Aquatics and Swimming
A great article on the 10 top reasons to exercise in water.
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Winter Swim Lessons Begin January 2!
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Please Note: Due to high demand for group swim classes and our maximum of six students per class, there will be a 50% charge for cancellations within one week of the start of a swim session.
Latest News: Our steadily growing aquatics department at RVC has required us to make a few changes to the class descriptions, levels and times of our group swim program. Our classes now enable children to start swimming at just 1 years of age and continue swimming with us through the transition into competitive swim training. Each group class is small enough so each child receives individual attention and instruction. Please note, you do not have to be a member of the RVC participate in our program.
Group swim lessons run for 6 weeks at a time, twice a week on both Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday (12 sessions total). The next session goes for the following dates:
6-week Session Beginning Monday, January 2 and Tuesday, January 3 and ending Wednesday, February 8 and Thursday, February 9.
Monday/Wednesday Schedule
4:00-4:30 Beginner A
4:30-5:00 Beginner B
5:00-5:30 Intermediate
Tuesday/Thursday Schedule
3:30-4PM Beginner A
4-4:30PM Beginner B
4:30-5PM Advanced Beginner
5-5:45PM Stroke and Turn
Group swim levels are as follows:
Watertot —for toddlers ages 1-3 years, this is an introduction to basic water skills, safety and fun. Care giver must be in the water with child during class.
Beginner A (3:30-4:00pm)—for children between 3 and 6 years of age that have no experience in the water and are very timid learners.
Beginner B (4:00-4:30pm)—for children between the ages of 4-6 that have some experience and are comfortable putting their face in the water.
Advanced Beginner (4:30-5:00pm)—for the swimmer that is comfortable moving a minimum of 10 yards independently with the front and back crawl strokes.
Intermediate/Stroke Development (5:00-5:45pm)—for the swimmer that is looking to develop their strokes and/or looking to transition into competitive swim training. This class is 40 minutes and is held in the lap pool.
Rates are $85.00 members and $95.00 non-members for all 30 minute class sessions 6 weeks in length and 12 sessions. Intermediate is a 45-minute class and therefore $97.00 members and $107.00 for non-members.
*Any adults interested in group swim classes should contact Janet Greger at ext. 142. With enough interest, we will be creating adult group swim classes for beginner swimmers.*
Aquatics Programs
Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons – These lessons are scheduled at your convenience and are structured to meet the individual needs and goals of the client. Lessons are open to children and adults of all levels. For more information on pricing and availability, please contact Janet Greger at ext. 142.
Stroke Development - This is an adult swim and fitness program that involves coach lead sessions. Lap swimming for fitness, triathlons and open water/swim competition. Swim technique instruction on freestyle and backstroke, turns, open water techniques, pace clock usage and intervals. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 11Am-12PM. Punch cards are purchased and punched at each session.
Meet the Instructors
DONNA SCHLOSSER, AEA – My background is consistent with my love for teaching. I am the eldest of 12 children and I have raised 4 children of my own, including twins. In the early 1970’s I started my own business, a Day Care based in my home, which is still going strong today! All these years of teaching have taught me how to creatively deal with almost any situation. But at the end of a long day, I was craving a way to relax, have fun, and include exercise too. When the River Valley Club opened its doors I joined quickly and soon found that Aqua Aerobics was a fantastic way to exercise and unwind in the evening. I had always secretly wanted to become an aerobics instructor, so in 2005 I completed the requirements to become certified to teach Aqua Aerobics through the American Exercise Association. I love to teach and often use my creative background to find new routines that are effective, and most of all, FUN!! I hope you’ll join me – I teach three times per week at 5:30pm! Meet me in the pool!
MARYAM PAYDARFAR - received her BFA in Graphic Design from NC State University. While working as a graphic designer she became a certified water aerobics instructor in 1996. She has been teaching water aerobics regularly since then and has received additional certifications including Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Instructor. Currently she teaches regular and senior water as well as senior land classes at the RVC. She has also been a PSIA certified ski instructor since 1997 and in November 2008 became a Les Mills certified Body Pump instructor. Maryam strives to ensure that every student in her class – regardless of age, experience, or condition – feels comfortable and is able to improve at their own pace. When she is not busy chasing after her three kids, Maryam also enjoys teaching Persian Cuisine and challenging herself by competing in triathlons.
