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YEAREND AOUATICS REPORT By: Maureen Thielen, Aquatic Director. I. EDGEWUOD POOL SUMMARY A. Restructure of the swimminq lesson program Major changes occurred in the swimming lesson program in the winter of 1984. The previous structure of the les- sons involved one teacher per maximum of 12 students, for 10 - 45 minute lessons, at the rate of $13.00 per stu- dent. The new format involves one instructor per maximum of 6 - 8 students, for 10 - 35 minute lessons at $15.00 per student. This smaller class size allows for much more individualized attention for each student to which the general public is very receptive. The actual American Red Cross certified class offerings basically remain the same, with the exception of the beginners level. The skill progression was further bro- ken down by adding a beginner III class to the previously existing beginner I and II levels (similar to Shoreview's current swimming program). Because the beginners level is the most difficult stage of the swimming skills pro- gression, it was felt that an additional increment, and therefore greater chance to experience success, would greatly benefit even the average learner. Three new features of the current lesson program are the addition of the first day general information/free open swim pass sheet, the "report card" system, and lesson evaluation sheets; the last two of which are distributed on the tenth day of the lessons. The information sheet tells the parents a bit about the program and also gives the parent an opportunity to take their child to a free evening or weekend open swim. The "report card" system informs parents exactly what skills their child is able to perform correctly and what skills their child will need to practice. The instructor also indicates on this form which level of the swimming lessons the child should next be enrolled in. And, the lesson evaluation sheet gives the parents the chance to comment on the total swimming program. (See appendix). B. New pool programs Throughout the past year, several new aquatic programs, have been successfully offered. These new programs include: Adaptive aquatics (complete with volunteer aide training and one-on-one instruction), arthritic exercise, scuba diving lessons, evening water exercise, corporate fitness swims, semi -private lessons, adult advanced les- sons, and seasonal passes, which offer discounts for the frequent pool user (see appendi+•!.