AQUATIC CLASSES
Wackford Community & Aquatic Complex
Pool rules
Winter Swim Clinic Ages 5-18
Continue your stroke development, technique and conditioning while you work on drills and turn work with quality coaches that promote a positive swimming experience. Practices will have emphasis on increased yardage during practice and will continue the philosophy of competitive recreation swimming.
Wackford Aquatic Complex
Coaches: Elk Grove Piranhas led by Brenda Smart
Prerequisites: Swim 25 yards unassisted without stopping; tested on the first day
| Ages | Session | Date | Days | Time | Price |
| 5-12 | #40732 | 11/13 - 12/21* | Monday - Friday | 5:00 - 6:00pm | $132 |
| 13-18 | #40733 | 11/13 - 12/21* | Monday - Friday | 3:45 - 5:00pm | $165 |
| 7-12 | #40734 | 1/2 - 1/31* | Monday - Friday | 5:00 - 6:00pm | $115 |
| 13-18 | #40735 | 1/2 - 1/31* | Monday - Friday | 3:45 - 5:00pm | $145 |
| * No class on 11/19-11/23, and 1/21 | |||||
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training v2012 Ages 15+
We offer the most recent program released by the American Red Cross that teaches surveillance skills, scanning, victim recognition, stages of drowning, water rescue skills, spinal management, first aid training,
and professional rescuer CPR/AED. Successful completion will certify you in Lifeguard Training and First Aid
for 2-years, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer for 2-years, and Emergency Oxygen for 2-years.
Prerequisites: Pass pre-course swim test consisting of a 300yd swim, tread water for 2-minutes, and retrieve an object in 7-10 feet of water in a timed event.
$185
Wackford Aquatic Complex, Blue Heron Room
Instructors: CSD Aquatic Management Staff
*Employment with the CSD requires all necessary certifications and is not implied or guaranteed
upon completion of this course.
| Session | Date | Days | Time |
| #43851 | 3/11 - 3/20 | Monday & Wednesday | 4:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| #43852 | 3/25 - 3/28 | Monday - Thursday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |
| #43853 | 4/1 - 4/10 | Monday & Wednesday | 4:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| #43854 | 4/16 - 4/25 | Monday & Wednesday | 4:30pm - 9:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am - 5:00pm | ||
| Lifeguard positions are available with the CSD with recruitment beginning in spring. Please visit our website for a full job description. All applicants need to be 16 years of age before June 1, 2013. Application Deadline: 4/18/13 | |||
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Age 16+
Advanced training for individuals to teach American Red Cross learn-to-swim courses. Future instructors will learn how to use course materials, develop lesson plans, conduct classes, and evaluate students.
Prerequisites: Show level IV swimming ability, pass pre-course water skills test
$225
Wackford Aquatic Complex
Instructor: Mike Dopson & Beth Frazer
| Session | Date | Day | Time |
| #43924 | 3/25 - 3/29 | Monday - Friday | 9:00am - 3:00pm |
| #43925 | 4/15 - 5/1 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00pm - 9:30pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am - 3:00pm |
Pee-Wee Splash'n Play Age 8 & under
The Playground Pool is open for children to enjoy the water and splash around with an in-water playground structure and spray features keeping you cool and having fun. The pool has a maximum water depth of 2 feet and adult supervision is required at all times. The CSD will staff a lifeguard on duty. Payment is taken at the Wackford Aquatic Complex during scheduled hours.
Wackford Aquatic Complex, Playground Pool
$3 daily admission/child
Adults and children under 1 are FREE
Fall Swim Clinic Ages 5-18
Come experience recreational competitive swimming with quality coaches that will assist you with stroke development, technique, drills, and conditioning while promoting an enjoyable swimming atmosphere. This is not a learn-to-swim program but builds upon the philosophies of competitive recreation swimming. Open for existing and new swimmers interested in trying the swim team experience.
Wackford Aquatic Complex
Coaches: Elk Grove Piranhas led by Brenda Smart
Prerequisites: Swim 25 yards unassisted without stopping; tested on the first day
| Ages | Session | Date | Days | Time | Price |
| 5-8 | TBD | Monday - Thursday | |||
| 9-12 | TBD | Monday - Thursday | |||
| 13-18 | TBD | Monday - Thursday | |||
| *No class | |||||
Basic Water Rescue Age 12+
This American Red Cross course provides parents, foster care and day care workers, teachers, and pool owners the information and skills necessary to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course does not provide all information or skill work to be certified as a lifeguard or CPR training. Bring a swim suit, sunscreen and towel.
If you are interested in receiving this training, the CSD Aquatic Staff will work with groups of 4 or more to organize a training catered specifically to your group. Classes will be offered at the Wackford Aquatic Complex by trained American Red Cross Instructors at a cost of $50/student. For more information please email TomHellmann@csdparks.com or BethFrazer@csdparks.com
