Aquatics News - September 2024 - Highlands Recreation District

Aquatics News - September 2024

An ad for Highlands Dolphins swim team with a photo of a swimmer in action, contact info, and an invitation to join.

An ad for water exercise classes, including times, fees, and equipment availability, with a photo of people exercising in a pool.

Private and Group Swim Lessons

We’re thrilled to announce that private swim lessons have been added to our October calendar! These lessons are designed for swimmers of all levels, aged 3 to 17 years. Registration is open for all swim lessons at https://registration.highlandsrec.ca.gov/public/group/5/.

Highlands Dolphins Aquatic Club

The new swim year for USA Swimming will commence on September 1, 2024. Highlands Dolphin tryouts are scheduled Monday through Friday, 3:45pm-4:00pm. Please be aware that your child may be asked to complete additional laps during the tryout to assess their endurance and determine the appropriate level for their participation. Please contact Janelle Slightam at slightam@highlandsrec.ca.gov to schedule a tryout.

Weekday Modified Rec Swim through October 18, 2024

We’re excited to announce that weekday Rec Swim has been extended this year. Come dive in and make lasting memories before the season changes. Visit our website for the current Fall pool schedule. Please note, changes to the pool schedule will be communicated through our homepage. Questions about pool hours? Please call our office at (650) 341-4251.

Adult Exercise Classes

The Rec pool is happy to offer daily adult water-exercise classes. Read the descriptions below and join us for the class that suits you best!

Aqua-Track: This deep-water class utilizes flotation belts and dumbbells and is designed for participants who are comfortable in a 10-foot depth pool and can maintain a steady, moderate pace. Aqua-Track sessions are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:15am-9:15am.

Water Exercise: This shallow-water class, conducted in a 4-foot depth pool, focuses on stretching and movement using water dumbbells. It provides a comprehensive workout aimed at enhancing muscle flexibility and overall fitness. Water Exercise sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00am-12:00pm.

No prior registration is required for either class. For more information or to join a session, please inquire at the lifeguard office.

Questions about the Pool?

Please contact Aquatics Coordinator, Janelle Slightam, at slightam@highlandsrec.ca.gov for questions and additional information regarding the aquatics department.

Website Accessibility Statement

Highlands Recreation District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

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