Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Spring 2015 Swim Lessons / Water Fitness / Special Events
www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Ray’s Building A Bright Future!
Early Childhood
Sponge Painting—Ages 2 years to 6 years
Ray’s Splash Planet
Children have the opportunity to paint with various sponges and objects while they explore the
world of art! Please dress appropriately for painting activities. This program includes an hour and
a half of swimming after the program concludes from 1:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. Please be sure to bring
swim wear and a towel! Parent participation is required at all times during this program.
Fitness Center
We are excited to announce to you
that our Fitness Only Membership
prices are at an all-time low! We
want you to keep up on your New
Year’s Resolution and get fit for
the new year! Come by and sign
up today!
***Parents MUST be in the water with their children at all times***
***Preregistration is required***
Day
Time
Location
Date
Code
FEE*
Tues.
1pm-3pm
RSP
Mar 17
24115
$4.00*
Tues.
1pm-3pm
RSP
May 12
24117
$4.00*
STORY TIME—Ages 2 years to 6 years
American Elite Martial Arts
Ages 4+
Fee: $7.00 per session
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 6:00-8:00pm (1 hr class)
March 4th Ongoing
American Elite Martial Arts provides participants as young as 4
years old an opportunity to learn
self-control, integrity, respect,
confidence through martial arts.
Sensei Jarrod holds three black
belts, and has taught classes and
competed in tournaments around
the Carolina’s. Registration is $10
and includes a T-shirt, and weekly
classes are only $7.00! Registration
will be in Ray’s Splash Planet Gymnasium on February 25th from 6:00
-8:00pm or call 704-226 –0849 for
more information. Class begins
March 4th!
Children will hear a themed story and make a related craft. This program includes an hour and a
half of swimming after the program concludes. Please be sure to bring swim wear and a towel! Parent participation is required at all times during this program.
***Parents MUST be in the water with their children at all times***
***Preregistration is required***
Day
Time
Location
Date
Code
FEE*
Tuesday 1pm-3pm
RSP
Apr 28
24104
$4.00*
Friday
RSP
May 29
24111
$4.00*
10am-12:30 pm
Spring Break Camp—Ages 6-12
Ray’s Spring Camp will offer a variety of activities to keep children moving and engaged. Fun
activities may include sports, games, social time, fitness, arts & crafts, swimming and much more.
Children must provide their own lunch, two snacks, swim wear and towel daily. Children must also
wear athletic shoes daily.
***Pre-Registration is Required***
Session
Dates
Time
Location
Code
FEE
Session 1
Mar 30-Apr 3
8am-6pm
RSP
23456
$100
Session 2
April 6-10
8am-6pm
RSP
23457
$100
*Swimming portion of programs include - 1 adult swimmer at no charge with registration
Spring 2015 Swim Lessons / Water Fitness / Special Events
RSP:704.432.4729
www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
215 N. Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Swim Lessons
Fees:
T / Th
Mar 3-26
$80
$64
T / Th
May 5-28
Public
$80
Member
$64
*Preregistration required for free swim lessons. See the bottom page for details/eligibility.
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—PRESCHOOL—Ages 3-5
Tu / Th
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
23280
Sat
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (30 minute lessons)
T / Th
Apr 14-30
$60
$48
Sat
Mar 7-28
FREE*
FREE*
Sat
Sat
April 11-28 May 2-30
FREE*
FREE*
FREE*
FREE
Beginner Class
23283
23284
*must go through lottery process
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—ELEMENTARY/PRIMARY—Ages 6-13
T / Th
6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
23285
23286
Sat
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. (30 minute lessons)
Beginner Class
23287
*must go through lottery process
Home School Thursday's
Parent and Tot / Meet & Greet
Dates: March 9, 23; April 20; May 4, 18
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
Cost: $3 for toddlers 0-5 (Mom/Dad are Free, all infants and toddlers are $3
with the program) Additional guests will be charged general admission fees,
other coupons and/or discounts may not be applied. This will be not be offered on a CMS no school day and/or when other programs occur.
Dates: March 5, 19, 26; April 2, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14,
21, 28
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.*
Cost: $4 per child, $2 per adult, $3 dry ticket *Program
swim time ends promptly at 3:00 p.m.
**Dates subject to change at management discretion
*Program swim time ends promptly at 3:00 p.m.
Water Fitness: Senior Aerobics Club—Seniors 55+ can join us for
Personal Training and Group Fitness Classes—It’s never
gentle water movement in shallow water with beach entry. This is a free program that is offered year-round. Contact Jody Corum: 704-432-1141 for more
information. *Club does not meet on CMS no school days.
Dates: M / W*
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
too early to start prepping for summer! Come on in and join a class
or sign up for personal training from one of our certified instructors.
Ray’s Splash Planet Open Gym—Join us at Rays for open
gym! Dates and times vary, so please contact us at 704-432-4729 for
upcoming dates. Multiple Family Days (9 & up) and Adult Gym (16
and up) will be offered, so come on out and get ready for basketball
season, or prove that you’ve still got it! ID required to play.
Fee: $2.00 per person for ages 18+
Free Swim lessons will be offered in monthly sessions and will take place on
Saturday mornings. Dates
for March will run March 7, 14, 21,
28. Dates for the April will run April 11, 18, 25. Dates for
May will run May 2, 9, 16, 30. Lessons will continue throughout the
Under Water Easter Egg Hunt
year and be posted in future Aquatics Program Guides. Families interested in
participating in the free swim lessons are required to attend a Pre-
Registration Event for the are on Ray’s Splash Planet,
please call for the next registration event. Families
will submit their registrations between 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for the
Join Ray’s Splash Planet for their annual Easter Egg Hunt in the water! Kids
can jump in and hunt as many eggs as possible in the shallow water. Admission includes swimming. Fee: Standard Admission will
Apply. Additional guests will be charged admission fees,
other coupons and/or discounts may not be applied.
preregistration event. Applications will not be accepted after 6:30
p.m. on the day of the event. Public lottery will be conducted for all
Date: March 27, 2015
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Egg hunts will be split in age groups 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12
(younger ages will go first). Egg hunt starts at 6:30 p.m.
pre-registered participants.
Spring 2015 Swim Lessons / Water Fitness / Special Events
RSP:704.432.4729
www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
215 N. Sycamore St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Swim Lessons
Fees:
Public
Member
M/W
Mar 2-April 1
$100
$80
M/W
Apr 13-29
$60
$48
M/W
Sat
May 4-27 Apr 11-May 2
$60
$40
$48
$32
*no class 5/13, 5/25
STARBABIES / STARTOTS—Ages 6 mo - 35 mo
Parent/Tot Class
Sat
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (6 mo to 17 mo)
Sat
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. (18 mo to 35 mo)
22401
22403
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—PRESCHOOL—Ages 3-5
Beginner Class
M/W 5:00-5:30 p.m.
22406
22411
M/W 6:00-6:30 p.m.
22407
22412
M/W 6:30-7:00 p.m.
22409
22413
M/W 7:00-7:30 p.m.
22410
22414
Sat 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Sat 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Sat 10:00-10:30am
23295
23296
23297
23298
22415
22416
22417
STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL—PRESCHOOL—Ages 3-5
Intermediate Class
M/W 5:30-6:00 p.m.
22418
22419
Sat 10:30-11:00am
23299
22420
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY—Ages 6-13
Beginner Class
M/W 5:30-6:15 p.m.
22421
22423
23300
M/W 7:00-7:45 p.m.
22422
22424
23301
Sat 9:00-9:45 a.m.
Sat 10:30-11:15 a.m.
22425
22426
STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL—ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY—Ages 6-13
Intermediate Class
M/W 6:15-7:00 p.m.
22427
22428
23302
Sat 9:45-10:30 a.m.
22429
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—TEEN/ADULT—Ages 13 and up
Beginner Class
M/W 6:15-7:00 p.m.
22430
22431
Sat 9:15-10:00 a.m.
22432
STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL—TEEN/ADULT—Ages 13 and up
Intermediate Class
M/W 7:00-7:45 p.m.
22433
22434
23304
The Mecklenburg
County Aquatic Center
will close for renovations on June 1, 2015.
The project is expected
to last one year. The
aquatic center opened
in 1991 as the area’s
only 50M indoor pool.
The project was approved in the 2008
bond. Proposed renovations include: renovate and expand lobby,
renovate and expand
fitness area, new family
locker rooms, renovate
existing men’s and
women’s locker rooms,
new bleachers, renovate 50M and warm
pools which include
new deck and finishes,
new trench drain, new
filtration system, new
pool surfaces and flooring, new diving boards
and starting blocks,
new bulkheads in 50M
pool, upgraded gutter
system.
23306
Spring 2015 Swim Lessons / Water Fitness / Special Events
MCAC: 704.336.DIVE (3483)
www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
800 Martin Luther King Jr. Bvd., Charlotte, NC 28202
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Water Fitness
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Mar 2-Apr 2
Apr 6-May 1
May 4-29
No Class: 3/20, 3/26-27
Fees:
Mon/Wed/Fri
Tue/Thu
No class: 5/8, 5/13-15, 5/25
$48/$36
$36/$27
$48/$36
$32/$24
HYDROMANIA—Moderate-High Intensity
$32/$24
$28/$21
SHALLOW WATER
All over body toning and cardiovascular workout. Since each participant works at their own
pace, this class is great for beginner to the most advanced fitness level.
M/W/F
5:30-6:30 p.m.
24199
24200
24201
T/Th
6:00-7:00 p.m.
24198
24202
24203
EASY DOES IT—Beginner-Moderate Intensity
SHALLOW WATER
A low-level, low impact exercise class. Activities include water walking, aerobic exercise
to build cardiovascular endurance and range of motion classes.
M/W/F
11:30-12:30 p.m.
24204
24223
24218
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION—Beginner Intensity
SHALLOW WATER
Gentle stretches and range-of-motion exercises keep tender joints mobile. The buoyancy of the water assists movements, while the resistance strengthens muscles that support joints. A physicians release is required to participate.
T/Th
11:00-12:00 p.m.
24224
24225
24226
Rodney’s
Great Kids
Triathlon
Saturday, April 18, 2015
at 8:30 a.m.
Registration begins March 1, 2015
Register your kids for the 18th annual
Rodney’s Great Kids Triathlon! Open
to kids 18 and under, this fun event
allows children to challenge themselves and discover their true stamina
in swimming, biking, and running.
Entry fee is only $20.00 before April
10th and $25.00 after. Register in
person at the Aquatic Center in uptown Charlotte or mail in completed
registration for to Rodney Sellars/
RGKT, Aquatic Center, 800 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Charlotte,
NC 28202.
For more information, or to have a
registration form mailed to you, call
Water Polo Wednesday’s
Dates: *March 4 - May 27 (Wednesday’s)
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 Open water polo every Wednesday night in the Winter *No match 5/13
704-336-3483
Sorry, online registration is not available for this event.
Kayak Roll Thursday’s
Dates: March 5 - May 28 (Thursday’s)
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 Open water polo every Thursday night in
the Winter *Kayak is not provided, *no class 3/26, 5/14
Register One of Three Ways
(excludes free swim lessons)
Registration is required for most programs whether or not there is a fee. Select from one of these options:
CLICK on Eparks at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks
CALL any of our aquatic facilities with the phone numbers listed throughout this guide.
COME to the location where the program is offered. Addresses are listed throughout this guide.
Phone and web registrations requires payment with Visa or MasterCard only.
Spring 2015 Swim Lessons / Water Fitness / Special Events
MCAC: 704.336.DIVE (3483) www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
800 Martin Luther King Jr. Bvd., Charlotte, NC 28202
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Swim Lessons
Fees:
Public
Member
*3/2-4/2
$100
$80
2days / week classes
4/13-5/1
5/4-21
$60
$60
$48
$48
5/27-6/11
$50
$40
3/7-28
$40
$32
Saturday Lessons
4/11-25 5/2-16 5/30-6/13
$30
$30
$30
$24
$24
$24
*No class 1/19
5 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
STARBABIES / STARTOTS—Ages 6 mo-36 mo
Sat 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. (6 mo to 18 mo)
Sat 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. (19 mo to 35 mo)
Parent/Tot Class
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—PRESCHOOL—Ages 3-5
T/Th 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 22797
22801
M/W 6:15-6:45 p.m.
22798
22802
T/Th 6:00-6:30 p.m.
22799
22803
M/W 6:45-7:15 p.m.
22800
22804
Sat 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Sat 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Sat 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Beginner Class
STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL—PRESCHOOL—Ages 3-5
M/W 5:45-6:15 p.m. 22774
22776
T/Th 6:30-7:00 p.m.
22775
22777
Sat 11:00-10:30 a.m.
22756
22758
23680
23683
23685
23688
22757
22760
3 weeks
3 weeks
22907
22909
23504
23502
23521
23524
23655
23522
23526
23657
23681
23684
23686
23690
22794
22795
22796
22805
22806
22807
Intermediate / Advanced
23697
23699
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY—Ages 6-13
T/Th 4:45-5:30 p.m.
22788
22790
23509
M/W 6:30-7:15 p.m. 22789
22791
23511
Sat 9:15-10:00 a.m.
Sat 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Sat 12:00-12:45 p.m.
STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL—ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY—Ages 6-13
T/Th 5:30-6:15 p.m. 22765
22766
23707
M/W 5:45-6:30 p.m. 22771
22772
23709
T/Th 6:15-7:00 p.m.
22762
22763
23711
Sat 8:30-9:15 a.m. (White-Red Level)
Sat 11:30-12:15 a.m. (Yellow-Green Levels)
Sat 11:15-12:00 p.m. (All Color Levels)
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—TEEN/ADULT—Ages 14 and up
M/W 7:15-8:00 p.m. 22779
22780
23470
Sat 8:15-9:00 a.m.
STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL—TEEN/ADULT—Ages 14 and up
M/W 7:15-8:00 p.m. 22783
22784
23488
Sat 12:15-1:00 p.m.
23698
23700
22759
22761
22911
23503
23517
23513
23519
23518
23514
23520
Beginner Class
23510
23512
23515
22786
22787
23516
22792
22793
Intermediate / Advanced
23708
23710
23712
(White-Red Levels)
(All Color Levels)
(Yellow-Green Levels)
22764
22767
23701
22768
22769
23703
22770
22773
23705
23702
23704
23706
Beginner Class
23473
22778
22781
23458
23459
Intermediate / Advanced Class
23490
22782
22785
23483
23485
Spring 2015 Swim Lessons / Water Fitness / Special Events
Marion Diehl Pool: 704.432.0237
www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Water Fitness
Fees:
Mon/Wed/Fri
Tue/Thu
Saturday
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Mar 2-Apr 2
Apr 13-May 1
May 4-22
Public/Member/Senior
$56/$42/$28
$36/$27/$18
$36/$27/$18
$40/$30/$20
$24/$18/$12
$24/$18/$12
$16/$12/$8
$12/$9/$6
$12/$9/$6
HYDROMANIA—Moderate-High Intensity
SHALLOW WATER
All over body toning and cardiovascular workout. Since each participant works at their own
pace, this class is great for beginner to the most advanced fitness level.
M/W/F
7:30-8:30 a.m.
22744
22748
22892
M/W/F
8:30-9:30 a.m.
22745
22749
22899
T/Th
8:00-9:00 a.m.
22746
22750
22900
T/Th
7:00-8:00 p.m.
22747
22751
22901
Marion Diehl Spring
Stroke Clinic
DEEP WATER FITNESS—Moderate-High Intensity
DEEP WATER
No swimming skills required, float belts are worn. All-over toning and cardiovascular program
held in deep water with float belts. A great upper body workout.
Sat
9:00-10:00 a.m.
22861
22862
22863
Sat
10:00-11:00 a.m.
22720
22727
22860
M/W/F
7:15-8:15 a.m.
22721
22728
22864
M/W/F
8:15-9:15 a.m.
22722
22729
22865
T/Th
9:00-10:00 a.m.
22723
22730
22866
T/Th
10:00-11:00 a.m.
22724
22731
22869
T/Th
1:00-2:00 p.m.
22725
22733
22872
T/Th
7:00-8:00 p.m.
22726
22732
22870
Do you want to gain that
winning edge and get
ready for next summer? If
so, the Marion Diehl
Spring Stroke Clinic is the
program for you! We work
on all competitive strokes
and kicks.
EASY DOES IT—Beginner-Moderate Intensity
SHALLOW WATER
A low-level, low impact exercise class. Activities include water walking, aerobic exercise to
build cardiovascular endurance and range of motion classes.
T/Th
9:45-10:45 a.m.
22736
22740
22878
T/Th
1:00-2:00 p.m.
22737
22741
22879
T/Th
2:00-3:00 p.m.
22738
22742
22880
T/Th
3:00-4:00 p.m.
22739
22743
22882
Time: 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION—Beginner Intensity
SHALLOW WATER
Gentle stretches and range-of-motion exercises keep tender joints mobile. The buoyancy of the
water assists movements, while the resistance strengthens muscles that support joints. A physicians release is required to participate.
T/Th
9:00-9:45 a.m.
22718
22719
22847
Location: Marion Diehl Pool
Please call 980.314.1312
for more information
Dates: April 15-May 6
COST: $55.00
CODE: 23716
DEEP WATER RUNNING—Moderate Intensity
DEEP WATER
No swimming skills required, float belts are worn. Class format involves interval running cadence class designed to improve endurance, stamina, breathing, and muscle toning.
T/Th
2:00-3:00 p.m.
22734
22735
22875
Spring 2015 Swim Lessons / Water Fitness / Special Events
Marion Diehl Pool: 704.432.0237
www.parkandrec.com/aquatic
2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Start Smart Baseball
Youth Baseball
Youth Track
Ages: 3-5 years
Code: 24262
Ages: 5-6
Code: 24260
Fee: $55.00
Ages: 5-14
Days: Monday
May 18
Date: Apr 6-
Ages 7-8
Code: 24261
Fee: $65.00
Registration takes place from Feb 1– Feb 28
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Fee: $45.00
Start smart is a developmentally appropriate
introductory sport specific program for children 3
-5 yrs of age. The program prepares children for
organized sports in a fun non-threatening environment. Parent participation required. For more
information contact Ray’s Splash Planet 704-4324729
Registration takes place from Feb 1-Feb 28
Recreational league play whereby age appropriate modifications are utilized to ensure safe, fun and skill development
based on maximum participation, balanced teams, positive
coaching and sportsmanship. A single elimination post–
season tournament is held for teams that qualify. For more
information contact Ray’s Splash Planet at 704-432-4729
Code: 24262
Fee: $65.00
Recreational league play whereby age appropriate modifications are utilized to ensure safety,
fun, and skill development based on maximum
participation, balance teams, positive coaching
and sportsmanship. A single elimination postseason tournament is held for teams that qualify. For more information contact Ray’s Splash
Planet at 704-432-4729
Each of the Starfish Swimming programs is benchmark focused and contains five stages that focuses on a specific core competency. The core competencies are the building blocks of swimming.
All lead-up skills, activities, and benchmarks in each stage focus on the core competency. Each
stage has two benchmarks to achieve: a safety and swim skill benchmark.
StarBabies & StarTots—Parent or Guardian with child 6 months-18-36 mos. The purpose of this course is to develop in very young children a high comfort level in the water while at
the same time training parents in water safety and drowning prevention. This course does not teach children to become accomplished swimmers or survive in the water; it does provide a confidence
building, fun, loving experience. One parent or guardian must be in the water with each child. Swim diapers required, along with plastic pants recommended and a lined swim suit.
Starfish Swim School PreSchool / Elementary / Primary and Teen / Adult—Ages 6-adults years. Students work toward development of the five core swimming competen-
Starfish Aquatics Institute—STARGUARD Program
Conducted by Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department Staff
FULL LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSES FEE Ages 15 and up COST: $165.00
CROSS-OVER TRAINING COURSE FEE Ages 15 and up COST: $90.00
Learn water rescue techniques, team life guarding, first aid, and CPR and AED
(defibrillator) certifications through online curriculum and this 20-hour course.
Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Starfish Aquatics
Institute Lifeguard license (STARGUARD) and the opportunity to become a
member of one of the finest aquatic staff in North Carolina! Includes your
books, fanny pack and guard license.
Eligible reciprocal/crossover agencies include but are not limited to American
Red Cross, Ellis, and YMCA.
BEFORE REGISTERING:
You must pass a swim test conducted by any of our Aquatic
Supervisors, before registering
for a class.



The swim test requirements are
100 freestyle, 50 breaststroke
and 50 freestyle approach stroke
(free style arms with head up
looking forward)
Treading water for two minutes
with hands raised above pool
surface
Retrieve 10 pound brick off
bottom of 13 foot pool back to
surface
For more information, to set up a swim test, or
register for a lifeguard class, please contact us
at MCAC: 704.336.3483 or Ray’s at
704.432.4729
cies and receive color level stars for each achievement. The color levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core
swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.
Stroke School PreSchool / Elementary / Primary and Teen / Adult—Ages 6-adults years. Students refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, breaststroke,
butterfly and more! Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies of the intermediate and advanced areas of the program and receive color levels for each achievement.
The color levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Participants progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced stages.
Learning is self-paced and challenging. * See program guide for locations and details
Marion Diehl Pool
800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
704.336.DIVE (3483)
2219 Tyvola Road
704.432.0237
215 N. Sycamore Street
704.432.4729
Spring 2015 Swim Lessons / Water Fitness / Special Events
www.parkandrec.com/aquatics