WATERTOWN MAYER COMMUNITY EDUCATION ISD #111

Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) is an organization that empowers people with intellectual disabilities to become included and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all. With the support of coaches and volunteers, SOMN provides year-round sports training and competition in 16-Olympic type sports for thousands of children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Through Special Olympics’ athletic, health and leadership programs, people with intellectual disabilities transform themselves, their communities and the world. To be eligible to participate in Special Olympics, you must be at least 8 years old and identified by an agency or professional as having one of the following conditions: intellectual disabilities, cognitive delays as measured by a formal assessment, or significant learning or vocational problems due to cognitive delay that require or have required specially designed instruction. Athlete Eligbility Registration with Special Olympics must be completed prior to the first practice: Athlete Registration Link Coaching/Volunteering If you are interested in coaching or voluntering please coplete the Volunteer/coach registration? Volunteer/Coaching Registration

THE DISTRICT 111 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AQUATICS PROGRAMS February- April & April - June 2024 Lessons registration begins January 8, 2024 W-M Community Education offers a comprehensive, year round water instruction program to community members 6 months of age to adult. Aquatics opportunities include a wide range of activities including American Red Cross Learn to Swim Lessons, Watertown Area Swim Kids ( WASK), fitness, lifeguard training, and certifications, open swim, and group rentals. Aquatics program provides opportunities for participants to learn to swim, swim to stay fit, and engage in family fun. AMERICAN RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSON CURRICULUM Watertown - Mayer Community Education is proud to offer the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program, which combines the best in swim instruction with an even stronger emphasis on drowning prevention and water safety - ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the water safely, regardless of age or skill level. POOL LOCATION W - M High School / Enter Door # 1 1001 Highway 25 N.W. Watertown, MN 55388 AMERICAN RED CROSS LEVELS Please refer to the certificate from your child’s last class or see the Red Cross Learn to Swim Class Descriptions for help determining which level your child is in. If your child is younger than 6 years old register for Parent & Child or Preschool 1-3 classes. REFUNDS A $5.00 per participant, per class processing fee will be withheld from all refunds. ATTENTION PARENTS OF DIAPER AGE CHILDREN Plastic pants with tight fitting elastic around the legs and waist or a swim diaper must be worn in order to take swimming lessons. POOL CLOSINGS If the pool will be closed, efforts will be made to notify participants in the event of contaminationas recommended by the Department of Health. WSI & LIFEGUARDS WANTED Community Education is accepting applications for Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguard positions. Join our Aquatics Team. Call 952-955-0280 for more information. WSI & LIFEGUARDS WANTED Community Education is accepting applications for Water Safety Instructors and Lifeguard positions. Join our Aquatics Team. Call 952-955-0280 for more information.s Team. Call 952-955-0280 for more information.

This is an interval based workout that will combine basic water weights and noodles for strength building, mixed with cardio moves to elevate the heart rate and burn fat. The class fits anyone’s fitness level; beginner to advanced. You pick the intensity of the workout that best fits your level. You can tone up and burn fat faster with water exercise, because the water provides a resistance that is up to 12 times that of floor exercise. It’s also much easier on the joints because there’s very little impact. Pick as many classes that fit into your schedule and come out for some good clean fun and burn up to 525 calories each class.