CITY OF
DARLINGTON
2009
ParksandRecreation
Summer
Program
What’s new in 2009?
Lighted Walking Path
The paved walking path follows the PecatonicaRiver from the BlackBridgePark to RiversidePark. Take a leisurely evening stroll and enjoy the many sights and sounds along the waters edge. Enjoy the beautiful flower garden plots along the walking trail.
Hanging Flower Baskets
Help beautify Historic Downtown Darlington with hanging flower baskets. A few flower baskets are available to purchase in your name or a loved ones name. Contact the Darlington Chamber / Main Street Office for information.
Kiosk Sign Advertising
Advertise your business or organization through a sign advertisement. A Kiosk has been placed along the Cheese Country ATV Trail at the PecatonicaRiverTrailsPark. Contact the Darlington Chamber / Main Street Office for information.
Swimming Pool
There is a change in the open swim times this summer. Be sure to check the new schedule.
There are three sessions of swimming lessons.
Water Aerobics will be held this summer.
A Doggie swim will be held the last day of the pool season as a Fund raiser for the Lafayette County K-9 unit.
Kids Fitness
There are two sessions which meet daily for two weeksoffered this summer.
Ball Programs
T – Ball and Pitchball
Pony League
Girl’s softball: 3rd and 4th grade; 5th and 6th grade; 7th and 8th grade
Annual Hot Dog feed
The Darlington Fire Department will again sponsor the end of the season hot dog feed for all T-ball players after their final game, Friday, July 31st.
Playground equipment
New playground structures havebeen installed at the Swimming Pool Park and at the PecatonicaRiverTrailsPark (Campgrounds).
Recreational Vehicle Dump Station
A Recreational Vehicle Dump Station has been added to the campgrounds at PecatonicaRiverTrailsParkfor camper use.
Dear Participant:
On behalf of the City of Darlington and the Parks and Recreation Department I would like to invite you to participate in the many activities offered this summer. There is something for all ages to enjoy. This brochure is intended to give you an overview of our services, facilities and programs offered this summer. Take time to read the brochure so your child is enrolled in the proper class at the proper time. There are a few new programs offered this summer as well as expansion and improvement of the present programs. For any questions, comments or concerns, contact the City Office as we are committed to maintain and improve the quality of your Parks and Recreation programs.
City Office:627 Main Street, P. O. Box 207
Office Hours:8:00 – 4:30 P.M.
Office Phone:776 – 4986
Cell Phone:482 – 2511
Doug Lindstrom
Parks and Recreation Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pool……………………………………………………….Page 2 - 8
Kids Fitness ……………………………………………… 8
Summer Ball Programs………………………………. 9 – 10
Recreational Activities……………………………… 11
Adult Programs……………………………………….11 - 12
Senior Citizens………………………………………. 12
Seasonal Recreation Programs………………………. 12
DoraRitterWellnessCenter……………………………….13 - 15
Library Programs………………………………………. 16
Park Information……………………………………….17– 19
Discount Ticket Program………………………………. 20
POOL
The Darlington Municipal Pool is scheduled to open Saturday, May 30, 2009 and close Sunday, August 30, 2009.
Pool Registration
Participants will be required to pre-register for the swimming lessons and the Kid’s Fitness classes. Registration is required due to limited enrollment for each class in order to give all participants sufficient instruction time. To register, contact the Darlington City Office or the Darlington swimming Pool.
Registrations begins Monday, May 18, 2009
Pool Phone(608) 776 – 3102
Pool Passes
Family Season$ 84.00
Adult Season$ 45.00
Grade & High School$ 42.00
Senior Citizen (age 62 +)Free
Swimming Lessons$ 23.00
Parent and Child Aquatic$ 16.00
Water Aerobics$ 15.00 per session
General Admission
Adult$ 2.50
Grade & High School$ 2.25
Pool HoursMonday - Friday
10:00 – 12:15Swim lessons4:30 – 6:30Adult swim, lap swim
infant classes, water aerobics
12:30 – 4:30Open swim6:30 – 8:30Open swim
Saturday and Sunday
12:30 – 4:30Open swim4:30 – 6:30Adult swim
6:30 – 8:30Open swim5:30 – 6:30Family swim
Special Pool Hours
Canoe Fest WeekendSaturday, June 13th12:30 – 4:30Open swim
Sunday, June 14th4:30 – 8:30Open swim
Independence DaySaturday, July 4th12:30 – 4:30Open swim
Water AerobicsWater Aerobics will be held Tuesday and Thursday from
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. There are two classes to choose from with two sessions during the summer.
Adult SwimThe pool is open for adults (18 yrs. +) Monday through Sunday for Adult Swim from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. There may be other programs using the pool during adult swim.
Lap SwimThe pool is open for adults (18 yrs. +) Monday, Wednesday, Friday for lap swimming from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. There may be Parent and Child Aquatic classes using pool during lap swim.
Family SwimThe pool is open for family swim on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Children need to be accompanied by an adult (18 yrs. +) and in the pool at all times.
Doggie SwimSunday evening, August 30th from 6:30 till 8:00 p.m.
Private Pool RentalThe swimming pool is available for private groups to rent. The pool is available Monday through Sunday after open swim closes at 8:30 p.m. Pool rental fee is $ 60.00 per hour. Contact the swimming pool for available dates.
Pool Safety Reminders
A few safety rules to ensure that you and your family have a safe and enjoyable swim at the pool. We ask that you observe the following rules:
- Children 6 years old and under need to be accompanied in the pool with an adult (18 yrs +)
- No food, glass objects or beverages in pool area
- Smoking, tobacco products and alcoholic beverages prohibited
- Take shower before entering pool
- Do not drink the pool water
- Flotation devices are not allowed during open swim
- Swimmers are required to pass a swimming skills test to utilize the diving area
- Store clothes and belongings in pool basket provided, return basket to basket window after each use
- Only one person allowed on the diving ladders and diving board at a time
- The pool will not open when pool water temperature drops below 65 degrees
- Pool will close if lightning or severe weather warnings occur
- Pool will close if less than 10 swimmers in pool after lifeguard break
The City of Darlington is not responsible for lost or stolen items
Red Cross Learn -To -Swim Program
Red Cross Swimming Lessons will be offered this summer under the Learn- to- Swim program that features ability levels. The American Red Cross offers six comprehensive levels of classes. The six levels of Learn- to- Swim instruction helps swimmers of all ages and varying abilities develop their swimming and water safety skills. It is designed to give students a positive learning experience. American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. When you successfully complete all levels you will be able to swim skillfully and be safe in and around water. All Red Cross swimming lessons are taught by certified Water Safety Instructors. Classes are offered in three, two week sessions which meet daily for thirty minutes of class time. Swimmers may be moved up or down a level according to their swimming ability. Please read the following course descriptions so your child is enrolled in the proper class. If you are unsure of the level your child was enrolled in last swimming season, contact the swimming pool. There needs to be six swimmers enrolled for the class to be held.
Dates:
1stsessionMonday, June 15 – Friday, June 26
2nd sessionMonday, July 6 – Friday, July 17
3rd sessionMonday, July 20 – Friday, July 31
Times:1st session10:00 – 10:30 a.m.Levels 4, 5 and 6a
Monday, June 1510:35 – 11:05 a.m.Levels 2, 3 and 6c
Thru Friday, June 2611:10 – 11:40 a.m.Levels 1, 4 and 5
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.Levels 1, 2 and 3
2nd session10:00 – 10:30 a.m.Levels 4, 5 and 6c
Monday, July 610:35 – 11:05 a.m.Levels 3, 5 and 6b
Thru Friday, July 1711:10 – 11:40 a.m.Levels 1, 2 and 4
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.Levels 1, 2 and 3
3rd session10:00 – 10:30 a.m.Levels 3,4 and 6c
Monday, July 2010:35 – 11:05 a.m.Levels 4, 5 and 6a thru Friday, July 31 11:10 – 11:40 a.m. Levels 1, 2 and 3
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.Levels 1, 2 and 5
Fee:$ 23.00
It is recommended swimmers practice their skills taught before enrolling into a new class. The skill requirement in level 3 is sometimes difficult and additional practice is needed to pass this level.
Level I -- Introduction to Water Skills
There are no prerequisites for this level. The objectives of Level 1 are to learn basic personal water safety information and skills, to help participants feel comfortable in the water and to enjoy the water safely. In Level 1, participants learn elementary aquatic skills, which they will build on as they progress through the six Learn-to-Swim levels. At this level, participants begin developing good attitudes about swimming and water safety, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water. Skill assessment: enter independently, using either the ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5 yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position.
Level II -- Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Participants entering this course must have a Level 1 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements of Level 1. The objective of Level 2 is to give participants success with fundamental skills. Participants learn to float without support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true locomotion skills. Participants continue to explore simultaneous and alternating arm and leg actions on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes. Skills assessment: step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds, roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15 seconds, roll to front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.
Level III -- Stroke Development
Participants entering this course must have a Level 2 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 2. The objectives of Level 3 are for participants to learn the survival float, the elementary backstroke and to coordinate the front crawl. They are introduced to the scissors kick and the dolphin kick and build on the fundamentals of treading water. Participants also learn rules for headfirst entries and begin to learn to enter the water headfirst from the side of the pool. Skills assessment: jump into deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
Level IV -- Stroke Improvement
Participants entering this course must have a Level 3 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 3. The objectives of Level 4 are to develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills. Participants improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar strokes (front crawl, elementary backstroke) for greater distances. Students also continue to build upon the scissors kick and dolphin kick by adding the arms for sidestroke and butterfly. The back crawl and the breaststroke are introduced in Level 4, as well as the basics of turning at a wall. Skill assessment: perform a feet-first entry into deep water, swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 25 yards. Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
Level V -- Stroke Refinement
Participants entering this course must have a Level 4 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the course requirements in Level 4. The objectives of Level 5 are to coordinate and refine strokes. Participants refine their performance of all the strokes (front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke) and increase their distances. Flip turns on the front and back are also introduced. Skill assessment: perform a shallow-angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary and swim elementary backstroke for 50 yards. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary and swim back crawl for 25 yards.
Level VI -- Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Participants entering this course must have a Level 5 certificate or must be able to demonstrate all the skills required to complete Level 5. The objectives of Level 6 are to refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. Level 6 is designed with “menu” options—a) Personal Water Safety, b) Fundamentals of Diving and c) Fitness Swimmer. These options focus on preparing participants for more advanced courses, such as Water Safety Instructor, or other aquatic activities, such as competitive swimming or diving. This level is customized to meet the objectives of the participant. The level is promoted for participants who want to enter competition or those who want to achieve a higher level of fitness. Participants who want to enter the Water Safety Instructor course or courses in the Lifeguarding program can use this level to practice the prerequisites for those courses. Because of the variety this level offers, participants can repeat it to focus on different goals each time. Sill assessment: Personal Water Safety – swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes of your choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke. Jump into deep water, perform a survival float for 5 minutes, roll onto back and perform a back float for 5 minutes. Perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve an object from the bottom of the pool at a depth of 7 to 10 feet, return to surface and return to starting point. Fundamentals of Diving – swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes of your choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke. Perform a two-part takeoff with a feet-first entry from a 1- meter diving board. Perform a two-part takeoff with a head-first entry from a 1 - meter diving board. Fitness Swimmer – swim 500 yards continuously using any strokes of your choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke. Perform the Copper 12-minute swim test and compare results with the pre-assessment results.
Parent and Child Aquatics
American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics are designed to orient young children (from age 6 months to about 3 years) to the water and prepare them to learn to swim in the American Red Cross Learn-to Swim courses. Parent MUST accompany each child into the water. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or even to survive in the water on their own. Parent and Child Aquatics give parents safety information and teach techniques to help them orient their children to the water. It also provides direction regarding how to supervise water activities in a responsible manner. This program is a bonding experience that will fill instructors, parents and children with wonderful lifelong memories.
Parent and Child Aquatics classes are two weeks in length which meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday for 20 minutes. All children are required to wear protective pull-ups or rubber pants while in the pool. There needs to be four swimmers enrolled for the class to be held.
Parent and Child Aquatics Level 1
Level 1 (6 months to 18 months) introduces basic skills to parents and children. Parents are taught to work safely with their child in the water, including how to appropriately support and hold their child in the water and how to prepare and encourage their child to participate fully and try the skills. Several water safety topics are also introduced and directed to parents. Children are introduced to basic skills that lay a foundation to help them learn to swim in the future
Date:Monday, July 6 – Friday, July 17
Time: 5:30 – 5:50 p.m.
Fee:$ 16.00
Parent and Child Aquatics Level 2
Level 2 (18 months to 3 year old) builds on the skills introduced in Level 1. Participants improve on these skills and learn more advanced skills in Level 2.
Dates:1st sessionMonday, June 15 - Friday, June 26
2nd sessionMonday, July 20 – Friday, July 31
Time:5:30 – 5:50 p.m.
Fee:$ 16.00
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics 1 is designed as a low impact of exercise movement in the water. Water Aerobics 2 will provide a more vigorous workout. If you can not make the times stated feel free to join the other class. There needs to be 10 participants registered for each class or both classes will be combined into one class and start at 5:00 p.m. Water Aerobics will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Dates:1st sessionTuesday, June 9 – Thursday, July 16
2nd sessionTuesday, July 21 – Thursday, August 27
Time:1st session
Water Aerobics 14:30 – 5:25 p.m.
Water Aerobics 25:30 – 6:25 p.m.
2nd session
Water Aerobics 24:30 – 5:25 p.m.
Water Aerobics 15:30 – 6:25 p.m.
Fee:$ 15.00 per class