Princeton University Athletics
Princeton University Aquatics Programs
February 15, 2011 | General
Group Lessons for Children | Group Lessons for Adults | Aqua Fitness | Private Lessons | American Red Cross Certification
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| Toddlers(ages 2-3) |
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11am-11:30am (Wading) OR |
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| Preschool(ages 3-5) | 4:45pm-5:15pm*(Wading pool) |
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4:45pm-5:15pm* (Wading Pool) |
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11am-11:30am OR 12:15pm-12:45pm (Wading) |
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| Level 1, 2, 3 (ages 5-8) | 5:15pm-6pm* (Wading/Lane) |
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5:15pm-6pm* (Wading/Lane) | 4:30pm-5:15pm (Wading/Lanes) |
10:15am-11am OR 11:30am-12:15pm (Wading) |
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| Level 4, 5,6(ages 8-11) |
6pm-6:45pm (Lanes)
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6:30pm-7:15pm (Lanes) |
6pm-6:45pm (Lanes) |
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12:15pm-1pm (Lanes) |
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Adult Beginner
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6:30pm-7:15pm (Wading Pool)
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AdultBeginner Intermediate
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6:30pm-7:15pm (Wading/Lane) |
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Adult Intermediate |
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6:30m-7:15pm (Lanes)
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Please note all classes take place at Dillon Pool
Detailed Pool Schedule
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, February 3rd. Late registration will be accepted if space is still available, however discounts will not longer be valid.
* = lessons take place on Mondays AND Wednesdays
Level 1 and above will begin with a 5 minute stretching/warm up session
Mondays AND Wednesdays* Session
Session 1: 2/9, 2/11, 2/16, 2/18, 2/23, 2/25, 3/2, 3/4, 3/9 (Makeup- 3/11)
9 classes + 1 makeup class- $200
Session 2: 3/23, 3/25, 3/30, 4/1, 4/6, 4/8, 4/13, 4/15, 4/20, 4/22, 4/27 (Makeup- 4/29)
11 classes + 1 makeup class- $230
Mondays ONLY Session (Level 4/5/6)
2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, NO LESSONS 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 (Makeup- 4/27)
10 classes + 1 makeup class- $215
Wednesdays ONLY Session (Level 4/5/6)
2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, NO LESSONS 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 (Makeup- 4/29)
10 classes + 1 makeup class- $215
Tuesday Session
2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, NO LESSONS 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 (Makeup- 4/28)
10 classes + 1 makeup class- $215
Session 2: 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 (Makeup 4/28)
Thursday Session
10 classes + 1 makeup class- $215
Friday Session
2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, NO LESSONS 3/13 & 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 (Makeup- 5/1)
9 classes + 1 makeup class- $200
Saturday Session
2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, NO LESSONS 3/14 & 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25 (Makeup- 5/2)
9 classes + 1 makeup class- $200
Important Information
- Approximately 5 students per instructor
- American Red Cross Swim Lesson Program
- Classes are held at Dillon Gym, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 for directions on getting to campus and where to park go to: http://www.princeton.edu/main/visiting/
- Contact person: Kaitlin Naudts- Dobiesz- Aquatics Coordinator, Programming
- Email: knaudts@princeton.edu
Cost:
9 classes + 1 makeup class: $200
10 classes + 1 makeup class: $215
11 classes + 1 makeup class: $230
DISCOUNTS: When registering multiple children or for multiple sessions, you will receive a discount.You MUST purchase the sessions together and/or register the children at the same time, in order to recevie the discounted price.
2 sessions or 2 children discount = $25 off the total price
3 sessions or 3 children discount = $40 off the total price
Description of Levels
Toddlers: This class is an orientation to the aquatic environment. It helps children feel comfortable in the water with the help of their parent. *Each child must be accompanied by 1 adult during the lesson.
Exploring the pool
Being passed between adults
Playing with water toys
Blowing bubbles
Kicking with parent
Arm movement
Laying on back in the water
Preschool: This is an introductory level and is designed to making swimmers comfortable in the water without a parent. It focuses on teaching them how to have fun and stay safe.
orientation to the aquatic environment without parent
entering & exiting the water
blowing bubbles through mouth & nose
putting face in the water
introduction to bobbing
front & back glides
introduction to arm and leg movement
exploring floating on front and back
introduction to water safety
Level 1: This level focuses on the most basic skills of learning how to swim and feeling comfortable in the water.
front and back floats and glides
submerge whole head (bobbing)
open eyes under water and retrieve submerged objects
combined arm and leg actions on front and back
tread water using arm and hand actions
recover to vertical position
Level 2: This level enables children to gain greater independence in the water by achieving success with fundamental skills.
tread water, using arm and leg motions
gliding on front and back for 5 yards
freestyle
back crawl
turning over from front to back and back to front
jumping into water without being caught
floating on front and back on own
submerge entire head for 3 seconds
blow bubbles submerging head in a rhythmic pattern
Level 3: This level is a continuation of building on skills learned in level 2 and gaining comfort in greater water depths
jumping into deep water from the side
perform rotary breathing with the body in a horizontal position
gliding off wall
freestyle
back stroke
elementary backstroke kick
retrieving objects from underwater
treading water on own
kneeling dive
butterfly – kick and body motion
Level 4: In this level swimmers develop more variety of strokes and improve on those learned previously.
elementary backstroke- arms and legs
deep water object retrieval
rotary breathing
freestyle
backstroke
scissors kick and sidestroke
whip kick and breaststroke
intro to turning at wall
diving in standing positions
using safe diving rules
swimming underwater
Level 5: This level furthers swimmers' stroke refinement and works towards gaining confidence in each individual stroke.
alternate breathing
long shallow dive
freestyle
elementary backstroke
backstroke
sidestroke
breaststroke
dolphin kick and butterfly
turns on front/back
surface dive
treading water with different kicks
Level 6: This is the most advanced level offered. The class is focused on improving techniques of all strokes as well as building endurance.
Freestyle 100+ yards continuous
Backstroke 100+ yards continuous
elementary backstroke
breaststroke
butterfly
sidestroke
treading water
diving
freestyle flip turn
backstroke flip turn
breaststroke turn
breaststroke pullout and turn
butterfly turn
Refine each stroke to swim with ease and efficiency over a distance
Adult Beginner: This is an introductory level for adults. It will help establish a comfort level in the water as well as the basics of freestyle and backstroke.
Adult Beginner Intermediate: This level is for those between the beginner swimmer level and a lap swimmer. It is will help in becoming a more proficent swimmer.
Adult Intermediate: The intermediate class is designed for those who are comfortable swimming laps. It focuses on reviewing and improving technique in freestyle and backstroke as well as introducing elementary backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
Tuesdays- Adult Beginner
Session 1: 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3 (Makeup- 3/10)
Session 2: 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 (Makeup- 4/28)
4 classes + 1 makeup class-$90
5 classes + 1 makeup class- $100
Wednesdays- Adult Beginner Intermediate
Session 1: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4 (Makeup- 3/11)
Session 2: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22 (Makeup- 4/29)
4 classes + 1 makeup class- $90
5 classes + 1 makeup class- $100
Thursdays- Adult Intermediate
Session 1: 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, (Makeup- 3/12)
Session 2: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, (Makeup- 4/30)
4 classes + 1 makeup class - $90
5 classes + 1 makeup class - $100
*NOTE- NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER REGISTERING FOR ANY LESSONS. (Group or Private)
**New** AQUA FITNESS CLASSES
A fun, low-impact workout, in the water. This class focuses on increasing flexibility, balance and core strengthening. It's a perfect workout for all ages! Class takes place in the wading pool (3-4 foot area.) Water shoes are recommended, but not required.
Private Lessons (for all ages)
Please fill out the PDF registration form by clicking here.
Ratio: 1 on 1 student to instructor
Cost: 1 lesson = $40, 5 lessons = $175, 10 lessons = $325
*Discounted rates only apply when signing up for the specified number of lessons associated with that price.
Times and dates of lessons are determined based on individual participant as well as instructor and pool availability. Lessons are subject to change, based on Dillon Pool availability. Please check the detailed pool schedule at the top of the page.
Changes to regularly scheduled lessons need to be done 24 hours in advance. Any changes after that point will be charged as a lesson. All no-shows will be charged.
Lesson schedules generally coincide with the Princeton University Academic Calender.
(NO LESSONS ON SUNDAYS)
FALL SEMESTER: Mid-September-Beginning of December
SPRING SEMESTER: Mid-February- Beginning of May
SUMMER: Mid-June-Beginning of August
American Red Cross Certification Courses
If you would like to sign up for a course that does not have dates, please email knaudts@princeton.edu to express your interest!
Lifeguard Training Course
New Blended Learning Program - Online assignments to be completed prior to in-class skill sessions. Instructions to access the online assignments will be emailed out, about one week prior to the first day of class.
SPRING 2015 COURSES:
- Course 1: Friday, March 13th, Saturday, March 14th & Sunday, March 15th (Registration deadline: Saturday, March 7th)
Times: 3/13: 3:30pm-9pm, 3/14: 12pm-6pm, 3/15: 12pm-6pm
Where: Dillon Pool and Library (Classroom space in Dillon Gym)
Course Cost: $325
- Course 2: Friday March 27th, Saturday March 28th, Sunday March 29th (Registration deadline: Saturday March 21st)
Times: 3/27: 4pm-8:30pm, 3/28: 11am-6pm, 3/29: 11am-6pm
Where: Dillon Pool and Library (Classroom space in Dillon Gym)
Course Cost: $325
- Course 3: Tuesday April 7th, Wednesday April 8th, & Thursday, April 9th
Times: 9am-3pm each day
Where: Dillon Pool and Library (Classroom space in Dillon Gym)
Course Cost: $325
**REGSITRATION FOR LIFEGUARD TRAINING COURSES WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE STARTING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY13TH**
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course
New Blended Learning Program - Online assignments to be completed with in-class skill sessions. Instructions to access the online assignments will be emailed out, about one week prior to the first day of class.
NEXT COURSE :
When: TBD
Times: TBD
Where: Dillon Pool and Library (Classroom space in Dillon Gym)
***All participants are required to pass a pre-test. Those who do not pass will be be charged a $150 processing fee and receive a refund for the remaining balance. If at the conclusion of the course, the participant fails any of the final tests (written or physical) no refund will be given.***
Lifeguard Re-Certification Course
COURSE 1:
When: Saturday, February 14th (Registration Deadline: Sat. 2/7)
Time: 8am-3:30pm
Where: DeNunzio Pool
Course Cost: $175
Click here to register