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Courses of StudyA Guide for Students in Year 9 in 2018

Barker Foundation Aquatic CentreTerms & Conditions

2 • Swim Program Terms & Conditions

Contents

1. Swimming Pathway ......................................................................... 3

2. Enrolments ........................................................................................ 7

3. Fees ..................................................................................................... 8

4. Attendance ...................................................................................... 11

5. Credits & Refunds ......................................................................... 12

6. Swimwear & Pool Use .................................................................. 13

7. Centre Lesson Cancellations - LTS Only ................................ 14

8. Public Holidays and end of year Centre Closures ............ 14

9. Recording Devices ......................................................................... 14

Swim Program Terms & Conditions • 3

1 Swimming Pathway

Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre (the Centre) provides Learn to Swim (LTS) and Squad classes for children 6 months old through to adults. Lessons are held both morning and afternoon, including Saturdays and Sundays. Swimmers can enrol at any time throughout the year (refer “Enrolments” on page 5).

The Barker Foundation Aquatic Centre Programs have many layers:

• Water awareness for infants

• Classes for Pre-schoolers, School-aged children, Teenagers & Adults

• Regular assessments and promotions as the child progresses

• Private tuition classes for all levels

• LTS classes for beginner and intermediate levels (Jellyfish to Turtle) are 30 minute sessions

• LTS classes for advanced levels (Goldfish) are 45 minute sessions

• LTS classes for Transition level (pre-squads) are 60 minute sessions

• All classes are conducted by nationally accredited swimming instructors and coaches

• For a child to progress through the program, frequency and regularity of attendance is essential, as this has a major impact on the rate of development

Progressions

• Instructors, Coaches and Deck Supervisors are continually assessing students on an ongoing basis. The Deck Supervisor will advise the parent/guardian of their child’s promotion to a higher level. This may require a change in class enrolment which can be done immediately or via email, based on class availability.

• If parents/guardians have any concerns about their child’s progress, they should contact the Centre and our LTS Program Coordinator will be happy to discuss their situation further

Note: Consistency is the key. Our program is built with instructors who offer their commitment and dedication to your child’s progression and learning experience here at Barker Aquatics.

Too many makeups and changes to routine has demonstrated to compromise consistency.


Jellyfish 1-4, 30 min lessons. Babies 6 months to 2.5 years (Maximum of 8 children per class) A program taught together with both parent/guardian and child. Offering a fun introduction through activities that provide:• Water familiarisation, confidence and safety• Breath control and submersion• Mobility and flotation

Frog 1-2, 30 min lessons. Pre-schoolers 2.5 years and over. (Maximum of 3-4 children per class)This level prepares your child to swim independently with assistance. Instructors teach a variety of water survival skills vital for your child’s future swimming development.

Starfish, 30 min lessons. (Maximum of 3 pre-schoolers per class or 4 school-aged per class)Building confidence to swim independently over distance and with minimal assistance. Instructors teach a variety of water survival skills vital for your child’s future swimming development.

Seahorse, 30 min lessons. (Maximum of 3 pre-schoolers per class or 4 school-aged per class)Consolidating streamlined glide and fast kicking before introducing freestyle and backstroke.

Octopus, 30 min lessons. (Maximum of 4 children per class)Introducing the rolling action to either side of the body, combining the timing of breath in freestyle and backstroke.

Penguin, 30 min lessons. (Maximum of 5 children per class)Further stroke development in freestyle, initiating high elbow recovery, with swimming distanced increased. Backstroke and introduction to breaststroke kick.

Turtle, 30 min lessons. (Maximum of 6 children per class)Focus on stroke technique and distance with freestyle and backstroke. Consolidating breaststroke kick with arms.

Goldfish, 45 min lessons. (Maximum of 8 children per class)Mastering stroke technique in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

Transition, 60 min lessons. (Maximum of 12 children per class)It is at this stage of development where the children are coached in swimming and begin to learn skills associated with swimming as a sport. Children at this level are encouraged to become team members of Barker Aquatic Swim Club and enjoy the pathway through swimming competitively. • Introduction to basic competition skills in starts, turns and finishes• Learning to read the pace clock• Following written swim set instructions and learning squad training protocols when swimming in lanes. • Applying strokes and skills within a club night competition environment

Group Levels

goldfishYellow Cap

PenguinLight Blue Cap

TurtleDark Green Cap

octopusOrange Cap

StarfishRed Cap

seahorsePurple Cap


Squad Pathway - A Skill for Life

Be it recreational or competitive; swimming offers many benefits to young athletes. They develop self-discipline, the ability to accept and apply feedback, focus, good sportsmanship and time management skills. Extending to competition swimming allows the athlete to experience success and to learn how to deal with defeat; to plan and work towards set objectives while becoming healthy and physically fit.

At Swim@Barker we not only develop swimmers but also confident, healthy and independent individuals who can build on a strong foundation to reach their full potential both in and out of the pool.

At Swim@Barker we believe that swimming is a skill for life.

The Swim@Barker recreational swim program is tailored to suit a wide range of ability and fitness. Whether you are keen to maintain a healthy active lifestyle, keeping fit in the off-season, using the pool for rehabilitation/recovery or working your way back to competitive swimming, we have a squad program to suit your needs.


Competitive Squad Overview

Red Squad (1 hour)Learn to train and race for enjoyment.

Bronze Squad (1.25 hours)Building a foundation of long term development, master the basics and learn to use them in your races.

Silver Squad (1.5 hours)Training to compete at a State level, setting goals and working towards them.

Gold Squad (1.75+ hours)High Performance goal setting, develop and execute your plan.

Age: Coaches discretion: 8-10 years (usually)

Ability: Completed the Transition program. Competent in completing 50m of Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke

Commitment: Join Barker Swimming Club, compete in Relay Teams & swim 2+ sessions per week

Training Focus: Drills and skills across Freestyle, Backstroke, and Breaststroke. Intro to Butterfly

Competition: Attend Club Nights and Area Championships

Equipment: Kick Board, Flippers and Pull Buoy

Age: Coaches discretion: 10-13 years (usually)

Ability: Competing at Area and Metros in multiple strokes and 200 IM


Training Focus: Building a base for competitive swimming. Improve technique, drills, skills and pacing across all strokes

Competition: Attend Target Meets, Area Championships and Club Nights

Dry Land: Sessions available through the Strength and Conditioning program at Barker

Equipment: Kick Board, Flippers and Pull Buoy

Age: Coaches discretion: 13 years + (usually)

Ability: Setting goals/plans to compete at Area, Metros, State and/or Nationals


Training Focus: Developing training and race plans. Athletes work with their coach to ensure continued development

Competition: Attend Target Meets, Area, Metros, State and/or Nationals and Club Nights

Dry Land: Sessions available through the Strength and Conditioning program at Barker. Pre swim activation chart must be competed every session

Equipment: Kick Board, Flippers, Pull Buoy, Snorkel, and Paddles

Age: Coaches discretion: 15 years + (usually)

Ability: To perform at Area, Metros, State and/or Nationals


Training Focus: Developing training and race plans. Athletes work with their coach to ensure continued development

Competition: Attend Target Meets, Area, Metros, State and/or Nationals and Club Nights

Dry Land: Sessions available through the Strength and Conditioning program at Barker. Pre swim activation chart must be competed every session

Equipment: Kick Board, Flippers, Pull Buoy, Band, Snorkel, and Paddles


2. Enrolments

2.1 New Enrolments

New enrolments are accepted at any time throughout the year and will continue on a monthly basis, until cancellation is advised.

An enrolment form must be completed for all new enrolments. This document captures necessary parent/guardian details and emergency contact information. Please update your contact information when it changes.

Enrolments may require a level assessment session prior to booking into a class timeslot.

Enrolments can be submitted online via the Barker College website:

www.barker.college/community/swim-barker/learn-to-swim

Refer to the “Swim@Barker” page, under Community in the main menu, for more information.

i. Program Enrolments:

Enrolments are accepted at any time throughout the year. Fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis - i.e. families will only be charged from the enrolment date until the end of the month. Public holidays will not incur a charge.

ii. Holiday Intensives Learn to Swim (HILTS) Enrolments:

Holiday only families are also required to complete an enrolment form for each child. HILTS Bookings are for a full week block (5 days) with one (1) lesson per day. Minimum class numbers must be reached for lessons to proceed.

New families and families with existing enrolments are requested to complete and submit the HILTS Enrolment Form via the Parent Portal link: accounts.ud.io/barker college-6233

2.2 Continuous Enrolments

Enrolments are continuous until notification of intention to cancel or change an existing enrolment is provided. Cancellations must be submitted via email to [email protected]

2.3 Returning Enrolments

Families re-enrolling after an absence of more than six (6) months are required to submit a new enrolment form online via the Barker College website: www.barker.college/community/swim-barker/learn-to-swim

Assessment may be required.

For re-enrolments after an absence of less than six (6) months, an email request to [email protected] is required.

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3. Fees

3.1 Statement of Fees

Each family will receive a notification of outstanding fees via email from the Centre on the first working day of each month. Families will be charge one month in advance when it comes to billing on the first working day of the current month.

3.2 Fees Structure

Class TypeBarker/Staff Community

Fees per Class

Parent & Child Classes $12.00 $14.00

Learn to swim: Jellyfish to Turtle Classes $16.00 $18.00

Learn to swim: Goldfish Classes $17.00 $19.00

Private Lessons30 Minutes15 MinutesDisability (30 Mins)

$60.00$35.00$30.00

$70.00$40.00$35.00

Adult Learn To Swim Classes $16.00 $18.00

Transition Classes1 Session Per Week2 Sessions Per Week

Fees per Week

$14.00$19.00

$16.00$25.00

Holiday Intensives Learn To Swim ClassesJellyfish to Turtle Classes - 30 MinsJellyfish to Turtle Classes - 60 MinsGoldfish Classes - 60 Mins OnlyTransition Classes - 60 Mins OnlyPrivate Lessons - 30 Mins / 60 MinsDisability Private Lessons - 30 Mins / 60 Mins

Fees per Day (min. 4 or 5 Day Block)

$16.00$28.00$20.00$14.00$60.00 / $120.00$30.00 / $60.00

$18.00$32.00$24.00$16.00$70.00 / $140.00$35.00 / $70.00

Casual Swimming AccessBarker College Staff and StudentsParents of Barker StudentsCommunity Patrons

Fees per Visit

No Charge$5.00-

--$6.00

SquadsRed CompetitiveRed Non-Competitive (3+ Sessions per week)Red Non-Competitive (1-2 Sessions per week)Bronze CompetitiveBronze Non-Competitive (3+ Sessions per week)Bronze Non-Competitive (1-2 Sessions per week)Silver CompetitiveSilver Non-Competitive (4+ Sessions per week)Silver Non-Competitive (2-3 Sessions Per Week)Gold CompetitiveGold Non-Competitive (5+ Sessions per week)Gold Non-Competitive (3-4 Sessions per week)

Fees per Month

$75.00$65.00$55.00$85.00$75.00$65.00$95.00$85.00$75.00$105.00$95.00$85.00

$110.00$100.00$90.00$120.00$110.00$100.00$130.00$120.00$110.00$140.00$130.00$120.00

Fitness Squads3+ Sessions per week1 - 2 Session per week

$75.00$65.00

$110.00$100.00


3.3 Payment Schedules

i. Programs

New families and families who have not been enrolled in previous or current months will be charged for the remainder of sessions in the month.

Following confirmation of a timeslot, you will be required to pay the lesson fees for the remaining month (Refer to Payment Options, on page 10).

All fees must be paid in full by the end of the first week of the new month, or within one (1) week from the commencement of enrolment. Families who have outstanding fees at the completion of month will only be re-enrolled in the following month when outstanding accounts are finalised.

Note: Failure to pay within two (2) weeks from the commencement of the month will incur a late fee of $25.00 per family. Families should contact the Centre if there are any issues paying fees by the due date.

ii. Holiday Intensives Learn To Swim (HILTS) Programs

Following confirmation, full payment inclusive of a $20.00 non-refundable and non-transferable confirmation fee is required to secure your child’s place in the HILTS program. The non-refundable and non-transferable fee will be charged at the time of confirmation.

(Refer to Payment Options on page 10).


Direct Debit is our preferred method of payment. By completing the Credit Card Authorisation, parents/guardians acknowledge that lesson fees will be automatically debited from their nominated account 3-5 days after the commencement of the new month.

If there are insufficient funds or other issues with the Credit Card Authorisation to meet a debit payment, the parent/guardian:

• will be automatically notified via Email

• may be charged a fee and/or interest by their financial institution

• will be charged an Aquatic Centre disclaimer fee

3.5 Credit Card Surcharge

All Credit Card payments will incur a small surcharge, including Direct Debits:

• Visa/Master Card 0.77%

• American Express 1.95% (Amex is Accepted for Direct Debits ONLY)

• Merchant Warrior 0.25c per transaction and $2 dishonour fee for any dishonoured credit card transaction

Additional fees and charges may apply.

Refer to Barker Website www.barker.college for further information.

Payment Method Visa Master Card

Amex Diner’s Club Other Cards

Cash Cheque

Direct Debit - -At Reception

By Telephone - -

3.4 Payment Options

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Payment Method Visa Master Card

Amex Diner’s Club Other Cards

Cash Cheque

Direct Debit - -At Reception

By Telephone - -

4. Attendance

4.1 Absences

Families should advise the Centre if their child cannot attend any lesson, for whatever reason. This also includes HILTS sessions. Absences can be noted online via the Parent Portal - accounts.ud.io/barker college-6233

Unexplained absences of three (3) consecutive weeks or longer may result in the cancellation of enrolment.

4.2 Make-up Lessons

i Group Lessons

• Make-up lessons will only be offered where non-attendance is notified at least 1 hour prior to the normal lesson start time. Make-up lessons can be booked online via the Parent Portal - accounts.ud.io/barker college-6233

• Make-up lessons will expire 3 months after date of issue

• Make-up lessons are subject to availability, Monday to Sunday and can only be booked up to two (2) weeks in advance

• The Aquatic Centre offers two (2) complimentary make-up lesson every quarter (3 months) for Barker and/or Community as long as they are submitting requests through the Parent Portal. Any changes by our receptionist will incur a $5.00 fee. Following confirmation or submission lesson cannot be rescheduled.

• Excludes competitive squads

• Unattended make-up lessons shall be forfeited

ii Private Lessons

Make up lessons for a Private class can only be used in a group session, subject to availability.

iii Parent/Guardian & Child Lessons

Make up lessons are not offered for parent/guardian & Child classes.

iv Holiday Intensives Learn To Swim (HILTS)

No make up lessons, credits or refunds are offered for HILTS.

4.3 Cancellations

Parents/Guardians who wish to cancel lessons must forward their request via email to [email protected] Please mark requests to the attention of the LTS Program Coordinator.

4.4 Changes

Parents/Guardians requesting a change of lesson day/time at Reception, via telephone or via email to [email protected] will incur a $5.00 fee. Class changes can be arranged online via Parent Portal - accounts.ud.io/barker college-6233 at no charge.

Note: Class progressions will not incur an administrative fee of $5.00 per change.

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5. Credits & Refunds

5.1 Credits

Credits are only considered for children who have sustained an injury or illness which has prevented them from swimming for a minimum three (3) week consecutive period.

i Applying for Credit

Requests must be submitted in writing to the LTS Program Coordinator prior to the completion of the enrolled month. Credits can be applied to future term or HILTS programs and will only be available for a period of 6 months from the date of issue.

5.2 Refunds

Refunds will only be considered for:

• Major injury or illness requiring withdrawal from the program

• Moving house or relocation out of the area

i Applying for Refunds

Requests must be submitted for approval, via email to [email protected], marked to the attention of the Aquatic Centre Learn to Swim Coordinator. Please include bank account details, including account name, BSB and account number for an electronic fund transfer, or alternatively a cheque can be posted to a given address. The process will take approximately ten (10) working days.


6. Swimwear & Pool Use

6.1 Swim Caps

In the interests of safety, supervision and pool filtration, all swimmers are required to wear the designated coloured swim cap appropriate for the group level during lessons (parent & child classes are exempt).

A complimentary cap is issued at the time of initial enrolment and all progressions throughout the learn to swim levels.

6.2 Swim Costumes

Swim costumes are to be worn at all times in the water. Children who are not toilet trained are required to wear protective swimpants.

Rash vests are allowable for under 3 years and beginner-stage swimmers only - for more advanced swimmers, these can inhibit the progress of a child as this type of swim wear tends to cling to the body and restrict movement. Board shorts are not allowed for any age/level.

6.3 Swim Goggles

Goggles are not mandatory; however the Centre encourages the wearing of goggles for Seahorse LTS classes and above.

6.4 Pool Rules

• No glass containers to be taken on the pool deck

• No food or drink other than water is to be consumed on the pool deck or within the change room area

• Chewing Gum is banned within the whole Aquatic Centre

• No running within the pool deck area

• No diving in the 17m pool. Supervised and/or assisted dives in the 25m pool with an Instructor are allowed

• For all Parent/Guardian & Child classes, a parent/guardian must be in the pool with their child at all times. Please be prepared to get wet. Only one (1) Parent/Guardian is allowed in the pool per child.


7. Centre Lesson Cancellations - LTS Only

8. Public Holidays and End of Year Centre Closures

9. Recording Devices

Class occupancy is a major factor in determining whether or not a class will need to be cancelled. In the event that a chosen class is not 60% full, the Aquatic Centre Learn to Swim Coordinator may contact families to re-schedule another available time/day.

Should the Centre close due to facility or structural issues, a credit will be applied to the Parent/Guardian’s account and will only be available for a period of six (6) months from the date of issue. For incidental pool closures of less than half a day, make-up lessons will be offered for any cancelled classes.

The Centre is closed on Public Holidays and for two (2) weeks over the Christmas/New Year period each year. No fees will be charged during these days.

No recording devices may be used by families anywhere within the Aquatic Centre. This includes, but is not limited to: smart phones, tablets, cameras and video/digital camcorders.

Please Note: To assist with the explanation of skills, Barker swimming instructors may be required to visually record a child’s swimming technique as part of the instructional process. All recordings are deleted daily.

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