New Swimmer Orientation

Rowan College at Burlington CountyAquatics Department

Andy GilesAquatics Coordinator

Barbara LongAssistant Coordinator

Beth Haff & Hayley ArtisHead Aquatics Instructors

Did you Know...The most common cause of accidental death in children under 5 is DROWNING.

Over 60% of people who drown never intended to get wet!!

A Commitment to Water Safetywith the RCBC Aquatics Program

For over 90 years, the American Red Cross has been the leader in preparedness educationWater Safety remains a key element

in the Red Cross Preparedness Mission

The RCBC Aquatics ProgramEmphasizes…….

IMPORTANT SAFETY SKILLS

FUNDAMENTAL SWIM SKILLS

FUN

CONDITIONING & ENDURANCE

Core Safety Skills Practiced

Pool RulesWater SafetyNever swim aloneClothing &PFD DrillUse of reaching or

throwing assistsHazards of Diving

Boating SafetyRecognizing

Accidents...Call 911Importance of CPRChoking PreventionPrevention of

Recreational Water Illnesses

Learn-to-Swim Courses6 Levels of Development

*Level 1- Introduction to Water Skills

*Level 2- Fundamental Aquatic Skills

*Level 3- Stroke Development

*Level 4- Stroke Improvement

*Level 5- Stroke Refinement

*Level 6- Swimming and Skill Proficiency

Aquatic StaffWater Safety Instructors certified by the

American Red Cross (WSI)

Over a century of combined instructor experience

Instructor Aides to assist in classes keeping a low instructor to swimmer ratio

Head Instructors : Barbara…Beth…Hayley…Linda…Val…Bill …Meghan…Joyce

Toddler Swim ClassesAqua Tots

6 mths - 4 yrs Parent & Child

Water Adjustment Basic Skills

Safety Skills

Super Tots 3 - 4 yrs

Without parent

Water Adjustment Basic Skills

Safety Skills Must be

pre-screened

Preschool-K 4 – 6 yrs

Strokes on

Front and Back Prone Floating Back Floating

Bubble Blowing Hold Breath Faces Wet Bobbing

Safety Skills

Youth Swim Classes @ RCBC

Ages 6 – 13 years

Shallow WaterLevels I-2

Deep WaterLevels 3-6

Adult Swim ProgramsMore than just swimming…

Adult Swim LessonsAqua FitnessRCBC Masters &

Triathlon SwimmingLifeguard TrainingCPR/AED/First Aid

Certification ClassesKayaking (Paddle

Shack)Scuba (Aqua-tech)

Fun Activities

Water AdjustmentWater GamesWater RelaysCircle ActivitiesObstacle CoursesWater PoloWater Basketball

Future Olympic Swimmer?!Mini Competitive Clinic 5 - 7 yrsCompetitive Clinic > 7 yrsHome school- Stroke, Technique and

Endurance Conditioning for High School Competitive

SwimmersTechnical Swim Training(1 instructor per

3 students)

Not Permitted To Swim…. Diarrhea Past Week Fever Skin Rash Open Cuts or Sores Bleeding Teeth Runny Nose Skin Disease Communicable

Disease

Remove band-aidsUse Rest RoomTake ShowerRemove Jewelry

Parent/Guardian

Do not leave children unattended.

Monitor children in hallway…no running, climbing, or entering rooms.

Watch class through observation windows -when it is not parent watch day.

Be available during class to take child to rest room or if needed for an emergency.

Infant/Toddler Pool Policy

MUST WEAR plastic pants with snug fitting legs over a cloth or swim diapers ( under 3 years old)

Parent needs to check the diaper frequently during swimming

Notify the lifeguard and exit pool immediately if feces is found or child spits up in the pool

First Day Pre-School & School Age Classes

Arrive at the Pemberton Campus – Parking lot 12 (P.E. Building)

Be on timeSign In Child at Swimming Table … Confirm correct phone number/name… Complete cards

(purple pre-school /white school age)… Sign assumption of risk /release/photo form

Child enters through gender appropriate locker room or pool door and sits on bleacher

First Day Aqua Tot and Adult Classes

Be on time

Children 3 and under with Adult enter through locker room to pool enclosure and sits on bleachers

No earlier than 5 minutes before class time

Sign In Child at the desk or with the instructor in the pool area

Locker Room ProceduresChildren enter through gender appropriate

locker room or pool door and sit on bleacher

Do not leave valuables in the locker room…Lock lockers during use and then remove

Children will be dismissed to their parents in the pool area

In the Women’s Locker Room – Boy’s should change in the Baby area

In the Men’s Locker Room – Girls should change in the Baby area

Swim Classes

Excellent Instruction Swim Guidelines Show and Tell Days ARC Safety Videos PFD Clothes Day in the

Water Swim Record Cards Ribbons or Certificates BCC Patches Available

Healthy SwimmingHealthy Swimming Brochure

Center for Disease Control available on Campus

ALL SWIMMERS“ 3 PLEAs” to stop germs from causing

illness at the pool“ 3 PLEAs” to keep germs out of the pool

and your community

Splash Parties @ RCBC

BirthdaysSpecial Events

Call (609) 894-9311 or

(856) 222-9311ext. 1497

balong@bcc.edu for more information

Fitness Center MembershipFamily MembershipsIndividual Memberships

Gray…..Pool and Gymnasium

(usage fee, punch card)

MaroonPool, Gymnasium, Weights

Room, Sauna

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