Aquatics ::
The Lelia Patterson Center aquatics programs offer a variety of activities and facilities to serve the needs of people at all ages and abilities. Some of the programs we offer include water fitness classes, post-rehabilitative use of a therapy pool, as well as both private and group swim lessons. In addition we offer open swim time during most of our operating hours for all swimmers.
There are three beautiful pools to serve the various needs of our patrons. The main pool is a 25 yard Jr. Olympic pool and is perfect for recreational and lap swimming. Our therapy pool is heated to 90 degrees and is used for both post-rehabilitative, therapeutic use and for general swimming. Our SPA/Hot Tub is heated to 102 degrees and is a great place to relax after an invigorating workout.
For class times and additional information please refer to the schedule and/or contact our friendly staff, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Swim Lessons Available for All Ages!
Kids Swim | Mommy and Baby | Adult Classes
* * Group & Private Lessons Are Available * *
All skill levels welcome!
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American Red Cross Lifeguarding Course
This course is for applicants who want to be Red Cross certified lifeguards. Applicants must be fifteen years old by the time the course is completed. This course also includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and AED training.
Course Prerequisites:
- Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:
- 100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and stabilizing, propellant kick,
- 100 yards of breaststrock using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence,
- 100 yards of any combination of either the front crawl or breaststroke.
- Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
* * Classes start February 16, 2010 * *
30-35 hour course
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost $175.00
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Course
This course is structured to train individuals to become Red Cross certified swim instructors. Applicants for this course must have Red Cross Course Fundamentals Instructor Trainer (FIT) and be at least sixteen when the course is completed. All applicants must be at Red Cross swim level four for the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke and butterfly.FIT will be taught along with WSI. Swim goggles are required.
FIT is a Red Cross course for individuals that want to teach Red Cross courses. The purpose of the class is to inform individuals who the Red Cross is, what they do and how to help develop individuals to be instructors.
* * Classes start February 15, 2010 * *
30-40 hour course
Mondays and Wednesdays
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost $175.00
