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Tootell Aquatic Programs


 

 

Let your children learn a skill that lasts a lifetime! Our Learn-to-Swim program offers a group instructional setting for participants of all swimming levels. Ages range from infants to teens. All swim classes are taught by American Red Cross-certified instructors. Swimming lessons teach your children to feel comfortable in the water, important water safety behavior and introduces them to a great form of exercise.

 

 

2011 / 2012 Session Dates

Session 1:   September 19th - October 24th

Session 2:   October 25th - December 10th

Winter Intercession:  January 3rd - 19th

Session 3:   January 23rd - March 3rd

Session 4:   March 19th - April 28th

Session 5:   May 21st - June 25th

Session 6:   June 26th - June 29th

Session 7:   July 2nd - 6th (No lessons on 7/4)

Session 8:   July 9th - 12th

Session 9:   July 16th - 19th

Session 10: July 23rd - 26th

 

TEACHING SWIMMERS HOW TO PLAY IT SAFE

Article in The Providence Journal, Monday April 9th, 2012

View the current Session Learn to Swim Schedule

 

Parent & Child

This class is designed for children to develop a comfort level in and around the water. Instructors will teach the parent/guardian how to assist the child in the water and reinforce the role of an adult in the learning process of swimming. This class is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or to survive in the water on their own. An adult must be present in the water with each child.
Fee: Member $40, Nonmember $80
Age Requirement: 6 months - 3 years


Preschool: Level 1

This class is designed for children who do not have previous experience in a structured class setting or being away from their parents/guardians in the water. Children will work on basic swimming sills to become comfortable in the water. Skills will be learned through play and incidental learning to encourage a fun and enjoyable experience in the water.
Fee: Member $40, Nonmember $80
Age Requirement: 3 - 6 years old

 

Preschool: Level 2

This class is designed as a continuation of Preschool Level 1 for children who are comfortable in a structured class setting away from their parents/guardians.

Fee: Member $40, Nonmember $80
Age Requirement: 3 - 6 years old

Preschool: Level 3

This class is designed as a continuation of Preschool Level 2. Children will increase proficiency in basic aquatic skills while additional guided practice is provided to increase distances and times.

Fee: Member $40, Nonmember $80
Age Requirement: 3 - 6 years old

Child & Youth Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills

This class teaches children introductory swimming skills with support from an instructor. Children will begin to develop positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water.
Fee: Member $45, Nonmember $90
Age Requirement: 5 years old

 

Child & Youth Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills

Children will learn to perform fundamental skills for swimming readiness independently (without support from an instructor.)
Fee: Member $45, Nonmember $90

Age Requirement: 5 years old

Child & Youth Level 3: Stroke Development

Children will continue to build upon skills learned in Level 2. Additional guided practice for the front crawl, elementary backstroke and kicking on front (flutter, scissor, dolphin and breaststroke) will be provided in deeper water.
Fee: Member $45, Nonmember $90

Age Requirement: 5 years old

Child & Youth Level 4: Stroke Development

Children will learn confidence in the front crawl, elementary backstroke and other previously learned aquatic skills. Additional guided practice for the front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly will be provided in deep water.
Fee: Member $45, Nonmember $90

Age Requirement: 5 years old

Child & Youth Level 5: Stroke Refinement

Children will learn how to perform front and backstroke flip turns, along with further coordination and refinement of the front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.
Fee: Member $45, Nonmember $90

Age Requirement: 5 years old

Child & Youth Level 6: Fitness Swimming/Diving/Personal Water Safety

A great transition from Learn-to-Swim to competitive swimming, this course is designed to refine participant’s strokes in order to increase ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. This course also introduces the fundamentals of spring board diving as well as teaches students how to prevent aquatic emergencies in various aquatic environments.
Fee: Member $65, Nonmember $130

Age Requirement: 5 years old

 

Private Lessons

Private lessons are offered on a one-on-one basis at times that fit your schedule! Our qualified instructors make learning more enjoyable for all skill abilities from non-swimmer through advanced competitive levels. Days and times are coordinated with your personal instructor in conjunction with the Aquatic Specialist. Some instructors are trained to work with individuals with disabilities.  For more information, please call the private swim line at 401/874-2834.

Private Fee: Member: $20 / Non-Member:$30
Semi-Private Fee: Member: $25 per person Non-Member:$45 per person

Registration: Spring 2012 Semester begins Wednesday, February 1st from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Tootell, Room 121.

After this date registration will be held Monday - Friday 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Tootell, Room 121.

Private Lessons run through April 30th, 2012.


Membership Discounts / Benefits

As a benefit of membership, URI Students; Rec Pass and/or TAC Pool members receive discounted rates on many program offerings such as: group fitness classes; learn to swim lessons; certification classes (first-aid, CPR, AED instructional classes); locker and towel service and special events. Members will also receive priority registration for aquatic programs (on-line and in-person). Find out more by calling the Rec Service Center at 874-5926.

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AQUATIC PROGRAMS

 

Pool Pass Rates

 

Learn to Swim Programs
Parent & Tot; Preschool; Children & Youth; Adult & Private Lessons

 

Safety Courses

 

Aquatic Fitness

 

Birthday Parties

 

Brochures & Information

Tootell Aquatic Center Pool Schedule
May 21st - August 10th, 2012

(Includes Pool Closure dates due to Holidays; Intercollegiate events, etc.)

Tootell Aquatic Center Revised Pool Schedule

May 1st - 20th, 2012

(Includes Pool Closure dates due to Holidays; Intercollegiate events, etc.)

Tootell Aquatic Center Brochure

Learn to Swim Schedule

Aquatic Fitness Flyer

(Senior Water Exercise & Hydroaerobics)

Birthday Party Brochure

Tootell Aquatic/Program
Rules & Regulations

 

ON-LINE REGISTRATION

PLEASE NOTE FOR REC EXPRESS

ON-LINE REGISTRATION:

If you have had a membership here or taken a class here in the past, you will already have an account with us and can enter your email address to gain access to your online account.

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Contact

Pool Information:
Stephanie Stewart
Coordinator of Aquatics
p. 401.874.4653
smccullick@mail.uri.edu

Program Information:
Sheila O'Connor
Aquatics Specialist
p. 401.874.7035
smoconnor@mail.uri.edu

 

 

Learn to Swim Program 2009 Providence Area Award Winner!