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 ALMA COLLEGE SWIM SCHOOL 2009

The Alma College Men’s and Women’s Swimming Teams will be teaching swim lessons for all levels of swimming ability. The purpose of the school is to give individualized instruction to children & adults of all ages. Classes last 45 minutes.

WHEN: Starting March 14 and ending March 27.  There are two groups –

Group 1 will have lessons on Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30-6:15pm and on Saturday from 9:00-9:45am.


Group 2 will have lessons on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:30-6:15pm.

WHERE: Alma College Pool in the Hogan P.E. Building – 614 W. Superior Street, Alma

COST:  Swimming lessons are $60 for six semi-private lessons.  If you chose to pay per lesson, the cost is $12 per lesson. Educators, police, fire and military receive 10% off and an additional child is 20% off.


Group 1 - 6 sessions


Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & Adult
Saturday, March 14, 9:00-9:45am
Tuesday, March 17, 5:30-6:15pm
Thursday, March 19,10:30-11:00am
Saturday, March 21, 9:00-9:45am
Tuesday, March 24, 5:30-6:15pm
Thursday, March 26, 5:30-6:15pm

Group 2 - 6 sessions

Infant, Non-swimmer, Beginner& Stroke Technique
Monday, March 16, 5:30-6:15pm
Wednesday, March 18, 5:30-6:15pm
Friday, March, 20, 5:30-6:15pm
Monday, March 23, 5:30-6:15pm
Wednesday, March 25, 5:30-6:15pm
Friday, March, 27, 5:30-6:15pm


Swimming Levels: 1.    Infant: Ages 6 months to 2 years. Parents required to be in water with child. Instructor will lead games.
2.    Non-Swimmer : No swim experience.
3.    Beginner: Puts face in water, can swim ten feet.
4.    Advanced Beginner: Swims approximately 25-yards free with face in the water and backstroke.
5.    Intermediate: Can complete at least 25-yards free and back. This level introduces butterfly and breaststroke.
6.    Advanced: Can complete at least 100-yards of free and/or back. Ready to learn technique of all 4 strokes.
7.    Adult: Ages 18 and older .
Stroke Technique:  Has the endurance for 400 consecutive yards and can perform at least 50-yards of all 4 strokes.  This level emphasizes on correct technique in order to make the swimmer more efficient.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!
To register contact Channing Kimball, 989.463.7323 or kimball@alma.edu.
Download the Registration Form
Print and complete the form and return by March 6th. Mail to:
Channing Kimball
614 W. Superior Street, Hogan 106
Alma, MI 48801
 


 
  



 

 

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Coach Profile

Chris Hamstra

Chris Hamstra

Coach Hamstra graduated from Hope College in 2004 with a B.A. in Accounting. During his time at Hope, Hamstra was a four year student-athlete, received All-MIAA honors and was also named to the All-American team. Hamstra was also a member of MIAA Championship teams and brings that winning attitude and work ethic to his new position.

After graduation, Hamstra served as an assistant coach for Hope’s Swimming and Diving Program under Dr. John Patnott. Hamstra credits Dr. Patnott with helping him to understand the science of swimming and also the importance of season long work out plans. “As an assistant in his program, I was given the freedom to implement my own workouts into the system, providing me with insight into what it takes to develop season long plans.”