Rules

Rules & Regulations of the K.I.S.S. Aquatics Program
PARENT HANDBOOK AND LESSON GUIDELINES

1. STATEMENT OF LIABILITY AND PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Parents, you and your children’s safety are your responsibility totally until we take your child out of your hands and into the water in a scheduled training exercise. We do not assume responsibility for you, your children, or visitors that may be with you at the lesson. Children waiting for their lessons or dressing after lessons, as well as any other children brought to the pool.

2. DIET- DO NOT FEED YOUR CHILD FOR 2 HOURS PRECEDING HIS OR HER LESSON

DO NOT allow whole fruit, especially with a skin (such as certain berries like blueberries, strawberries, grapes, sometimes apples, pineapple, tangerines, celery, hot dogs, or anything else your child may not be able to digest).

Recommended: rice, applesauce, toast, crackers, cheerios, rice dream, water. Avoid other foods that take time to digest and all other MILK products for several hours. Children do not chew; they just swallow, so any food that is in the tummy may come up with a very strong burp. Your child may eat anything immediately after his lesson. Children swallow lots of air in the learning process so we want to avoid spitting up in the pool.

3. HOW SOON CAN I EXPECT MY CHILD TO LEARN TO SWIM?

Most babies learn in 3-4 weeks; most older children learn in 3-6 weeks. Do not be alarmed if your child is not progressing as fast as another; they do not all walk or talk at the same rate either.

4. HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR LESSONS?

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. Kids need to be changed, bathroom etc.Your lesson time begins at your scheduled time. If you come late, you will receive the remainder of your lesson time. All children who are not potty trained must wear 2 diapers. . . a snug, non-disposable “swim diaper.�? These can be purchased from us or online. They should be tight enough to keep any accidents from contaminating the pool. Paper swim diapers do not accomplish this by themselves. You need to “double diaper�? also. Make sure the disposable is securely tucked inside the reusable swimmer.

After the lesson. . . Please use bathrooms to dress your child. . . do not change on pool deck!

5. HOW ARE LESSONS CONDUCTED?

Swimming lessons are approximately 10 minutes in length, 3-4 days per week. Consistency is a very important ingredient of the program.

6. AFTER LESSON

Please bring several towels. One will be placed on the side of the pool for your child to lay down on. Your child will be placed on their side/belly to rest/burp. Little ones use lots of energy learning to swim. They will need to rest for a few minutes.

7. CAN I TAKE PICTURES OR VIDEOS?

Yes! Kids love to watch themselves! Even if they are crying, sometimes it helps them overcome quickly.

8. LET'S PRETEND

It is normal and healthy for children to “teach�? their teddy bears, dolls, siblings etc. to swim and float. They master their emotions by becoming the teacher. You will love seeing this, and may want to tape it.

9. ARE THERE MAKE-UP LESSONS FOR ILLNESS AND VACATIONS?

* * PLEASE -- 24 hour notification * *
Schedules for instructors need to be adjusted as well as contacting others that are waiting for openings. Vacations are planned, so please schedule accordingly. We will try to work with you if your child becomes ill suddenly and you need to take some days off.

10. WHY IS MAINTENANCE NECESSARY?

Your baby needs updates not because he will forget his skills, but because he will outgrow them. Especially during the first two years, babies’ rapid growth causes their center of gravity to shift, which affects their ability to float. Updates, or brush-up lessons, are similar to seeing the pediatrician for a well-baby check-up. Continued self confidence is another reason.

11. PAYMENTS & POOL RULES

Payments are due BEFORE the first lesson. Envelopes are provided with your name. Please put payments in the proper envelope. CHECKS or CASH are accepted.

All siblings/guests MUST stay at parent's side. NO RUNNING around the pool deck, playing on steps or swimming in the pool before lesson.

12. REFUNDS?

Please do not start your child in this program unless you fully intend to complete the entire learning process. Once your child begins lessons, the balance of your tuition is non-refundable if you withdraw your child. Your child may need several weeks to work through his or her feelings about the water. (separation, water sensitivity on face, anxiety in learning new skills, etc.) Leaving/quitting makes a child feel unduly anxious about his lack of ability.

13. EMOTIONAL ISSUES

Children are all different; some take to strangers easily, some don’t. The water has an added dimension because we can’t breathe in it. It may take a while for your baby/child to adapt to this new situation. Remember, we are doing all we can to make it a safe and pleasant experience for you and your child but:
• It is NOT learning how to swim that is fun, it is KNOWING how to swim that is fun.
• Old habits die hard. If your child has used floaties, a swim trainer bathing suit, a life jacket, or other such flotation device, your child’s lessons may take longer because we have to unlearn bad habits before we can learn new correct postures.

Please check out this site to learn more about our team! Our videos and pictures will show you what the K.I.S.S. program can achieve.

We look forward to hearing from you soon. .

Email:KISS.SWIM@GMAIL.COM