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  • Aqua Aerobics

    Course Description Water exercise is a fun way to work out! Participants will be led through a fun and energizing workout that can be modified at any point. Students will use equipment like noodles and hand-held buoys to do muscle strengthening movements in the water. The resistance of water offers exercise that can be gentle on the body but still as intense as exercising on land. This class is a perfect way to cross train, get an intense workout, or simply get some movement in for the day! Logistics The class location is at Summit Middle School Pool. Enter through door #20 and turn to the right to enter the pool area. Meet the instructor under the scoreboard prior to class. Students should bring a water bottle, a towel, water shoes (optional), and swim suit to class. All students must shower off prior to entering the pool. Instructor Tammy Robinson. Please contact Olivia Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator with any questions at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us
  • Introduction to Competitive Swimming

    Course Description The Introduction to Competitive Swimming course bridges the gap between swimming lessons and competitive swim team. This class will teach the finer points of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, flip turns, and racing starts. Each class will focus on one or two skills per class to help students learn the skills needed for competitive swimming. Swimmers should come into the class being able to swim a minimum of 25 yards freestyle, 25 yards backstroke, and be comfortable in deep water. If parents are not sure their child is ready, please contact the Aquatics Coordinator to set up an evaluation prior to attending class. At the end of the class, the instructors will evaluate each student to determine if they are ready for swim team. Students may require multiple rounds of the class in order to be ready for swim team. Logistics Class is at Summit Middle School Pool. Enter through door #20 and the pool area is to the right. Bring goggles that do not cover the nose, a water bottle, competitive style swim suit, towel, and an optional swim cap. Swimmers will meet under the scoreboard while parents should observe the class from the stands. Instructor Instructor: Summit Staff. Please contact Olivia Stephenson, Aquatics Coordinator to set up an evaluation if needed or ask questions at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us.
  • Lap Swim

    Course Descriptions Participants can enjoy lap swimming, water walking, or self-guided exercise in Summit pool. Swimmers must stay in a designated lap swim lane and be prepared to share a lane if needed. Participants must be able to swim full lengths of the pool repetitively to participate. Participants can choose to pay a daily fee of $5 per time rather than signing up for an entire month at a time. Please bring exact change if paying a daily fee and sign a waiver before entering the pool. Logistics Location of lap swim is at Summit Middle School Pool. Enter through door #20 and turn to the right to enter the pool area. Lap swimmers may use noodles, kickboards, and pull buoys. The pool will be shared with swimming lessons, so please use only the designated lap swim lanes. There will be a manager and a lifeguard on duty. Swimmers should bring their own equipment such as goggles, swim cap, towels, and water bottles. Do not bring in glass bottles, containers, or goggles. Instructor Please contact Olivia Stephenson at olivia.stephenson@johnston.k12.ia.us for questions. Summit Pool is located at 9500 Windsor Parkway Johnston IA 50131. Do not bring glass items to the pool. Bring your own swim suit, goggles, water bottle, and towel. Equipment available at the pool: noodles, kickboards and pull buoys. All swimmers must shower off before entering the pool.