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ATHLETIC Programs Junior Programs 206.464.3074 • Aquatics 206.464.3086 • wac.net/athletics TeENs & Tweens Family Water Volleyball Have some fun with the whole family— and other WAC families. For swimmers and non-swimmers alike. Participants will play the game while sitting on a noodle or treading water. Call the pool for more information. F irst Saturdays (monthly): 5:30–6:30 pm. l u k e r u ta n American Red Cross Junior Lifeguarding Level 3: Able to swim width of pool on front and back independently; comfortable with face in the water. S aturdays: 8:30 am, 9:05 am, 9:40 am (30 min) Level 4: Able to swim two widths each of front and back crawl; kneeling dive; tread water. S aturdays: 8:30 am, 10:30 am (40 min) Level 5: Able to swim one length each of front and back crawl in good form; tread water for two minutes; standing dive; deep water bobbing; scissor kick; whip kick. S aturdays: 9:10 am, 10:30 am (40 min) Private Classes Basketball Watts Basketball offers small group and semiprivate training to fine-tune your skills for the basketball season. C ontact Darin Barr at 206.464.3074 or dbarr@wac.net for pricing and times Karate Learning karate improves mental alertness, self-discipline, self-confidence and goal-setting skills. Learn basic karate punches, strikes, blocks and kicks from Tom Tanaka, the WAC's karate instructor. Lifeguarding will introduce participants to the skills needed for entry into the American Red Cross lifeguarding course; communication and decisionmaking skills; the basic responsibilities of a lifeguard; and the basic knowledge and skills required to be a lifeguard. This course is designed for kids from 11 to 14 years old. Ten-year-olds who have finished fifth grade may also attend. Attendees must be able to complete the prerequisite skills. $ 220 members/$260 nonmembers. To register, visit wac.net/athletics/ schedules, click on the class, and click the sign-up button. Or call 206.464.3086. A ges 5+ Level 6/7: Able to swim two lengths each of front and back crawl; one length each of sidestroke and breaststroke; one length of dolphin kick; open turns on front and back. S aturdays: 9:50 am (40 min) Foundations Approaching Swim Team (FAST)/ Level 7: This class focuses on building endurance, refining the four primary strokes and introducing starts and turns. S aturdays: 11:10 am (50 min) Private Swim Lessons (All ages) j o n at h a n sc h m i d t Private swim lessons are available to members of all ages and swimming abilities. Call the pool to request a private lesson, and we will match you with the best available instructor for your needs. W AC Pool: 206.464.3086 August 2013 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 55