INFORMATION: Information Sheet for UDHS Pool Staff
SCHOOL YEAR 2012-13 POSITIONS: Interest Form School Year Pool Staff
Applications will be accepted throughout the school year to fill staff openings as they occur.
SUMMER LIFEGUARD INFORMATION: Information Sheet for UDHS SUMMER Pool Staff
SUMMER 2013 LIFEGUARD POSITIONS: Interest Form School Year Pool Staff
COMMUNITY AQUATIC PROGRAMS
Community members of all ages have many opportunities during the school year and summer months to participate in instructional programs, certification courses and open recreation swims at the beautiful new Upper Dublin High School Natatorium.
GATE FEE & SEASONAL PASS INFORMATION
DAILY FEES – are collected on the pool deck for Lap Swims/Water Walking, Open Rec Swims and special events or programs where an admission fee is charged.
SEASON POOL PASSES – are available for purchase on the pool deck. Season Pool Passes are good for 20-weeks each (see dates and fees listed below in the UDHS Gate Fees schedule) Season Pass holders are considered “pre-paid” for Lap Swims/Water Walking and Open Rec Swims.
SUMMER SEASON PASSES – are available for purchase on the pool deck. Summer Season Passes are good for 7 weeks, mid-June to early August. Season pass holders are considered "pre-paid" for Lap Swims/Water Walking and Open Rec Swims.
SEASONED CARDINAL PASSES - are available at no charge to UD Residents ages 62+ and may be obtained at the Superintendent’s Office or Upper Dublin Parks & Recreation. ID is required for each SCP cardholder. Showing a SCP on the pool deck allows the cardholder to use of the pool during Lap Swims/Water Walking and Open Rec Swims at no charge. SCP cardholders will be offered additional discounts on other aquatic programs during the school year
UDHS GATE FEES U.D. Resident Non-Resident
Daily Fee
Adult $5 $5
Child (age 4+/Student w/ ID) $4 $4
Season Pass (9/10/12 to 2/1/13) and (2/4/13 to 6/14/13)
U.D. Resident Non-Resident
Adult (18+) $90 $200
Child (age 4+/Student w/ ID) $50 $80
Summer Season Pass (6/17/13 to 8/3/13, closed weekends and July 4th holiday)
U.D. Resident Non-Resident
Adult (18+) $90 $150
Child (age 4+/Student with ID) $70 $ 80
GENERAL FACILITY INFORMATION
1. All programs are held at the UDHS Pool located in the UDHS Athletic Complex, 800 Loch Alsh Ave., Fort Washington, PA 19034. Access is from SPARK Drive. From the main lobby, go straight down the center corridor to the locker rooms. Please report to the pool deck to sign-in with the supervisor and/or instructor.
2. Enter / Leave the pool deck from the pool locker rooms. Lockers and showers are available. Please bring your own lock, pool towel and personal shower supplies. All items must be removed from the locker room each day.
3. Spectators will be directed to wait in the Pool Balcony.
4. Water is the only beverage permitted on deck and in the balcony.
5. Please provide supervision of children remaining on site but not involved in aquatic programs.
6. Gyms, the weight room, classrooms and hallways are not available for use by family members and friends waiting for someone involved in an aquatic program Please wait in the spectator balcony or APLEX lobby area.
UDHS Complex Parking Map
Getting Around the Athletic Complex
OPEN REC SWIMS
Enjoy supervised use of the UDHS pool including open swim/play areas, lap lanes and the diving area (1-meter board only). All ages welcome; children ages 7 and under must be accompanied in the pool by an adult age 18+; swim diapers are required for children not yet potty trained. Pay-as-you-go; no-re-registration is required. There will be “black-out” dates during the year due to school events or holiday closures – look for posted notices at the pool. Look for information about SPECIAL HOLIDAY OPEN REC SWIMS, too!
DAY/TIME: Fridays from 7-9pm through beginning September 14 through June 14
FEE PER VISIT: $5 – Adults
$4 – Students/Children ages 4 and up/Students to age 21 with ID
SEASON PASS HOLDERS – No Additional Charge
SEASONED CARDINAL PASS HOLDERS – FREE!
BLACK-OUT DATES - this list will be updated throughout the school year; special Thanksgiving, winter and spring break pool schedules will be posted:
- Fridays: November 23, December 28, February 15, Febraury 22, March 29, & May 24
BIRTHDAY PARTIES, YOUTH GROUPS, SCOUT GROUPS and other groups of 10 or more planning to visit during Open Rec Swim are asked to call at least 2 weeks in advance to check the schedule and reserve a space. Regular rates apply. Please call Susan Lohoefer in the Facility & Community Affairs Office - (215) 643-8800 x8994 or email slohoefe@udsd.org.
ORGANIZED GROUPS of 10 or more seeking a weeknight or weekend visit for the purpose of INSTRUCTOR-LED PROGRAMS (e.g. Scout groups earning merit badges or learning aquatics-related skills) are asked to email or call at least 2 weeks in advance to make arrangements. A Certificate of Insurance is required along with payment of a per person fee for use and a fee for instruction (if provided by the district). Visits under this program are limited to 90 mins beginning at 8pm or 8:30pm). This is not Open Rec Swim; it is for training, certification or achievement activities only. Please email slohoefe@udsd.org or call the District’s Facility and Community Affairs Office - (215) 643-8800 x8994 to secure available dates and times.
POOL RENTALS & SWIM/DIVING TEAM PRACTICES - Yes! The Upper Dublin High School Pool is available for rental – by the lane, by the pool, by the diving board, by the diving well. A Certificate of Insurance is required along with payment of a per person fee for use. Please email slohoefe@udsd.org or call the District’s Facility and Community Affairs Office - (215) 643-8800 x8994 to learn more about available dates, times and current rental fees.
SATURDAY MORNING CHILDREN'S SWIM LESSONS (ages 5+) – American Red Cross progressive 1-hour group swimming lessons are offered. Children must be min. age 5 at some point during the program. Walk-in Registration with participant(s) is required; please click on link below for detailed information about the 4-step Registration Process.
WINTER SESSION: see below for registration information
- DAY: Saturdays, Dec 8 to Feb 2 (8 lessons; no lessons 12/29)
- TIMES: 9am-10am-11am
- COST: $64 Resident / $80 Non-Resident
- WALK-IN REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Sat. Dec 1 from 9-11am at the pool. Child must be present and ready to go in the water for a quick swim-ability skills assessment by our staff; children who participated in fall 2012 swim lessons at the UDHS Pool do not need to be tested. Click on link below for more information. Signed forms and payment are required at the time of registration.
INFORMATIONAL FLYER – How to Register for Sat AM Children’s Swim Lessons
REGISTRATION FORM – Sat AM Children’s Swim Lessons (Winter 2013)
SPRING SESSION: see below for registration information
- DAY: Saturdays, March 9 to May 4 8 lessons, (no lessons 3/30)
- TIMES: 9am-10am-11am
- COST: $64 Resident / $80 Non-Resident
- WALK-IN REGISTRATIONREQUIRED: Sat. March 2 from 9-11am at the pool. Child must be present and ready to go in the water for a quick swim-ability skills assessment by our staff; children who participated in Winter 2012-13 swim lessons at the UDHS Pool do not need to be tested. Click on link below for more information. Signed forms and payment are required at the time of registration.
INFORMATIONAL FLYER – How to Register for Sat AM Children’s Swim Lessons
REGISTRATION FORM – Sat AM Children’s Swim Lessons (Spring 2013)
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION COURSE – for ages 15+. A 9-night American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course is offered. Participants must be able to attend all classes. Students have classroom and in-water activities during each class. 4 min./24 max.
- DAY: (9 classes) Mondays, March 11 through May 13 (no class 3/25)
- TIME: 6:30-9:30pm – meet in UDHS Room 229
- COST: $300 Resident / $325 for Non-Resident includes course manual and CPR facemask
Pre-registration is required. To secure a spot on the roster, please email Facility & Community Affairs Manager Susan Lohoefer at slohoefe@udsd.org or call (215) 643-8800 x8994. Information needed is the name of the course, the student’s name, age at the start of the course, home address, home phone number, an alternate phone number and the student’s email address. Click the link below to download a registration form. It is preferred that signed forms and fees (check payable to “UDSD”) are sent in ahead of time. When mailing form and payment please send to: Susan Lohoefer, Facility & Community Affairs Manager, School District of Upper Dublin, 1580 Fort Washington Ave., Maple Glen, PA 19002
INFORMATIONAL FLYER: Lifeguard Certification Course
REGISTRATION FORM: Lifeguard Certification Course
RECERTIFICATION / CHALLENGE COURSES FOR LIFEGUARDS – Three opportunities to complete the ARC Recertification/Challenge programs are offered for American Red Cross certified lifeguards with credentials due to expire. The new combined ARC Lifeguard/1st Aid/CPR/AED for Lifeguards (revised Aug. 2012) certification is good for two (2) years from the date of issue. The new course includes protocol changes. Additionally, 1st Aid testing is included with CPR/AED testing.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT EVERYONE PLANNING TO RECERTIFY READ INFORMATION PROVIDED THROUGH THE THREE LINKS TO READY REFERENCES listed below.
Red Cross Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Ready Reference:
http://editiondigital.net/publication/?i=63248
Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED:
http://editiondigital.net/publication/?i=63251
ARC Lifeguard Manual (new 2011):
http://www.editiondigital.net/publication/?i=95090
Recertification can be completed in one night. Select from:
- Tuesday, May 21
- Wednesday, May 29
- Wednesday, June 5
TIME:
- 6:00-9:00pm for those recertifying as Lifeguard/1st Aide/CPR/AED
- 7:00-9:00pm for those recertifying for 1st Aid/CPR/AED only
COST:
Lifeguard/1st Aid/CPR/AED - Recertification
- $90 UD Resident / $110 Non-Resident
1st Aid/CPR/AED for Prof. Rescuers - Recertification
- $70 UD Resident / $90 Non-Resident
There is a $5 fee to issue a replacement certificate for anyone who was certified at UDHS in 2011 or 2012. These are retrieved from the ARC online course record system. Call Mrs. Lohoefer with this request ahead of time.
Payment may be by cash (exact amount appreciated) or check payable to "School District of Upper Dublin."
NO PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Signed forms and payment are required at the time of registration. SAVE TIME by printing and completing the registration form ahead of time.
REGISTRATION FORM: Recertification/Challenge Program
BRING TWO (2) PENCILS to take the written tests.
Bring current cards and identification, should either be requested.
Due to new ARC online submission procedures, certificates (8.5"x11") will be e-mailed within 7-10 days to those who successfully complete the testing. A letter on district letterhead will be issued on site on the testing night.
Register by 6:15pm: anyone needing Lifeguard / 1st Aid / CPR / AED recertification.
BE PREPARED TO GO INTO THE POOL for in-water skills tests.
Register by 7:00pm: anyone needing just 1st Aid/CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR (WSI) COURSE
If you are at least 16 years old and a proficient swimmer, you can become an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. This 31-hour course will help you teach skills that may save a life, gain terrific work experience as an aquatics professional, earn money or join a volunteer team while you help people learn valuable skills.
The Fundamentals of Instructor Training Course (FIT) will be completed first night of class. Participants will be asked to demonstrate swimming skills in the following strokes: Front Crawl - 25 yards; Back Crawl - 25 yards; Breaststroke - 25 yards; Elementary backstroke - 25 yards; Sidestroke - 25 yards; Butterfly - 15 yards; asked to maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling); and asked to tread water for 1 minute.
Participants will be required to complete practical experience hours as part of the course. Opportunities to assist with instructional programs at the UDHS Pool will be provided. With the approval of the instructor students may arrange to work with other programs.
Participants must be able to attend all classes. Students have classroom and in-water activities during each class. 6min. required to hold the class.
- DAY: (9 classes) Thursdays, March 21, April 4-11-18-25 and May 2
Saturdays, March 23, April 6 and April 27
- TIME: Thursdays: 6:30-9:30pm; Saturdays: 1-4pm – meet in UDHS Room 229
- COST: $325 Resident / $350 for Non-Resident includes course materials
Pre-registration is required. To secure a spot on the roster, please email Facility & Community Affairs Manager Susan Lohoefer at slohoefe@udsd.org or call (215) 643-8800 x8994. Information needed is the name of the course, the student’s name, age at the start of the course, home address, home phone number, an alternate phone number and the student’s email address. Click the link below to download a registration form. It is preferred that signed forms and fees (check payable to “UDSD”) are sent in ahead of time. When mailing form and payment please send to: Susan Lohoefer, Facility & Community Affairs Manager, School District of Upper Dublin, 1580 Fort Washington Ave., Maple Glen, PA 19002
INFORMATIONAL FLYER: WSI Certification Course
REGISTRATION FORM: WSI Certification Course
GUARDSTART (ages 11-14) - Interested in this program? Find at least 3 friends who will join you and we’ll set up a course. Program takes 3 weeks to complete (3.5 hours/week). Fee is $95 for residents / $105 for non-residents. Please email Facility & Community Affairs Manager Susan Lohoefer at slohoefe@udsd.org or call (215) 643-8800 x8994 with the participant’s name, age, address, home phone number and an alternate phone number
ADULT LAP SWIM/WATER WALKING
At least two lap lanes will be available at the following times, except on days the pool is closed due to school events, holidays, vacation, emergency repairs, or UDHS athletics. Circle swimming will be in effect at all times. Please be prepared to share a lane with several swimmers. This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration is required.
- DAYS/TIMES: Monday to Thursday from 8:30 to 9:45pm beginning Mon. Sept 10
Friday from 7-9pm (during Open Rec Swim) through Fri. June 14
- COST: $5 per person per visit/ Season Pass available on deck.
SEASON PASS HOLDERS – No Additional Charge
SEASONED CARDINAL PASS HOLDERS – FREE
LAP SWIM ETIQUETTE: Lap Swim Etiquette
BLACK-OUT DATES: This list will be updated throughout the school year; special Thanksgiving, winter and spring break pool schedules will be posted:
- Mondays-Thursdays: Nov 22, Dec 24 - Dec 27, Dec 31 - Jan 1, Feb 6, Feb 13-14, Mar 25-28, May 27, June 10
- Fridays: Nov 23, Dec 28, Feb 15, Feb 22, Mar 29, May 24
SHALLOW WATER AEROBICS (ages 18+) - Join others who are learning how this low impact workout in shallow water progressively builds strength, flexibility and endurance. The program incorporates the use of barbells and noodles along with water as resistance. Equipment is provided. No swimming ability is needed. The instructor is Ms. Kathy Mastropietro
DAY: SPRING SESSION - Wednesdays, March 6 to May 15 (up to 10 classes offered) (no class 3/27)
TIME: 8:00-8:45pm
COST: Min. 7 nights registration required for $56 Resident / $70 Non-Resident
Pick any 8 nights for $64 Resident / $80 Non-Resident
Pick any 9 nights for $72 Resident/$90 Non-Resident
All 10 nights is $80 Residents/$100 Non-Resident
Want to add a night? Pay at the door: $8 Resident/$10 Non-Resident
Preregistration is required. To secure a spot on the roster, please email Facility & Community Affairs Manager Susan Lohoefer at slohoefe@udsd.org or call (215) 643-8800 x8994. Information needed is your name, address, number of nights you’re signing up for (min. 7 to 10 nights), home phone number and an alternate phone number. Click the link below to download a registration form. It is preferred that signed forms and fees are sent in ahead of time but if time doesn’t permit, they will be collected on the first night of your attendance. When mailing form and payment please send to: Susan Lohoefer, Facility & Community Affairs Manager, School District of Upper Dublin, 1580 Fort Washington Ave., Maple Glen, PA 19002
REGISTRATION FORM: Shallow Water Aerobics
ADULT SWIM INSTRUCTION (ages 18+) – Join others for small group instruction for non-swimmers, beginners and those looking to improve their strokes. A max. 6 students will be accepted into each session. Sign up for one or both sessions!
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DAYS: SPRING SESSION - Pick Monday or Thursday class (up to 8 classes offered
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SESSION 1: Mondays, March 4 to April 29 from 8-9p (no class 3/25)
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SESSION 2: Thursdays, March 7 to May 2 from 7:30-8:30p (no class 3/28)
COST: Min. 6 nights registration required for $60 Resident / $72 Non-Residents
Pick any 7 nights for $70 Resident / $84 Non-Resident
All 8 nights is $80 Residents/$96 Non-Resident
Want to add a night? Pay at the door: $10 Resident/$12 Non-Resident
Pre-registration is required. Email Susan Lohoefer, Facility & Community Affairs Manager, at slohoefe@udsd.org and include your choice of Session 1 or Session 2, the number of lessons (min. is 6), your name, home address, home phone number and an alternate phone number. Click the link below to download a registration form. It is preferred that signed forms and fees are sent in ahead of time but if time doesn’t permit, they will be collected on the first night of class. When mailing form and payment please send to: Susan Lohoefer, Facility & Community Affairs Manager, School District of Upper Dublin, 1580 Fort Washington Ave., Maple Glen, PA 19002
REGISTRATION FORM: Adult Swim Instruction (Spring 2013)
UPPER DUBLIN AQUATIC CLUB (UDAC) - Competitive Swimming and Diving
UDAC believes that every child can achieve life-long success through aquatics. UDAC's team-oriented philosophy enables us to provide a nurturing environment for everyone, from novice to national qualifier. Our program of comprehensive skills instruction, along with multiple levels of competitive opportunities, encourages all of our athletes to pursue personal excellence through teamwork in the sports of competitive swimming and diving. UDAC is a member of the Suburban Aquatic League (SAL) and Middle Atlantic Swimming, offering local dual-meet age-group competition (Oct-Feb) plus year-round USA Swimming and AAU Diving training and competition at all levels. UDAC also offers a pre-team program for those children who want to participate in the competitive program, but first need additional work on their strokes, strength and/or stamina.
For more information, please visit www.udac.us
UPPER DUBLIN MASTERS SWIMMING (UDMS) (ages 18+) Lap swimmers, fitness swimmers and tri-athletes will enjoy structured workouts and stroke technique instruction under the direction of Head Coach Brandon Pierce. UDMS is offered in partnership between the Upper Dublin Aquatic Club (UDAC) and the School District of Upper Dublin. Visit http://www.udac.us/masters/default.aspx for more information about practice days, times and registration. You may join at any time!
PRIVATE SWIMMING & DIVING LESSONS
30-minute private (one-on-one) lessons offered in partnership with the Upper Dublin Aquatic Club (UDAC); visit www.udac.us to register, pay and select instructor. Lessons are scheduled between you and the instructor once online payment is received. Semi-private lessons are not yet available. On the home page of the UDAC website, view the left side menu, click on UDHS Private Lessons.
WATER POLO (Expanded to Include Gr. 8-12) – Watch this site and posted flyers at the APLEX for the next opportunity to participate in this sport. UDHS Students should also listen for in-school announcements.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRAINING SITE
The UDHS Pool is a training site for a Developmental Swim Program and for athletes training to compete in the Special Olympics as part of SPECIAL OLYMPICS MONTGOMERY COUNTY. Athletes train with coach-buddies on Tuesday nights from 7-8pm from October to May. For more information about the program – for athletes and those interested in volunteering as a coach-buddy – please contact the Special Olympics Montgomery County Office at (215) 542-1140.
For more information concerning any of the Community Aquatic Programs listed above, please contact Susan Lohoefer, Facility and Community Affairs Manager, at (215) 643-8800 ext. 8994 or via e-mail at slohoefe@udsd.org.
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