Happy Thanksgiving!

Please remember both Eatontown and Edison will be closed on Thursday, November 27th for Thanksgiving.  All lessons that are scheduled for Thursdays qualify for an additional make up.  Call the office to book the make up lesson.  Enjoy the holiday with your family!

Just a reminder: The last day to sign up for the Winter Swim Session with the $50 discount is Sunday, November 30th.  Please call or stop in before then, no exceptions will be made.

Benefits of a Salt Water Pool

You probably noticed that we have a salt-water pool and our Eatontown location has also switched to a salt water pool a couple of months ago.  We get lots of questions about the benefits of a salt water pool and why we choose to have one.

To answer the most commonly asked questions, salt water pools are safe to swim in.  Also, they are not “chlorine free.”  Through a process called, electrolysis, dissolved salt is used to produce hypochlorous acid and sodium hypochlorite.  These are two commonly used pool sanitizing agents that keep our pools passing inspections each week.  The water in our pools is also nowhere near as salty as the ocean.  Though it may taste salty to you, it’s only about 1/10 the salinity of sea water.

Chlorine is associated with a harsh smell, fumes, and causing eye and skin irritations.  All of these negative associations are diminished with a salt water pool.  Our water is a lot softer on your skin, hair, and eyes making your experience more enjoyable overall.  Come experience the difference for yourself during Open Swim, Aquacise, Aqua Zumba, or for a Birthday Party.

3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know to be Prepared for Swim Lessons

3 Things Every Parent Needs to Know to be Prepared for Swim Lessons

1.    Be ready five minutes before class.  We understand that keeping up with your kid’s daily schedule is hectic and sometime you can’t help but run a few minutes late to class.  Plan ahead when it comes to swimming and arrive a little early, come in relaxed.  This will give off an impression to your child that swimming is not anything to be afraid of.  Have your child changed and near the pool, so when the lesson begins he or she can go in and feel prepared and confident to take their lesson. 

2.    Keep distractions to a minimum.  There are benches around the pool and a large waiting area outside of the pool that provide parents with plenty of viewing area during the swim lessons.  Try not to talk to your child or interrupt while the lesson is going on.  If you need to talk to the instructor, wait until after class, but keep in mind he or she might have another class starting when your child is done so keep it brief.

3.    Get your child the proper gear needed for lessons.  All students should invest in their own pair of swim goggles.  We sell Finis goggles in our Swim Shop, which we recommend due to their high quality design.  Swimmers with long hair must wear a swim cap or have their hair tied back tightly.  Rash guards are ok, but not typically recommended because they can limit upper body movement.  As your child reaches more advanced levels, they should begin wearing racing swim suits.  (Girls: One piece racing suit, Boys: Jammers)

5 Reasons why you should sign up for Winter Swim Lessons (& Tips)

We commonly see parents who are reluctant to sign their children up for Winter Swim Lessons for fear of the cold weather and the thought that swimming will increase their child's chances of getting sick.  Actually, that is not the case.  Read on to learn the truth about this common myth in our: 5 Reasons why you should sign up for Winter Swim Lessons at Five Star Aquatics.

1.  Research shows that children are actually LESS likely to get sick when participating in winter swim lessons!  Swimming is great for the immune system and keeping up with regular exercise is a major benefit for the body.  The humidity around the pool helps ease congestion as well.

2.  Your child won't forget all of the important skills he or she has been learning.  We have often seen children take a break in their swim lessons and come back in the spring, only to see their skills have regressed.  Consistency is key with learning to swim, so keep up with swimming at least once a week in order to see the improvement your looking for.

3.  Ease those winter blues with a dip in our 90 degree pool!  You'll feel like your on a vacation this winter when you spend some time in the warm water.  Bring the family in for Open Swim or Family Swim so everyone can experience the calming and comforting effects that our pool has on the body.

4.  Swimming is a way to keep active even when it's cold outside.  It is recommended that children get 60 minutes of physical activity every day.  Keeping up with swim lessons during the winter can help your child stay fit, especially since swimming uses every major muscle in the body.

5.  Five Star Aquatics has availability at the time/day you want.  We have plenty of after school, evening, and weekend time slots to fit any schedule.  The earlier you sign up for lessons, the more flexibility we have in scheduling.  Also, unlike many other swim schools, we give two make ups per student. 

TIPS

- Be sure to wear a jacket and other cold weather accessories when coming to and from swim lessons.
- Dry your child's hair before going outside.
- Stay home if your child is running a fever.

Updates in Women's Locker Room

Many have asked...so we're sure you will be happy to find that we have installed new shower heads in the Women's Locker Room!  Now, all four showers are equipped with hand held shower heads to make rinsing off your little swimmers that much more convenient.  We hope this makes your experience at Five Star Aquatics that much easier on you!  Go swim!