Magazine Mar/Apr 2018

What to Look Forward to at our New Pools!

AQUATICS

Helpers’ Program Our new Helpers’ Program is designed to teach helpers basic swimming and water-awareness skills. Helpers will learn the fundamentals of swimming, how to identify potential dangerous situations around the pool and basic lifesaving skills. By the end of the course, a practical swim and theory test will be administered to ensure helpers are confident in and around the pool, and are able to save themselves or your child in the water if the need ever arises. The Aquatics team is dedicated to the safety of all our Members and their families. By teaching these vital skills to helpers, we hope to ensure the safety of your children at any pool or water environment, within and outside The Club.

Water Zorbing Also known as Aquazorbing or Water Walking, Water Zorbing is an extremely fun activity that allows everyone to walk on water – how amazing is that! This creative ‘sport’ is popular among both the young and the young-at-heart, suitable for all ages regardless of physical ability. While inside a zorb ball, kids and adults can run, walk or flip on the surface of the water without getting wet. Come try this fascinating activity at our new pool soon!

Our Team Our Aquatics team (coaches and lifeguards) are Ellis & Associates trained. Ellis & Associates is the industry leader in aquatic safety. The international consulting firm provides full-service aquatic safety and risk management consultation that goes well beyond simple lifeguard training, and includes Health Care Provider Level CPR, AED training, Emergency Oxygen Administration training and First Aid, along with state-of–the-art rescue techniques.

STAND-UP AQUA FITNESS CLASSES Get fit and work on your balance and flexibility with our stand-up aqua fitness classes. This innovative fitness program combines the best aspects of fitness training including high intensity strength, gymnastics, yoga and boot camp type workouts. The classes are designed to challenge everyone of all fitness and ability levels – no two workouts will ever be the same!

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THE AMERICAN CLUB MAR / APR 2018