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JCC-South Hills Aquatics

Pool:

The Charles M. Morris Aquatic Center is a 25-yard, six-lane lap pool with depths from 3 to 6 feet.

(412) 278-1975 for information and to register

tidal wave swim team: ages 5-21

The JCC South Hills Tidal Wave is a competitive swim team for all levels of experience. Tidal Wave competes at AMS swim meets throughout the year. Make new friends, build self esteem and hone your swimming skills with Head Coach Cindy Woods. Call Eugenia Beniot at (412) 736-7989 or e-mail Tidal.wave3@comcast.net.

swim lessons

For information, please call Earleen Birkner, (412) 278-1975 ext. 216. We use the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program, which teaches aquatic and safety skills in progressive levels

Parent and Child Aquatics: ages 6-36 months
Parent and Child explore the water and begin to learn safe behaviors in the pool with songs and games. Swim diaper required.
Toddler Tadpoles: ages 2-4
An introduction to organized swim lessons and water exploration utilizing an elevated swim platform. Parents do not get into the water. Enrollment is limited to 6 toddlers.
Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills
Overcome fear, build confidence in the water, learn body positioning and arm/leg action.
Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Learn to float and recover to standing position without support. Begin to learn alternating arm and leg actions with face in the water without support.
Level 3: Stroke Development
Coordination of front and back crawl without support. Learn to breathe on side during front crawl. Introduction to the butterfly stroke. Learn to do sit dives and tread water for 30 seconds.
Level 4: Stroke Improvement
Improve skills, and strokes. Learn to swim front crawl and back crawl 25 yards and butterfly 15 yards without assistance. Learn breaststroke and elementary backstroke.Work on kneeling dives and treading water for 1 minute.
Level 5: Stroke Refinement
Build endurance to swim front crawl 50 yards with side breathing, back crawl 50 yards, butterfly and breaststroke 25 yards. Learn flip turns for front and back crawl, refine open.

Fitness Swimming for Kids

Refine strokes and build endurance to become a stronger swimmer. We will work on all strokes, flip turns, how to check heart rate, and use pull buoys and kickboards. Must be able to swim 25 yards of each stroke. Practice twice a week.

Mondays, 5-5:45 pm
Wednesdays, 4:15-5 pm
September 14-October 28; $105
November 2-December 16; $112

Water Exercise:

Cardio-blast Water Aerobics: ages 15+ Great toning for the hips, thighs and buttocks while increasing cardiovascular fitness and flexibility using water weights.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program

This program combines the buoyancy of water and the soothing warmth of our heated pool to make a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis pain and stiffness. Gentle movements used in the program increase joint flexibility and range of motion, while restoring or maintaining muscle strength. Must have a physician's referral to participate in this certified program. Both, members and non-members are welcome.

Certifications:

Lifeguarding: Age 15+

Lifeguarding at the Family Park in Monroeville

Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

WSI certification allows you to teach American red cross swimming classes. You must be at least 15 years old and be able to perform all strokes with proficiency. You must attend all classes to receive the certification.

CPR/AED for the professional

Lifeguarding Recertification

For information, please call Earleen Birkner, Aquatics Director, (412) 278-1975, ext. 216.

Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh
5738 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15217
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