Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Swim Schedule for 2008-2009 Season

Welcome once again to our swim portion of Autism Family Fun Swim and Sail at St. Joseph's College in Patchogue. The pool will be open on Sundays from 12:oopm to 2:00 on the following dates:


October 19th and 26th

November 9th and 23rd

December 21st

January 11th and 25th

February 8th and 22nd

March 1st, 15th and 29th

April 5th and 19th (pizza party)


All who are registered are invited to swim from 12-2p.m. and lessons will take place during this time. Lanes are set aside for the swim lessons.

For all new members there is a 3 minute safety video that you must view before participating.

The one-time registration fee per family is $35.00. Please make checks out to: Autism Family Fun Swim and Sail. Scholarships are available. Registration forms will be given out starting October 19th and must be completed prior to participation.


IMPORTANT REMINDERS: This is not a "drop-off" activity. An adult must be in the pool area at all times with the attending child. For health and safety reasons, a bathing suit must be worn by all in the pool area.


Swim lessons will be available also. Lessons will be offered to those on the waiting list and our members first. Priority will be given to those who have not yet had the opportunity to participate. Please remember that consistent attendance to the swim lessons time slot is important. Repeated absences from lessons may result in your time slot being given to someone else. The following is the swim lesson schedule. Please pick ONE session and FIRST and SECOND choice time slot.


SESSION A

October 19th, 26th

November 9th, 23rd

December 21st

January 11th, 25th


SESSION B

February 8th, 22nd

March 1st, 15th, 29th

April 5th, 19th


Time slots are 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm and 1:30pm.
****Please be promt for your swim time.****
Any questions related to this program may be directed to Maria LeMaire, Program Director. Please do not contact St. Joseph's College about the swim programs or lessons.

Maria LeMaire
Program Director
Autism Family Fun Swim and Sail
http://autismswimandsail.blogspot.com/
4 Quail Run
Smith Point, NY 11967
631-772-8917
Cell: 631-664-0031
Email: mklemaire@gmail.com
****WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS.****
NATORIUM RULES:
NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN THE POOL UNLESS A LIFEGUARD IS ON DUTY!ONE LONG WHISTLE BLAST IS THE SIGNAL TO CLEAR THE POOL!
The following rules will be strictly enforced!Anyone who refuses to cooperate will not be allowed access to the pool.
1. Everyone must obey the directions of the lifeguard.
2. No street shoes on deck.
3. Children will not be allowed on pool deck unless the parent is next to the child.
4. If the restroom is needed during swim time, a parent must accompany the child.
5. No running or rough play on the deck or in the water
6. Dive in designated area only! Diving is permitted in the deep end, lanes 1 & 2, marked off by the cones.
7. Swim instruction will take place in lanes 5 & 6. No one is allowed in this area unless they are participating in the swim lessons.
8. Everyone must shower before entering the pool.
9. Proper swimwear is required (i.e. no cutoffs, pants, etc.)
10. All spectators/parents must be wearing bathing suits.
11. No shoes allowed on deck.
12. Only white T-shirts may be worn over suits if not swimming.
13. Hair longer than shoulder length, bathing caps are required.
14. Hair shorter than shoulder length must be pulled back. No bobby pins.
15. All jewelry, hair decorations and bandages must be removed before entering the pool.
16. Persons with open sores and rashes are not allowed in the pool without physician’s consent.
17. All bags are to be left in the locker room.
18. No spitting in pool or on deck.
19. No gum, food or drink allowed in the pool area, except drinking water.
20. No glass or cans. Plastic bottles are allowed in the pool area.
21. The children will provide their own floatation devices as long as it is not an inflatable tube or bubble. Swim bubbles and life jackets are available for use.
I have read the above rules and I am aware of their importance.Signed by: ________________________________________ Date: ___________________(Parent or Guardian)PRINT Child’s Name: __________________________________________________

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