Community Pool

Swimming Lesson Online Registration & Payment

Located:
203 West Prairie Street
Belle Plaine, MN 56011
Phone: 952-873-2333

Important Announcements:		Closed for the Season. This year pool passes will be available at City Hall. Tentative open date is June 8, 2012 (weather permitting).

Operating Hours:

Closed for the season. Tentative open date is June 8, 2012 (weather permiting).

Pool Passes

*NEW for this season the City will be offering a 10 Admission Punch Card for $25.00 (no photo needed).

Seasonal Pool Passes available for purchase. All family members on the pool pass must have their photos taken for the pool pass at Belle Plaine City Hall.

Photos and passes will be issued at City Hall, 218 N. Meridian St., on the following dates in 2012:

Monday - Friday (Regular office hours)	8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat., May 19	9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sat., June 9	11:00 am - 4:00 pm

All pool passes/cards are nonrefundable and will be available ONLY at City Hall.

Payment is required at the time of the photo. Payment accepted at City Hall or online.
Admission costs are as follows:	Resident (within city limits)	Non-Resident
Daily Admission	$3.00 per session	$3.00 per session
10 Admission Punch Card	$25.00	$25.00
Single Season Pass (Photo required)	$60.00	$70.00
Family Season Pass (Photo required)	$125.00	$150.00

Swimming Lessons

Register for swimming lessons online or at City Hall during regular business hours, Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Registration can also be mailed to City of Belle Plaine, P.O. Box 129, Belle Plaine, MN 56011. By Mail Registration Form.

Cost: $35.00 - Residents $45.00 - Non Residents

Payment required at time of registration. Registration will close a week prior to session start date. For scheduling purposes, when registering please indicate which level as well as three (3) options of desired session dates and time. You will be notified later as to the final lesson time (based on availability) by e-mail provided on registration.

Session Dates & Times

	10:30 am	11:15 am	12:00 noon	5:00 pm
Session 1 June 18 - 19	-	Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 6	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Session 2 July 2-13 (no class July 4)	Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 6	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
Session 3 July 16 - 27	Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 6	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 5
Session 4 July 30 - Aug. 10	Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4	Tiny Tots Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Skill Levels

Tiny Tots; (3 1/2 - 4 years old) This class is for children with little swimming experience. Goal is to build up confidence and independence in the water. The children will experience blowing bubbles, kicking and floating.
Level 1; Introduction to Water Skills (5 years old by first day of class) Participants learn to feel comfortable in the water and enjoy the water safely. Fundamental aquatic skills are taught to develop good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the pool. Participants learn to:
Blow bubbles and submerge face Float on front and back with support Swim on front and back with support	Retrieve submerged object Basic water safety rules
Level 2; Fundamental Aquatic Skills This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Students are performing skills without support and developing arm and leg actions that lay the foundation for future strokes. Participants learn to:
Submerge entire head Swim on front and back 5 body lengths Roll over front to back, back to front	Float and glide on front and back Swim on front and back alternating arm action
Level 3; Stroke Development Increase proficiency and build on the aquatic skills learned in Level 2 by providing additional practice with increased distances and times. Participants learn to:
Jump into deep water and tread water 30 seconds Diving from a sitting and kneeling position Rotary breathing	Front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke 15 yards Swim using the dolphin kick for 3-5 body lengths
Level 4; Stroke Improvement Participants improve skills worked on in Level 3 and endurance for front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and breaststroke. Participants learn to:
Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 25 yards each Swim sidestroke, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly 15 yards Perform open turns on front and back	Dive from a standing position Perform a feet-first surface dive and swim underwater
Level 5; Stroke Refinement Participants refine their performance of all the strokes and increase distances. Participants learn to:
Perform a long shallow dive Perform tuck and pike surface dives Perform flip turns	Swim front crawl and elementary backstroke for 50 yards Swim butterfly, back crawl, breaststroke and sidestroke for 25 yards
Level 6; Swimming and Skill Proficiency Personal Water Safety, Lifeguard Readiness and Fitness Swimmer Participants swim strokes with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Participants learn to:
Swim front and back crawl for at least 100 yards Swim butterfly, elementary backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke for 50 yards Perform flip turns while swimming Rescue breathing	Survival swimming/ with rescue tube Care for conscious, choking victim/ back boarding Compact jump