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Essex Aquatics

Janet Woodruff

Aquatics Director
Essex
879-7734 x130
janetw@sfedge.com

Kim Graham
Essex
Group Exercise Director
879-7734
kimg@sfedge.com

Autism Puzzle Foundation information (PDF)


KIDS NIGHT OUT
Hey Mom or Dad...Need some time for yourself ?? Let us do the entertaining, while you enjoy your evening!!

Our Kids Night Out offers swimming, water slide, climbing wall, and gym games with a great experienced staff. We also provide pizza and drinks at dinner time. Care is provided for children ages 3 and up from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. We divide into age groups if enrollment allows.
Families must sign up by 3pm Thursday for event planning services. Stop by the front desk at the Sports & Fitness Edge 2 today to sign up!!

Fall 2010 Schedule

Dates:
September 17th
October 1st
October 15th
October 29th
November 12th
November 26th
December 3rd
December 17th

MEMBER: $20 1ST CHILD, $10 EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING
NON-MEMBER: $25 1ST CHILD, $15 EACH ADDITIONAL SIBLING
For more information contact Janet @ 879-7734 x 130 or janetw@sfedge.com


Swim and Stay Fit
Session I: September 7th - October 21st
Session II: October 26th - December 30th
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm

This is a program for swimmers ages 11-18 who are looking to stay fit and have fun! Swimmers should be familiar with freestyle and backstroke. Coaches will work on developing stroke technique, but mainly on fitness, building endurance and strength.
Every workout will include a 60 minute dry land workout with a certified personal trainer.
Session I: Members $165 Non-Members $190
Session II: Members $350 Non-Members $390
For more information please contact Janet at 879-7734 x 130 or email janetw@sfedge.com

Join the WAVE
The Wave Swim Club provides an opportunity for young swimmers to be involved with a recreational swim program. The  club is open to 5-14 year olds who can swim (comfortably and continuously) more than one length of the pool using a recognizable freestyle and backstroke. Practice sessions involve the development of the four competitive strokes (freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly),  block starts and flip turns. The club’s focus is recreation, sportsmanship, teamwork and fun.


Tidal Waves (ages 5 to 9)
Tuesday and Thursday at 4 to 4:45pm
Tsunamis (ages 10 to 14)
Tuesdays and Thursday 5-5:45pm

Session I: September 14th- October 28th
Session II:  November 2nd –December 23rd       

*Each WAVE has a strong focus on stroke development and refinement, but most of all we have fun!!

$160 per session Members & $185 per session Non-members
For more information contact Janet at janetw@sfedge.com or 879-7734 x 130



Master's Swim
Starts Monday, November 30th
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
5:30am-6:30am
Free for Members
$7 Drop In Fee for Non-members
Call Janet at 879-7734 x 130 or email at janetw@sfedge.com For more information!!


Private Swimming Lessons

Certified instructors offer you the opportunity to have private or semi-private swim lessons at the time that work best for you. Tailor your lesson to your specific needs!

Private lessons
4 pack: Member $100 ($25 per session),
Non-member $125 ($31.25 per session)
6 pack: Member $135 ($22.50 per session),
Non-member $165 ($27.50 per session)
8 pack: Member $160 ($20 per session),
Non-member $200 ($25 per session)

Semi Private lessons (2 or more)
4 pack: Member $80 per person ($20 per session),
Non-member $100 per person ($25 per session)
6 pack: Member $105 per person ($17.50 per session),
Non-member $125 ($22.50 per session)
8 pack: Member $120 per person ($15 per session),
Non-member $160 per person ($20 per session)


- Available in South Burlington or Essex.
- Please call Janet Woodruff at ext. 130 to arrange your private swim lesson today.
- This is open to all ages and swimming abilities

Individual Adaptive Swim Lessons
Sports & Fitness Edge is proud to introduce a new program run by our Adaptive Swim Specialist, Cass Hoffman. The program is designed for individuals with a variety of disabilities; children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) are strongly encouraged to participate. Lessons offer a variety of positive outcomes for your child and are structured based on the strengths and needs of the individual.

Cass Hoffman swam competitively for ten years. She taught swim lessons to groups and individuals ranging in ages from birth to adult. She has worked with children with special needs for over five years, primarily children with ASD.

Adaptive Swim Lessons:
• Are designed for youth to learn basic swim skills
• Offer individuals the many benefits of the therapeutic qualities of water
• Create an opportunity for motor skill acquisition and strengthening
• Encourage increased social and communication skills
• Enhance individual’s ability to be independent in the water
• Increase knowledge of basic water safety skills
• Offer an opportunity to participate in a fun and relaxing life long skill

All lessons are 45 minutes in length.
Lessons are typically one to one ratio.
Semi-private adapted lessons available upon request.
Lessons are available at the Essex, S. Burlington and Williston locations.
No prerequisite skills required!

Private Adapted Lessons (1:1 ratio)

4 pack: Member $180 ($45 per session),
Non-member $220 ($55 per session)
6 pack: Member $240 ($40 per session),
Non-member $300 ($50 per session)
8 pack: Member $280 ($35 per session),
Non-member $360 ($45 per session)

Semi-Private Lesson (1:2 ratio)

4 pack: Member $140 per person ($35 per session),
Non-member $180 per person ($45 per session)
6 pack: Member $180 per person ($30 per session),
Non-member $240 ($40 per session)
8 pack: Member $200 per person ($25 per session),
Non-member $280 per person ($35 per session)

Click here to download a coupon to save 20% on Adaptive lessons (PDF)

To get started or for more information please email Cass Hoffman at cassh@sfedge.com 
Or call at 879-7734 x 134
 

Essex Group Swimming lessons

Session 1 September 13th-October 23rd
Session 2 November 1st-December 18th
No class will be held the week of Thanksgiving

6 Week Sessions

Click here to download full info and schedule (PDF)
- Call the Front Desk to register, 879-7734
- Member: $75 per session, Non-member: $100 per session
- No make-up classes are offered

For more information please contact Janet at 879-7734x130 janetw@sfedge.com

First Splash(ages 6 mos.-3yrs)
A parent and child class. This class exposes you and your child to the water in an enjoyable and safe environment. The class includes songs, games, and basic water skills.

Preschool Level 1
(ages 3-5)
Designed to make children feel comfortable in and around the water, and learn basic aquatic skills. 4 participants per class

Preschool Level 2
(ages 3-5)
Children start to have more independence in the water, as they gain more comfort. Safety skills are incorporated. 4 participants per class

Preschool Level 3
(ages 3-5)
Children learn to perform swimming skills independently on front and back. Safety skills are incorporated. 4 participants per class

Level 1
(start about age 6)
Children will begin developing positive attitudes, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water. To pass this level the student will need to be able to swim with assistance, be comfortable in the water and submerge their mouth, nose, and eyes.

Level 2
(ages 6 and up)
Children learn fundamental skills, including learning how to float without support and to recover from a vertical position. To pass this level the student will need to be able to swim 15 feet without assistance. They also will need to float without assistance.

Level 3
(ages 6 and up)
Build on the skills developed in level 2 by providing additional guided practice in deeper water. To pass this level the student will need to do the front and back crawl 15 yards, and tread water or float for 30 seconds

Level 4
(ages 6 and up)
To develop participants’ confidence in the strokes learned in level 3 and to improve other aquatic skills. To pass this level the student will need to swim front crawl 25 yards, swim elementary backstroke 25 yards, and do a feet-first entry into deeper water.


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Water Slide


The water slide is open and staffed by an Aquatics Professional several times a week. Please come and join us for a great night out.

Essex Water Slide Hours
5:30-7:00 pm Friday
4:30-6:00 pm Sunday

Looking for a fun activity to do with a group?
Think about renting the pool or waterslide. Various times and days are available. Please call for more details.
 

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Aquatic Class Descriptions


Aquatic Body Conditioning
A moderate to high intensity cardio segment and muscle conditioning followed by stretching.


Aqua Fit
A moderate to high intensity class that combines cardio with strength building. Class is appropriate for all ages and fitness levels.


Aqua Step
This class is held in the competition pool at E2. Start with a warm up and then increase intensity using a step in the water for a moderate to intense workout.


Aqua Nuts
Anything goes in this moderate intensity hour! A variety of formats and equipment will be used.


Aqua Power
Get your heart working in the cardio segment, then strengthen muscle and improve balance and coordination for a well rounded workout.


Cardio Combo
Uses various formats of interval training, circuit training, water boxing, and toning. This is a complete workout that really kicks butt!


Cardio Wave
An energetic aqua workout designed to challenge and condition the entire body.


Challenger
Intense conditioning class for the experienced water exerciser. Class utilizes a variety of equipment for added resistance.


Energizer
The morning class that gets your day started right! Class includes a warm-up, 30 – 40 minutes of cardiovascular exercise, followed by a cool down and stretching.


H.A.R.T.
Hydro Aerobic Rigorous Training – that says it all! Intermediate to advanced fitness levels of any age, with focus on posture and core muscle groups. Lots of movement and fun!


Hydro Gym
This moderate to high intensity class combines stationary exercises with cross current
exercises. An intense cardio segment followed by strength training.


Liquid Tai Chi
Combine the beautiful, flowing movements of tai chi with the resistive and relaxing properties of water. Perfect for all fitness levels.


Power Waves
Alternate between aerobic intervals and active recovery for a great cardio and calorie burning workout.


Water Wave Challenge
An aerobic workout that uses the water’s natural resistance to increase cardio fitness.


Water Walking
Strength and endurance walking using the resistance of water with optional use of Hydrofit equipment.


Just my speed
Low intensity moves followed by stretching and toning make this class perfect for beginners, mom’s to be, seniors, etc.


Stretch-n-Tone
Designed specifically for seniors, this class uses low intensity moves, stretching and toning for a complete workout.

Arthritis Classes – Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
Designed for many types or rheumatic diseases and related manifestations. Swim skills not needed. Club and pool are handicap accessible. Taught by certified instructors.
Free for members, $35/month for non-members
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Water shoes are strongly recommended for all classes to prevent slipping and provide needed support.

Sports & Fitness Edge reserves the right to substitute instructors without prior notice and to cancel classes due to lack of participation. Schedules are subject to change monthly and are posted on the 25th of each month.

 

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