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Water Safety Rules

• Constantly supervise your child around water
  
• Shower before entering the pool
  
• Listen to the Lifeguards
  
• Never swim alone
  
• No running
  
• No pushing or horseplay
  
• No glass containers allowed in pool area
  
• No diving in shallow water, water must be at least 9 feet deep
  
• Only one person is allowed on the diving board at a time
  
• Do not swim when thunder or lightening can be seen or heard
  
• Always wear a life jacket when boating
  
• Wear sunscreen while swimming outdoors
  
• Swim diapers are required for children who are not toilet trained
  
• No riding on shoulders(chicken fights)
  
• Learn how to swim
  
• Learn how to perform CPR and First Aid
  
• Call 911 in case of an emergency

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who do I contact with any additional questions about aquatics?
Q: Where are your pools located?
Q: Are your swim instructors certified?
Q: Do you have a Lifeguard on duty during the swim lessons?
Q: How long does each swim lesson last?
Q: How many children are allowed in each level?
Q: Can I do a make-up class if I miss my lesson
Q: I know the minimum age to attend group lessons is 4 years old.  What are my options if my child is age 1-4?
Q: Will my child be “drown proofed” after taking swim lessons?
Q: Do you have Diving Lessons?
Q: Do you offer any water exercise classes?
Q: Do you offer adult swim lessons?
Q: Will my child have to repeat a level of swim lessons in order to master the swimming skills in that level?

Q: Who do I contact with any additional questions about aquatics?
A: Contact Kay Zuccaro, Aquatics Supervisor.  952-848-3965

Q: Where are your pools located?

• Valley view Middle School, 6750 Valley view Road
  
• South view Middle School, 4725 South View Lane
  
• Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave S.

Q: Are your swim instructors certified?
A: Yes, all of our instructors are certified as American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and certified in American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Q: Do you have a Lifeguard on duty during the swim lessons?
A: Yes, our lifeguards are on duty during swim lessons and have certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid and American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Q: How long does each swim lesson last?
A: The preschool step a, preschool step b, level 1, level 2, level 3, and level 3b classes last for 30 minutes.  The upper level classes, level 4, level 5, level 6, WSA, and Guardstart last 45 minutes.

Q: How many children are allowed in each level?

• Preschool step a, preschool step b, level 1, and level 2 have a class limit of 5 children.
• Level 3 and level 3b have a class limit of 6 children
• Level 4, level 5, level 6, WSA, and Guardstart have a class limit of 8 children.

Q: Can I do a make-up class if I miss my lesson?
A: Unfortunately, there are no make-ups or refunds for missed lessons.

Q: I know the minimum age to attend group lessons is 4 years old.  What are my options if my child is age 1-4?
A: We offer parent-toddler swim lessons.  This class helps your child become more comfortable in the water as they develop a readiness to swim. A parent or adult must be in the water with the child.

Q: Will my child be “drown proofed” after taking swim lessons?
A: No one is ever drown proof, even Michael Phelps(Olympic Swimmer).  Utmost caution should be taken in and around the water at all times.

Q: Do you have Diving Lessons?
A: Yes, we offer Learn to Dive, Intermediate Diving and Competitive Diving lessons.  The classes are taught by Edina Girls High School Coach John Dailey.

Q: Do you offer any water exercise classes?
A: Yes, we offer Water Aerobics, Senior Water Aerobics, Deep Water Exercise, Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Exercise, and Water Stretch and Tone. The classes are taught by Kay Zuccaro and Lavinia Pottios.

Q: Do you offer adult swim lessons?
A: Yes, we offer adult swim lessons in January and February on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-7:00pm at Edinborough Park Pool.  For more information and questions, call Kay Zuccaro 952-848-3965

Q: Will my child have to repeat a level of swim lessons in order to master the swimming skills in that level?
A: It is VERY common for children to repeat a level in order to successfully pass all the required skills in that level.  Learning to swim is a process that takes time, practice, and patience.