Introduction

Hello!

Thank you for visiting my site to gather additional information regarding swimming lessons with me. I live in Providence Village and have 16 years experience teaching swim lessons to more than 300 children and adults. I also have 12 years experience as a competitive swimmer and 2 years experience as a swim coach for a USA Swim Team. Classes will be held in my own backyard in a lush private setting with minimal distractions. Most classes are grouped in classes of 5! You will find details below regarding prices, dates & times, and descriptions of the class options. Please feel free to contact me for questions or scheduling!

Kindest Regards,

Miss Jane

GROUP CLASSES

BEGINNERS

This class is an intro into the basic skills necessary for swimming. For beginners, nervous or fearful students. We will focus on submersions, bubbles, kickers, superman glide, back floats and building great attitudes. As they become more comfortable in the water we will focus on rollover breathing, superman glide with kickers, front floats, back floats, shallow dive in the water and returning to the wall, intro to kickboards on front, independence in the water and option test with clothes on.

INTERMEDIATE

In this class the swimmer must be able to take three consecutive breaths unassisted. We will focus on independent kick glides, kicking on back, big arms, using kickboards with breathing, assisted side breathing with big arms, intro to butterfly kick and elementary backstroke arms. As they progress, we will focus on independent kick glides, kicking on back, big arms, using kickboards with breathing, assisted side breathing with big arms, intro to butterfly kick and elementary backstroke arms.

ADVANCED

In this class the swimmer must be able to work the length of the pool with confidence. We will focus on big-arm freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breaststroke kick, treading water and butterfly kick. All strokes will be introduced in this class. As their skill level increases we will also work on stroke refinement, flip turns, stroke drills, endurance and getting ready for competitive swim team level. We may occassionally meet at the Salt Water Pool for endurance lessons once or twice a week.

Summer 2012 Schedule

Summer Schedule can now be found and edited on Docs.Google.com

I'm ready to start scheduling I've made a spreadsheet (see docs.google link below) so people can start putting in their availability. Just put your child's name and age and (B,I, A based on their skill). The skill level on the sheets arent finalized, just need to see what ages and availabilities line up. I will do that after the list starts to fill up and the first day of class when I see what level the kids are at. Call me if you have any questions or want me to do it. 972-567-8784

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AknkzPOHp2TEdFlVXy1mdjJiamNUeVdOYl9mRFI2cXc

POLICIES

PAYMENT

Full payment must be received at the start of the session. Make checks payable to Jane Loomis. Paypal also accepted but paypal fee may be included.

REFUNDS

No refunds will be given. Once we have reserved a time slot for you, that spot is considered “sold” and is no longer marketable. Please feel free to give your child’s time slot to a family member or friend. It is your paid slot. When scheduling lessons, it is your responsibility to make sure that vacation, appointments, and health concerns do not interfere with the lessons for which you have enrolled.

MAKE-UP POLICY

Make-up Lessons will only be scheduled on Fridays (only a maximum of 2 make-ups will be offered each session) for weather related cancelations or emergency related issues. If we need to cancel class for any reason (such as lightning or hygene related issues), we will schedule a make-up class for up to two missed days.

Please do not assume lessons are cancelled if it is raining. We will hold all classes unless there is danger presented by lightning. Every effort will be made to update on Facebook page in a timely manner. (https://www.facebook.com/notifications?id=102746889807555#!/MsJaneswimschool) In an effort to provide our families with the times for which they are registered, lessons will not be cancelled any earlier than 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the class time. Every effort will be made to contact you of any cancellations as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.

POTTY BREAKS & DIAPERS

Disposable swim diapers are REQUIRED for all students under the age of 3, even those who are potty-trained. As a mom I know how difficult it can sometimes be to ask your child to potty on demand. If possible, please try to have them use the Potty before class time in order to not disrupt the class. Since parents will be on deck, if a Potty break is needed, I will simply ask that the parent take the child inside to use the facilities. Please exercise caution when you bring them inside the house as my floors are tile and will be very slick!

Friday, March 25, 2011

BASIC POOL SAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN

Basic Pool Safety for Children and Toddlers

Reviewing Water Safety Rules with Kids to Prevent Drowning Accidents

Jun 3, 2009 Jenny Evans

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 280 children under age 5 drown in swimming pools each year, while another 2,100 are treated in emergency rooms for submersion accidents. Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death for children and toddlers under 5.
Whether or not there is a backyard swimming pool at home, it is a parent's responsibility to prevent accident or death by teaching children and toddlers basic water safety.

Allow Kids a Healthy Fear of Water

The most important way to prevent water accidents is to teach kids a proper respect for water. Of course they should be able to have fun at the pool or beach without fear, but they should know that they can't breathe underwater and it can be very dangerous not to follow water safety rules.

Establish Swimming Pool Safety Rules

Toddlers should be taught at an early age never to run by the side of the pool and not to enter the water without an adult. Older children (especially those that can swim independently) should know never to jump on or push other kids in the water.
Don't Depend on Flotation Toys as Lifesavers

Water wings, air mattresses, and inner tubes are fun to play with, but they are not designed to be life saving devices. Using them as such leads to a false sense of security (both for children and parents), and if they pop or deflate then the child will go under water.

Read on

Teach Children to Back Float

Children are usually capable of back floating long before they can swim well. If kids get in a situation where they are in danger of drowning, knowing how to back float until help arrives just might save their lives.
Always Watch Kids in the Swimming Pool

Never assume another adult, even a lifeguard, is watching a child. Don't allow distractions to take your primary focus off the kids while they are in the water, and never leave them unattended even for a moment. Even children who know how to swim may panic if they get in trouble and can drown in a matter of minutes. Drowning is usually a silent death and there may not be any audible splashing to signal parents.

Safeguard the Backyard Pool

If there is a swimming pool at home, special precautions must be taken to prevent kids from getting into the water without parents knowing it. A fence should be installed around in ground pools, and ladders should be removed from above ground pools when not in use.
When summer hits most kids can't wait to get to the pool or beach. Let them have all the fun they want in the water, but make sure they understand and follow the rules to enjoy themselves while staying safe.
Readers may also be interested in "Child Drowning Statistics" and "Teaching Pre-Swimming Skills to Toddlers."

Read more at Suite101: Basic Pool Safety for Children and Toddlers: Reviewing Water Safety Rules with Kids to Prevent Drowning Accidents http://www.suite101.com/content/basic-pool-safety-for-children-and-toddlers-a122379#ixzz1Hao07jOp