Aquatics


A certified lifeguard is ALWAYS on duty during all Aquatic Programs!

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SWIM TEAM
Our Rowell's Raiders Swim Club strives to provide a competitive, yet fun, environment for our swimmers. Our goal is to develop young swimmers, so they will continue to enjoy their swimming skills throughout their lifetime.
Practice & Attendance Practice is held on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Swimmers 11 years and younger practice from 6 - 7pm and swimmers 12 years and older practice from 7 - 8:30pm. Swimmers are expected to attend practice on a regular basis.
Competition The SBGC Rowell's Raiders Swim Club competes in the Granite State Swim Association summer league, and the New Hampshire Swim Association winter League.

*PLEASE READ REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION AND FEE INFORMATION ON THE ROWELLS RAIDERS REGISTRATION PAGE BEFORE REGISTERING


SWIM LESSONS

The Salem Boys & Girls Club strives to offer a quality swim lesson program that offers a variety of classes to meet the needs of children olf all ages and abilities.

Swim lesson sessions typically run 8 weeks with classes meeting once a week for 45 minutes. Cost is $70 per child. All children 6 years/in first grade or older, must hold a current Boys & Girls Club membership.

No makeup classes will be offered for cancelled or missed classes. Credit slips will be given for cancelled classes only.

Swim Lesson Demonstration - Scarlette teaches a Polliwog to swim elementary backstroke.

Tot Lessons

Our tot lessons are designed to acclimate children to the  aquatic environment, so that they can more easily learn to swim.  Includes Goldfish, Tadpole, Polliwog and Guppy levels.

  • Tadpole  Focus is on water adjustment and independent swimming with the use of a floatation device. 
  • Polliwog  Introduction to crawl and back strokes, elementary back stroke.  The child should be comfortable in the water and able to swim independently with a bubble on both their front and their back in order to be signed up for this class.
  • Guppy Progression of crawl and back strokes, elementary back stroke, introduction to breast stroke and butterfly and independent swimming without the use of a floatation device are the emphasis here.

Youth Lessons

  • Beginner  Focus is on water adjustment.  Introduction to the crawl stroke, back float, prone float and  treading water. 
  • Advanced Beginner  Children must be able to swim crawl stroke and elementary back stroke the pool width and  without the use of a floatation device in order to sign up for this class.  Focus is on  the progression of crawl stroke to include rotary breathing, backstroke, and increasing endurance.  Introduction to diving.
  • Intermediate  Children  must be able to swim 25 yards, crawl stroke with rotary breathing, 25 yards elementary back stroke and 25 yards back stroke, without the use of a flotation device in order to sign up for this level.  Focus is on increasing endurance in crawl and back strokes. Breast stroke will be taught at this level.
  • Advanced Swimmer  Children must be able to swim at least 50 yards crawl stroke, back stroke, elementary back stroke and  breast stroke in order to sign up for this level.  Emphasis is placed on increased endurance, butterfly, side stroke, dives and competitive turns are taught at this level.

FUN SWIM/OPEN SWIM
We offer a variety of times for members, adults and families to use our pool for leisurely swims, fitness, fun and games.  The pool is staffed with certifies life guards at all times.

  • Fun Swim  Offered daily, Monday  though Friday at 4 PM for all club members.  No fee is required.
  • Public Open/Lap Swim  Adult swim is open to the public Tuesday and Thursday 7:30-9:00 AM and Monday through Friday 11:30 AM to1:00 PM during the school year only.  This program does not run if Salem Schools are not in session due to snow days, teacher workshops, school vacations, etc.  This program is offered for a daily fee of $5 per adult and $2 per child.  Senior discount price is $4.
  • Family Fun Swim  Bring the whole family for just $10.00! (per family of 5, $1 additional for extras ) Offered Friday nights from 6:00-8 PM, this is an open swim for the whole family.  May be cancelled on occasion due to scheduling conflicts, so please call ahead before you come.

2011/2012 School Year Pool Schedule
Effective April 30th, 2012

2012 Summer Pool Schedule
Subject to change
Summer Pool Schedule

REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION AND FEE INFORMATION

* Registration for all programs is on a first come, first served basis.
* All participants in grades 1 to 12 must be active members to register for swim team or aquatics programs.
* All fees are due at the time of registration and are Non-refundable, Non-transferable.
* All registrations must be made in person or online if available, no registrations will be taken over the phone.
* Programs may be cancelled due to weather, club scheduling conflicts, school cancellations or problems with the pool.
No refunds will be given for cancelled classes. Participants may receive a credit toward their next session in the event that a class is cancelled.
* In case of cancellation, we will make every effort to contact you by phone. If you are not sure, please call the club before coming in for your class.
* For swim team cancellations due to weather, a notice will be posted by email.


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