Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Aquatics

The RSOP Aquatics program is very popular with people of all ages. We pride ourselves on a high quality pool environment and an outstanding instructional program. Come to work out, learn, and enjoy the experience. The mission of the RSOP Aquatics program is to help each person learn to be safe when they are in, on, or around the water! Our swim lesson program covers skills and knowledge in a logical progression for each level of aquatic skill development. As participants develop these skills, they will become safer, stronger swimmers.

North Shore Swim Club
North Shore Water Polo

UMD RSOP Aquatics Swim Lesson School
Proudly serving generations of Northland families with the highest quality swim lesson instruction for 18 years.
•Toddler, Youth & Adult Lessons
•Small Class Sizes
•Experienced Certified Water Safety Instructors •Up To Six Class Levels Every ½ Hour

Call 218-726-7128 to sign up.

Private Lessons
Private lesson are available by appointment. $10 per ½ hour lesson. For more information or to set up a private lesson, contact Elise Cordo, Senior Water Safety Instructor
218-726-6516 cord0128@d.umn.edu

Swim Lesson Descriptions
Swim Lesson Schedule Summer 2013

Summer 2013 Pool Schedule

Everybody is welcome!! Bring the whole family for an excellent time to play!

• Flotation aids/ pool toys are allowed in shallow end of pool with parent in water.
• Participants must be at least 6 years old, over 4 feet tall, or accompanied by an adult at all times.
• A swim test is required for all youth wanting to swim in the deep end of pool.

Swim Pass Prices are:

Youth 10 Swim Punch Card $20.00
Adult 10 Swim Punch Card $30.00
Senior (55 years and up) 10 Swim Punch Card $20.00
PLEASE NOTE: Passes are available for purchase at the Day Office. Passes are not available for purchase at the pool office for any of the Open /Lap swims.
A Hydraulic chair lift system and an Easy Ladder are available.

Summer 2013 Pool Schedule

This is an excellent way to get your swim workout in for the day! There are 6 lap lanes that are provided with orange cones designated speed level for each lane:
Lane 1 - Easy
Lane 2 - Medium
Lane 3 - Fast
Lane 4 - Very Fast
Lane 5 - Medium
Lane 6 - Easy

Lap Swimming Etiquette

All lanes circle counter clockwise.
The black center-line on the bottom of the pool is always on your left.
All lanes are marked with orange cones, which indicate lane speed.
Please make sure you seed yourself in the appropriate lane for your ability level.
Be aware of your speed. If you are being passed regularly, move to a slower lane.
If you are passing others regularly, move to a faster lane.
Try to avoid swimming side by side.

Half of the pool is set up to accomodate lap swimmers and the other half is for Open Swim.

CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider Re-Certification (2 Years)
Session 1: Saturday, March 2
Session 2: Saturday, March 23
Class Time: 11am-3pm Cost: $55
The purpose of this refresher course is to re-certify those with the duty to act (current CPR/AED/PR cardholder’s) on all required skills necessary to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest.
**Must show proof of certification when registering for this course

CPR/AED For the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider (2 Years)
Session 1: Sunday, March 3
Session 2: Sunday, March 24
Class Time: 11am-4pm Cost: $85
The purpose of this course is to teach those with the duty to act (professional rescuers) the required skills necessary to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest.

Lifeguard Re-fresher Course
Sunday, April 14
Class Time: 10am-7pm, Cost: $110
The purpose of this course is to review, check-off and re-certify current card holding lifeguards on all the required lifeguard skills necessary to help prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies including land and water rescue skills plus first aid and CPR/AED/PR
**Must show proof of certification when registering for this course.

Lifeguard Training Course Cost: $240 / includes pocket mask
Session 1: Fri: April 5, 6-9pm / Sat: April 6, 9-5pm / Sun: April 7, 9-5pm / Sat: April 13, 9-5pm / Sun: April 14, 9-5pm
Session 2: Fri: May 24, 6-9pm / Sat: May 25, 9-5pm / Sun: May 26, 9-5pm / Sat: June 1, 9-5pm / Sun: June 2, 9-5pm
The purpose of the this course is to teach lifeguard candidates the skills necessary to help prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies including land and water rescue skills plus first aid and CPR. Participants must first pass a pre-test of 300 yard swim and tread water without arms for 2 minutes.