Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department is proud to implement Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) “Starfish
Swimming” program format at each of the aquatic facilities starting fall 2012. SAI offers a nationally recognized swim instruction program for children and adults of all ages and abilities. The different programs offered are StarBabies (6-18
months), StarTots (18-36 months), Starfish Swim School (ages 3 years and up), Starfish Stroke School (once they have surpassed Starfish Swim School), and Starfish Swim Team (a development program designed to transition students from
swim lessons to a competitive swim team program).
Each of these programs is benchmark focused and contains five stages that each focus on a specific core competency. The
core competencies are the building blocks of swimming. All lead-up skills, activities, and benchmarks in each stage focus
on the core competency. Each stage has two benchmarks to achieve: a safety skill benchmark and a swim skill benchmark.
Please read about the different levels below.
StarBabies Parent or Guardian with child 6 months-18 months
StarTots Parent or Guardian with child 18 months -36 months
The purpose of this course is to develop in very young children a high comfort level in the water while at the same time training parents in
water safety and drowning prevention. This course does not teach children to become accomplished swimmers or survive in the water; it
does provide a confidence building, fun, loving experience. One parent or guardian must be in the water with each child. Swim diapers required, along with plastic pants recommended and a lined swim suit.
Starfish Swim School Pre-School Ages 3-5 years
Designed to meet the needs of preschoolers, this course will develop a high comfort level in the water, a readiness to swim, and for those
children who are developmentally ready, teach beginning swim skills. This class approaches teaching swimming through creative, fun activities in the water. Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level stars in their personal
record books for each achievement. Children progress at their own pace in a small group setting.
Starfish Swim School Elementary Ages 6-8 years, Age 5 can register upon completion of the pre-school program
Starfish Swim School Primary (formerly Otter) Ages 9-14
Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies and receive color level stars for each achievement. The color
levels are used to divide students into broad ability groups. Children progress at individual rates with the opportunity to learn the core swimming skills and progress to advanced strokes. Learning is self-paced but challenging.
Starfish Swim School Adult Beginner Ages 14 and up
This course is designed to improve comfort and skill in the water, regardless of past swimming experience. Perfect for adults who desire to learn or improve strokes and water skills for fitness fun. Students work toward development of the five basic core swimming competencies.
Starfish Stroke School Adult Intermediate Ages 14-older
Students refine freestyle and learn stroke technique for backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and more!
www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Swim Lessons
Instructor
Fees:
Public
Member
2days / Weekday classes
*Jan 4-27
Jan 5-28
$70
$80
$56
$64
M/W 7 classes
*No Class Jan 18
T/Th 8 classes
Feb 1-25
$80
$64
8 classes
1 day / Saturday Lessons
Jan 9-30
Feb 6-27
$40
$40
$32
$32
4 classes
STARBABIES / STARTOTS—Ages 6 mo-36 mo
Baby/Tot Instructor: Ele
Sat 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. (6 mo to 18 mo)
Sat 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. (19 mo to 35 mo) Beginner level (White-Yellow)
Sat 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (19 mo to 35 mo) Advanced level (Blue-Green) instructor permission req.
Parent/Tot Class
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—PRESCHOOL—Ages 3-5
M/W 6:15-6:45 p.m.
Donna
34955
M/W 6:45-7:15 p.m.
Donna
34959
T/Th 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Donna
T/Th 6:00-6:30 p.m.
Donna
Sat 9:00-9:30 a.m.
Donna
Sat 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Donna
Sat 10:00-10:30 a.m.
Donna
Beginner Class
STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL—PRESCHOOL—Ages 3-5
M/W 5:45-6:15 p.m.
Donna
34967
T/Th 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Donna
34953
34957
34956
34960
34954
34958
31064
310
34961
34963
34965
34948
34950
34952
34962
34964
34966
Advanced
34969
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY—Ages 6-13
M/W 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Ele
34973
T/Th 4:45-5:30 p.m.
Ele
34971
Sat 9:15-10:00 a.m.
Ele
Sat 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Donna
Sat 12:00-12:45 p.m.
Donna
STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL—ELEMENTARY / PRIMARY—Ages 6-13
M/W 5:45-6:30 p.m.
Ele
34983
T/Th 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Ele
34981
T/Th 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Ele
34985
Sat 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Ele
(White-Red Level)
Sat 11:15-12:00 p.m.
Donna
(All Colors)
Sat 11:30-12:15 p.m.
Ele
(Yellow Blue Green)
34968
34970
Beginner Class
34974
34972
34975
34977
34979
34984
34982
34986
34994
STARFISH STROKE SCHOOL—TEEN/ADULT—Ages 14 and up
M/W 7:15-8:00 p.m.
Ele
34997
Sat 12:15-1:00 p.m.
Ele
34998
www.parkandrec.com
34976
34978
34980
Intermediate / Advanced
STARFISH SWIM SCHOOL—TEEN/ADULT—Ages 14 and up
M/W 7:15-8:00 p.m.
Donna
34993
Sat 8:15-9:00 a.m.
Donna
Marion Diehl: 980.314.1300
34947
34949
34951
4 classes
(All Color Levels)
(White-Red Levels)
(Yellow-Green Levels)
34987
34988
34989
34990
34991
34992
Beginner Class
34995
34996
Advanced Class
34999
35000
2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Instructor
Water Fitness
Fees:
Days
# of classes
Mon/Wed/Fri ( 11/12 )
Tue/Thu (8)
Saturday (4)
Session 1
Session 2
*Jan 4-30
Feb 1-27
Public/Member/Senior
$44/$33/$22
$48/$36/$24
$32/$24/$16
$32/$24/$16
$16/$12/$8
$16/$12/$8
*No class Jan 18
Days
HYDROMANIA—Moderate-High Intensity
SHALLOW WATER
All over body toning and cardiovascular workout. Since each participant works at their own
pace, this class is great for beginner to the most advanced fitness level.
M/W/F
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Valerie
34809
34810
M/W/F
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Valerie
34811
34812
T/Th
8:00-9:00 a.m.
Ele
34813
34814
T/Th
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Ele
34815
34816
DEEP WATER FITNESS—Moderate-High Intensity
DEEP WATER
No swimming skills required, float belts are worn. All-over toning and cardiovascular program
held in deep water with float belts. A great upper body workout.
Sat
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Missy
34917
34918
Sat
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Missy
34919
34920
M/W/F
7:15-8:15 a.m.
Donna
34921
34922
M/W/F
8:15-9:15 a.m.
Donna
34923
34924
T/Th
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Charles
34925
34926
T/Th
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Missy
34927
34928
T/Th
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Cynthia
34929
34930
T/Th
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Donna
34931
34932
EASY DOES IT—Beginner-Moderate Intensity
SHALLOW WATER
A low-level, low impact exercise class. Activities include water walking, aerobic exercise to
build cardiovascular endurance and range of motion classes.
T/Th
9:45-10:45 a.m.
Ele
34937
34938
T/Th
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Phyllis
34939
34940
T/Th
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Phyllis
34941
34942
T/Th
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Phyllis
34943
34944
Marion Diehl Swim Team
Be a part of the Hornet’s Nest
Swim league and compete with
other indoor facilities in the Charlotte Area. Cost Includes- Tshirt, awards and end of season
party. Swim Meets are held on
Saturday Afternoons
Time : M,W,F 4:45-5:45pm
Dates: Jan 6- Mar 15, 2016
Code: 31135 ages 7-18
31136 6 and unders
Swim Team: $150.00
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION—Beginner Intensity
SHALLOW WATER
Gentle stretches and range-of-motion exercises keep tender joints mobile. The buoyancy of the
water assists movements, while the resistance strengthens muscles that support joints. A physicians release is required to participate.
T/Th
9:00-9:45 a.m.
Ele
34945
34946
DEEP WATER RUNNING—Moderate Intensity
DEEP WATER
No swimming skills required, float belts are worn. Class format involves interval running cadence class designed to improve endurance, stamina, breathing, and muscle toning.
T/Th
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Cynthia
34933
34934
T/Th
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Cynthia
34935
34936
Marion Diehl: 980.314.1300
www.parkandrec.com
2219 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation
Fitness & Athletics
Volleyball for Adults and Seniors
Open for all ages at Marion Diehl Recreation Center. Come enjoy volleyball all season on Monday nights from 6:00
p.m.—8:00 p.m. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Open volleyball fees are Seniors $1 per person and adults over 18 yrs of age is $2 per person, ID required to play.
Badminton for Adults and Seniors
Open badminton activities are available for all ages at Marion Diehl Recreation Center. Come enjoy badminton all
season on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. and Saturday’s from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Please call 980314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities. Open badminton fees are Seniors $1 per person and Adults
over 18 yrs of age is $2 per person, ID required to play.
Tora Ha Kempo Karate for all ages
Tora Kempo Karate is available for all ages at Marion Diehl Recreation Center. Come learn this karate program all
season on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Instructor is Kevin Hinson. Please call 980-314-1300 for
questions and upcoming opportunities. Tora Ha Kempo Karate fees are Seniors $5 per
person.
Open Gym at Marion Diehl
Open gym hours at Marion Diehl are Sunday’s 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. for males and
3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for females. Please call 980-314-1300 for questions and upcoming opportunities.
Seasonal Sports are offered at Marion Diehl /Rays Splash Planet
Youth sports, leagues and programs are offered throughout the year at Marion Diehl Recreation Center/Ray’s Splash
Planet Sports offered are Basketball (Co-Ed and Girls), Track & Field (Co-Ed), and Soccer for (Co-Ed and girls). If you
have questions in regards to youth sports, leagues and programs please call at 980.314.1300 or you can E-mail us at
YouthSports@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov and find us on the web at www.parkandrec.com
Youth Track
Ages: 4-15
Fee: $65.00
Registration takes place from Feb 1– Feb 28
Recreational league play whereby age appropriate modifications are utilized to ensure
safety, fun, and skill development based on
maximum participation, balance teams, positive coaching and sportsmanship.
For more information contact us at
980.314.1300
www.parkandrec.com/aquatics
2015
PUBLIC AQUATIC & RECREATION CENTERS
WINTER PROGRAM GUIDE
You
can
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us
Register One of Three Ways (excludes free swim lessons)
Registration is required for most programs whether or not there is a fee. Select from one of these options:
CLICK on Eparks at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/mecklenburgparks
CALL any of our aquatic facilities with the phone numbers listed throughout this guide.
COME to the location where the program is offered. Addresses are listed throughout this guide.
Phone and web registrations requires payment with Visa or MasterCard only.
Marion Diehl Recreation Center
800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
704.336.DIVE (3483)
2219 Tyvola Road
980-314-1300
215 N. Sycamore Street
704.314.4729