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AMERICAN RED CROSS
Learn-To-Swim Classes

Welcome to the American Red Cross Learn – To – Swim Program. You have started your child on a journey to learn how to be safe in, on, and around the water and to swim well. American Red Cross Learn – to – Swim is made up of six levels of swimming and water safety instruction. As participants progress through the levels and develop these skills they become safer and better swimmers. We’re proud to offer you – Professional Water Safety Instructors who are well trained by the American Red Cross. Learning made fun in a safe environment. It is a balanced program that teaches swimming skills and how to be safe in the water. A comprehensive swimming and water safety program for everyone in the family – from infancy to adulthood.

 

  • galax va recreation – swimming, instructional classes, parks, swimming poolLevel 1 - Water safety rules, entering the water, traveling 5 yards independently, bobbing 3 times, gliding on front supported 2 body lengths, rolling to a back float for 3 seconds with support and recover.
  • Level 2 - Water safety rules, jump in at chest deep water, float on front and back for 5 seconds and recover, roll from back to front and recover, push off and swim combined arm and legs on front for 5 body lengths and roll to back for 15 seconds, roll to front for 5 body lengths.
  • Level 3 - Water safety rules, jump into deep water, retrieving objects, front and back crawl 15 yards, dives, demonstrate rotary breathing, maintain body position in water by floating or treading water for 30 seconds.
  • Level 4 - Water safety rules, elementary backstroke 25 yards, butterfly15 yards, breaststroke15 yards, rescue breathing, freestyle 25 yards, back crawl 15 yards, open turns on the front and the back.
  • Level 5 - Water safety rules, shallow angle dive, elementary backstroke 50 yards, butterfly 25 yards, back crawl 25 yards, freestyle 50 yards, breaststroke 25 yards, feet first surface dive, tuck/pike surface dive, sidestroke 50 yards
  • Level 6 - Water safety rules, diving, continues with stroke proficiency work so students swim them with ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances.  Lifeguard readiness, fitness swimming/swim team, personal water safety.
  • Parent Preschool and Parent Tot - are designed to acclimate a child to the water environment and teach muscle control and knowledge of pool rules and provide a safe friendly environment for the child to become accustomed to the pool.
  • Adult and Teen - provide an opportunity for these individuals to take swim lessons in a safe and friendly environment among people of their own age groups. 
Each class will be lead by at least one Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
 
Parent’s come in for Half of the 5th class and for the Entire 10th class to see their child’s progress in Swim Lessons.
 

Cost: $30.00 (Galax City Residents) and $35.00 (Non-City Residents)

Session V (Previous Brochure)
August 30 - September 29, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
No Class on Monday September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin level).....4:30 – 5:15 pm
Level 2 ...................................................... 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Level 3........................................................8:15 – 9:00 pm
 
Session I
October 4 – November 3, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
Level 2...................................................... 4:30 – 5:15 pm
Level 3...................................................... 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Level 4.......................................................8:15 – 9:00 pm
 
Session II
November 8 – December 13, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
No Class on Wednesday November 24
Level 1 ………………………….........……......4:30 – 5:15 pm
Level 2 ..................................................... 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Level 5 ..................................................... 8:15 – 9:00 pm
Session III
January 3 - February 2, 2011
Monday & Wednesday
Level 2.......................................................... 4:30 – 5:15 pm
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37" at chin level)....... 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Adult..............................................................8:15 - 9:00 pm
 
Session IV
February 7 – March 9, 2011
Monday & Wednesday
Level 1 (ages 4 & up and 37” at chin level)...... 4:30 – 5:15 pm
Level 2......................................................... 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Adult............................................................ 8:15 – 9:00 pm
 
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WATER EXERCISE PROGRAMS

ARTHRITIS AQUATIC EXERCISE
(Evening Program)

Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 17 – September 23, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 Galax City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents

Session I
September 28 – November 4, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 Galax City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session II
November 9 – December 16, 2010
No class November 25, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 Galax City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session III
January 4 – February 10, 2011
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:45 – 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 Galax City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session IV
February 15 - March 24, 2011
Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 5:45 - 6:30 pm
Cost: $20.00 Galax City Residents
$25.00 Non-City Residents
 
RISE & SHINE WATER EXERCISE
 
Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents

Session I
September 27 – November 5, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents

Session II
November 8 – December 17, 2010
No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday) 
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents

Session III
January 3 – February 11, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session IV
February 14 - March 25, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 6:30 – 7:15 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
TOTAL BODY WATER WORKOUT FOR SENIORS
 
Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident

Session I
September 27 – November 5, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident

Session II
November 8 – December 17, 2010
No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident

Session III
January 3 – February 11, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
Session IV
February 14 - March 25, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
TOTAL BODY WATER AEROBICS
 
Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
Session I
September 27 – November 5, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
Session II
November 8 – December 17, 2010
No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
Session III
January 3 – February 11, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Resident
 
Session IV
February 14 – March 25, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
5:30 – 6:15 pm
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
TOTAL BODY WATER WORKOUT FOR SENIORS
 
Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $25.00 Galax City Residents 
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session I
September 27 – November 5, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $25.00 Galax City Residents 
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session II
November 8 – December 17, 2010
No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $25.00 Galax City Residents 
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session III
January 3 – February 11, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session IV
February 14 – March 25, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time:  9:15 – 10:00 am
Cost:  $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents

Arthritis Aquatic Exercise Instructor Training Course
(Certified instructor training course for the National Arthritis Foundation)
 
This one day course includes all materials and instruction necessary to certify you as an instructor.  Ideal activity for retirees wanting to be active in the community, but open to all ages 18 and above.  Bring towels and swim suits.  Lunch and snacks included.
 
September 18, 2010
3rd Floor multipurpose room A/2nd floor indoor pool
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Limit: 10
Cost: $110.00 new trainees
         $75.00 re-certifying instructors
Must register and pay in full by September 3, 2010
 
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ARTHRITIS AQUATIC EXERCISE
(Morning Program) 
Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 16 – September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session I
September 27 – November 5, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am?
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session II
November 8 – December 17, 2010
No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session III
January 3 – February 11, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session IV
February 14 - March 25, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Class #1: 8:30 – 9:15 am
Class #2: 10:00 – 10:45 am
Cost: $25.00 Galax City Residents,
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Ai Chi Water Meditation and Exercise
 
An aquatic exercise class for relief of stress caused by arthritis and fibromyalgia, Ai Chi helps to relieve muscle and joint pain while relaxing the mind and spirit.  Restorative breathing techniques are also incorporated into this program.
 
Session IV (Previous Brochure)
August 16 - September 24, 2010
No class Monday, September 6, 2010 (Labor Day)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit:  30
Cost:   $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session I
September 27 – November 5, 2010
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit:  30
Cost:   $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session II
November 8 – December 17, 2010
No class Friday, November 26, 2010 (Thanksgiving Holiday)
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit:  30
Cost:   $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session III
January 3 – February 11, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit:  30
Cost:   $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Session IV
February 14 – March 25, 2011
Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday
Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am
Limit:  30
Cost:   $25.00 Galax City Residents
$30.00 Non-City Residents
 
Masterpiece WaterArt Classes

This water exercise can help you burn calories and build muscle. An average person burns 450-700 calories during a class and enhances cardio-vascular fitness while improving overall muscle tone, strength and flexibility. Pool shoes are recommended for better traction and protection.

Instructor: Teresa Roberts Shepard is Certified Personal Fitness Trainer, CPR and Water Art Instructor

For more information: (276) 236-8748 or (276) 237-6680 (cell) or Email: teresa_shepard_8@hotmail.com
 

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Session VI (Previous Brochure)
August 2  – 30, 2010
No classes August 9 & 11, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

August 3 – September 2, 2010
No classes August 10 & 12, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session I
September 8 – 29, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

September 7 – 30, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session II
November 4 – 29, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

October 5 – 28, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session III
November 1 – 29, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

November 2 – 30, 2010
No classes November 25, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session IV
Deceber 1 – 29, 2010
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

December 2 – 30, 2010
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session V
January 3 – 31, 2011
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00

January 4 – 27, 2011
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session VI
February 2 - 28, 2011
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 - 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00
 
February 3 - 24, 2011
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 - 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 - 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
Session VII
March 2 - 30, 2011
Monday & Wednesday
6:15 – 7:00 pm
Cost: $40.00
 
March 1 – 31, 2011
Tuesday & Thursday
Class 1 7:00 – 8:00 am
Class 2 8:00 – 9:00 am
Cost: $40.00
 
AQUATICS

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING
March 4, 5, 6, 2011
Class meets for first time Friday, March 4 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Saturday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am – Until Finished.
Pre-requisites:  Must swim 300 meters.  Swim 25 meters and retrieve a ten-pound brick from deep end of pool and return it in under 1 minute 45 seconds.
Age requirements:  Must be a minimum of 15 years old by March 4, 2011
Cost:  $125.00

 
AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING
October 2, 2010
Class meets Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Lunch will be provided as part of the class.
Class is designed for participants 11 years old and up. The participants will learn the skills that are needed to baby sit.  They will become trained in infant and child CPR.  They will learn how to make a nutritious lunch, keep children they baby sit and themselves safe and learn how to handle emergencies such as injuries, illnesses and household accidents.
Cost: $ 75.00
 
GALAX RIPTIDE SWIM TEAM
Session I           September 13 – December 16, 2010
Session II          January 4 - May 5, 2011
Cost:                 $30.00 (Galax City Residents)
                         $35.00 (Non-City Residents)
Rip group meets Monday & Wednesday 3:15 – 4:15 pm
Tide group meets Tuesday & Thursday 3:30 – 4:30 pm or 4:30 – 5:30 pm depending on which time is more suitable for the swimmer. 

The Rip group is the beginning swimmer’s group and the Tide group is the advanced swimmer’s group.  Coaching staff will place swimmers in groups at the beginning of each session.  There aren’t many opportunities for swim meets during winter swimming.  If you are interested in your child having more opportunities to swim in more meets, please talk with Coach Trace about USA Swimming.
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UNITED STATES SWIMMING
The Galax Riptide also offers a USA Swimming Team under the same banner.  Coach Trace is a USA Swimming certified swim coach.  Meets are made available to USA swimmers who are willing to travel in Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.  Call Coach Trace for more information and USA Swimming fee structure at 276-236-3218.

 
 
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Pool Parties Are Available Upon Request
Indoor Pool:              Cost $75.00
1 hour and 15 minutes of pool time and 45 minutes of party room time.
Outdoor Pool:           Cost $100.00
2 hours of pool time.
(Lifeguard staff is included.)
 
 
INDOOR POOL SCHEDULE
MARCH – MAY

(ALL CHILDREN UNDER 11 YEARS OF AGE MUST HAVE SOMEONE AGE 16 & UP WITH THEM IN THE POOL AREA/COMPLEX AT ALL TIMES) AND (IF THE CHILD IS UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE, AN ADULT AGE 16 & UP MUST ACCOMPANY THEM INTO THE POOL AND STAY WITH THEM AT ALL TIMES.)

PUBLIC SWIM
INDOOR POOL
COST: $2.00

September 7 - May 22, 2011
Monday................................................... 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Tuesday................................................... 1:00 – 3:00 pm
.                        ...................................... 6:30 – 8:45 pm

Wednesday.............................................. 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Thursday.................................................. 1:00 – 3:00 pm
                        ........................................ 6:30 – 8:45 pm

Friday...................................................... 1:00 – 3:00 pm
                        ....................................... 7:00 – 8:45 pm

Saturday................................................... 1:00 – 5:00 pm
(November 6, 2010 - April 30, 2011)..............6:30 – 8:45 pm

Sunday...................................................... 1:00 – 4:45 pm
 

Movie Night at the Pool

Come join us for a movie in the pool.  Layback on a float and watch one of your favorite movies projected on the ceiling of our pool while you and your kids enjoy this unique way to spend the evening together at the pool.  All movies are rated G.
Cost: $3.00

September 24, 2010
November 19, 2010
January 28, 2011
March 25, 2011

LAP SWIM
INDOOR POOL
COST: $1.50

September 7 - May 22, 2011
Monday................................................. 7:15 – 8:15 am
............................................ .................12:00 – 1:00 pm

Tuesday................................................ 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Wednesday............................................. 7:15 – 8:15 am
................................................................ 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Thursday................................................ 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Friday....................................................... 7:15 – 8:15 am
................................................................ 12:00 – 1:00 pm

Saturday.......................... .................... 10:00 – 11:00 am

 



 
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