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ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Junior Classes 206.464.3074 / Aquatics 206.464.3086 • www.wac.net Level 3: Able to swim width of pool on front and back independently; free with Fitness Advantage 4th Floor Studio B comfortable with face in the water. Saturdays: 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. Saturdays: 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. Saturdays: 9:10 am, 11:10 am (40 min) 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. Saturdays: 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. Saturdays: 12 pm (60 min) PRIVATE SWIM LESSON (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 MARTIAL ARTS/GYMNASTICS Family Judo Fun 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 bene- fits. Channel that excess energy into a great skill. Ages 7+ Wednesdays: 6:30–8:30 pm Saturdays: 12:15–2:15 pm Parents welcome Adults $8 per class, $6 with enrolled child or Family Karate With Tom Tanaka's expert instruction, learn basic karate punches and strikes, KIDS TRIATHLON TRAINING as well as endurance and listening skills. Saturdays: Ages 5–8: 10:30–11:15 am Ages 9+: 11 am–12 pm Classes combine from 11–11:15 am Parents welcome. Adults $8 per class, $6 with enrolled child or free with Fitness Advantage. 4th Floor Studio B Gymnastics Learn basic gymnastics skills in a gentle, fun, noncompetitive atmosphere. Kiddy Skills is an introduction to tumbling. Beginner students will learn tumbling and low balance beam. Class sizes are limited to ensure the safety of your child. Saturdays: Ages 3+, Kiddy skills: 9:30–10:15 am Ages 4–5, Beginner: 10:15–11 am Ages 5–6, Beginner to intermediate: 11–11:45 am 8th Floor FTR-B BASKETBALL CAMP Let's Get It Started— Saturday Junior Basketball This winter, 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 to the game and have fun shooting hoops. Saturdays: May 5–June 16 Seven weeks, $105; trial day, $25 Starters divisions (ages 5–7): 9–10 am Mid-range shooters (ages 8–9): 10–11 am Prime-time players (ages 10–12): 11–noon A four-week training session for junior WAC members who plan to participate in the Club's June 23 Kids Indoor Triathlon begins May 26. The session, taught by a WAC trainer and swim instructor, will focus on personal achievement. Kids will learn safety tips, stretching routines and pacing strategies, as well as how to main- tain a training schedule and keep a train- ing log. Training sessions will take place on stationary bikes, the track and in the pool. Intended for children ages 6–14. Cost: $60 Saturday: 12–2 pm; May 26–June 16 Meet in the 8th Floor Gym Kids Indoor Triathlon The fifth WAC Kids Indoor Triathlon will take place on Saturday, June 23. Each participant will be awarded a finish medal, and the winners in each age divi- sion will be awarded prizes. The empha- sis will be on participation rather than winning, and children should leave with increased self-esteem. Cost: $40; registration deadline: June 9 Ages 6–8: One-mile bike, quarter-mile run, 50-yard swim Ages 9–11: Two-mile bike, half-mile run, 75-yard swim Ages 12–14: Three-mile bike, three-quarter- mile run, 100-yard swim Contact: 206.622.7900, ext. 4086 PRIVATE CLASSES Basketball Donald Watts, the WAC's basketball instructor, is ready to help juniors with their game. Learn the fundamentals of basketball. 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. Ages 5+ APRIL 2012 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 51 LUKE RUTAN