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Hampshire Hills proudly features four pools: a giant outdoor pool, indoor lap pool, indoor heated kidney pool, and wader pool as well as a twelve seater whirlpool.

The Hampshire Hills aquatic department offers a wide variety of aquatic instruction for all ages and levels. The club provides the finest aquatics instruction. Classes are offered year round and are led by American Red Cross Certified Instructors.

In addition to our many fine aquatic programs, Hampshire Hills also hosts the Seawolves, a USS Swim Team for members only.

Swim Instruction For Kids

SWIM LESSON SIGN -UPS

Sign ups: 3pm-7pm in person or by phone

Session I: Members: September 7th/ Non-Members September 9th

Session II: Members: October 26th/ Non-Members October 28th

Session I September 20th-October 30th Members $42/Non Members $66

Session II November 8th-December 18th Members $42/Non Members $66 Pre-registration for enrolled Session I participants for Session II is during the week of October 18th-23rd, 2010.

Water Babies Programs

All programs are parent/toddler participation
We have reinvented our babies programs to offer new & exciting opportunities for that swimmer not quite ready for our Junior Swim Program. We are looking to create a well rounded swimmer by allowing parents to explore this aquatic adventure with the ones they love!

Babies Splash & Play: 6 weeks and up-no skill requirement-Beginner water experience, to become comfortable in the pool through songs and play.

Babies Beginners: 12 months and up. Already comfortable in the water. Starting to experience independence through instruction, songs & play.

Babies Intermediate: 2 years and up. For the baby you consider to be a "fish". No apprehensions, no fears. Underwater, independence and safety skills are taught. During their flotation device class, babies will begin to swim without parent involvement.

Babies Advanced: 2 years and up. Intermediate class is a pre-requisite for this class. This class will focus on swim skills to ready the child for Junior Swim Lesson Program.

Learn To Swim Program - Juniors

There's something for everyone in the American Red Cross Junior Swim Program which includes five levels of instruction designed to help swimmers ages three years and up develop and refine their skills. Red Cross Water Safety Instructors teach a variety of strokes including the front crawl, back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke, and butterfly. Personal safety issues and diving techniques are also introduced.

Swim Lesson Levels

1P1: Child is at least 3 years old. Never been in lessons before. No experience or not sure how child will perform.

1P2: Child has been in lessons before. Face is comfortable in the water. No apprehensions, no fears. A GREAT listener.

2A: Child can jump from the side of the pool and is independently swimming above water for a minimum of 5 feet. Willing to give everything a try.

2B: A very strong dog paddler. Shallow end, deep end, no apprehensions, no fears. NEVER needs assistance.

3 & up: Child can swim freestyle with rhythmic breathing/arms out of pool & backstroke 25meters in Lap Pool.

Advanced Swimming
A swim program for junior's 8 years of age and older focusing on stroke development and aerobic conditioning in a non-competitive environment. Participants need to be beyond 3 & up swimmer.

Home School - Learn to Swim Program
1/2 hour of lessons and a 1/2 hour of free swim.  Class is broken up into Beginners (can not swim across the pool without help) and Advanced (able to swim across the pool without assistance)

Tuesdays 11 - 12pm
Session 4:  March 1 - April 17  SU:  M:  Tue Feb 9  /  NM:  Thu Feb 11

Special Needs Aquatic Program
The Special Needs Aquatic Program is a unique class for children with various disabilities. The program provides an opportunity for the children to meet in small groups with their parents and two instructors. The lesson includes swimming instruction, relaxation techniques, games and musical activities for children. The buoyancy of the water can also work as an assist to physical movement or as resistance to develop strength.

Kids Kardio Splash
Our children's aquatic fitness program is geared for swimmers and non-swimmers, males and females. This exciting class uses upbeat music and games to improve agility, coordination, and speed while at the same time providing a great cardio workout. Kids Kardio Splash makes working out fun!

Mondays: 5:30 - 6:20     M-$10 / NM- $55
September 20th-October 25th (No class October 11th)  

For more information, contact:
Karalyn P. Von Pichl at (603) 673-7123, ext. 677.
kvonpichl@hampshirehills.com

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Adult Swim Lessons

Beginner: Participants need to be at least 16 years of age and have a willingness to learn. These lessons are for the adult beginner who is interested in learning how to swim or improve their current skills.

Advanced: Participant is familiar with the basics. This class will transform your beginner skills to lap pool swimming skills. Technique and form are stressed in this class

Fitness Swim Program: Do you love to swim but could use some instruction in a group environment? The purpose of this group is to create a team environment to help everyone stay motivated and improve stroke technique while getting a great workout. This one hour "swim practice" focuses on endurance training by swimming timed intervals. All abilities are welcome. Members Only.

FREE to Members ~
Mon & Wed 10:00AM-11:00AM, Fridays 9:00AM-10:00AM
Wed & Thur 6:30PM - 7:30PM

Swim Lesson Schedule

Hampshire Hills Seawolves Swim Team

This year's exciting new divisions, Mini Cubs & Mighty Wolves, offer fun mixed with a challenge. All teams have the opportunity to compete if they choose. This program is offered to members only.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing and Schedule for 2009 - 2010 Season

Driving Directions to Swim Meet Pools

Seawolves Coach 'n Me Program

Swim Team Group Descriptions

M & M Team:
The M & M Team designed for those who are newer to the sport of swimming.  This competitive team allows for the participants to learn stroke and speed technique practiced through stroke specific drills.  Participants in this group are working towards the end of session M & M Meet, which is designed for swimmers in both of our M & M teams.  The M & M Meet allows swimmers a fun opportunity to show off what they have learned and accomplished over the session.  Our M & M team is divided into two categories, the Mini Cubs and the Mighty Wolves.

Mini Cubs: 
Swimmers on the Mini Cubs Team have a basic understanding of Freestyle and Backstroke, and are able to complete a length of each in our 25 meter lap pool.  During the season, swimmers on the Mini Cub Team will be developing their Freestyle and Backstroke further, and will be introduced to the other competitive strokes of Butterfly and Breaststroke.  Other focuses in this group are proper lane etiquette, expectations on competition day, diving, and turns.           

Mighty Wolves:
Swimmers on the Mighty Wolves Team have a strong understanding of Freestyle and Backstroke, and can demonstrate either Butterfly or Breaststroke.  During the swim test each participant will have to complete a legal length of three out of the four competitive strokes and swim a 50 Freestyle in under 1 minute and 15 seconds in our 25 meter lap pool.  During the season, swimmers on the Mighty Wolves Team will be developing all four competitive strokes further, and will be introduced to speed training, diving, and turns.  Other focuses in this group are proper lane etiquette, expectations on competition day, understanding workouts, how to read the pace clock.       

12 & Under Swim Team:
Swimmers on our 12 & Under Team have a strong understanding of all four competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly).  During the swim test each participant will be asked to complete a legal length of all four competitive strokes and swim 50 Freestyle in under 1 minute.  During the season, swimmers on the 12 & Under Team are working towards the goal of being a well rounded swimmer.  We pride our swimmers in their willingness to try new events and distances, with the focus on being able to swim 100’s of stroke and the 200 Individual Medley.  During the season we stress technique training over yardage.  Other focuses in this group are speed training, proper starts and turns, understanding workouts, and reading the pace clock.

12 & Over Swim Team:
Swimmers on our 12& Over team have a strong understanding of all competitive strokes (Freestyle, Backstroke, Breaststroke, and Butterfly). This is open to any 13 & Over swimmer who is new or returning. All 12 year olds are evaluated and put into the proper program based on the coaches’ decision & evaluations. During the season the 12 & Over team will be working toward the goal of being a well rounded swimmer. This team focus mainly on improving all competitive strokes in working into being able to swim 200’s of stroke & 400 Individual Medley. They will also work on proper starts and turns. They will also be working on reading & understanding workouts, reading clocks, and proper swimming terminology.   

High School Pre-Season Swim

An opportunity for any swimmer to get 6 weeks of coached swim time in prior to High School Seasons beginning. This program is open to any high school student who plans to participate on their swim team for the winter season.

6 weeks: Sundays, October 3rd-November 7th & Wednesdays, October 6th-November 10th 6:30-7:30PM Members: $70/Non Members $98 

PRICING / SCHEDULE – SWIM SEASON 2009- 2010

* All new swimmers must be prepared to complete a swim test to enable proper placement prior to full registration.
* All 12yr old swimmers will be tested to see which grouping would be more acceptable.
* First oldest child is full price.  Every family sibling after is 50% off.
* You must be members of Hampshire Hills Sports & Fitness Club to participate on the Seawolves Swim Team.
* Email is the team’s main form of communication.  Be sure to drop an email to:  kvonpichl@hampshirehills.com
*A USS registration fee will be required for any swimmer that chooses to attend swim meets off of Hampshire Hills Campus. 
This fee is liability coverage for you as we visit away meets.  Fee for each child is a once a year registration at $60

*We do provide the first week of any session to new participants as a trial period.  All refund requests are processed by the Aquatic’s Director and must be provided in writing.  There are no refunds after the 2nd week of any session.  Late session entries are permitted on the Over and Under Team.  Fees for any weeks of the first half of the session are full price and 50% after the half way point.

*Method of payment is accepted by a scheduled draft by credit card or bank account.  Draft will be set directly with Aquatics Director.

12 & Over Senior Seawolves Swim Team:  Mon, Wed & Fri 5-6:30pm / Tue & Thu 4-6pm/Sun 4-6pm Under 12 Junior Seawolves Swim Team:  Mon, Wed & Fri 5-6:30pm / Tue & Thu 4-5:30pm/Sun 4-5:30PM

12 & Under Age Group Swim Team:  Mon&Wed 4-5pm/Thu 5:30-6:30PM/Sat 8-9AM

M & M Seawolves Swim Team: Mini Cub Tue 5:30 – 6:15pm/Fri 4-4:45pmMighty Wolves  Tue 5:45 – 6:30pm/Fri 4:15-5pm

Session I  September 20th-November 7th                                                                   
M&M Team: $52/ Senior $220/ Junior $189/Age Group $84

Session 2: November 8th-December 19th                                                                 
M&M Team: $45 / Senior $189/Junior $162/Age Group $72

Session 3: HOLIDAY SESSION December 20th-January 2nd Clinic will be offered.

Call the front desk (603) 673-7123, Ext. 0 to register or call Karalyn Von Pichl at (603) 673-7123, Ext. 204 or email kvonpichl@hampshirehills.com for further information.

Coach ‘n Me Program

Are you looking to improve your strokes outside of normal practice?
Are you looking for some one-on-one help?
Are you a current member of the swim team?

CHECK THIS OUT!!

With the coaches help you get that “little” help your looking for. Weather it’s diving, perfecting strokes, flip turns, or anything else we can help you out. Get it contact with one of the coaches before or after practice to set up some time. We do ask to not ask in the beginning of the session/season as to all swimmers will be getting the “rust” out of their strokes. Finally you can also bring fellow team members to work on things if you find that you all need help with (up to four swimmers at a time).

PRICE:
Coach ‘n me: $20/ half hour lesson
Coach ‘n me & me: $25 ($12.50 person)
Coach ‘n me & me & me: $30 ($10.00 per person)
Coach n ‘me & me & me & me too: $35 ($8.75 per person)

24 hour cancellation must be given to the coach or the swim team member will be charged. You can reach any of the coaches by calling 673-7123 x640 & leave a message.

Meet Statistics

For Regional/Age Group/Time Standards Information, click on the link below:Regionhttp://www.teamunify.com/SubTabGeneric.jsp?team=lscnes&_stabid_=16411

For Seawolves Swim Team Meet information, click on the link below:http://www.teamunify.com/SubTabGeneric.jsp?team=lscnes&_stabid_=17102

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