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AMERICAN RED
CROSS LEVELS
The
Solon Recreation Aquatic staff is very happy
to provide American Red Cross Learn to Swim levels.
As an ARC affiliate, your child will be receiving
quality lessons. Please take the time to review the
age suggestions and Level requirements so you can
place your child in the level that is appropriate.
Improper placement can lead to
frustration for the parent, instructor and the
student. Due to limited class sizes and safety,
students can not be moved up or back a level if they
are not registered for the correct level. If you
have questions or are not sure of the level
placement please contact Mary at the S.C.C.
before the registration date. Rules and polices
will be reviewed at the first class of each session,
a parent is expected to accompany student.
TODDLER 6 MONTHS – 3 YEARS
Adult must accompany the child in the water for each
class.
Only
this adult & student will be allowed in pool area.
If child is not toilet trained, they must
wear a swim diaper, or cloth diaper with rubber
pants under their swim suit. Parents will be
guided on how to work on skills by the instructor.
This level prepares young children to become
comfortable in the water, and separate from
parents. Skills taught: entering and exiting the
pool safely, feel comfortable in the water,
submerging, blowing bubbles, floating on front and
back, use of arms and legs. This is not a “drown
proofing class”.
ADVANCED TODDLER-3 YEARS Please see Mary for
details. This class only offered Fall, Winter and
Spring
INTRODUCTION TO WATER SKILLS
LEVEL 1
4 & 5 YEARS
Student must be 4 yrs old before 1st
class, completely toilet trained, and able to
separate from parents.
LEVEL 1A
6 YEARS AND ABOVE
All students must be 4 yrs old before first class.
Students must be completely toilet trained, and able
to separate from parents. Children will be expected
to enter and exit the pool by themselves. This
level helps students feel comfortable in shallow and
chest deep water. To pass this level : Enter and
exit safely, submerge, exhale underwater using mouth
& nose, open eyes underwater pick up object, front
and back floats, use of arms and legs on front and
back, follow basic water safety rules, use of a life
jacket.
FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS
LEVEL 2
4 & 5 YEARS
LEVEL 2A
6 YEARS AND ABOVE
Successful completion of Level 1 or 1A skills. This
level will continue to reinforce the fundamental
skills taught in Level 1 with the addition of the
following skills. To pass this level: Entering water
by stepping or jumping in from side without help.,
rolling over from back to front & front to back,
tread water in chest deep water, correct front crawl
15 feet, back crawl 15 feet, changing direction
while swimming on front & back. Kicking while on
side. Jellyfish float 10 seconds, Life jacket use
and general and personal water safety concerns.
STROKE DEVELOPMENT
LEVEL 3
7 YEARS AND UNDER
LEVEL 3A
8 YEARS AND ABOVE
Successful completion of Level 2 or 2A skills. This
level will reinforce and help students develop
confidence in their strokes and improve other
aquatic skills. To pass this level: Jumping into
deep water from side, learn deep water bobs,
survival float, treading water 30 seconds, correct
front and back crawl 25 yards each, butterfly kick
and body motion 15 yards, changing direction and
position, back float in deep water for 30 seconds,
use of check-call-care in an emergency, diving from
kneeling or standing (only when deep water is
available), Lifejacket use, and general and personal
water safety concerns. Successfully complete the
skills test.
STROKE IMPROVEMENT
LEVEL 4
Must have passed level 3 or 3A
Successful completion of Level 3 or 3A skills. This
level will reinforce and help students develop
confidence and endurance in their strokes and
improve other aquatic skills. To pass this level:
Perform shallow dive or dive from stride position
(only when deep water is available) Perform open
turns on front and back, under water swimming 3 body
lengths, feet first surface dive, correct front and
back crawl 50 yards, butterfly 15 yards,
breaststroke 15 yards, scissors kick on side 15
yards, survival float, back float in deep water and
tread water 1 minute each. General and personal
water safety concerns. Learn safe diving rules,
perform a throwing assist, and care for conscious
choking victim, use of a life jacket. Successfully
complete the skills test.
STROKE REFINEMENT
LEVEL 5
Must have passed level 4
Successful completion of Level 4 skills. This level
will provide further coordination and refinement of
strokes. To pass this level: Shallow dive from side,
glide two body lengths and begin any front stroke 25
yards, swim under water 15 yards, tuck and pike
surface dives, survival float, back float, 2 minutes
each, tread water using 2 different kicks for 2
minutes, front crawl and back crawl 75 yards,
butterfly, breast stroke, elementary backstroke and
side stroke 25 yards each, rescue breathing.
Successfully complete the skills test.
SWIMMING AND SKILL PROFICIENCY
LEVEL 6
Must have passed level 5
Successful completion of Level 5 skills. This level
will refine strokes so students can swim with ease,
efficiency, power, over greater distances, and
prepare students to participate in more advance
courses, such as * Personal Water Safety,
*Fitness Swimming,*Lifeguard
Readiness,*Fundamentals of Diving. Level 6 is
divided into the above 4 categories, the instructor
will individualize each class for students. Each
category has a skills test that must be completed.
For more detailed information on Level 6, please see
instructor, or LTS supervisor.
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Ten questions
frequently asked in the Aquatics Area.
What is the age that children have to
be accompanied by an adult in the water?
Answer: Ages 5 and Under. The child must be
accompanied with in arms reach by an adult 18 years
of age or older. Once the child is 6 years of age
the parent should evaluate if they are safe enough
for the parent not to be with their child at all
times.
Can I go upstairs to workout and let
my child swim at the same time?
Answer: All children 8 years of age and under must
be accompanied by an adult at all times in the
aquatics area. Children ages 9 – 11 must be
accompanied by an adult that is inside the community
center. They may be in the aquatics area or in
another part of the center. Children that are 12
years of age and older may enter the center at
anytime without being accompanied by an adult.
What are the normal temperatures of
the pools?
Answer: The Community Center Indoor Pool is kept at
83 degrees. The Outdoor Community Center Pool and
the Solon Municipal Pool are kept at 82 degrees. The
spa is kept between 99 and 103 degrees.
If the pool temperatures are kept at
temperatures in the 80’s why does the pool seem cold
at times.
Answer: These temperatures fluctuate at times when
new water is added to backwash and fill. They
generally are pretty consistent. The pool also seems
to take on different temperatures due to the air
temperature. The Indoor pool air temperature is set
at 85 degrees. Sometimes that makes the initial
plunge into the water feel really cold. When you
enter the pool in cold temperatures sometimes that
will make the pool water seem extremely warm. A
person’s body type and circulation can also be
contributing factors
What is the height restriction for
going down the slide?
Answer: The height restriction for the water slides
is riders must be at least 48 inches tall to ride
the slide. There are no exceptions to this rule
including age, and swimming ability. These rules are
safety guidelines set up by the state of Ohio. If
you are unsure of your child’s height a staff member
can measure them at the slide.
What floatation devices are patrons
allowed to use in the pool.
Answer: The facility allows kick boards and pull
buoys for lap swim only. We also allow noodles.
Noodles are not permitted on the play feature, in
the diving well or by the drop zone of the slide.
Are patrons allowed to wear t-shirts
in the water?
Answer: Patrons are able to wear t-shirts in the
water. The shirts designed for the water are
preferred. Shirts that fit loosely are not permitted
on the water slides or diving boards.
When do you call rest period?
Answer: 10 minute rest periods are held at the last
ten minutes of each hour.
If we have a question regarding
something in the Aquatics Area who should we talk
to?
Answer: If you have Aquatics questions you may ask
any of our staff members. We ask that you try not to
talk to the lifeguards while they are in the
lifeguard stands. If a lifeguard cannot answer your
question they should be able to get you in contact
with someone from our pool management team whether
it be, the Aquatics Director, the Assistant
Supervisor of Programming or a Pool Supervisor.
Why can’t swimmers wear gym shorts in
the water?
Answer: Pool water chemistry is very important to
our patrons safety. A number of outside factors can
contribute. One of the factors that can contribute
is body perspiration. The Community Center is also a
fitness center that includes a cardio area, a free
weight area, a gymnasium, a track and an aerobics
room. We have a large number of patrons that can be
using those areas prior to wanting to use the pool.
We do not want patrons to get in the pool in their
workout attire. The sweat on their clothing can
directly affect the water chemistry and make the
pool uncomfortable for patrons.
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I do not live in Solon, but work in
Solon can my children take swimming lessons?
Swimming lessons are only offered to residents of
Solon.
When are swimming lessons offered?
Swimming lessons are offered year around, and new
sessions begin every season. During the school year
classes are held on week day mornings, after school
and Saturday mornings. Summer lessons are held on
mornings, several evenings and Saturday morning.
How can I find out when the next
registration for swimming lessons will be held?
Residents may call the Solon Community center or
check the city web site for the next registration
date.
My child has never taken or hasn’t
taken lessons for over a year how do I know what
level he should be in?
Swimming evaluations are given the night before each
registration, or you can call the Solon Community
Center to set up a time to be evaluated.
What age can my child start swimming
lessons?
Toddler water adjustment classes are offered for 6
months to 3 years old. An adult must accompany each
child in the water for each class. Children 4 years
may start taking Level 1 without a parent
accompanying them.
Does my child have to wear a swim
suit for lessons?
Solon
Community Center policy does require all persons
wishing to use are pool wear a regulation swim suit.
My child is not potty trained can he
take swimming lessons?
Any
child not potty trained must wear a swim diaper or
cloth diaper and rubber pants under their swim suit.
When my child is in swimming lessons
do I have to remain in the Solon Community Center?
Solon
Community Center policy requires any child that is
under the age of 12 have an adult in the Community
Center.
Are there lifeguards working when
swimming lessons are being run?
Safety is our first and most important concern;
lifeguards are always present when anyone is in the
Solon Community Center pool.
Can I swim laps or use the hot tub
during swimming lessons?
Two
lanes and the hot tub are open during swimming
lessons for anyone 18 years and older.
Do I have to wear a swim suit to take
a water exercise class?
Solon
Community Center policy does require all persons
wishing to use are pool wear a regulation swim suit.
How do I find out what water exercise
classes are offered and the fees?
You
may call the Solon Community Center or check the
city web site for a list of classes and the fees. A
listing is also available at the front desk for you
to take home.
Are classes cancelled when there is
adverse weather?
Classes are only cancelled if there is a lighting
storm. Students can call the Solon Community Center
for updated class cancellations.
May I wear water shoes for water
exercise classes?
Water
shoes are permitted as long as they have not been
worn out side.
I am a Solon resident but do not
belong to the Solon Community Center can I still
take a water exercise class?
Non-member residents may take a water exercise
class; you will pay daily drop in fee plus the drop
in fee for the class each time you attend. Class
passes are not sold to non –members.
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