Getting Ready to Begin Lessons

 

Before Lesson Day

  • Children who are not potty trained must wear a disposable diaper covered by a reusable swim diaper or plastic pants with elastic waist and legs. This double system of protection helps ensure any accidents are contained.

  • Goggles: Your child will be trained to swim with and without goggles. Opening your eyes underwater is necessary to be able to swim to safety in case of an accident.

  • Children should be accompanied by an adult for their lesson. While not required, the accompanying adult may be asked to join the student in the water. This partnership helps students learn faster. We teach the adult to work with the student in the water and reinforce the skills learned in lessons.The adult does not need to be their primary caregiver but they should have a supportive, nurturing relationship with the student. If anyone other than the primary caregiver will be accompanying your student, please put the name in the note section of the appointment when booking.

  • Digitally sign your liability release and waiver prior to your first lesson day.

  • Review LA Fitness policies in the student handbook.

 
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Upon Arrival

  • All students must use the bathroom prior to their lesson.

  • Showering/changing:

    • Underwater Sports: changing and showering is available in the locker room.

    • N. Seattle LA Fitness and Mukilteo LA Fitness: change in pool deck tents and shower using pool deck shower. Showering and locker room use is not available at these locations.

 
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Before Arrival

  • Digitally sign your liability release and waiver. 

  • Bring a towel, swimsuit and/or SwimGuru wetsuit, and any other water-safe item that will make your child feel comfortable. 

  • Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early. A child who is rushed into lessons will be anxious no matter how happy they are in the water. Give them plenty of time to get ready and observe other lessons before theirs begins.

 
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During the Lesson

  • Getting used to the water is part of the process: students may be hesitant or cry before getting in the water or when getting their face wet. Our highly trained coaches will help them learn to overcome any of their hesitations. It is important to understand that these common emotional reactions are the result of not knowing what to do in the water versus being truly afraid of it. Students will never be asked to do anything they do not know how to do or have not been shown. If your child has a history of refusing to get their face wet, we can help coach you and your child on how to overcome this hesitation. Just let us know you need help!

  • Be your child’s #1 cheerleader! A positive attitude will help students become comfortable in the water faster. Most caregivers choose to sit poolside and observe. However, accompanying adults are welcome to get in the water as well, and may be asked to join in the water if it could expedite the student’s progress.