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Summer Huskies Aquatics Programs: Session 3 Registration Closes Soon!

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Don’t forget, registration is open for summer Huskies Youth Aquatics programs! We are excited to offer programs for youth, from beginners to advanced participants, with an extended variety of times.

If the class or level you are looking for is currently full, please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995. You can also fill out a waitlist request here. We will try to add additional classes based on level demand!

Registration for Session 3 Youth Aquatics closes this Thursday, July 18! Don’t wait, sign up today!

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American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Blended Learning Course

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Registration is now open! Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification August 14-18 at the Michigan Tech SDC Pool.

This intensive training course includes Lifeguard/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 150 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, swimming on the back or side is not permitted, swim goggles are allowed), maintain a position on the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water with the legs, swim 50 yards (using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both). 
  • Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of the water, swim goggles are not permitted).
    • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face at or near the surface.
    • Exit the water without using the ladder or steps.

Online training prerequisites must be completed by the first day of classroom instruction. The instructor will contact class participants with online course information and directions. Class size is limited.

Class Dates: April 18-21, 2024

Schedule

  • Wednesday, August 14, 4:00pm-5:30pm
  • Thursday, August 15, 12:00pm-5:30pm
  • Friday, August 16, 12:00pm-5:30pm
  • Saturday, August 17, 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Sunday, August 18, 8:00am-1:00pm

Cost

$200 per participant

Contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, with any questions.

Registration closes August 1, 11:59 pm.

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Summer Huskies Aquatics Programs: Registration Now Open!

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Registration is now open for summer Huskies Aquatics programs! We are excited to offer programs for both youth and adults from beginners to advanced participants with an extended variety of times.

Parent & Child Aquatics – Ages 6 months – 3 years (morning and evening classes)
Preschool Aquatics – Ages 4-5 years (morning and evening classes)
Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 – Ages 6-17 years (morning and evening classes)
Huskies Swim Training – Advanced participants ages 6-17 years
Huskies Diving Clinic (NEW!) – Ages 6-17 years
Adult Huskies Swim Lessons
Adult Huskies Swim Training

If the class or level you are looking for is currently full, please contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu or contact the SDC Ticket Office at 487-2073 to be placed on a waitlist. We will try to add additional classes based on level demand!

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Spring 2024 Aquatics Programs

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Michigan Tech Aquatics Register Now! Spring 2024 Aquatic Programs

Register now for spring aquatics programs! The first session begins the week of January 8!

Registration for the first session ends today, January 4, at 11:59pm! Sign up now!

Questions? Contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu or (906) 487-2995.

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WIBIT Wednesday at the SDC Pool

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It’s WIBIT WEDNESDAY!!!!

MTU Students, SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month), and WIBIT Wednesday Pass holders, come make a splash with our inflatable pool obstacle course called the WIBIT!

Events will be held this fall for current MTU Students and SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month).
Test your individual skills on the course or challenge your friend to a race across the obstacles.
The course is set up in the deep water and requires users to be able to pass our swim test.
See the WIBIT rules and swim test content below for more information. 

There are many different pieces of the WIBIT and each event will have a featured combination.
Potential featured pieces include:

  • ”The Step” – This piece allows users to climb up onto the course.
  • ”The Base” – Users must make their way across a horizontal surface. Be careful how fast you move as it can get slippery!
  • ”The Cliff” – Users must navigate either side of a slope using the handles and their balancing skills.
  • ”V-Connect” – Users must use limited footing space to navigate across the horizontal structure.
  • ”The Bridge” – Users must navigate up and over an arched structure without falling through.
  • ”The Slope” – Users must climb up a 6 foot wall that leads to a slide into the pool water below!

Dates/Times:

Wednesday, October 25, 5:00-8:00pm
Wednesday, November 29, 5:00-8:00pm

Featured Combinations:

10/25/23: Step/Bridge/V-Connect/Slope
11/29/23: Step/Bridge/Cliff/Slope

Come visit us at the pool to try out your skills! 

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Fall Aquatics Programs Session 2

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Registration for Fall Session 2 Youth Aquatics Programs opens tomorrow, Wednesday, October 4 at 8 a.m. EST!

Registration is currently open for Fall Sessions 2 and 3 Adult Aquatics Programs – sign up today!

Questions? Contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu or call (906) 487-2995.

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Reminder: Register for Fall Session 1 Huskies Aquatics Programs

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Registration for Huskies Aquatics Fall Session 1 is currently open. Openings are available in the following programs:

Registration for Adult Session 1 Programs closes Thursday, September 7.

Registration from Youth Session 1 Programs closes Wednesday, September 6.

Sign up today!

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

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Fall 2023 Aquatics Programs

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Registration for our Fall aquatics programs opens on Wednesday, August 9 at 8 a.m. EST!

Questions? Contact Annie Bengry, Aquatics Manager, at ambengry@mtu.edu or (906) 487-2995

Michigan Tech Aquatics Adult Huskies Swim Training (18 or older) Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (18 or older) Huskies Group Swim Lessons Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months - 3 years old) Huskies Group Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years old) Huskies Group Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 (ages 6-17 years old) Huskies Swim Clinic (ages 6-17 years old) Registration opens Wednesday, August 9 at 8 a.m.
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Registration Open for Sessions 2 & 3 Adult Huskies Aquatics Programs

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Last chance to register for Session 2! Registration closes Friday, February 3, 11:59pm!

Make an active resolution to swim in 2023 with Adult Huskies Aquatics Programs – Adult Huskies Swim Lessons and Adult Huskies Swim Training!

Adult Aquatics Programs

Registration is now open for remaining 2 sessions!

Session 2: February 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, March 2
Registration closes February 3, 11:59 pm.

Session 3: March 7, 9, 21, 23, 28, 30, April 4, 6
Registration closes March 3, 11:59 pm.

Adult Huskies Swim Training

Adult Huskies Swim Training 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 a warm-up 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!

Class Day/ Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays / 5:00-5:50pm

Adult Huskies Swim Lessons

Adult Huskies Swim Lessons provides aquatic education for the beginner to intermediate swimmer who is looking to become more comfortable in the water and learn the fundamental four strokes.

Class Day/ Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays / 5:00-5:50pm

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to stay active in 2023 with Adult Aquatics Programs!

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