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FALL 2018

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Youth Aquatics

Mesa Nueva Parent and Me Splash Time

Bring your wee one to the Mesa Nueva pool for a fun half hour that promotes familiarity with the water and safety in a pool. This class is restricted to Mesa Nueva residents. Children should be wearing swim diapers.

Swim Lessons - Youth Parent 'n Tot

Parent and child work with the instructor to promote familiarity with the water and safety in a pool. 25 minute sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Tiny Tot 1

The objective of this class is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. This is the class for tots who have never had formal swim instruction. Students must be comfortable being away from parents in a a class environment and be able to participate in a group lesson. Beginning. Ages 3 to 4. 25 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Tiny Tot 1 (2/week)

The objective of this class is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. This is the class for tots who have never had formal swim instruction. Students must be comfortable being away from parents in a a class environment and be able to participate in a group lesson. Beginning. Ages 3 to 4. 25 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Tiny Tot 2

The objective of this class is to give students success with fundamental skills. Students must be comfortable being away from parents in a class environment and be able to participate in a group lesson. Students must be able to submerge, float, and kick. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Intermediate. Ages 3 to 4. 25 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Tiny Tot 2 (2/week)

The objective of this class is to give students success with fundamental skills. Students must be comfortable being away from parents in a class environment and be able to participate in a group lesson. Students must be able to submerge, float, and kick. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Intermediate. Ages 3 to 4. 25 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Tiny Tot 3

Students in this level must be able to participate in a group lesson for 40 minutes. Students must be able too float without support on their front and back and be able demonstrate supported freestyle. Concentration is placed on coordination of freestyle and backstroke, as well as an introduction to diving. Advanced. Ages 3 to 4.

Swim Lessons - Youth Tiny Tot 3 (2/week)

Students in this level must be able to participate in a group lesson for 40 minutes. Students must be able too float without support on their front and back and be able demonstrate supported freestyle. Concentration is placed on coordination of freestyle and backstroke, as well as an introduction to diving. Advanced. Ages 3 to 4.

Youth - Intro to Diving

Learn the basics of diving from a board with this introductory class. The 3-step approach along with the pike, tuck, and back dives will be covered. To enroll, students must be comfortable treading water in deep end for 1 minute, and be able to jump off 1 meter divign board and swim unassisted to the side. These skills will be tested at the first class meeting. Ages 6 - 16 years.

Youth - Diving

Learn the basics of diving from a board.

Water Polo - Beginning

This class will introduce the concepts of the game and work on the basic skills required to play it successfully. Students enrolling in this class MUST be able to swim 75 yards of freestyle and tread water for 3 minutes. These skills will be tested at the first lesson. Ages 8 years and older.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 1

The objective of this level is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. This is a beginning level class. AGES 5 AND UP. 40 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 1 (2/week)

Half session offered for your convenience! The objective of this level is to help students feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. This is a beginning level class. Ages 5 and up. 40 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 2

The objective of this class is to give students success with fundamental skills. Students must be comfortable submerging and floating with support. In this level, students learn floating without support, breath control, and orientation to deep water. Freestyle and backstroke are introduced, marking the beginning of locomotion skills. Ages 5 and up. 50 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 2 (2/week)

Students in this level must be able to float on their fronts and backs without support and demonstrate freestyle for 5 yards. Freestyle and backstroke are further developed. Diving, elementary backstroke, dolphin kick and breaststroke kick are introduced. Ages 5 and up. 50 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 3

Students in this level must be able to float on their fronts and backs without support and demonstrate freestyle for 5 yards. Freestyle and backstroke are further developed. Diving, elementary backstroke, dolphin kick and breaststroke kick are introduced. Ages 5 and up. 50 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 3 (2/week)

Students in this level must be able to float on their fronts and backs without support and demonstrate freestyle for 5 yards. Freestyle and backstroke are further developed. Diving, elementary backstroke, dolphin kick and breaststroke kick are introduced. Ages 5 and up. 50 minutes sessions.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 4

Students in this level must be able to swim 15 yards of freestyle and 10 yards of backstroke and elementary backstroke kick. Endurance is increased. The breaststroke kick, scissor kick, dolphin kick, and treading water are introduced. Ages 5 and up. 50 minute lessons.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 4 (2/week)

Students in this level must be able to swim 15 yards of freestyle and 10 yards of backstroke and elementary backstroke kick. Endurance is increased. The breaststroke kick, scissor kick, dolphin kick, and treading water are introduced. Ages 5 and up. 50 minute lessons.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 5

Students in this level must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, 15 yards of elementary backstroke, and 10 yards of breaststroke kick and sidestroke. They must also be able to tread water for 1 minute. In this level, strokes are continued for distance, the breaststroke and sidestroke are refined, and the butterfly and diving from the board are introduced. Ages 5 and up. 50 minute lessons.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 5 (2/week)

Students in this level must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, 15 yards of elementary backstroke, and 10 yards of breaststroke kick and sidestroke. They must also be able to tread water for 1 minute. In this level, strokes are continued for distance, the breaststroke and sidestroke are refined, and the butterfly and diving from the board are introduced. Ages 5 and up. 50 minute lessons.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 6

Students enrolled in this class must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle, 50 yards backstroke, 25 yards of the elementary backstroke, 10 yards of dolphin kick and 25 yards of breaststroke. Butterfly is refined in this class. The focus of this class is polishing strokes in order to swim with greater ease, efficiency, and power, over greater distances. The individual medley and competitive turns are introduced at this level. Ages 5 and up. 50 minute lessons.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 6 (2/week)

Students enrolled in this class must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle, 50 yards backstroke, 25 yards of the elementary backstroke, 10 yards of dolphin kick and 25 yards of breaststroke. Butterfly is refined in this class. The focus of this class is polishing strokes in order to swim with greater ease, efficiency, and power, over greater distances. The individual medley and competitive turns are introduced at this level. Ages 5 and up. 50 minute lessons.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 7 

Students in the level must be able to swim 100 yards of backstroke and 150 yards of freestyle, 50 yards of breaststroke and 25 yards of butterfly. They must also be familiar with freestyle flip turns and breaststroke turns. The focus of this class is to increase endurance and refine strokes to a competitive level. Water safety and rescue skills are further developed. Ages 5 and up. 50 minute lessons.

Swim Lessons - Youth Level 7 (2/week)

Students in the level must be able to swim 100 yards of backstroke and 150 yards of freestyle, 50 yards of breaststroke and 25 yards of butterfly. They must also be familiar with freestyle flip turns and breaststroke turns. The focus of this class is to increase endurance and refine strokes to a competitive level. Water safety and rescue skills are further developed. Ages 5 and up. 50 minute lessons.

Stroke Clinics

Interested in focusing on more advanced swimming technique? These 4 week clinics focus on technique and turns for each of the competitive strokes. You can sign up for one clinic or both. Great for kids who want to swim competitively! To enroll participants MUST have passed Level 5 swim class, OR be able to swim 100 yards freestyle, 50 yards backstroke and breaststroke and 10 yards butterfly. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact the swim office at          (858) 534-5246.

Youth Dance

Ballet - Youth Level 1 (Age 5-7)

This class is for children ages 5-7. They will learn basic ballet positions and steps, simple locomotor movement, and use their own creativity to discover movement possibilities.

Ballet - Beginning (Age 8-12)

Children ages 8-12 will learn ballet fundamentals. This class will teach proper ballet technique, while improving posture, flexibility and coordination. No previous dance experience required.

Tiny Tot Dance (Age 3-5)

This dance class will introduce children to dance through imaginative and playful yet structured exploration. Students will improve their body awareness and musicality greatly in this class and must be comfortable being away from parents in a class environment.

Youth Gymnastics

Gymnastics - Boys Beginning (Age 6+)

This beginning level class introduces students to basic gymnastics movement on the six different apparatus. Instructor approval required. Open to students who have completed Mini Level 1 or are over 6 years old.

Gymnastics - Boys Intermediate (Age 6+)(1/week)

For those with more experience on men's apparatuses. Students must be able to perform intermediate level skill set with proper form and technique. Instructor approval required.

Gymnastics - Boys Intermediate (Age 6+)(2/week)

Instructor approval required. For the more advanced student.

Gymnastics - Boys Mini Level 1 (Age 5-6)

A transitional class between Tiny Tots and Level I. Class time increases to 55 minutes. Instructor approval required.

Gymnastics - Mini Level 1 (Age 5-6)

A transitional class between Tiny Tots and Level I. Prepares students for a more 'big kid' like environment and class time increases to 55 minutes. Instructor approval required. Ages 5-6.

Gymnastics - Youth Level 1 (Age 6-8)

This class is for those who are over 6 years old and new to gymnastics as well as those who have progressed from our Mini Level 1 class. This class continues to introduce beginning gymnastic skills while also perfecting those basic skills previous learned. Instructor approval required for students under 6 years old.

Gymnastics - Youth Level 2 (Age 6-8)

Instructor Approval Required. Students must be able to perform level one skill set with proper form and technique. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of basic gymnastics skills with continued work on each of the four apparatus.

Gymnastics - Youth Level 2 (Age 6-8)*

Instructor Approval Required. Students must be able to perform level one skill set with proper form and technique. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of basic gymnastics skills with continued work on each of the four apparatus.

Gymnastics - Youth Level 3 (Age 6-8) (1/week)

Instructor approval required. Students must be able to perform level two skill set with proper form and technique. This class will continue working on mastery of the basics with an introduction to more advanced skills.

Gymnastics - Youth Level 3 (Age 6+) (2/week)

Instructor Approval Required. Students must be able to perform level two skill set with proper form and technique. This class will continue working on mastery of the basics with an introduction to more advanced skills.

Gymnastics - Youth Parent n' Tot Open Play

Ages 18 months–3 years. The Open Play class is a great way for parents and toddlers to explore the sport of gymnastics in a non-intimidating low-key environment, while the Structured class is great for the older students ready to transition to our Tiny Tot classes. Both are perfect for burning energy and developing motor coordination.

Gymnastics - Youth Parent n' Tot Structured

Ages 18 mos. - 3yrs. This class is a great way for parents and toddlers to explore the sport of gymnastics in a more structured environment. Perfect for burning energy and developing motor coordination, this class offers a fantastic learning experience!

Gymnastics - Youth Tiny Tots 1 (Age 3-4)

This class is completely structured and tots participate in class without their parents. As the first class for many tots, we will introduce the basic gymnastics skills in a fun and enriching environment.

Gymnastics - Youth Tiny Tots 2 (Age 3-4)

This class is a continuation of Tiny Tots I for the older or more experienced tot. While group social skills are still an important focus, tots begin to learn a greater breadth of basic gymnastics skills. Instructor approval required if under 5 years old.

Youth Martial Arts

Aoinagi Karate - Youth (Age 6+)

Children will improve strength, flexibility, coordination and confidence with martial arts instructor Neville Billimoria. Children will also learn the philosophy and tradition of classic martial arts training while enjoying a recreational learning environment.

Karate - Youth Mini Karate Kids (Age 4-6) Level 1

For children ages 4–5. Gives the wee ones a chance to explore the basics of karate in a non-threatening and fun learning environment. Level I is for kids with no Mini Karate Kids experience, while level II is for kids who have level I experience.

Karate - Youth Mini Karate Kids (Age 4-6) Level 2

For children ages 4–5. Gives the wee ones a chance to explore the basics of karate in a non-threatening and fun learning environment. Level I is for kids with no Mini Karate Kids experience, while level II is for kids who have level I experience.

Kobudo - Youth

Ages 7-13 with instructor approval. This class covers the fundamentals of BO, a hardwood staff. As a weapon, the BO is used for striking and thrusting attacks as well as for blocking and parrying in defense.

Okinawan Karate - Youth Beginning (Age 6+)

This is a non-contact training program for children ages 6 to 12. Emphasis is placed on the tradition of karate-do. Skills to perform and judgment to use this Japanese martial art will be developed/ Alfonso Gomez has been teaching martial arts to children for many years and has produced nationally ranked competitors. Parents are welcome to enroll with children.

Okinawan Karate - Youth Intermediate (Age 6+)

This is a non-contact training program for children ages 6 to 12. Emphasis is placed on the tradition of karate-do. Skills to perform and judgment to use this Japanese martial arts will be developed. Alfonso Gomez has been teaching martial arts to children for many years and has produced nationally ranked competitors. Parents are welcome to enroll with children.

Youth Sports

Archery - Junior Olympic Development

Recreational and Olympic style archery taught. Class prepares students for local competitions. All equipment is provided.

Archery - Youth Beginning (Age 8-12)

Recreational and Olympic style archery taught. Class prepares students for local competitions. All equipment is provided.

Fencing - Youth Level 1 (Age 8-11)

Basic elements and core skills are taught through games and activities. Students learn motion and skill development focusing on attacks, defense and footwork. Ages 8-11. Equipment provided.

Fencing - Youth Level 2 (Age 12-17)

Basic set skills are applied at a competitive level. Electrical scoring is introduced.

Tennis - Youth Beginning (Age 8-11)

Youth Rec Tennis classes are designed for fitness, fundamentals and fun. The Intro to Tennis Fun is for kids ages 6-8, Beginning is for ages 8-11 and Adv. Beginning is for ages 11 and up. You must bring your own tennis racquet.

Tennis - Youth Intro to Tennis Fun (Age 6-8)

Fundamentals, fitness and fun. Children should be placed in the appropriate class according to age.

Tennis - Youth Adv/Beg (Age 11+)

Fundamentals, fitness and fun. Ages 11 and up.

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