Author: Paula Olson

Spring Youth Indoor Rock Climbing Registration Open

Is your child literally climbing the walls this winter? Sign up today for the OAP Youth Indoor Rock Climbing Class and let them climb our wall! 
Sessions

  • January 25 – February 4
  • February 15-25
  • March 15-25

Days/Times

  • Monday-Thursday, 4:00-4:50pm OR
  • Monday-Thursday, 5:00-5:50pm

Ages 5 & up. $75/participant per session (includes equipment). Class size is limited and based on social distancing. Registration for Session 1 closes January 22.

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  • Huskies Aquatics Youth Swim Programs Registration Now Open!

    Spring 2021 Youth Aquatics Programs

    Spring 2021 Huskies Youth Aquatics Programs are now open for registration! Open to ages 6 months to 17 years.

    • Session 1: January 23 – February 27 (registration closes January 21), $50
    • Session 2: March 20 – April 24 (registration closes March 18), $60

    Discounts are available for SDC members!

    Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months – 3 years): Familiarizes children with the water and teaches swimming readiness skills. Provides safety information for parents and teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water.

    Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years): Designed to orient young preschoolers to the aquatic environment and help them gain basic aquatic skills. In addition, participants start learning how to be safe around water.

    Parent & Child Aquatics and Preschool Aquatics meets Saturdays, 9-9:40am, in the SDC Pool. A parent is required to be in the water with each child.

    Huskies Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-4 (ages 6-17 years) are based on skill, from beginners to those refining strokes learned in previous levels. A parent is required to be in the water with participants in levels 1 and 2. Classes meet Saturday mornings at the SDC Pool, 10-10:40am or 11-11:40am options.

    Junior Huskies Swim Clinic (ages 6-17 years) provides additional attention and competitive guidance to proficient swimmers who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness levels. Participants must be able to swim unassisted for at least 25 yards, tread water for at least 1 minute and have swimming knowledge and ability equivalent to Level 5 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or higher. Classes meet Saturdays, 8-8:40am.

    The COVID-19 Visitor Symptom Tracking Form is required to be completed by all participants and guardians before every class session. Masks are required throughout the building except while swimming or showering. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Class size is limited and based on social distancing.

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    Adult Huskies Swim Clinic Registration Now Open

    Adult Huskies Swim Clinic

    Adult Huskies Swim Clinic provides additional attention and competitive guidance to swimmers ages 18 and older who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness levels in a group setting. Each session is programmed with warm-up, skill work, and variations of a workout for the beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmer. Participants will be provided coaching and guidance to meet their individual swimming goals! 

    • Session 1: January 19-28 (registration closes January 17), $40
    • Session 2: February 9-25 (registration closes February 7), $60
    • Session 3: March 16 – April 1 (registration closes March 14)
    • Session 4: April 6-22 (registration closes April 4)

    Class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-7:50pm, at the SDC Pool.

    Cost:

    • Session 1 $40
    • Sessions 2, 3 & 4 $60 each

    Discounts available for SDC members.

    The COVID-19 Visitor Symptom Tracking Form is required to be completed by all participants before every class session. Masks are required throughout the building except while swimming or showering. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Class size is limited and based on social distancing.

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  • SDC Winter Break Schedule Dec 19 – Jan 10

    The SDC will observe reduced hours over winter break beginning Saturday, December 19 and ending Sunday, January 10. Regular building hours will resume Monday, January 11.

    The fitness center, multi, racquetball courts and pool (lap swim only) are currently open to MTU students, members & action pass holders. No new day passes, action passes or memberships are being sold at this time.

    Gates Tennis Center is open to MTU students & Gates members. Daily court fees are also available.

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  • American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification & Lifeguard Review Courses at the SDC Pool

    ARC Lifeguard Certification Course

    Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification in this 3-day intensive training course located at the Michigan Tech SDC Pool. The certification includes Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications and all training materials. All participants must be 15 years of age or older by the first date of the course (documentation required). Required water skills include the ability to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and complete a timed event in which participants retrieve a 10 pound brick from a depth of 7-10 feet and swim 20 yards with the object. Online training prerequisite must be completed by the first day of classroom instruction. Instructor will contact class participants with online course information and directions. Class size is limited to 10 participants.

    Days/Times: December 4 – 4-8pm, December 5 – 8am-6pm, December 6 – 8am-5pm

    Cost: $110 per participant

    Deadline to register: November 27, 2020, 11:59pm

    ARC Lifeguard Review Course

    Need to get re-certified? Sign up now for the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Renewal Course. This course includes Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED re-certification. The instructor will contact the class with additional course information and directions. Participants must have a Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certification that has expired no more than 30 days prior to the final day of the course. Class size is limited to 10 participants. CPR mask and whistle not included. Supply purchase is available through the ticket office.

    Days/Times: December 12 – 8am-12pm, 2-8pm

    Cost: $55 per participant

    Deadline to register: December 5, 2020, 11:59pm

    The COVID-19 Visitor Symptom Tracking Form is required to be completed by all participants before every class session. Masks are required on the pool deck but not permitted in the water while swimming. Masks are also required in the locker room except for showering. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Class size is limited.

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  • Registration Now Open for Michigan Tech Aquatics Fall Programming

    Huskies Group Swim Lessons

    Huskies Group Swim Lessons are now open for registration! American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-4 are being offered at the SDC Pool on Saturday mornings beginning October 17. Social distancing will be maintained during classes and instructors will remain on the pool deck. A parent is required to be in the water with participants in levels 1 and 2.

    Days/Times

    Saturday’s: October 17th, 24th, 31st, November 7th, 14th (REVISED – Due to the fluidity of the situation, we will be issuing refunds closer to the session start date.)

    Cost $60 per participant (discount available for current SDC members!)

    Deadline to register: October 14, 2020, at 11:59pm

    Junior Huskies Swim Clinic

    Junior Huskies Swim Clinic provides additional attention and competitive guidance to proficient swimmers ages 6-17 who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness levels. Participants must be able to swim unassisted for at least 25 yards, tread water for at least 1 minute and have swimming knowledge and ability equivalent to Level 5 of the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program or higher.

    Days/Times

    Saturdays, 9-9:40am: October 17th, 24th,31st, November 7th, 14th (REVISED – Due to the fluidity of the situation, we will be issuing refunds closer to the session start date.)

    Cost $60 per participant (discount available for current SDC members!)

    Deadline to register: October 14, 2020, at 11:59pm

    Adult Huskies Swim Clinic

    Adult Huskies Swim Clinic provides additional attention and competitive guidance to swimmers ages 18 and up who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness levels in a group setting. Each session is programmed with warm-up, skill work, and variations of a workout for the beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmer. Participants will be provided coaching and guidance to meet their individual swimming goals!

    Days/Times

    Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7-7:50pm

    Session 1: October 13th, 15th,20th, 22nd (REVISED – Due to the fluidity of the situation, we will be issuing refunds closer to the session start date.)

    Session 2: October 27th, 29th, November3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th

    Cost $60 per participant (discount available for current SDC members!)

    Deadline to register: October 11, 2020, at 11:59pm

    The COVID-19 Visitor Symptom Tracking Form is required to be completed by all participants and guardians before every class session. Participants are asked to arrive at the pool already changed into their bathing suits. Locker rooms will only be available after class sessions. Masks are required on the pool deck but not permitted in the water while swimming. Masks are also required in the locker room except for showering. Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Class size is limited and based off of social distancing.