Wednesday, July 15, 2015

6 Reasons to become a member at Five Star Aquatics





1.       Improve your swimming at Open Swim
Members enjoy unlimited access to open swim!  Whether you are learning to swim or you are an experienced lap swimmer, open swim is a great time to practice your swimming technique.  We offer open swim Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1-2pm and 8-9pm.  If you join the membership you would be able to use the pool any and all of these times.
2.       Flexible Membership Options
We currently offer 4 different membership options to give members a choice.   Do you have commitment issues?  Select a commitment as little as ONE month!  Planning to stay with us for awhile? Pay up front for one year to lock in the lowest rate of only $25 per month.
3.       Get fit in our Aqua Classes
Members gain access to all Aquacise and Aqua Zumba classes.  Aquacise is a low impact work out that can suit any fitness level.  You will learn how to use the water resistance to build strength and overall muscle tone.  Aqua Zumba is a party in the pool!  Dance your way to fitness with upbeat music and movements designed to be done in the water.
4.       Bring a friend free on Saturday and Sunday
The weekends are family time here at Five Star Aquatics!  We have Family Swim on both Saturday and Sunday.  During this time members are allowed to bring one person to swim for free.   Swimming is a great way to bond with family and friends.
5.       No hidden fees
Our membership is unique in the fact that there are no hidden fees at all!  Unlike other facilities, we do not have joining fees, cancellation fees, or equipment charges.  Here at Five Star, the monthly charge is all you pay. 
6.       Easy Auto Renewal
Upon joining, you will put a credit or debit card on file.  There is no need to renew your membership.  After the base commitment you initially sign up for, your membership will continue on from month to month.  If you need to cancel, simply fill out a cancellation form in the office and auto payments will stop in 30 days.

We are happy to answer any other questions you may have about our membership.  Still not sure if you should join?  Use the coupon below to sign up and get one month free!



Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Swimming builds CONFIDENT kids!




Swimming has so many health benefits for children, including increased body awareness, coordination, and muscle tone.   Did you know that swimming also increases a child’s confidence?  Confidence is something that every parent wants for their child.  By learning how to swim, children gain a confidence that is carried over into every other aspect of their life.
Enrolling your child in swim lessons from a young age will make them more likely to feel comfortable in water and less likely to grow up with a water phobia or fear.  (More tips about overcoming fear later)  When a child has a healthy comfort level in the pool, he or she will be able to pick up swimming skills with ease.  Being able to put the face in the water is one of the big first steps for little ones.  Little by little, the child will build upon this basic skill until he or she is able to swim independently across the pool.  
At Five Star Swim School, we begin parent and child swim lessons at 6 months old.  It is important for your child’s first experience in the pool to be accompanied by a trusted adult.  This helps the child feel safe and calm. Many children cry their first time in the pool. Being with a loving, supportive adult will help them to adjust to the new environment.  Once your child reaches the age of 2.5 years old, you can enroll them in a class without a parent.  In the group classes, your child will learn skills alongside other children of similar age and level. (We always have a 3:1 ratio)  The small group environment is ideal because the instructor can provide individualized attention while the child is also learning from peers.  
Dealing with a fearful child can be frustrating for parents.  Learn how to deal with their fear in a positive way.  Help your child ease into the new environment at their own pace.  Bringing the child to Open Swim is a great way to introduce them to the pool before starting swim lessons.  Open swim is when the pool is open to the general public at the cost of $5 per person.  Avoiding the pool will reinforce the fear in your child and will send them the message that it is too scary to swim.   
Remember that a water phobia is learned, no one is born with the fear of water.  By starting young and learning the safety skills, your child will never have to experience the negative feelings of water fear.  There are many adults who do not know how to swim and end up passing down their fear of water to their children.   Here at Five Star Aquatics, we have adult swim lessons also!  We have worked with many adults who are learning the very basics of swimming and we can help you overcome the phobia that you may have.  That being said, swimming not only build confident children..it can also help adults achieve confidence in themselves.  After all, wouldn't you feel accomplished if you learned something new and overcame your fear?