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Grand Valley State University Aquatic Programs
Swimming Lessons,
Swimming Lessons,
Springboard Diving Lessons,
Junior Swim Team,
Swimming Camp, Diving
Swimming Lessons
Quality instruction for boys and girls ages 4 and up are offered several times
during the year.
Elementary Age Classes: For boys and girls entering
first grade or higher next fall.
Beginners:
Our emphasis is on a proper and positive introduction to the fun of swimming.
Students will
work on learning basic strokes on their front and back, learning breathing techniques and
individual safety skills. Skills are similar to Red Cross levels I, II, II.
Stroke
Development: Students must be able to swim one length of the pool (25 yards)
on their front and one length
of the pool on their back. Depending upon ability, work will include learning proper
breathing
patterns, improving their freestyle and back strokes as well as learning other new strokes
(elementary backstroke, breast stroke, side stroke, butterfly). Skills are similar
to Red Cross
levels IV through VII.
Kindergartens Lessons: Minimum age is 4 years old! Children must demonstrate an
ability to work in small
group situations (taking turns and following directions). Class is
divided by demonstrated
ability and work in very small groups on appreciate skills. Based upon a child's
ability, class work ranges from basic water adjustment skills to advanced work on swimming
on their front and back.
Instructors:
During their thirty years of teaching experience, Dewey and Lanna Newsome have
developed the philosophy that learning occurs faster when the environment is a positive
and fun one. We encourage each of our instructors to be creative in their teaching
methods. We emphasize each individual is unique and we work with each
instructor to help them understand that they are teaching Children before
skills.
Springboard Diving Lessons
Springboard Diving Lessons:
Learn to Dive, Flip, and Twist. Diving off the springboard can be
one of the most graceful sports a person can do. Getting the board to lift you up to
the perfect height, going in the water at just the right distance from the end of the
board and entering the water without a splash! By using the diving board, the
trampoline and working on deck, we will teach you how to work toward the perfect
dive. We teach the basic techniques first and work up to the more difficult dives as
we go along.
Class are open for ages 7 and up (must be comfortable in deep water).
All ability levels are welcome. There are 2 sessions offered in the summer
(dates to be announced).
Junior Swim Team:
All boys and girls age 7-13 who can swim 25 yards nonstop (1 length of the
pool). Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (6:00-700 pm) for 4 weeks during
summer. Times may be adjusted based on
number and ages enrolled.
Swim Camp
Diving Camp
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