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Stingrays Swim School
The Stingrays Swim School approaches swim learning with equal focus on safety, skills and confidence building. Swimmers of all ages and abilities are in good hands with our instructors who are trained American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors.
Our unique 40-minute lessons give swimmers more of the most valuable resource for learning to swim: time in the water with highly effective and caring instructors. Private and semi-private lessons are also available and are a great supplement group lessons for quicker skill acquisition.
The program uses a progressive skills approach so each
level builds on skills learned in previous levels. If you are not sure
which level to choose, call the Aquatics Manager for an over-the-phone
assessment at 503.244.0111.Please register at least 24 hours before the
start of the first class. Class rosters will be finalized at this time
and late registrations will be subject to approval by the Aquatics
Manager.
Questions about which class is right for your child? Call the Aquatics Manager, 503.535.3545.
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Class Descriptions
Parent/Child Aquatics
Enjoy guided practice sessions for swimming readiness through fun and songs. Skills include water entry, bubble blowing, kicking, floating, underwater exploration and more. Swim diapers are required for any children not yet potty trained. Maximum 12 student /parent pairs per instructor. Location: Warm Water Pool
Level 1: Intro to Water Skills
Learn to feel comfortable in the water. Students will learn to enter and exit the water safely, submerge face, exhale underwater, explore floating and moving with support, and more. Maximum 5 students to 1 instructor. Location: Warm Water Pool
Level 2: Fundamental Skills
Achieve success with the fundamental skills. Students will learn to submerge entire head and do bobs, float on front and back, do front and back glides, roll over, paddle on front and back, use combined arm and leg motions, and more. Maximum 5 students to 1 instructor. Location: Warm Water Pool
Level 3: Stroke Development
Build on the skills learned in level two through guided practice. Students will learn to jump into deep water, use rotary breathing, float in deep water, use three different kicks, perform front and back crawl, basic dives, and more. Maximum 6 students to 1 Instructor. Location: Warm Water Pool and Main Pool.
Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Develop confidence in the skills learned and improve other aquatic skills. Students will learn front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, beginning butterfly, treading water and standing dives. Maximum 8 students to 1 Instructor. Location: Main Pool
Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Refine and coordinate all the strokes. Students will learn racing and surface dives, flip turns, breaststroke and butterfly. Maximum 8 students to 1 instructor. Location: Main Pool.
Level 6: Stroke and Skill Proficiency
Practice and refine the strokes to increase ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Students will learn the principles of fitness swimming such as drills and interval training. Maximum 8 students to 1 instructor. Location: Main Pool.
Please register for classes at least 24 hours before the start of the first class. Rosters will be finalized at this time. Late registration will require approval by the Aquatics Manager.
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Parent/Child (6 mo. - 4 yrs.)
Level 1 (6-24 mo.)
Ages 6-24 mo, Sun, 11:00-11:30 am
9/26-11/14, AQ101, $78/$100
Ages 6-24 mo, Wed, 9:15-9:45 am
9/29-11/17, AQ102, $78/$100
Level 2 (2-4 yrs)
Ages 2-4, Sun, 11:30 am -12:00 pm
9/26-11/14, AQ103, $78/$100
Ages 2-4, Wed, 9:15-9:45 am
9/29-11/17, AQ102, $78/$100
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Preschool (Ages 3-5 yrs.)
Levels 1 & 2
Ages 3-5, Sun, 12:00-12:40 pm
9/26-11/14, AQ104, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Sun, 12:45-1:25 pm
9/26-11/14 AQ105 $105/$135
Ages 3-5, M/W, 3:45-4:25 pm
9/27-10/20, AQ106, $105/$135
10/25-11/17, AQ112, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Tu/Th, 3:00-3:40 pm
9/28-10/21, AQ107, $105/$135
10/26-11/18, AQ113, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Tu/Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
9/28-10/21, AQ108, $105/$135
10/26-11/18, AQ114, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Tu/Th, 4:30-5:10 pm
9/28-10/21, AQ109, $105/$135
10/26-11/18, AQ115, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Fri, 3:00-3:40 pm
10/1-11/19, AQ110, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Fri, 3:45-4:25 pm
10/1-11/19, AQ111, $105/$135
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Level 3
Ages 3-5, Sun, 12:00-12:40 pm
9/26-11/14, AQ116, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, M/W, 3:45-4:25 pm
9/27-10/20, AQ117, $105/$135
10/25-11/17, AQ123P, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Tu/Th, 3:00-3:40 pm
9/28-10/21, AQ118, $105/$135
10/26-11/18, AQ124P, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Tu/Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
9/28-10/21, AQ119, $105/$135
10/26-11/18, AQ125P, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Tu/Th, 4:30-5:10 pm
9/28-10/21, AQ120, $105/$135
10/26-11/18, AQ126P, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Fri, 3:00-3:40 pm
10/1-11/19, AQ121, $105/$135
Ages 3-5, Fri, 3:45-4:25 pm
10/1-11/19, AQ122, $105/$135
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Youth (Ages 6-13)
Levels 3 & 4 (Ages 6-11)
Ages 6-11, Sun, 12:00-12:40 pm
9/26-11/14, AQ123Y, $105/$135
Ages 6-11, M/W, 3:45-4:25 pm
9/27-10/20, AQ124Y, $105/$135
10/25-11/17, AQ128, $105/$135
Ages 6-11, Tu/Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
9/28-10/21, AQ125Y, $105/$135
10/26-11/18, AQ129, $105/$135
Ages 6-11, Tu/Th, 5:30-6:15 pm
9/28-10/21, AQ126Y, $105/$135
10/26-11/18, AQ130, $105/$135
Ages 6-11, Fri, 3:45-4:25 pm
10/1-11/19, AQ127, $105/$135
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Levels 5 & 6 (Ages 9-13)
Ages 9-13, Sun, 11:15-11:55 am
9/26-11/14, AQ131, $105/$135
Ages 9-13, M/W, 5:30-6:15 pm
9/27-10/20, AQ132, $105/$135
10/25-11/17, AQ133, $105/$135
Ages 3-13, M-Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
11/29-12/2, AQ1B1, $52/$67
Ages 3-13, M-Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
12/6-12/9, AQ1B2, $52/$67
Ages 3-13, M-Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
12/13-12/16, AQ1B3, $52/$67
Ages 3-13, M-Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
1/3-1/6, AQ1B4, $52/$67
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Skill Booster Sessions
Don’t let your swimmer’s skills lapse between sessions. Enroll in a booster session to keep your skills afloat! All levels offered. Classes are divided by age and ability. Ages 3-13, M-Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
11/29-12/2, AQ1B1, $52/$67
Ages 3-13, M-Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
12/6-12/9, AQ1B2, $52/$67
Ages 3-13, M-Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
12/13-12/16, AQ1B3, $52/$67
Ages 3-13, M-Th, 3:45-4:25 pm
1/3-1/6, AQ1B4, $52/$67
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Stingrays Swim Team
Open House
Tues., Sept. 21, 5:00-7:00 pm
Bring your suit to try a short practice. Then, have a snack and meet the coaches, parents and swimmers. Contact Head Coach Jason Amos for an assessment at 503.244.0111 or jamos@oregonjcc.org. As part of USA Swimming the team will participate in meets from October to May. Practice begins Oct. 11.
Copper
Ages 6-9, Tu/Th, 4:45-5:30 pm
Oct-May, AQSTC, $40/$55 per mo.
Bronze
Ages 6-11, M/W/F, 4:45-5:30 pm
Oct-May, AQSTB, $50/$75 per mo.
Silver
Ages 8-14, M/T/W/T/F, 4:45-5:45 pm
Oct-May, AQSTS, $70/$105 per mo.
Gold
Ages 12-18, M/T/W/T/F, 4:45-6:15 pm
Oct-May, AQSTG, $90/$125 per mo.
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Specialty (Ages 6-11)
Water Explorer New!
Each class is an aquatic adventure! Learn water polo, try synchro moves, play new games, relay race, snorkel and learn safety and rescue skills. Water Explorers should be confident in deep water and pass level 3 swimming skills. Location: Main Pool
Ages 6-11, Wed, 5:30-6:15 pm
9/29-11/17, AQ1WX, $105/$135
Get Your Feet Wet! New!
For those who are apprehensive about learning to swim, work on water acclimation, breath control and overcoming fears. Maximum 5 students to 1 instructor. Location: Warm Water Pool.
Ages: 6-11 M/W 4:30-5:10 pm
9/27-10/20 AQ1FW1 $105/$135
10/25-11/17 AQ1FW2 $105/$135
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Private Lessons, Training and Therapy
Private & Semi-Private Lessons
Great for people who:
• Have a child who would benefit from individual attention
• Wish to learn to swim as an adult
• Are training for a triathlon
• Need scheduling flexibility
Private: Five ½ hr. sess. $180/$255
Semi: Five ½ hr. sess. $250/$375
Private and semi-private lessons may be scheduled for children or adults in either pool during any open hours. Children may be allowed to use pool facilities during adult exercise times by arrangement with Aquatics Manager.
Aquatic Personal Training New!
Personal training moves into the pool with our new and unique offering of in-water personal training. Trainer John Roshell will work with you to build flexibility and strength or overcome training injuries. Aquatic personal training is great cross training for runners, cyclists and other athletes.
One ½ hour sess. $35/$50
Private Aquatic Therapy
Private aquatic therapy offered by Laurie Shepard-Glenn is perfect for anyone with injuries, chronic pain, limited mobility or other conditions. Call to schedule a private session and find out for yourself the healing powers of the water.
One ½ hr. sess. $35/$50
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American Red Cross Aquatics Training
GuardStart: Lifeguarding Tomorrow (Ages 11-14) New!
Learn what it takes to become a great lifeguard. Focus on five key areas: prevention of aquatic accidents, fitness and swimming skills, response in an emergency, leadership skills, and professionalism. Training includes one class per week and one volunteer session per week to be scheduled with the instructor. Maximum 12 students to 1 instructor. Location: Main Pool.
Lifeguarding (Ages 15+)
Become a lifeguard! This course teaches professionalism, patron and facility surveillance, victim recognition, equipment-based rescues, and caring for head, neck and back injuries. Successful completion leads to lifeguard certification. Location: Main Pool.
*Pre-course swim test and book pick up Wednesday, Dec 15, 6:30 pm
Ages 15+, M/Tu/W, 10;00 am-4:00 pm
12/20-12/29, AQ1LG, $185
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