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Youth Swim Teams

from Plano Parks and Recreation Summer 2023 Catalog

by Plano Parks and Recreation

from Plano Parks and Recreation Summer 2023 Catalog, page 94

Article from: Plano Parks and Recreation Summer 2023 Catalog

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PIRANHAS SWIM TEAM (6-18 YRS)

Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center

Ginger Harris (972) 769-4522

Web site: planopiranhas.swimtopia.com

Plano Piranhas is a youth recreational swim team dedicated to providing swimmers with a “taste” of competitive swimming. The Piranhas practice Monday-Friday for seven weeks and participate in the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation’s (TAAF) swim meets offered across North Texas throughout the summer season. Swimmers who qualify for the State competition have the option to compete in TAAF’s Summer Games of Texas in Brownsville from July 27July 30, 2023. Separate practices will be offered and additional fees will apply for swimmers who attend the State competition. The registration fee for the summer includes a team T-shirt and all swim meet registration fees for up to three events per swim meet. After confirmed enrollment on the team, swimmers must register themselves with TAAF to be eligible to participate in swim meets. Further details on TAAF registration will be sent out after enrollment. Competing in swim meets is not required but encouraged. Any swimmers who will be competing in swim meets must create a free account on planopiranhas.swimtopia.com in order to sign up for events at meets. Please visit our web site to see team apparel, practice schedules, and more. ALL swimmers must participate in a tryout for the Summer 2023 swim season before registering for practices. Coaching staff has the right to make the decision of whether or not a swimmer needs additional training before joining Piranhas. We also reserve the right to require swimmers to change practices during the season depending on their abilities/skills, we also may need to remove participants from a practice if they do not match the requirements for the class. We want all swimmers to be safe and in appropriate skill levels to ensure the best participant experience for everyone.

PIRANHAS SUMMER 2023-BRONZE

To register for bronze level practices, the swimmer must be able to swim 50 yards continuously of freestyle and backstroke and must be comfortable in deep water. Bronze swimmers must have passed Swim Level 4 (or demonstrate the equivalent skill level in a tryout).

PIRANHAS SUMMER 2023-SILVER

To register for silver level practices, the swimmer must be able to swim 100 yards continuously of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, and must be comfortable in deep water. Silver swimmers must have passed Swim Level 5 (or demonstrate the equivalent skill level in a tryout).

PIRANHAS SUMMER 2023-GOLD

To register for gold level practices, the swimmer must be able to swim 200 yards continuously of freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke, 50 yards continuously of butterfly, and must be comfortable in deep water. Gold swimmers must have passed Swim Level 6 (or demonstrate the equivalent skill level in a tryout).

AQUADUCKS SWIM TEAM (6-18 YRS)

Oak Point Recreation Center

Caitlin Oathout (972) 941-5694

Web site: plano.gov/aquaducks

Come join a fun-filled summer with our recreational swim team the Plano Aquaducks and experience a taste of competitive swimming. Our team is for children ages 6-18 years old by June 1, 2023 and affiliated with TAAF Swimming. New swimmers MUST be registered and have a spot in order to try out. See our website plano.gov/aquaducks for prerequisite tryouts and additional team information. Registration fee for the summer includes a team t-shirt and all swim meet registration fees. Separate practices will be offered and additional fees will apply for swimmers who attend the State competition.

Adult

Beginner

SWIMMING

(13 YRS-ADULT)

This class is for ages 13 to adult who have never had lessons or are not comfortable in deep water. Students will be taught the following skills: rhythmic breathing, front crawl, back crawl, and elementary backstroke.

BEGINNER SWIMMING-INTRO TO SHALLOW WATER

This course is for adults with little to no aquatic experience. Participants will learn basic aquatic skills including exhaling to prevent swallowing water, floating, gliding, and basic arm and leg movements. Class will be held in water 3.5 feet deep.

BEGINNER SWIMMING-INTRO TO DEEP WATER

This class is for adults who are comfortable swimming in shallow water and want to develop comfort in deep water. Participants will practice basic aquatic skills while swimming in deep water with the ultimate goal of swimming safely and independently in deep water.

Adult Intermediate Swimming

This class is for adults who have the equivalent skills of the Red Cross Level II. Students will swim laps while learning sidestroke, breaststroke, sculling, front dive, basic rescues, and perfecting the front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke.

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Shallow Water Aerobics

This class is for adults of all ages who want to stretch, tone and strengthen the body through water exercise. The class will concentrate on endurance, aerobics and flexibility using water resistance. There may be an optional deep-water portion during class time.

Deep Water Aerobics

This is a great way to exercise in the water. The class will concentrate on endurance, aerobics, and flexibility using water resistance. (Deep water classes require a buoyancy belt be worn and that the participant be comfortable in multi-depth water).

AQUATIC CONDITIONING (13 YRS-ADULT)

Instruction and workout for those who want to improve swimming, endurance, and techniques. Participants must be able to swim and work independently in deep water and should have a basic understanding of all four competative strokes. Whether you are a training triathlete or just someone who wants a good workout, this class is for you!

ALL-IN-ONE WATER AEROBICS

Spice up your water aerobics exercise with this all-in-one experience. We will incorporate everything from shallow-end cardio to your traditional deep water aerobics while infusing musical themes, stretching, yoga, and Pilates. Portions of this class may require a buoyancy belt to be worn (provided by the facility) and that the participant be comfortable in multi-depth water.

AQUA BOOT CAMP (BEG)

This water-based fitness program provides the benefits of a pool with little to no impact on the joints while helping to expand one’s lung capacity. Experience the benefits of weight and resistance training aquatics style! This class provides a rigorous cross training of swimming, water polo, water aerobics and traditional strength/ cardiovascular training. Participants should be comfortable in deep water and able to swim 25 yards freestyle.

AQUA BOOT CAMP (ADV)

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Aqua Cross Training

This water-based fitness program provides the benefits of a pool with little to no impact on the joints while helping to expand one’s lung capacity. Experience the benefits of weight and resistance training aquatics style! This class provides a rigorous cross training of swimming, water sprints, and the traditional strength/cardiovascular training. Participants should be comfortable in the water.

Aqua Fusion Water Aerobics

The water provides a unique resistance that will challenge your muscles in new ways, while also supporting and protecting your joints. Throughout the class, you’ll work on improving your form and technique to get the most out of each exercise. You’ll focus on toning and strengthening your core, as well as improving your balance and flexibility. By the end of the class, you’ll feel energized, toned, and refreshed. This class will be held in varying depths of water, and a buoyance belt will be provided when appropriate. 56518

Aqua Spin

Students will be using a hydrorider bike, pedaling against the resistance of the water. Water-based training sessions have proven to be effective for many types of exercisers; particularly those with limited mobility or recovering from injury.

Aqua Yoga

Aqua yoga in the warm temperature pool gives you the opportunity to cultivate healthy movement patterns, develop improved balance and gain greater mobility throughout your whole body. You will discover the delight of moving in partnership with your breath and enjoy connecting with a variety of yoga postures in innovative, creative and energizing ways. Come learn how to breathe fully and deeply with a powerful diaphragm, a stronger core, and a focused mind all while reducing your stress levels. All levels welcome.

Arthritis Water Aerobics

This class features low to moderate intensity exercises designed to maintain and improve muscular strength and endurance as well as flexibility, balance and coordination. Designed for individuals experiencing joint pain and fatigue caused by rheumatic diseases, injuries, and/or other medical or physical limitations.

Early Morning River Rush

Come and challenge yourself to a high energy aqua workout using the river’s current in different ways. Participants will be making waves with and against the current to challenge their fitness from the water’s resistance. The participants in this class will experience a rigorous cardio workout, while increasing muscle conditioning. Designed for early morning fitness geeks.

FLOWRIDER (BEG/INT)

Learn to ride the big waves on the FlowRider at Jack Carter Pool. This course is for anyone wanting to learn to bodyboard and qualify to standup ride on the FlowRider during public times. For safety purposes, the minimum class requirements are: all participants are at least 42 inches in height to ride the bodyboard; all participants are at least 48 inches in height to stand-up ride; all participants wanting to standup ride must sign the FlowRider release of liability waiver; and all participants must be able to swim in fast moving turbulent water. The waiver can be obtained on the Jack Carter Pool web page. If you are under the age of 18, a parent/guardian must sign the waiver.

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RIVER AEROBICS (INDOOR)