Guelph GryphonsACTIVE KIDS

Fall 2014 - Winter 2015

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HOW DO I REGISTER?

IN-PERSON

NEW! ONLINERegistration InfoSchedule ‘At A Glance’Active Kids ActivitiesLearn To Swim Activities

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We have launched a new registration system! The University of Guelph Connect is the place to find out about

everything happening on campus from camps to facility bookings.www.uoguelph.ca/connect

HOW DO I REGISTER?

IN-PERSON

NEW! ONLINE

REGISTRATION OPENSMONDAY AUGUST 18th AT 6:30AM

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Call or visit Client Services:

519-824-4120 Ext. 56253

University of Guelph

Department of Athletics

50 Stone Road East

Guelph, Ontario

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Springboard Diving Ages: 6-16

8:00 - 9:00pmFall (11152)

Winter (11251)

Kids Learn to Wrestle

Ages: 8-13W F SAT | 5:30 - 7:30pm

Fall/Winter (10763)

WEDNESDAY

ACTIVE KIDS SCHEDULEMONDAY

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Bronze Star Ages: 11-14

7:00 - 9:00pmFall (11037)

Winter (11244)

Kids Learn to SkateAges: 3-12

4:00-4:50pmFall (10756)

Winter (10782)

TUESDAYKids Learn

to SkateAges: 3-12

4:00 - 4:50pmFall (10746)

Winter (10781)

ACTIVE KIDS SCHEDULE

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SATURDAYKids Learn to Wrestle

Ages: 8-13W F SAT | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Fall/Winter (10763)

Waterpolo Intro for Kids Ages: 8-14

4:00 - 5:30pmFall (11154)

Winter (11253)

Kayak Youth Ages: 7-14

4:00 - 5:00pmFall (11165)

Winter (11246)

THURSDAYJunior Lifeguard

Ages: 8-146:00 - 7:00pmFall (11150)

Winter (11245)

Kids Learn to SkateAges: 3-12

4:00-4:50pmFall (11265)

Winter (11266)

FRIDAYKids Learn to Wrestle

Ages: 8-13W F SAT | 5:30 - 7:30pm

Fall/Winter (10763)

REGISTER ONLINE!uoguelph.ca/connect

SUNDAYKids Learn to Climb

Ages: 4-72:00-3:30pmFall (10744)

Winter (10778)

Kids Learn to ClimbAges: 8-13

3:30-5:00pmFall (10757)

Winter (10779)

AGES 8-13

This program welcomes both boys and girls to participate in learning wrestling techniques and skills as well as improving their body awareness and fitness levels.

The program will be run out of the Combatives room at the University of Guelph. We have 3 experienced and certified coaches who will run the program as well as volunteer Varsity coaches. In addition to the course, the cost of the program includes insurance and a clothing package. Tournaments will have an extra cost.

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KIDS LEARN TO WRESTLE

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AGES 3-12 KIDS LEARN TO SKATE

22 Weeks of classes!

The Kids Learn to Skate Program is designed for children with skating ability ranging from no experience to beginner skaters. This program offers group lessons, and children will be grouped based on skating level to facilitate instruction. Through fun games and activities, qualified instructors will encourage your child to skate and build your child’s confidence.

We recommend that participants practice between classes. Approved skate or multi-purpose helmets are mandatory. Attendance at the first lesson is very important.

MONDAYS4:00 - 4:50pm

Sept. 15 - Nov. 24Activity Code: 10746

Jan. 12 - Mar. 23Activity Code: 10781

TUESDAYS4:00 - 4:50pm

Sept. 16 - Nov. 25Activity Code: 10756

Jan. 13 - Mar. 24Activity Code: 10782

THURSDAYS4:00 - 4:50pm

Sept. 18 - Nov. 20Activity Code: 11265

Jan. 15 - Mar. 26Activity Code: 11266

10 classes!

WED. & FRI. 5:30 - 7:30pmSATURDAY

10:30am - 12:00pmNov. 12 - Apr. 29

Activity Code: 10763

KIDS LEARN TO WRESTLE

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AGES 7-14KAYAK YOUTH

AGES 4-78-13

7 classes!

Proper safety, technique and communication are essential for kids to learn the fundamental concepts of rock climbing. Kids will be taught technical know-how and introductory climbing techniques in a safe and positive environment.

Focus will be spent on indoor gym climbing safety, belay methods, climbing for fitness, rock climbing technique, vertical surface games, indoor route finding, bouldering, skill and strength training as well as cooperative efforts and team building. All equipment is provided, sessions are 1.5 hours in length held at the University of Guelph Climbing Facility with a low participant to instructor ratio.

KIDS LEARN TO CLIMB

This coed course is taught at an introductory level and covers such basics as slipping in/out of the boat, basic strokes, braces, and leans. Other stabilization tricks, dressing for the river, water safety, accident prevention, and the roll will also be covered. No equipment required.

SATURDAYS 4:00 - 5:00pm

Sept. 13 - Nov. 8Activity Code: 11165

Jan. 17 - Mar. 14Activity Code: 11246

5 classes!

Ages 4-7 | 2:00 - 3:30pmSept. 14 - Oct. 19

Activity Code: 10744 Jan. 11 - Feb. 8

Code: 10778

Ages 8-13 | 3:30 - 5:00pmSept. 14 - Oct. 19

Activity Code: 10757 Jan. 11 - Feb. 8

Code: 10779

SUNDAYS SUNDAYS

AGES 8-14

Participants ages 8-14 will attend a 1.5 hour coed pool session once a week. Classes consist of developing skills such as game basics, shooting, passing, and moving with the ball. Team play with safe physical maneuvering and contact are also included. Mini games will be organized by the coaches.

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WATERPOLO INTRO FOR KIDS

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SATURDAYS 4:00 - 5:30pm

Sept. 13 - Nov. 8Activity Code: 11154

Jan. 24 - Mar. 14Activity Code: 11253

Bronze Star provides training for your body and your brain. You will become a stronger swimmer. You will learn CPR and practice problem-solving and decision making. This course is designed for the strong swimmer who does not yet meet the minimum age for Bronze Medallion. If you hold a Bronze Star you can take Bronze Medallion regardless of your age.

BRONZE STARAGES 11 - 14

TUESDAYS 7:00 - 9:00pm

Sept. 16 - Nov. 11Activity Code: 11037

Jan. 13 - Mar. 17Activity Code: 11244

Fall: 7 classes

Winter: 6 classes

Fall: 8 classes

Winter: 9 classes

WATERPOLO INTRO FOR KIDS

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BRONZE STARThe Junior Lifeguard Club is a program developed with serious fun in mind. Participants develop lifesaving and lifeguarding skills in a fun, team oriented environment. They can also work to achieve their Lifesaving Society Rookie, Ranger, and Star awards. This is a place for them to see what it is like to be a lifeguard, challenge themselves, compete and have fun.

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLUB AGES 8 - 14

THURSDAYS 6:00 - 7:00pm

Sept. 18 - Nov. 20Activity Code: 11150

Jan. 15 - Mar. 19Activity Code: 11245

AGES 6-16

Participants ages 6-16 will receive individualized instruction appropriate to their level of expertise. This class is most appropriate for children at the beginning to intermediate levels.

SPRINGBOARD DIVING

WEDNESDAYS8:00 - 9:00pm

Sept. 17 - Nov. 19Activity Code: 11152

Jan. 14 - Mar. 18Activity Code: 11251

Fall: 10 classes Winter: 9 classes

Fall: 10 classesWinter: 9 classes

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LEARN TO SWIMSTARFISH, DUCK | AGES 4 MONTHS - 5 YEARSStarfish: 4 to 18 months of age or older, and able to hold their head up. The goals are to help babies experience buoyancy & movement through songs & play in water & to teach the parent/caregiver age - specific water safety.Duck: 18 months of age or older. Participants will perform front, back, & vertical position floats with assistance. Using floating objects, swimmers will move through the water on their front & back with assistance, as well as, learn how to choose & wear an appropriate PFD. Number of classes varies.Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 9-9:30am $64 member & non-member (11035) Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 9-9:30am $64 member & non-member (11237)Jan 13 - Mar 17 Tues 6:30-7pm $72 member & non-member (11197)SEA TURTLE, SEA OTTER, SALAMANDER | AGES 3 - 5 YEARSThis program is designed for preschool aged children attending lessons for the first time without a parent/caregiver in the water. With a smoother transition from one level to the next, swimmers learn to float on both front & back, glide & kick, don a PFD & jump into chest deep water. Participants will attempt to swim up to 2m. Games & songs enhance the fun of the class. Number of classes varies.Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 8:30-9am $88 member & non-member (11133) Sept 18 - Nov 20 Thur 5-5:30pm $110 member & non-member (11134)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 9:30-10am $88 member & non-member (11238)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 10:30-11am $88 member & non-member (11239)Jan 13 - Mar 17 Tues 6:30-7pm $99 member & non-member (11196)

SUNFISH, CROCODILE, WHALE | AGES 3 - 5 YEARSThis program for preschool aged children will guide swimmers to complete both front & back swims independently. They will explore the deep water with an aid, perform a dolphin kick & begin using rhythmic breathing. Participants will attempt to swim up to 10m. Number of classes varies.Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 9:30-10am $88 member & non-member (11135) Sept 16 - Nov 18 Tues 6:30-7pm $99 member & non-member (11136) Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 5-5:30pm $99 member & non-member (11198)

SWIM KIDS 1 | AGES 5 - 13 YEARSCan enter shallow water safely; float and glide on the front and back without assistance, move around in a PFD, perform rhythmic breathing 3 times. Can jump into chest deep water, do front and back floats and recover and swim on front for 2m. Number of classes varies.Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 8:30-9am $64 member & non-member (11137)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 8:30-9am $64 member & non-member (11200)

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Program Supervisor: Beth Fisher 519-824-4120 ext. 52220ACTIVE KIDS - Tax receipts will be emailed to your account email address in March.

SWIM KIDS 2 | AGES 5-13 YEARSCan float front and back, exhale through mouth and nose, flutter kick while gliding on front and back, swim 5m continuously. Number of classes varies.Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 9:30-10am $64 member & non-member (11138)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 9:30-10am $64 member & non-member (11201)

SWIM KIDS 3 | AGES 5-13 YEARSDeep water activities, can breathe rhythmically 10 times, glides front/back with kick for 5m and swim 10m continuously. (8 classes)Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 10-10:30am $64 member & non-member (11143)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 10-10:30am $64 member & non-member (11203)

SWIM KIDS 4 | AGES 5-13 YEARSAn introduction to front crawl, and back swim with shoulder roll. Deep water activities such as kneeling dives and surface support are practiced. Emphasis on achieving endurance through a strong flutter kick towards 15m completion. (7 classes)Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 10:30-11am $64 member & non-member (11144)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 10:30-11am $64 member & non-member (11204)

SWIM KIDS 5 | AGES 5-13 YEARSCan surface support 45 seconds, swim front crawl at least 20m, swim on back with kick 10m, swim 25m continuously. (8 classes)Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 10-10:30am $64 member & non-member (11145)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 10-10:30am $64 member & non-member (11205)

SWIM KIDS 6 | AGES 5-13 YEARSCan swim front and back crawl at least 15m, perform the whip kick on back at least 5m, perform kneeling dive and swim 50m continuously. (8 classes)Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 10-10:30am $64 member & non-member (11146)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 10-10:30am $64 member & non-member (11206)SWIM KIDS 7,8 | AGES 5-13 YEARSCan swim front and back crawl at least 25 - 50m, swim coordinated elementary backstroke at least 15 - 25m, and swim 75 - 150m continuously. (8 classes)Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 8:30-9:15am $96 member & non-member (11147)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 8:30-9:15am $96 member & non-member (11207)

SWIM KIDS 9,10 | AGES 5-13 YEARSCan swim front crawl and back crawl at least 75 - 100m, swim elementary backstroke and breaststroke at least 25m, swim 400m continuously, swim head first sculling on back 10m, perform a stride jump and swim 300m continuously. (7 classes)Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 9:15-10am $96 member & non-member (11148) Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 9:15-10am $96 member & non-member (11208)

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SEMI PRIVATE SWIM LESSONSSmall class size allows for a more personalized lesson. Participants will work with the instructor on focused skill level goals. Number of classes varies.

SEMI PRIVATE SWIM KIDS 1,2 (Ages 3-16)Please see Swim Kids Level 1,2 description for participant requirements. Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 10-10:30am $100 member & non-member (11033) Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 10:30-11am $100 member & non-member (11117) Sept 14 - Nov 9 Sun 9:30-10am $100 member & non-member (11118)Sept 16 - Nov 18 Tues 6:30-7pm $112.50 member & non-member (11119)Sept 18 - Nov 20 Thur 5:30-6pm $125 member & non-member (11120) Sept 18 - Nov 20 Thur 6:30-7pm $125 member & non-member (11121) Jan 13 - Mar 17 Tues 10:30-11am $112.50 member & non-member (11213)Jan 13 - Mar 17 Tues 6:30-7pm $112.50 member & non-member (11226)Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 4:30-5pm $112.50 member & non-member (11227)Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 5-5:30pm $112.50 member & non-member (11228)Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 5:30-6pm $112.50 member & non-member (11229)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 10:30-11am $100 member & non-member (11210)

SEMI PRIVATE SWIM KIDS 3,4 (Ages 3-16)Please see Swim Kids Level 3,4 description for participant requirements.Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 8:30-9am $100 member & non-member (11123) Sept 14 - Nov 9 Sun 10-10:30am $100 member & non-member (11124)Sept 16 - Nov 18 Tues 6-6:30pm $112.50 member & non-member (11125)Sept 18 - Nov 20 Thur 5:30-6pm $125 member & non-member (11126)Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 4:30-5pm $112.50 member & non-member (11217)Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 5:30-6pm $112.50 member & non-member (11231)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 8:30-9am $100 member & non-member (11232)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 9-9:30am $100 member & non-member (11233)

SEMI PRIVATE SWIM KIDS 5,6Please see Swim Kids Level 5,6 description for participant requirements.Sept 13 - Nov 15 Sat 9:30-10am $100 member & non-member (11127) Sept 14 - Nov 9 Sun 10:30-11am $100 member & non-member (11128)Sept 18 - Nov 20 Thur 6-6:30pm $125 member & non-member (11129)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 9:30-10am $100 member & non-member (11221)Jan 17 - Mar 21 Sat 10:30-11am $100 member & non-member (11234)Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 6-6:30pm $112.50 member & non-member (11235)Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 6:30-7pm $112.50 member & non-member (11236)

SEMI PRIVATE SWIM KIDS 7,8Please see Swim Kids Level 7,8 description for participant requirements.Sept 18 - Nov 20 Thur 4:30-5pm $125 member & non-member (11130)Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 4:30-5pm $112.50 member & non-member (11224)

SEMI PRIVATE SWIM KIDS 9,10Please see Swim Kids Level 9,10 description for participant requirements.Sept 18 - Nov 20 Thur 6-6:30pm $125 member & non-member (11131)Jan 15 - Mar 19 Thur 5-5:30pm $112.50 member & non-member (11225)

KIDS & FAMILY

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Program Supervisor: Beth Fisher 519-824-4120 ext. 52220

Looking for PRIVATE Swim Lessons?Try our 1:1 swim lessons to get the results you are looking for!

We offer over 200 day and time options for 30 minute private swim lessons.

For a full list of all class times and dates, please visit us online at uoguelph.ca/connect

“I have to say that my experience with the swimming has been amazing. Everyone has been amazing with their positive attitudes and help. You have a great team and I am looking forward to registering my daughter in your classes in the fall session. - France

WINTER BREAK CAMP!Parent’s Survival

Night!

Need to keep the kids busy during the holidays?

This holiday camp allows parents to have a night to themselves during the busy holiday season! Shop, wrap, bake, or take some time to relax.

Campers will be provided with a pizza dinner and a night of fun activities run by our award winning Gryphon Activity Camp staff.

Wednesday December 17th

5-8pmonly $25!

Ages: 4-12

Need to keep the kids busy during the holidays? Gryphon Activity Winter Camp offers children a unique camp

experience housed at the Department of Athletics on the beautiful University of Guelph Campus. The camp will emphasize fun in a

safe and friendly environment, combining educational activities with recreational sports and games at all an age appropriate level.

Monday Dec. 22 - Wednesday Dec. 24

9AM-4PM*Free supervision available from 8:00 am-9am and from 4-5pm

**Please note - no post-supervision on Wednesday December 24th - pick up is at 4 pm.

Cost: $105 Ages: 4-12

Wednesday December 17th

5-8pmonly $25!

Ages: 4-12

Feb. 16th 2015 | 10am - 4pm

For details please call: 519-824-4120 ext. 52220

Fitness and recreational programming is fluid based on client demand and changes may be made after the printing of this guide. For up to date information, please check gryphons.ca. We want to hear from you with programming suggestions. Please contact the program supervisor in the

appropriate area or contact the Fitness and Recreation Manager at 519-824-4120 ext. 52124.

Classes Fill Up Quickly.

REGISTER EARLY!

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