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School of "FISH"

School of Fish Brochure

Beginning January 2009

School of FISH (Fun Instruction in our Swimming Holes) is a specially priced, beginning swimming lesson program for families. Learn beginning swimming skills with your school-aged child in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

School of FISH offers discount pricing of $2 per lesson for a paired parent and child. Your first session (10 classes) is free with a voucher. Please register ahead of time in person at one these three pools, online or over the phone.

This program is intended for elementary and middle school-aged children and their parents. Each child must be accompanied 1:1 in the water by an adult.

Beginning swimming skills taught in this program include water adjustment, bubble blowing, breath holding, kicking on front, back float and using a life jacket.

Join our School of FISH! Have some fun! Jump in the pool!

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WATER SAFETY TIPS FOR FAMILIES

  • Insist on Adult Supervision.
  • Learn to Swim.
  • Know the Water.
  • Wear a Life Vest.
  • Know what to do in an Emergency.
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WANT TO BE A LIFEGUARD?

Employment & Training
Learn requirements, how to find lifeguard jobs and training opportunities, including the Lifeguard Training Test, WSI, and the Northwest Lifeguard Test.
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Updated November 17, 2009

SUMMER SWIM LEAGUE

2009 Summer Swim League results are available now!

Seattle Parks and Recreation Summer Swim League: Provides a positive team experience for novice swimmers, as well as teach the skills needed to become competitive swimmers in a fun, low-pressure situation.

WATER SAFETY INFORMATION

Download our new water safety brochure in English, Spanish or Vietnamese.

EMERALD CITY
OPEN WATER SWIM

Open Water Swim LogoThe 26th Annual Open Water Swim will be held on August 21, 2010 at Andrew's Bay, Lake Washington.
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OPEN WATER SWIM CLINICS

July 8 thru Aug 12
5:30 - 7 p.m.

Learn how to swim in a lake or the ocean for a race or for fun!
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