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J O H N B A N G JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2016 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 63 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Junior Programs & Aquatics 206.464.3073 • kparr@wac.net • wac.net/athletics Parents welcome. Adults $8 per class, $6 with enrolled child or free with Fitness Advantage. 4th Floor Studio B Family Karate With Tom Tanaka's expert instruction, learn basic karate punches and strikes, as well as endurance and listening skills. Private sessions also available. Saturdays: Ages 5–8: 10:15–11 am Ages 9+: 11 am–12 pm Parents welcome. Adults $8 per class, $6 with enrolled child or free with Fitness Advantage. 8th Floor FTR-A Kidz Love Soccer Kidz Love Soccer's coaches have been working with Seattle-area youth to devel- op foundational soccer skills for more than 30 years, and now they're at the WAC. Full-session and drop-in options available. All full-session registrants will receive their own Kidz Love Soccer jersey. Email kparr@wac.net for early insights or to get signed up. Tuesdays (January 26–March 15) ; $85 full session, $15 drop-in . Ages 3–4: 3:40–4:15 pm Ages 5–6: 4:15–5 pm Ages 7–10 : 5–5:45 pm Ages 2–3: 6–6:30 pm; with mom or dad. Junior Fit Join WAC Personal Trainer Will Hicks for high-energy fitness sessions with lots of fun. This four-week series will introduce kids to exercise and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. It's offered twice per week and is intended for ages 10–14. Wednesdays: 4 – 5 pm Saturdays: 12 – 1 pm $20 class, $72/four classes, $120/eight classes; six-person minimum; 8th Floor FTR-A. For more information, contact whicks@wac.net Ballet Basics Dance the afternoon away with the WAC's newest class for junior members— Ballet Basics. This beginners' series is for Developing technique for butterfly and backstroke. Level 5: Swimming all four race strokes (crawl stroke, backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly) 13–25 yards, refining coordina- tion. Fundamental understanding of stroke mechanics. Level 6: Swimming all four race strokes (crawl stroke, backstroke, breast stroke, and butterfly) 25–50 yards with refined technique. Developed understanding of stroke mechanics, turns, and dives. Foundations Approaching Swim Team (FAST) : This class focuses on building endurance, refining the four primary strokes, and introducing starts and turns. S I G N - U P S O N G O I N G Private Swim Lessons (All ages) 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. WAC pool: 206.464.3086 JUNIOR PROGRAMS WAC Juniors Swim Team For Junior members ages 4 & up: Learn the latest techniques and technology in and out of the water to take your swim- ming to the next level. Build endurance, refine technique, compete, and make friends. Mondays–Thursdays: 4:30–5:30 pm; $55/ month, $45/month for each additional child. Annual USA Swimming Registration fee of $67. Email kparr@wac.net to register Family Judo The martial art of judo is a special form of wrestling that emphasizes throws and grappling. Traditions, discipline, respect, and mental training are a few of its benefits. Channel that excess energy into a great skill. Ages 7+ Wednesdays: 6:30–8:30 pm Saturdays: 9:30–11:30 am members ages 3–5. Youth ballet instructor Osiris Reynoso-Lotts will teach partici- pants foundational skills in a fun, relaxed and musical environment. No previous experience required. Please wear leotards, tights, and ballet shoes (or another soft shoe with a nonmarking sole). Wednesdays (January 13–February 10) : 4–4:45 pm, $100 Saturday Morning Junior Basketball with Watts Basketball January 9–February 20 WAC kids have the opportunity to start learning the game of basketball from Husky legend and former professional basketball player Donald Watts. Come out and learn basketball fundamentals and basic rules of the game—and have fun! Experienced hoopsters will receive more advanced tools for quicker, stronger and smarter play. Cost: $140 for seven weeks, $25 drop-in. Ages 5–9 (9–10 am): For beginners. Learn the fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing and teamwork. Ages 9–13 (10–11 am): For players who have learned the fundamentals and are ready to incorporate them into game situations. Email kparr@wac.net to register PRIVATE CLASSES Basketball Watts Basketball offers small group and semi-private training to fine-tune your skills for the basketball season. Contact Darin Barr at 206.464.3074 or dbarr@wac.net for pricing and times.