AQUATICS
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! SAFETY FIRST! All children must be at least 4 years of age to attend lessons on their own and MUST meet the height requirement from the bottom of your child’s feet to their chin in the shallow end. Parent & Child classes are exempt from the height requirement. • Nathan Hale - 38 inches chin to toes Participants must pass all skills to move to the next level.
Class length will be 50 minutes, except Semi-Private which is 30 minutes. Swim goggles are recommended for Levels 3 - 6. Individuals must be toilet trained in order to enroll in all programs. No swim diapers allowed. If you have any questions regarding swim level classification, contact Kyle Holbach at 414-604-4951.
Water and air temperature is regulated by the District’s Facilities & Operations Department, not the RCS Department. They make every attempt to maintain a pool temperature of 82 degrees.
POOL REGULATIONS Per state code, all swimmers must thoroughly rinse off in the shower before entering the pool. Swim caps are required of all swimmers whose hair is long or controlled by hair spray or oil. Caps are sold at the pool for $2 Do not bring valuables to the pool. The RCS Department is not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Any swimmer who has entered 5K must use their respective male/female locker room. Locker room attendants are available to assist. Strollers must be kept out of the pool area for child’s safety. Please carry child or use child carrying device. Use of cell phones and electronic devices are prohibited in locker rooms. Street shoes are not allowed in pool area. Clean sandals or slippers can be worn.
SWIM LEVEL CLASSIFICATIONS Our lessons are taught by American Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors. Please read swim levels carefully to assure your child is in the correct level. The WAWM RCS Department reserves the right to move your child out of a level for their own safety.
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West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services Department
SUMMER 2019