Registration - Swim School Program
Welcome to the 2007 - 2008 season!
It's time to register for the Fall Session of our Swim School Program.
All classes start the week of Sept 17
Registration forms and the PIPEDA consent form can be placed
in the drop-off boxes (grey with
GMAC on front of box)
at Victor Davis, Centennial, or University of Guelph pools.
Please email Kathy Fagan so that the forms can be collected immediately, ensuring
that they get into the class requested.
Here's details of the PIPEDA policy.
Alternatively, the forms can be mailed to:
GMAC, 43 Strathmere Place, Guelph , Ontario N1H 5L7
Registration in person will take place on
Wed Sept 12 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the Victor Davis Pool - main lobby
If you miss registration on Sept 12, please contact Kathy Fagan
519-836-3820 Mon - Thurs 9:30 - 2:30
If you are unsure of which program your child should be registered in,
a coach will be available to evaluate his/her skill level Tues Sept 11 7:00-8:00 pm at the Centennial pool and Wed Sept 12 4:00-5:00 pm at the VD pool
The FALL Session Schedule is described below. Please read important Registration Information
Our swim season is divided into three (Fall, Winter, Spring) 10 week sessions. Our Fall Session starts the week of Sept 17, Winter Session (9 weeks) starts the week of Jan 7 (no lessons during March Break), and Spring session starts the week of April 7. All classes are cancelled on statutory holidays and are made up at
the end of the session.
*** All classes are at Centennial Pool, unless another pool is indicated ***
L'll Marlin
This program is for swimmers who are very comfortable in the water, willing to put their face in the water, float with assistance, etc. We offer this program to take them from comfortable play to floating unassisted, kicking and streamlining. Swimmers are recommended to be 4 yrs of age or older to enter this program. (Equivalent to AQ 2-3) Cost: $82
Mon 4:00-4:30
Mon 5:00-5:30 FULL
Mon 5:30-6:00 3 spaces available
Mon 6:30-7:00 FULL
Wed 4:00-4:30 FULL
Wed 5:30-6:00 3 spaces available
Wed 6:30-7:00 FULL
Mini-Marlin
This level is for swimmers who are able to do floating and kicking on their front, back and side and can do some form of arm movement. At this level we take the swimmers to a recognizable freestyle with breathing as well as backstroke. (Equivalent to AQ 3-4) Cost: $77
Mon 4:00-4:30 FULL
Mon 5:30-6:00 FULL
Mon 6:00-6:30
Wed 4:00-4:30 FULL
Wed 5:00-5:30 FULL
Wed 5:30-6:00
added Sept 4 FULL
Wed 6:00-6:30 FULL
Fri 6:00-6:30 at the Victor Davis pool FULL
Novice NEW!!!
This program is designed for swimmers 6 & 7 yrs old who have been promoted from our Mini-Marlin program. They must be able to front crawl, back stroke and steamline. focus will be on building endurance and improving overall technique. Cost: $143
Mon & Wed 4:30-5:00
Mon & Wed 6:00-6:30 FULL
Mon & Tues 5:30-6:00 at the University of Guelph pool
Thurs 6:30-7:00 at Centennial & Fri 6:30-7:00 at the Victor Davis pool
Junior Marlin 1 & 2
Swimmers in this level bring their freestyle and backstroke to an advanced standard. We learn turns, starts, fly and breaststroke. Introduction to competition and scientific methods of monitoring progress. (Equivalent to AQ 5-7) Cost: $143
Junior Marlin 1
Mon & Wed 4:30-5:00
Mon & Wed 5:00-5:30
Mon & Wed 5:30-6:00
Mon & Wed 6:30-7:00 FULL
Junior Marlin 2
Mon & Wed 4:00-4:30
Mon & Wed 5:00-5:30
Mon & Wed 7:30-8:00
Marlin 1 & 2
Swimmers advanced into this level continue to perfect free and back while building their strokes and skills for Fly and Breaststroke as well as IM turns and training concepts. They build fitness and finesse. (This level does not equate well to other programs as our swimmers have concepts of training and competitive swimming that other programs are missing, but AQ 8-12 can usually transition to the program without too much stress). Competitions will be available for these swimmers. Cost: $182
Marlin 1
Mon & Wed 4:30-5:30
Mon & Wed 5:30-6:30
Mon & Wed 6:30-7:30
Mon & Wed 7:00-8:00
Marlin 2
Mon & Wed 4:00-5:00
Mon & Wed 7:00-8:00
Family Lessons
This program offers the convenience of having all of your children swim at the same time. Every effort will be made to keep swimmers that are working on a similar skill level together. This program is available for swimmers in L'll Marlin, Mini-Marlin, Jr. Marlin and our Marlin program. Please note that Marlin swimmers will oly swim 1X per week for 1 hr rather than the 2x's per week. Jr Marlin swimmers will swim for 1 hr and L'll Marlins and Mini-Marlins will swim for 1/2 hr. We will make every attempt to ensure that groups are based on swimmers working on the same level but this cannot be guaranteed.
Cost: L’ll Marlin - $82; Mini-Marlin - $77; Jr. Marlin & Marlin - $143
L’ll Marlin: Thurs 5:00-5:30 FULL
Mini-Marlin Thurs 4:00-4:30 FULL or 5:30-6:00
Jr Marlin Thurs 4:30-5:30 FULL or 6:00-7:00 FULL or 7:00-8:00
Marlins Thurs 4:00-5:00 FULL or 5:30-6:30 or 7:00-8:00
L’ll Marlin: Tues 5:00-5:30 at the University of Guelph pool FULL
Mini-Marlin Tues 5:30-6:00 at the University of Guelph pool
Jr Marlin Tues 5:00-6:00 at the University of Guelph pool FULL
Marlins Tues 5:00-6:00 at the University of Guelph pool
Private Lessons
Cost: $170 for 10 1/2 hr indiviudal lessons; $264 for 10 1/2 hr semi-private (cost for 2)
Mon 7:30-8:00 OR
Wed 7:00-7:30 OR Wed 7:30-8:00
Triathlon Training
Swimmers will focus on freestyle swim technique and training fore triathlon length swims. Swimmers will learn how to change their swim for open water or pool swimming while increasing strength and endurance. Dryland training is part of this program so shoes, shorts and t-shirt must be brought to each practice.
Cost: $285
Youth: Mon 5:00-6:30 and
Sat 8:00-9:30 am at the University of Guelph pool
Adults: Mon 6:30-8:00 and
Sat
6:30-8:00 am at the University of Guelph pool
Lifesaving
Swimmers will learn to use tows and carriers as well as obstacle swims and other competition events. Training for fitness and fun while learning the fun sport of Lifesaving. GMAC wa 3rd this year and 1st last year at the Jr Provincial championships and has many National team members on our staff.
Cost: $150
Wed 4:30-6:00 at the Victor Davis pool |