About Pleasant Grove Swim Lessons

Pleasant Grove City is now a fully endorsed and certified Starfish Swim Lesson training facility. Our program consists of 3 Swim Lesson Programs. Splashing babies (parent and child), swim school (Swimming Skills), and stroke school (Focuses on independent Strokes and Technique). Not only do swimmers in our program learn swimming skills, but they also learn Safety skill Benchmarks at each level. Please use the description on the back of this form to place your child in the appropriate course. During the first class of each session, we will divide the students by ability and age to allow your child to learn the best he/she can.

Registration

Session Times

Levels will vary session by session Class 1: 9:30-10:00 (Splashn' Babies)

Class 2: 10:05-10:35

Class 3: 10:40-11:10

Class 4: 11:15-11:45

Class 5: 11:50-12:20

Class 6: 12:25-12:55

 

Registration may be done online or in person at the Pleasant Grove Veterans Memorial Pool after the day that registration starts for the session. Any changes made after the Friday before the session begins will cause a $5 late fee.

Parent Observation

We love for the parents to watch and support their children; however, we ask that you stay on the grass or carpeted area. Parents and Children are NOT allowed in the water if they are not registered for swim lessons. Not following the rules makes it hard for lifeguards to see the students and may distract participants.

Progression of classes

Advancement to the next level is determined based on exit skills. When these can be performed, a child will move to the next level. Every child is different and will learn at their own pace. It is not uncommon for a child to repeat a level. For further questions, please see the swim coordinator.

Helping your child Progress

At the end of each session, a card will be handed out with the skills taught in that session. This allows you as the parent to know what they are learning and allow you to practice with them. The more they practice the faster they will progress.

Pool Rules

There are lifeguards during swimming lessons and to provide a safe environment all pool rules will be enforced. This also allows children to learn the rules before public swim.

Class Rules

Please wait for your teacher at the designated spot marked by a yellow cone with your level on it. You must be respectful of the teacher and other children.

Swim Diapers

To those who are under 3 or are not fully toilet trained swim diapers are required along with a plastic cover. Diapers may be purchased at the front desk. Due to health concerns diapers must be changed in the locker room.

Questions and Concerns

For all questions or concerns please talk to either the Aquatics Program Manager or the Swim Lesson Coordinator. They can be reached at 801-785-9660 or found on deck during swim lessons.

Class Information                                                           

Spalshin’ Babies (6 months to 4yrs old)

Parents or caregivers are taught evidence-based methods to teach their infants and toddlers how to float, submerge, move in the water, and roll over. Classes incorporate songs and activities to meet the swim skill benchmarks. Safety skills benchmarks are designed to educate parents or caregivers about water safety and drowning prevention strategies.

Swim School (Jr Swim School 3 yrs-5 yrs.) & Youth Swim School (6+)

Swim School Is for Youth and develops efficient functional swimming skills and age-appropriate safety skills:

STARFISH-SWIM WHITE- Trust and Submersion

Swim Skill Benchmark: Assisted submersion, relaxed, for 5 seconds, and then come up to breathe.

Safety Skills Benchmark: Always ask permission before getting in the water.

Sign up for Starfish If: The student… Is afraid of water… Can’t swim at all…. Will not get face wet….

 

PUFFER FISH-SWIM RED-Body positions and air recovery

Swim Skill Benchmark: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, and roll on back for 5 seconds in swimwear and in regular clothes.

Safety Skills Benchmark: Put on a lifejacket, float on the back, and kick 20 feet.

Sign up for Puffer Fish If: The student… Can’t swim without support but loves the water… Will get their face wet… Will jump in…

 

GUPPIES- SWIM YELLOW-Forward movement and direction change

Swim Skill Benchmark: Jump in, submerge, recover for air, forward movement 10 feet, change direction, and return to the wall in swimwear and in regular clothes.

Safety Skills Benchmark: Reach or Throw (Don’t Go) and know how to call 911.

Sign up for Guppies If: The student… Is not afraid… Can float on front and back… Can jump in and return to the surface…

 

SEA HORSE- SWIM BLUE-Rotary movement

Swim Skill Benchmark: Jump in, submerge, recover to the side glide position, and kick 10 feet.

Safety Skills Benchmark: Tread water for 15 seconds.

Sign up for Seahorse If: Can swim underwater or on the surface, and can get an occasional breath…

 

SEA TURTLE- SWIM GREEN- Integrated movement

Swim Skill Benchmark: Start inside glide, swim freestyle 30 feet with 1-2-3 breath pattern.

Safety Skills Benchmark: Survival float and tread water for 30 seconds

Sign up for Sea Turtle If: Can tread water for at least 15 seconds… Can swim freestyle with rotary (side) breathing…

 Stroke School Youth (5+)

 

Stroke School courses for youth to develop effective technique and endurance. Note: Swimmers who are competent

 in the swim school skill should register for stroke school.

 

SHARK-STROKE WHITE-Freestyle

Swim Skill Benchmark: Swim freestyle 30 feet with the body stretched out and consistent form; swim 30 feet of triple-switch backstroke.

Safety Skills Benchmark: Always ask permission before getting in the water.

 

SEAL-STROKE RED-Backstroke

Swim Skill Benchmark: Swim 30 feet backstroke with straight arm recovery, body roll, and good arm and body extension; perform arm down pulsing for 15 feet.

Safety Skills Benchmark: Put on a lifejacket from in the water, and kick 30 feet.

 

DOLPHIN-STROKE-YELLOW-Butterfly

Swim Skill Benchmark: Swim 30 feet backstroke with straight arm recovery, body roll, and good arm and body extension; perform arm down pulsing for 15 feet.

Safety Skills Benchmark: Scenario assist and know how to call 911.

 

JELLYFISH-STROKE-BLUE-Breaststroke.

Swim Skill Benchmark: Swim 30 feet breaststroke with good timing and extension

Safety Skills Benchmark: Discuss the Starfish safety concepts.

 

STINGRAY-STROKE-GREEN-Endurance

Swim Skill Benchmark: Swim freestyle 50 yards; swim backstroke 50 yards; swim 25 yards butterfly; swim 50 yards breaststroke; perform freestyle and backstroke flip turns and butterfly and breaststroke open turns.

Safety Skills Benchmark: Tread water or survival float for 2 minutes

 

Pleasant Grove Veterans Memorial 582 E. 300 S. Pleasant Grove UT, 84062 801-785-9660