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Aquatics
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Tips for Healthy Summer Swimming
Summer is on the way, and that means more opportunities to swim and play in the pool. When we think about water safety often the first thing that pops into mind are swimming in areas with lifeguards and not swimming during severe weather like lightening. With the increase in bather loads at many area pools, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also asks that we use prudence, good sense and healthy habits for our health and safety as well as others.
The CDC recommends the following guidelines/habits for adults and children to protect yourself and others while contributing to maintaining a healthy pool environment:
- Take a soap shower before entering the pool
- Avoid drinking pool water while swimming
- If you are ill with a contagious disease or illness, refrain from swimming to allow your body time to get well and avoid exposing others
- Take children to the bathroom often
- For young children in diapers, change diapers in a designated bathroom area, not at the poolside, and use plastic pants over a disposable or cloth diaper
- Use plenty of sunscreen, particularly after swimming, when swimming at outside venues
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and healthy pool environment for all patrons. For additional information, contact Robin Feickert at 651- 255-4762 or rfeickert@stpauljcc.org.
Become a certified Red Cross Lifeguard
The St. Paul JCC will offer an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course on Sundays, May 4-June 1, from 12-6 p.m. To be eligible, participants must be at least 15 years old and be able to pass a swim test, including swimming 300 yards of the front crawl and breaststroke. The course purpose is to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.
Completion of this course allows the participant to work as a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard (completion does not guarantee employment at the JCC).
Attendance is required at all classes.
Cost is $200 per person; please register at the front desk.
Contact Robin Feickert at 651-255-4762 or rfeickert@stpauljcc.org for more details.
American Red Cross Learn to Swim program:
American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructors teach classes for levels 1-6 in addition to Parent/Child classes and Little Guppies classes for pre-schoolers. Sessions are offered on Sundays and weekdays throughout the year.
Click here to view the Spring 2008 Aquatics Brochure
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Please keep our pools healthy this summer!
The St. Paul JCC's aquatics department, Camp Butwin staff and maintenance department work hard all year round to provide our members with well-maintained swimming pools. Please practice the following "PLEAs" to help protect yourself and others from Recreational Water Illnesses.
- PLEASE do not swallow pool water
- PLEASE practice good hygiene. Minnesota State Health Department guidelines require nude, soap showers before entering the pool. Wash your hands after using the toilet or changing diapers.
- PLEASE take your children on bathroom breaks or check diapers often. Waiting to hear "I have to go" may mean that it's too late.
- PLEASE do not swim when you have intestinal illnesses
Feel free to contact Robin Feickert, Aquatics director, at 651-255-4762 or rfeickert@stpauljcc.org with questions.
For more information, go to healthyswimming.org
Enjoy our indoor heated pool for:
- Recreational and open swims
- Lap swims (up to 8 lap swimmers at a time)
- Red Cross lessons for all levels
- Parent/child swim classes
- Swim teams - Winter and Summer
- Group Water Fitness Classes
- Arthritis water exercise classes
- Private lessons for all ages
For information about Aquatics programs, call Robin Feickert at (651) 255-4762 or e-mail rfeickert@stpauljcc.org
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- Open Swim - a time for all ages with no lap swimming allowed.
- Lane Swim - a time for serious swimmers to work out.
- Adult Open Swim - for those 16 and older. No lap swimming, please.
- Moonlight Lane Swim - relaxing morning and evening swim with only underwater pool lights and balcony lights.
- Female/Male Only Swim - Open swim times for a single gender.
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| Additional Aquatics Classes and Activities |
Logrolling
Logrolling Class
Members Only
All ages and abilities welcome
Tuesdays, April 29 - May 20
4 - 5 pm
COST: $35
This class is a great way to improve balance, concentration and agility while having a great time. Instructor: Jamie Fischer, world champion in the logroll and the boom run, and Robin Feickert, aquatics director. For more information, contact Robin at 651-255-4762 or rfeickert@stpauljcc.org
Check out the United States Log Rolling website:
United States Log Rolling.
Bennett Van Bogart warms up for the "Frozen Feet Invitational"
LOW INTENSITY
Golden Waves - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:45 - 11:30am
The Golden Waves class is a shallow water class that targets training for activities of daily living along with general conditioning. The objectives assist improving balance, stair climbing, walk speed and gain lifting and grip strength. This class is not for those running a marathon, but who want to stay active in the game of life; an excellent way to get started for a beginning water enthusiast.
MODERATE INTENSITY
Twinges 'n' Hinges (Arthritis Class)
This class consists of gentle exercises done in water to increase mobility and joint range of motion while decreasing pain and stiffness. This is an ideal class for those with arthritis as well as those who experience general aches and pains. The deep-water class is held primarily in the deep end using aqua jogging belts and is excellent for increasing balance. Arthritis Foundation affiliated program.
Classes meet Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1:15-2pm
Member fees: $35/10 sessions $60/20 sessions
Non-member fees: $45/10 sessions $80/20 sessions
Private And Semi-Private Swim Lessons:
Private and semi-private swim lessons are available. Private lessons now $25/per half hour and semi-private lessons now $30/per half hour for 2-3 swimmers of similar skill level.
Female Only Lane Swim:
St. Paul JCC Members Only
Ongoing/Sun./10:30-11 a.m.
Call Robin Feickert at 651-255-4762 or e-mail rfeickert@stpauljcc.org for more information.
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