Spring Session Week 1; Saturday, February 3rd – Friday, February 9th

Weekly Reminders

No Slides and Canoes

STAY SAFE

Keep your head on a swivel. ALWAYS position yourself within arms reach of a non swimmer. Stay outside of the Box or with your Back to the Ropes. Keep your class in your line of sight at all times!

Listen for the Whistle

One short blast from the Deck Supervisor

Addresses Directional Teaching using Whistle Protocol

Two short blasts from an Instructor

Get the attention of the Deck Supervisor/Deck Assistant/Water Watcher

One long blast from the Deck Supervisor

EAP Activation – In the event the Deck Supervisor is unavailable and it is a life threatening emergency, this whistle may be blown by the instructor.

CLICK HERE FOR THE WHISTLE PROCESS

It is Swim Stars and Swim Kids – Evaluation Week – Warm Up with Skills that would have been previously acquired. Take it slow, ENGAGE WITH YOUR STUDENTS AND BE SAFE!

Bring your rolls to the door for each class and ensure you’ve gathered all students before escorting them to class.

Deck Supervisors will be testing skills throughout the first half of this (beginning next week) and if the student has “achieved” that skill, they will be marked as “tested.” They will be tested again throughout the second half of the session and if the student can successfully demonstrate the skill again, they will be marked as attained and will receive the ribbon for satisfactory completion.

Gold Coins. Only One Coin per Student Please – No Exceptions

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Natick Training Forms

Winchester Training Forms

DOOR GREETING (to be used each time a class is called in).

As we welcome our students today, please make sure they are standing on the appropriate dolphins. In addition, all swimmers under 4 years old MUST have the proper protective layers on to enter the pool. Either: A single layer Splashabout swim product OR a double layer of any other swim diapering product one of the layers MUST be non-disposable and Splash About products are available for purchase at the office.

LOBBY ANNOUNCEMENT

Hello and Welcome to Week 1 of our Spring Session!

My name is ____________ and I will be your deck supervisor.

Here at Little Flippers Swim School, we specialize in swimming instruction using The Four Pillars of Swimming™ progressive curriculum that emphasizes correct technique as well as water safety.

Throughout the session we will incorporate a variety of skills related to Breath Control, Buoyancy, Balance, Movement and Safety. Each lesson will also be taught using appropriate activities that enable children to build character, accept challenges, and develop confidence. Our goal is to teach all of our students to truly LOVE THE WATER to the point that they could LIVE IN THE WATER.

In addition, we google free swimming throughout our younger levels. Often children become too dependent on wearing goggles and if they were to fall into the water unexpectedly and without goggles, they may become disoriented. This is recommended but not required.

If your child is having a hard time transitioning into swim class please do not be concerned. The first few weeks of a new class or new teacher can be challenging for some. All of our swim instructors are well-versed in handling these situations and are looking forward to being a part of your child’s success. Our goal this week is to ensure that each students’ class is the proper fit!

At the end of each class we will be handing out one gold coin to all of our independent students. Coins are designed to shape behaviors through positive reinforcement. Coins are used as a reward for a great class and incentive to attend next time! Once NINE gold coins are collected, they can be redeemed in the office for a prize from our treasure chest.

If you are running late, please wait at the door in the center of the of the lobby and the Deck Supervisor will greet you and escort your students to class. Also, at the end of class, please remember to wait at or near exit doors for your swimmers. As a safety precaution, we cannot allow students to wander independently into the locker room, if we do not see a parent/guardian with them. Just give us a friendly wave to confirm if you are not right up front.

On deck showers are available and can be used for a quick rinse after class (no soap, shampoo, etc. please). However if you are showering in the locker room, please be mindful of others in the facility and limit your time spent in the shower and please no reserving showers. Thanks for your cooperation!

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR WINCHESTER ONLY: We ask that all customers please park in the YELLOW lined spots only. They do extend all the way around the building onto the other side of the pool. The white lined spots are for our neighbors across the street.