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Pool Closing Sunday, August 13th
SWIMMING LESSONS 2023
Instructor: Debra Barnett
The City of Bridgeport will once again be contracting with Debra Barnett and Blue Water Aquatics for swimming lessons. The Swim School will offer three two week sessions during June and July. Each session will consist of eight 30-minute classes. Classes run Tuesday-Friday mornings for two weeks.
Enrollment will be accepted at the Bridgeport City Hall, 900 Thompson St., or online at bridgeport.recdesk.com. All classes are subject to change. Space is limited.
Students may be moved from one level to another to better meet their needs. Repetition is the key to learning. Safety skills will be introduced and reaffirmed in each class.
Class fees are non-refundable. Classes canceled due to weather will be rescheduled whenever possible. If there is inclement weather, please call the pool to see if we have cancelled classes for that day. After the class has started, no refund, rescheduling of sessions, or pro-rated fees will be allowed.
For further information, call (940) 683-3480 or call Debra at (940) 389-0984; leave a message.
Registration: $80
Early Bird: $75 (register by May 12)
Sessions
Session I - June 6th - June 16th
Session II - June 20th to June 30th
Session III - July 18th - July 28th
Classes in each session
Dolphins (L-IV) 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Blowfish (L-III) 8:30 am - 9:00 am or 9:30am - 10:00am
Minnows (L-II) 9:00 am - 9:30 am or 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Tadpoles (L-I) 10:45 am - 11:15 am
Parent and Guppy 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Which class does your child need?
Parents & Guppies
(intro to water)
Recommended Ages: 1-4
Parent and Child class. 1 adult must be in the water with each child.
Tadpole (Level I)
Recommended Ages: 3-5
May be fearful of water, lots of games, songs, and water exploration. Parents may be asked to assist their child in water.
Minnows (Level II)
Recommended Ages : 3-6
Fearless; usually has had one previous session. Should learn to save self.
Blowfish (L-III)
Recommended Ages: 4-7
Can save self but little or no stroke technique; introduce side breathing.
Dolphins (L-IV)
Recommended Ages: 7+
Needs detail instructions, apply correct breathing, learn all five strokes and develop lap swim.
Jr. Guard 2023
Looking for something for your 10-14 year old to do? If your child enjoys swimming and wants to learn about lifeguarding, then the Jr. Guard Program is the right choice.
1st Registration: $100.00
Early Bird Price: $90.00 (Register by May 12th)
Jr. Guard is an introduction to lifeguarding and lifeguarding skills. During the Jr. Guard program, students will learn basic lifeguarding skills, including stroke refinement and stamina building, CPR, first aid, spinal injury management, and basic water rescues. This is a good preparation for a lifeguarding class. Jr. Guard meets Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. from June 6th through June 30th. Jr. Guards will also participate in Stroke Development.
The program will not certify you to be a lifeguard.
For more information, please call (940) 683-3480.
The City of Bridgeport will not be offering private parties this year. Instead, we will stay open until 8pm Tuesday through Saturday nights.
To inquire about hosting a day-time party at the pool, please call (940) 683-3482.
Stroke Development 2023
This is a great class to refine strokes and strengthen skills! Must be able to swim 25 yards on front and back.
Registration: $80
Early Bird Price (register by May 12th): $70
Tuesday - Friday 11:15am - 11:45 am
Session 1 (June 6th - 16th) Front Crawl & Back Crawl
Session 2 (June 20th - June 30th) Breaststroke & Butterfly
For more information, please call (940) 683-3480.