &26
Registration: Feb. 1- Apr. 10
Class Dates/Times:
Sat, Apr. 18th 8am-5pm
Sun, Apr. 19th 8am-5pm
Sat, Apr. 25th 8am-5pm
Sun, Apr. 26th 8am-5pm
MUST ATTEND ALL DATES AND TIMES
SESSION 2 – SPRING BREAK
Registration: Feb. 1- Mar. 23
Class Dates/Times:
Monday, March 30th – Friday, April 3rd
8:00am - 2:00pm
REGISTRATION
You may register Monday through Friday at the following locations:
Greenacres Center (2014 Calloway Dr., 8am-8pm)
NOR District Office (405 Galaxy Ave., 8am-5pm)
Online at: www.NORfun.org
REGISTRATION
You may register Monday through Friday at the following locations:
Greenacres Center (2014 Calloway Dr., 8am-8pm)
NOR District Office (405 Galaxy Ave., 8am-5pm)
Online at: www.NORfun.org
Must be 15.5 years of age by the first day of class.
Lifeguard Certification does not guarantee employment with North of
the River. To apply for a position at North of the River you can either
pick up an application at either the NOR District office (405 Galaxy
Ave.) or the Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.) or
download an application from NORfun.org. For further information
contact Lauren Cronk at 392-2000.
Must be 16 years of age by the first day of class.
Water Safety Instructor Certification does not guarantee employment with
North of the River. To apply for a position at North of the River you can either
pick up an application at the NOR District office (405 Galaxy Ave.)
or the Greenacres Community Center (2014 Calloway Dr.)
or download an application from NORfun.org.
For further information contact Lauren Cronk at 392-2000.
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1. Be cool, follow the rules
2. Too much sun is no fun
Always wear sunscreen to protect skin from harmful UV rays
3. Swim with a buddy
In a supervised area
Parental permission
4. Look before you leap
Choose safe places to swim and dive
Make sure your area is clear of others
Always go feet first in less than 5 feet of water depth
5. Think so you don’t sink
Use only U.S. Coastguard approved lifejackets
Make sure all buckles and straps are secure
Red Cross recommends securing pools with a barrier of at
least 4 feet and lock
6. Reach or throw, don’t go
Rescue a swimmer in distress safely
7. Beat heat and hold the cold
Know the hazards of hypothermia and heat related injuries
8. Learn about boating before you go floating
Learn about how to be safe in big areas of water
HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL POOL SAFETY TIPS!
Do not run near pools or on wet concrete to minimize risk
Parents should learn CPR/AED and First Aid to respond to
emergencies quickly and properly
Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to
avoid entrapments
Have a wireless telephone nearby at all times when anyone is
using a pool or spa
Always check the pool or spa first if a child is missing
REMEMBER: Drowning can happen fast and usually silently! Teaching
your kids how to swim only makes them safer in the water. Even if your
child knows how to swim, never leave him or her unattended!
These tips are provided to you by American Red Cross,
Poolsafety.gov, and North of the River Recreation & Park District.
PARENT PLANNER
NOTES: ________________________________________________
USE THE CHARTS BELOW TO PLAN YOUR SUMMER LESSONS!
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Session 1: June 15 – June 26 (MTWThF)
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CHILD NAME
CLASS NAME
TIME
POOL
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Session 2: JUNE 29 – JULY 10 (MTWThF)
CHILD NAME
CLASS NAME
TIME
POOL
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OPERATION
JUST KEEP SWIMMING
Session 3: JuLY 13 – JuLY 24 (MTWThF)
CHILD NAME
CLASS NAME
TIME
POOL
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
11:00am - 1:00pm
NOR Pool
401 Galaxy Avenue
This event is free for families and limited to the first 200 people.
Refreshments and games will be provided at no cost to you, along
with swimming for all.
No outside food or drinks. All children under the age of eight must
be accompanied by an adult 18 & older. NO water wings/floaties
allowed. Small children may wear Coast Guard approved life jackets.
For more information please call 392.2000
Session 4: JuLY 27 – AUGUST 7 (MTWThF)
CHILD NAME
CLASS NAME
TIME
POOL
North of the River
Recreation & Park District
405 Galaxy Avenue
Bakersfield, Ca 93308
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Bakersfield, CA
Permit No. 981