Fall 2008
Aquatics Programs

Indoor Pools
Germantown Indoor Swim Ctr (GISC) 240-777-6830
18000 Central Park Circle, Boyds (South Germantown Recreational Park)

Swimming Instruction
PLEASE CHECK EACH POOL’S LISTINGS FOR LESSON SCHEDULE CHANGES, DUE TO FACILITY CONFLICTS. LESSONS WILL BE HELD ON ALL OTHER DAYS THE FACILITY IS OPEN. PLEASE REGISTER ACCORDINGLY.

See Swim Lessons on RecWeb.

Family Recreational Swims

Recreational and Lap Swim sessions for the entire family are available daily at each pool. Patrons have the option of paying an admission for each entry, or purchasing a Family or Individual Pool Pass. Drop by or call the pool nearest you to receive information on schedules, admission fees, and pass prices, or check our website. Groups of more than 6 persons must contact the pool management for additional information. Ask the Cashier about Punch 12 Discount Cards.

Water Fitness Classes
Water Exercise, Deep Water Running, Water Aerobics, Arthritis Exercise, Abs & Glutes, and Body Sculpting classes are offered at each indoor pool. For course descriptions, dates, days and times see below or pick up a schedule at any of our pools or call the Aquatics Office of the Recreation Department. The schedule also appears online.

• The program fee covers only the class and locker room use. If you wish
to use the facility before or after class you must pay the admission.

• No swimming experience is necessary. For Deep Water Running, must be comfortable in deep water.

• Both men and women of all ages are welcome.

• Physician release form is required if you are pregnant.

• Physician consultation is recommended prior to participation in any exercise program.

Instructors:
Wellness Network: Linda Costello 301-924-3488 wellnet1@aol.com
Waterworks: Sally Dimsdale  301-593-1609 sallyswaterworks@msn.com
H2O Fitness: Peggy Brower  301-603-1328 browers4@aol.com

See listings of Water Fitness Classes on RecWeb

Competitive Programs
Rockville Montgomery Swim Club
This year-round, United States Swimming (USAS) affiliated, age group and senior swim team competes through Potomac Valley Swimming (PVS), which is our local swim committee (LSC) for USAS. RMSC offers a rewarding training and
competitive experience to swimmers of all ability and interest levels through a schedule of flexible practice times.

Swimmers new to the program must attend a skill assessment and group placement evaluation at the pool of their choice. Coaches will assign practice groups depending on skill level. Swimmers may not begin to practice with their designated group until all registration forms have been completed and all fees have been paid in full. Entry into advanced level groups is available by coaches’ invitation only. Those who participated in the program last year may register only for the group with which they practiced last year. No swimmer may change group assignment unless instructed to do so by a coach. Summer practice may change due to scheduling conflicts. The Fall/Winter session of RMSC runs September 8, 2008 to March 29, 2009.

Payments by Visa or MasterCard must be done on-line or in person at the facility. This is to ensure security of your credit card information.

NOTE: Practice times vary throughout the week. Please call the pool of your choice for specific times. See RMSC on RecWeb

Developmental Swim Team Training
These programs help to provide a transition between swim lessons and swim team partici­pation. They also provide a year-round program for the summer swim team member.

Payments by Visa or MasterCard must be done on-line or in person at the facility. This is to ensure security of your credit card information.

Montgomery Stroke & Turn Clinic
Montgomery Stroke & Turn Clinic (MSTC) is a Sunday evening program which runs from late October to late May.  MSTC's program is designed for swimmers 5-18 years old who wish to improve their ability to swim the four competitive strokes, learn correct starts and turns, gain strength and have fun.  In order to participate, swimmers MUST be able to swim 25 meters of freestlye without stopping.  This program will meet for 22 sessions.  The program will begin October 28, 2007 and run to May 18, 2008.  There will be no clinic on November 25, December 23 & 30, Feburuary 3, March 23 & 30, and two other Sundays which will be anounced at the first session.  Registration began July 11, 2007.

See Competitive programs on Rec Web.

Montgomery Dive Club

Dive Team (GISC/MAC): Registration for this program is limited to invitation only. Participants must attend a minimum of 5 practices per week and must meet strength and flexibility requirements as well as skill requirements.

Masters Swim Training
Designed specifically for com­petitive swimming adults who seek a structured workout with a professional coach. Local or national competition is available for those who wish to compete. Tri­athletes are welcome. Swimmers need to be proficient in most strokes and advanced enough to circle swim a workout, with an eye toward entering U.S. Masters Swim competition. Training is offered at MLK, MAC, OSC and GISC. For information contact Clay Britt at 301-996-7946 or clay@claybrittswimming.com.

Payments by Visa or MasterCard must be done on-line or in person at the facility. This is to ensure security of your credit card information.

SwiMontgomery
A developmental program for kids 12 and under who have an interest in competitive swimming and want to build a foundation of related skills. All participants and parents should attend the first class . Students will be assigned groups and start time at the first class. See SwiMontgomery on RecWeb

Mariners
Swimmers need to be proficient in most strokes and advanced enough to circle swim a workout, with an eye toward entering U.S. Masters Swim competition. See Mariners on RecWeb

Scuba Instruction
Scuba Scuba training will teach safe use of all equipment, such as air tanks, buoyancy control, underwater breathing regulators, and more. Course fee will include use of air tanks, buoyancy control devices, and underwater breathing regulators for all pool training sessions. Necessary skin diving equipment and text will be additional.

Contact instructor for more details at 301-610-4988 or Training@ScubaAdventure.org. No equipment is necessary for the first class. Please bring a swim suit, padlock, paper and pen to each class. Note: a swim evaluation will be conducted at the first session. Comfort in the water must be demonstrated.

See Competitive programs on Rec Web.

Safety Training 2008
Germantown Indoor Swim Center (GISC)  240-777-6830
Martin Luther King Pool (MLK)  301-989-1206
Montgomery Aquatic Center (MAC)  301-468-4211
Olney Swim Center (OSC)   301-570-1210
MCRD - Aquatics offers American Red Cross courses for the potential Aquatics professionals. Participants must meet all prerequisites and attend ALL sessions. Call the facility for further information.

See Safety Training programs on Rec Web.

Pool Operator's Course
This This course will prepare the student to take the Montgomery County Pool Operators test. Students must be at least 17 years of age. The student must attend all classes. Classes are held at the Recreation Department offices at 4010 Randolph Road, Silver Spring. The second class of each session will be held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Indoor Swim Center. Note: The student must apply to the Department of Health and Human Services for the County Pool Operators License. For further information call 240-777-6860.