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Best of Aquatics
December 2012
Wet Gazette
SWIMkids USA
Best of Aquatics
for Swim Schools
Aquatics International magazine has selected SWIMkids USA for its 2012 Best
of Aquatics Award for Swim School.
Upcoming Events:
Santa & Fantastic Fire Dept
December 8
"The Best of Aquatics awards competition celebrates the industry's outstanding
SWIMkids USA Night
aquatics facilities of all varieties - including government, nonprofit and privately
owned operations. Entries will be judged on programming, promotional materi- @ Circus Americana
als, aquatic amenities and community involvement and a panel of respected December 15
industry experts will independently select winners in both areas."
About SWIMkids USA, a judge said, "I really like the staff development and the
forward-thinking aspects of this organization."
Blake’s Miracle Swim-a-thon 3/2/13
Planning has begun for our foundation's annual swim/float-a-thon which
benefits Cardon Children's Medical Center and drowning prevention programs.
We have begun looking for sponsors as well as collecting items for
the silent auction and raffle. Can your business contribute something to our silent auction or raffle? Other ways to participate:
• Sign your child up to swim & collect pledges. Every child gets a medal.
• You can pledge a swimmer a floater
• Your company may match donations
New Arthritis Aquatic Program
CLOSED Christmas Break
December 23-30
OPEN
New Year’s Eve & Day
December 31, January 1
CPR Class
January 12
Blake’s Miracle Carnival &
Swim/Float-a-thon
March 2
December
Staff Happenings:
Do you or someone you know suffer from arthritis or a
similar ailment? Water does wonders for reducing pain
and increasing joint mobility.
Improves: Overall health, cardiovascular fitness, stamina, joint mobility, body awareness, balance & coordination
Required: Must be able to stand in 4' of water unassisted, doctor's approval
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15pm
Cost: $35/month plus $12 annual registration fee
Congratulations
to
Teacher Danny to on
her marriage to Jessica
Birthdays:
Chase, Katie
Brandon,
Become our “Fan” on Facebook, get a free snack bar item
Link to us on Facebook & Twitter.com/swimkidsusa
All information is subject to change
SWIMkids USA
www.swimkidsusa.us
480-820-9109
FAQ: How does swimming expand cerebral communication?
Fascinating new research reports that a baby's
brain develops through bilateral cross patterning
movements like swimming, crawling, and walking.
•
The more cross patterning movements,
the more nerve fibers develop in the corpus
callosum in the brain. The corpus callosum facilitates communication, feedback and modulation from one side of the brain to the other.
• Cross pattering movements like swimming activate both cerebral hemispheres and all four lobes of the brain
simultaneously, which can result in
heightened cognition and increased
ease of learning.
•
Good communication
in
the
cerebral
hemispheres leads to
overall efficiency
in brain processes,
while
poor interaction
slows down language development and academic learning.
Written by SWIMkids USA
President Lana Whitehead
Desert Thunder Aquatic Club 10 & Under Elite Update
DTAC 10 & Under Practice Time Change:
December 3-January 1:
Monday: 6-7pm, No Dry land
Tuesday: 5:30-7pm, Dry land 5:30-6pm
Wednesday: 6-7pm, No Dry land
Thursday: 5:30-7pm,Dry land 5:30-6pm
Beginning January 2:
Monday: 5:30-7pm, Dry land 5:30-6pm
Tuesday: 5:30-7pm, Dry land 5:30-6pm
Wednesday: 5:30-7pm, Dry land 5:30-6pm
Thursday: 5:30-7pm, Dry land 5:30-6pm
Fall League Championship Results:
• Huge drops in Time & Finals Ranking by Loganne Stepp, Nathan Calmese, and Morgan Nunez • Great Relay performances by Ryan Lerma, Morgan Brown, Loganne Stepp, and TJ Carr • Outstanding Relay Performance by Andrew Li, Nathan Calmese, and John Stout with an explosive
come from behind relay finish from 4th place to tie for 1st place in the boys 10 & under medley relay • Fantastic Individual 8 & under drops in Time & Ranking performances by Natalie Welch, Maya
Young, Callie Lucero, Kaitlyn Bluford, Kyra Mcdonald, Alena Li and Joseph Dugay • Great 10 & under performances by Kirsten Verplanke (50 Free, 50 Fly) and Eric Blachowski (50
back, 100 Fly) • Superb 11 & over performances by Emily Rake (50 Fly, 50 Breast) and Haley Meyer (50 Back, 50
Free)
Meet Our Staff: Leah McKinzie
Leah McKinzie started working at SWIMkids USA in March.
She swam competitively since she was five years old,
through the city of Mesa, Mesa Aquatics Club, and Mountain View High School. This love of the water led her to
lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons and training junior
guards which, in turn, brought her here as an aquatic instructor and assistant deck manager. Leah is currently a
student at Mesa Community College, working on a major
in Early Childhood Education. She says: "I love to be
around kids and watching them improve with their swimming skills." She and instructor Seth are currently planning their January wedding.
Link to us on Facebook & Twitter.com/swimkidsusa
Our Specials
Cross Train: Sign up for a second activity at half the regular
rate.
$35 Credit for Referrals: Bring
in a friend. If they sign up, you
get a $35 credit toward lessons.
Free first class! New students
can try out a class for free.
10% off 2nd Child: Add another family member - get 10%
off.
All information is subject to change