Staff Reminders
Slides in Black, Canoes in Yellow 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
VALUABLE RESOURCES
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 3 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 10 of our Fall Session!
My name is ____________ and I will be your deck supervisor.
In Swimstars Transitional and Prep our two year olds are practicing safety by simulating a fall into the water from the pool edge. We believe that quickest way to return to safety after a fall is to turn towards the wall and grab on. Additionally, we are encouraging climbing out of the pool independently.
In Level 1 we are introducing our safety skill by simulating a fall into the water by jumping from the pool edge. Students are taught that the quickest way to return to safety after a fall is to turn towards the wall and climb back out of the water.
In Level 2 we are introducing our safety skill by simulating a fall into the water by jumping from the pool edge. Additionally, in this level we are encouraging our student to roll to their back for a rest before returning to the wall. This safety skill allows our students to know what to do if they fall into a body of water.
In Level 3 we are introducing our safety skill by simulating a fall into the water by jumping from the pool edge and challenging students to roll to their back and swim across the poll to safety. This safety skill allows our students to know what to do if they fall into a body of water and the nearest safe spot was a distance away.
In Level 4 we are introducing our safety skill by simulating a fall into the water by jumping from the pool edge and challenging students to tread water for a period of time before returning to safety. This safety skill allows our students to know what to do if they fall into a body of water and teaches students how to keep their head above the water while simultaneously moving their arms and legs to staying stationary and vertical in the water.
In Swim Team Prep we will be working on the Individual Medley
PARENT REMINDERS
IMPORTANT
Priority Registration is ALMOST Here! Beginning 27th, 2026, we will be switching to Continuous Enrollment
- No more re-enrolling each semester! Your child’s spot is yours until you decide to make a change.
- Need a break? Just provide a 30-day notice (accepted beginning January 20, 2026).
- Faster progress: Students will be evaluated every 4 weeks and can move up as soon as they’re ready.
- Priority Registration for classes beginning January 27th:
- Natick – Friday, November 14th at 9 AM for current families through November 21st.
- Winchester – Saturday, November 15th at 9 AM for current families through November 21st.
- We’ll follow up before registration opens to confirm your child’s level so you’ll know exactly which level to register for.
- An email was sent with more details, but if you still have questions, please see the office.
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 I’m excited to share with you that our neighbor Little Planet Preschool is currently enrolling children ages 2 years 9 months through 6 years old! Little Planet has an active learning philosophy immersed in our curriculum and as an added benefit, the children get 2 gymnastics classes weekly at our other neighboring business, Sweet Peas Educational Gymnastics! If you are interested please feel free to grab a brochure with detailed information!
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.