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ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Fitness Classes 206.622.7900, ext. 4098 • Aquatics 206.464.3086 • wac.net/athletics Level 3: Able to swim width of pool on front and back independently; Family Karate 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, 10:30 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: 11:10 am (50 min) 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 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: 9:30–11:30 am Parents welcome Adults $8 per class, $6 with enrolled child or free with Fitness Advantage 4th Floor Studio B With Tom Tanaka's expert instruction, learn basic karate punches and strikes, 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. 8th Floor FTR-A 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: Kiddy skills (ages 3+): 9:30–10:15 am Beginner (ages 4–5): 10:15–11 am Beginner to intermediate (ages 5–6): 11–11:45 am 8th Floor FTR-B JUNIOR FIT Join Will Hicks, WAC Personal Trainer, 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. For more information and to sign up for the November series, contact whicks@wac.net or 206.622.7900, ext. 3701. Wednesdays: 4 pm, Saturdays: 12 pm; $20 per class, $72/four classes, $120/eight classes; six-person minimum; 8th Floor FTR-A BASKETBALL Let's Get It Started— Saturday Junior Basketball This fall, WAC kids have the opportunity to start learning the game of basketball from Husky legend and former profession- al basketball player Donald Watts. Come out and learn basketball fundamentals and basic rules of the game—and have fun shooting hoops. Experienced hoopsters will receive more-advanced tools for quicker, stronger and smarter play. Saturdays (November 3–December 15) Sign up for seven weeks for $105; $20/daily drop-in Starters divisions (ages 5–9); 9–10 am For beginners. Learn fundamentals of shooting, dribbling, passing and teamwork. Mid-range shooters (ages 9–13); 10–11 am. For players who have learned the fundamentals and are ready to incorporate them into game situations. Competitive players (ages 12–18); 11 am–12 pm. For experienced players already playing on a team in middle or high school. Work on your jump shot and defense and take your game to the next level. KIDS DANCE CLASS Learn to dance hip hop, swing and alternative. Instructor Chloe Shaffer will take kids through some basic moves, choreograph a routine, and encourage fun. Saturdays: 9:30–10:30 am; 8th Floor FTR-A; $125 (seven-week session); ages 4+; minimum six participants PRIVATE CLASSES Basketball Watts Basketball offers small group and semiprivate 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. 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+ TGA JUNIOR GOLF & TENNIS TGA Premier Junior Golf and Tennis programs develop children's athletic and life skills. All equipment is provided. For more information, visit playtga.com. To register, contact Athletic Programs Manager Darin Barr at 206.464.3074. Saturdays (November 3–December 15): tennis, 9–10 am; golf, 10–11 am; ages 5–12; limit 16 kids per class; $140 per student (one sport) or $240 (both sports NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2012 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 51