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1. WHERE DO YOU TEACH LESSONS? (LOCATION/ADDRESS)
Lessons take place at the Spectrum Athletic Club in Redondo Beach.
The contact information for Spectrum is:
819 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 310-376-9443
2. HOW DO I GET IN TO THE CLUB? (PARKING)
You will need a parking pass in order to park (you will receive a pass from us once you sign up for lessons). You must have a parking pass in your car while you are at the gym. The marina may ticket and tow if a pass is not visible in your windshield.
3. WHERE IS THE POOL?
Once you park your car, enter the gym via the parking lot. Walk down the long hall until you reach the reception/front desk area. The front desk personnel can direct you to the pool.
4. ARE THE LESSONS ONLY FOR MEMBERS?
No, lessons are available for members and non-members. Members receive a discount.
5. WHO ARE YOUR COACHES??
All the coaches that represent the Swim with MO swim program are qualified instructors who have received extensive training from MO. They are fully versed in the specialized technique-oriented program that is representative of Swim with MO.
6. CAN YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PROGRAM SO I CAN KNOW WHETHER IT IS A GOOD FIT FOR MY CHILD?
Junior Guard Preparation training is a focused goal oriented program. It focuses on freestyle technique & endurance in order to optimally prepare the children to pass
the Jr. lifeguard timed test. The program emphasizes quality in technique as it builds on endurance. We have had a very high success rate since our inception in 2000!
7. HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE IN A CLASS?
There are a maximum of 6 children in a class. The small-personalized group allows for more individual attention.
8. HOW LONG IS THE PROGRAM?
Jr. Guard Prep Classes Meet Twice Per Week for 1/2 hour for 16 weeks.
9. WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS?
There are two minimum requirements for the child to enter our Junior Guard program:
1) The child must be able to swim 2 laps (50 yards), without stopping
2) The child must be at least 9 years of age. (Exceptions are made if they can meet the first requirement and keep up with the basic program requirements. If a child is unable to complete the program expectations within the first few swim classes, then alternate arrangements will be discussed with the parents.)
10. HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE?
Please check both prices and availability here -> CLICK HERE
11. DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS?
Discounts are only offered for web registration at this and require coupon codes. The discounts that are offered are for:
*Early signups
*Siblings
*Members
12. WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE JR GUARD PREPARATION PROGRAM?
The fastest way to register is on our web site. If you prefer to register via phone, please leave a message at 310-540-3870, and your call will be returned in the order it is received. Please allow a minimum of 48 hours for calls to be returned.
13 a. ARE THE SWIM LESSON FEES REFUNDABLE?
At this time, lesson fees are non-refundable. If the child is not ready for the program, per the coach's discretion, alternate swim classes will be discussed with the parents.
13 b. CAN I TRANSFER MY PAYMENT TO ANOTHER SPECTRUM JUNIOR GUARD PROGRAM?
Our program is independently run and all fees are non-transferable.
14. HOW FAST DO YOUR CLASSES SELL OUT?
The program is sold on a "first come first serve basis" and the classes sell out quickly. There are no guarantees until you register fully with credit card information. Completed registration & payment in full is required to secure a spot in a class.
15. ARE CLASSES ALTERED OR CANCELLED?
We will make every effort to accommodate your 1st choice. Should there be a sold out class, lack of enrollment, or mismatched abilities/ages, we will contact you as soon as possible.
16. CAN FRIENDS SIGN UP TOGETHER?
Yes, friends can sign up together, however, groups are matched by swimmer ability. If there is a discrepancy in a child's ability relative to the class,
we will contact you about moving your child to a more suitable class.
17. DO YOU OFFER ANY CLASSES FOR RETURNING JUNIOR GUARDS?
Yes, we offer a Jr Guard Bonus session for returning junior guards, or for current children who can meet a time standard of 2 minutes for a 100 yard swim.
The bonus session is a 4-week peak conditioning class designed for returning guards. Please check both prices and availability here ->
CLICK HERE
18. WHAT DO THE CHILDREN NEED FOR EACH SWIM CLASS?
Children should arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of their class time in proper swim attire. This includes form-fitting swimsuits for the boys: referred to as jammers. It is the strict policy of the program, without exception. All students must wear a swim cap. All students must have swim goggles and fins for each class.
19. WHAT DO THE CHILDREN NEED TO BRING WITH THEM?
Please bring your children to the pool ready to swim in their bathing suits. Have caps, goggles, fins/flippers and towels readily available on the pool deck. LABEL ALL FLIPPERS. Please make every effort to have the children be ready to swim WITH THEIR CAPS ON and GOGGLES ADJUSTED when it is time for their class. Considerable delays are encountered when the children are not ready at the start of their class time.
20. WHAT KIND OF FLIPPERS SHOULD I BUY?
The flippers we prefer are all-rubber with the heel attached (See Image Below). Long scuba type flippers, plastic flippers, or flippers with heel straps create difficulty for the children during the lessons.
(Zoomers are the only all-rubber fins that we do not prefer due to the fin being so short).
21. WHERE CAN I BUY THE PREFERRED FLIPPERS, SWIM SUITS, AND GOGGLES?
We are currently looking for a vendor to supply these in one place.
22. DO THE KIDS NEED TO WEAR CAPS?
All children will be required to wear swim caps of their choice, please review this with them. All enrolled students will receive a "Swim with MO" swim cap on the 1st day of class.
23. CAN THE KIDS WEAR BOARD SHORTS OR RASH GUARDS?
Please, NO rash guards or board shorts! We will ask you to remove the rash guards and obtain proper swim attire. This includes form-fitting swimsuits for the boys: referred to as jammers. It is the strict policy of the program, without exception. If clarification for appropriate attire is needed, the coaches will be happy to guide you.
24. WILL I BE GETTING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION? IE PARKING PASS, LIABILITY FORMS ETC…
Yes, all new families to the swim program will receive parking passes and liability forms. The parking pass must be display on your dashboard.
Liability forms need to be signed and returned to the coach on the first day of class. All required forms and program information will be emailed to you prior to class starting.
25. DO YOU HOLD CLASSES OVER SPRING BREAK?
Yes. Junior Lifeguard training WILL continue at the regular scheduled times over spring break.
26. HOW IMPORTANT ARE THE LIABILITY FORMS?
Your child is not able to swim in the pool until liability forms are signed. The forms need to be turned in the first day of swimming. Please have an adult that can sign liability forms with the child for the first lesson/class .
27. ARE CLASSES CANCELLED IF IT IS RAINING?
Swim classes will continue as scheduled if it is raining. Classes are only cancelled if MO or a representative of Swim with MO calls you personally to cancel. Otherwise, come ready to swim rain or shine!
28. WHAT HAPPENS IF I SHOW UP LATE TO CLASS?
Every effort will be made for classes to start and finish on time. If you arrive late, your child may join for the remainder of the scheduled class.
29. WHAT ARE THE JG TRYOUT TEST DATES, LOCATION & STANDARDS?
For information on test dates, location and passing time standards, refer directly to the respective organizations offering junior lifeguard programs for the summer:
1) Beach Sports Program - Call (310)-372-2202
www.beachsports.org
2) LA County Program - Call (310)-939-7214
www.watchthewater.org/jg
30. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE LA COUNTY PROGRAM & THE BEACH SPORTS PROGRAM?
It is best to contact each respective program to determine the differences, more importantly, to determine which program is best suited for your child. It is our understanding that they are similarly formatted, however, the Beach Sports program has easier time requirements and allows children to attend starting at age 8 (please verify with the program). It is an alternative for children who do not pass the test for the formal LA County program, or who are not yet ready for the rigor of the traditional program.
31. DOES YOUR PROGRAM SIGN UP THE KIDS FOR THE TEST?
It is the parents' responsibility to sign up their children for the assigned testing dates. For the LA county program it is recommended to frequently refer to
www.watchthewater.org/jg for updated information
32. DO YOU OFFER PRIVATE LESSONS?
Those interested in private lessons should contact Mo by CLICKING HERE
33. DO YOU OFFER LESSONS FOR ADULTS?
Those interested in adult lessons should contact Mo by CLICKING HERE
34. WHAT IS YOUR MAKEUP POLICY?
We allow for one makeup class per month. You can sign up for the makeup sessions on our web site. Your child must miss a class prior to signing up for a make up class.
35. IS THE POOL OUTDOORS?
Yes, the pool is outdoors but it is heated to 80 degrees.
36. CAN THE CHILDREN USE THE HOT TUB?
Per Spectrum Management, the children will NOT be permitted in the hot tub. This rule is strictly enforced.
37. CAN THE CHILDREN GET IN THE POOL BEFORE THE CLASSES START?
Unfortunately, children can only swim in the pool during their registered session. AND, they are only permitted to swim in the designated lane for the swim program. Please keep your children away from the pool until it is their lesson time. Children are not permitted to sit on the edge of the pool with their feet in the water. There are no lifeguards present, and safety is of utmost importance.
38. CAN WE USE THE CLUB'S TOWELS?
Please bring your own towels. Spectrum Management requests that you do not use their towels.
39. CAN I WATCH THE LESSON?
Parents may watch the classes from the chairs on the far side of the pool deck. Please refrain from sitting behind the lane the children are swimming in. You will be asked to move.
40. CAN I BRING SIBLINGS TO WATCH?
Yes, siblings may come to watch the swim lessons. Please remind your children to be on their best behavior. Screaming, running, jumping in the pool etc… will not be tolerated. Please keep visiting friends/siblings from wandering/running around the club/tennis courts.
Spectrum Management also requests that if you are bringing small children along with you, to please refrain from bringing large strollers and infant carriers with you. The obstruction of high traffic areas creates a hazard for the children & other members using the pool area.
41. CAN THE CHILDREN USE THE LOCKER ROOMS?
Spectrum Management requests that you do not use the adult locker rooms during the program. Children can get changed poolside or can utilize the bathroom facilities provided by Kid's Club. Kid's Club is located next to the front desk area.
42. WHERE DO THE CHILDREN GET CHANGED?
Spectrum Management requests that you do not use the adult locker rooms during the program. Children can get changed poolside or can utilize the bathroom facilities provided by Kid's Club. Kid's Club is located next to the front desk area.
43. CAN I USE THE SPECTRUM CLUB WHILE MY CHILD IS IN SWIM LESSONS?
Spectrum Management has requested that non-members please respect that gym use is for members only. They would be happy to discuss membership options with you.
44. HOW DO I REACH YOU IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?
The quickest way to get a response is to contact Mo by CLICKING HERE .
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