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Adult Swim Lessons
The adult swim program offers group instruction for people ages 13 and up.
Classes are broken down into three swimming levels to maximize your learning experience.
Private swim lessons are also available. For more information on
adult swim lessons please contact: Ed Martig at (847) 467- 1470 or e-martig@northwestern.edu.
Spring Schedule
Wednesday Session
April 9 - May 21, 2008 |
| 424003-A |
Beginner |
6:00 - 6:30pm |
| 424003-B |
Intermediate |
6:40 - 7:10pm |
| 424003-C |
Advanced |
7:20 - 7:50pm |
Sunday Session
April 6 - June 1, 2008
***No Class May 18 or May 25*** |
| 424003-D |
Beginner |
3:00 - 3:30pm |
| 424003-E |
Intermediate |
3:40 - 4:10pm |
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Summer Schedule
Wednesday Session
June 25 - August 6, 2008 |
| 424004-A |
Beginner |
6:00 - 6:30pm |
| 424004-B |
Intermediate |
6:40 - 7:10pm |
| 424004-C |
Advanced |
7:20 - 7:50pm |
Sunday Session
June 22 - August 10, 2008
***No Class on July 27*** |
| 424004-D |
Beginner |
3:00 - 3:30pm |
| 424004-E |
Intermediate |
3:40 - 4:10pm |
Fee
| NU Student: |
$49 |
| Member: |
$54 |
| NU Affiliate: |
$59 |
| Public: |
$64 |
Levels
Beginner - Primary Skills and Stroke Readiness
Purpose: to help students feel comfortable in the water and learn essential
elementary aquatic skills. Skills taught include water adjustment, front
and back float, introduction to front crawl and back crawl.
*For adults with little or no experience in the water.
Intermediate - Stroke Development
Purpose: to develop confidence in strokes and to increase endurance.
Skills taught include front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke,
introduction to breaststroke.
*For adults who are comfortable in the water and are looking to learn proper stroke techniques.
Advanced - Stroke Refinement and Skill Proficiency
Purpose: to coordinate and refine key strokes; to polish strokes for
better endurance. Skills taught include endurance training for front
crawl and back crawl, refining breaststroke, introduction to sidestroke
and butterfly, advanced skills.
*For adults looking to perfect their technique to increase speed and endurance.
Registration
Spring registration starts Saturday, March 1.
Summer registration TBA
To register please stop by or call the Membership Office at (847) 491-4303.
Class Location
Classes are held on the Evanston campus at the Norris Aquatics Center
at 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL. 60208. Click here
for directions
The Norris Aquatics Center features a 25 yard x 50 meter pool which is home to the Northwestern Varsity Swimming and Diving teams. Water temperature is kept at a cool 80 degrees. Water depth ranges from 4 feet to 15 feet.
All non-NU students and gym members will need to bring an access card to every class in order to gain entrance to the facility. If you have not received your access card, please contact the Membership Office at 847.491.4303.
Instructors
The majority of our instructors are Northwestern students who are American Red Cross certified instructors, have experience teaching swim lessons, or are accomplished swimmers themselves. Instructors follow the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor guidelines and are certified in CPR and AED.
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