Some Important Reminders: Aquatics Newsletter Winter 2015 Meet your Head Instructors: Tuesday AM - Teresa Tuesday PM – Amy & Morgan Thursday – Jake & Cliff Saturday – Laura M & Laura C Sunday - Zach Your Head Instructor communicates each week with swim families by using the white boards at either end of the pool deck. Please take the time to read their notes! Do not hesitate to approach your Head Instructor should you have any comments, questions or concerns. Parking Passes Individuals participating in our programs receive a FREE parking pass! Please display your Parking Pass in your vehicle during each visit to the Athletics Centre (Passes required Monday to Friday only). Overflow Parking Our facility offers programming to community members as well as Trent University Students. This can affect the availability of parking spaces during busier use times. When parking lot F outside the AC is full, your Parking Pass allows you to park in parking lot G at Lady Eaton College. This lot is located across from the AC, past the Child Care Centre. If you cannot find a parking space and are wishing to park closer than LEC, Pay & Display machines are available in front of the AC.  Please help us keep the pool deck clean! We ask that outdoor footwear is removed and that food, beverages and strollers are kept outside of the aquatic area.  During lessons, we ask that spectators remain behind the yellow rope or stay seated on the benches provided.  We also discourage the use of electronic devices in all program areas. The Lobby and the Planet North Café are available for electronic use. Photo Taking Days – Bring Your Camera! The use of cell phones or cameras is strictly prohibited in change rooms, washrooms, and program areas. Please respect the privacy of others! The AC understands the importance of documenting special moments. We will be offering Photo Taking Days during Swimming Lessons on WEEK 8. Photo Taking Days are ONCE UPON A TIME! Wear your themed gear! Photos may only be taken during the final 5 minutes of the program. Photos may only be taken of an individual child. No group shots please. BRING IN YOUR REPORT CARD! We encourage participants to return their past report card to their instructor each session as we re-use them! Verbal Mid-Session Reports will take place on Week 7. Instructors will spend the last 3 – 5 minutes of the lesson providing feedback to parents/guardians on their child’s progress. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and inquire about homework for practice at home. Day of the Week Important Dates to Remember Start Date Lessons Cancelled Monday January 12 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday January 13 January 14 January 15 January 16 January 17 January 18 Family Day – February 16 March Break - March 16 March Break – March 17 March Break – March 18 March Break – March 19 March Break – March 20 March Break – March 21 Easter Sunday – April 5 End Date April 13 April 7 April 8 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 12 Registration is always ongoing! Spring Session begins April 20. Plan ahead and register today for your favourite AC Spring Program. Summer registration dates will be announced nearing the end of Spring Session. Summer Session begins June 29. Special Offer for New Members of the Athletics Centre at Trent *A 20% special savings if you sign up for a family membership by January 31st, 2015. Your family will love all of the benefits – rock climbing wall, indoor rowing/paddling tank, 25m pool and therapy tank, discount on registered programs and Trent Summer Sports Camp, cardio loft and weight room, free parking, group fitness classes, as well as, hiking and running trails. Call or visit the Athletics Centre to buy your family membership at our state-of-the-art fitness complex. *Discounted rate applies to the first year of a community membership only. A one-time capital fee of $50 applies to each membership. GET TRAINED! The AC offers a variety of First Aid Courses: CPR, Standard First Aid, AED Anaphylaxis Rescuer and MORE! Register for a course at the AC or book a group and we'll come to you!