Swimming+Information

=__ Swimming Information __=

Once you register for the triathlon, your registration fee allows you to take advantage of several swimming practice opportunities to prepare. Swimming Practice sessions are tentatively scheduled to take place at the NPHS Pool at following times: //(Alphabetically by school)// __**Medical Cards**__ **:** Cards must be completed and returned with the triathlon registration before participating in any of the swimming practices. Students will not be allowed to participate until a signed medical card is on file at the North Penn HS Aquatics Center. The **RESIDENT CHILD** medical card must be completed and returned before the first practice. __**Swimming Ability**__ **:** It is very important to understand the swimming level of your child(ren) and the expectation at each practice session. Students will not receive swimming lessons; rather, they can work, on their own, on stroke development and readiness to swim in the triathlon. Please consult the "Swimming Ability Requirements” below to identify your child's swimskill level and determine if he or she should take advantage of the swim practice opportunities on their own. Participants will be tested at the first practice he or she attends to verify swimming ability. Kick boards will be available to assist students and lifeguards will be on duty.   __**Swimming Ability Requirements**__    __**Beginner**__ **:** Student needs to have a forward motion in water as well as breath control and arm stroke over the water with a supportive kick. Student also must be able to roll to their back and float.    __**Moderate**__ **:** Student needs to have a bilateral breathing pattern and an arm stroke over the water with supportive kick. Student also must be able to roll to their back and float.    __**Strong**__ **:** Student has all of the above, plus endurance.    If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Physical Education teacher in your child'selementary school.
 * || **Bridle Path-Kulp** || **Knapp-York Ave** ||
 * February 23 || 12:15PM-12:45PM || 12:45PM-1:15PM ||
 * March 9, 16, 23 || 11:45AM-12:15PM || 12:15-12:45PM ||
 * April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4 || 11:45AM-12:15PM || 12:15PM-12:45PM ||
 * May 18, June 1 || 12:15PM-12:45PM || 12:45PM-1:15PM ||