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Swim Lesson Update: November 23rd, 2009

Administrator — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:46:45 +0000

Parents,

I was extremely happy with how the first week of lessons went at the Eppelheim pool! I have some announcements for those of you that are still waiting to join the program as well as those of you who have just started.

Please read this post all the way to the bottom

*No class on Thursday, November 26th: Thanksgiving (American Holiday).

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Registration For The Fall 2009 Session Still Open.

Even though we have started our first week of lessons we are still accepting registrations into this session. We will pro-rate anyone who registers within the first 3 lessons of this session. After the 3rd week we will place all new registrations on our waiting list for the following session. The next session is scheduled to start sometime in middle February 2010.

If you are interested in the current session please:

1. Click Here to review the proposed dates of the Fall 2009 Session.

2. Please Click Here to go to the registration page of our site and enter ALL of the requested information on the page (including a mobile number).

3. Once I receive your registration I will call you to discuss time and availabilty of classes. If there is an agreed upon class that fits your swimmer’s needs then I will send you the payment details so that you can submit payment and your swimmer can start immediately.

Payment For The Fall 2009 Session

Reminder: Payments for the Fall 2009 Session are due by 17:00 on Monday, November 23rd, 2009.

I have received several payments already, thank you! I will contact those of you that have already paid to let you know that I have received your payment.

If you have not submitted payment or need my banking details please contact me ASAP @ 0171-280-9054

Can Parents Swim During Their Child’s Lesson?

I have had several parents ask me if they could swim during their child’s lesson. The answer really depends on the days that your swimmer is having lessons.

Currently, Thursdays are the only day that we conduct lessons during open swim time. Mondays and Tuesdays we share the pool with the SG Poseidon Eppelheim swim club so there really is not option to swim on these days.

I do encourage you to bring your swimmer to the pool a second time per week in order to practice their skills. Listed below you will find the open swim times for the Hallenbad Eppelheim.

Monday                                              Closed

Tuesday                                             Closed

Wednesday                                     07.00 – 08.00

Warm Pool Time                 14.00 – 21.00

Thursday                                        07.00 – 8.00

Warm Pool Time                14.00 – 21.00

Friday                                               07.00 – 08.00

                                                               13.00 – 21.00

Saturday                                         13.00 – 18.00



Sunday                                               Closed

To learn more about the entrance fees please visit the pool’s website:

http://bit.ly/Hallenbad-Eppelheim

Directions to the Pool

Baby and Toddler Swim Classes

Our partnership with SG Poseidon Eppelheim provides a way for children who are younger than 4 years to be able to take swimming classes too. To learn more about these classes please click here (sorry, the information is only in German at this time).

Rules of the Pool:

Many of you did a great job of remembering to make sure that there were no street shoes worn on the pool deck last week. Thank you!

I do however need to remind you of a few other rules we need to follow at the pool:

1. Every swimmer MUST take a rinse off shower before entering the pool (This is German law)!

2. Parents are more than welcome to watch their swimmer during class as long as they are wearing deck attire (shorts and t-shirt) and do not coach their swimmer from the sidelines

3. Thursday swimmers must check-in with the front desk so that they can keep track of how many swimmers come each week because our class is during open swim.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to hit reply or give me a call @ +49-171-280-9054

Swimmingly,

Coach Jason

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SG Poseidon Eppelheim

Become a member of SG Poseidon Eppelheim to use additonal swimming time that is available, as well as other cool benefits.

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Parent Testimonial:

“Jason,

Just a quick note to let you know that we appreciate your efforts

very much. Everything is just fantastic — the pool, the pool staff, the class size – and of course, your instruction.

Yesterday, Claire had forgotten her swimsuit and was in tears. We went to the staff at the front desk, and two very nice men assisted us in loaning her a swimsuit to wear so she could attend her first class.

Also, they advised that if my husband or I want to swim while they are in your class, it is just Euro 2,50. So, it’s really just an ideal situation.

Thanks very much.”

- Maria W.

Swim Wear

Several of you have asked me where you can order swim wear.

I recommend The Finals, not only because they have quality products at an extreme value, but because they ship fast to APO addresses (usually within 10 days).

If you would like a catalog just stop me at the pool and I’ll give you one (FREE).

NO Orientation Tonight (Thursday, Nov. 5)!

Administrator — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:57:36 +0000

Parents,

When I wrote you yesterday I was still planning on having the orientation tonight. I am cancelling the orientation after going to the doctor yesterday and learning that I have the FLU. It is likely H1N1, but the reusults wilI be back sometime today. I think its better to be over cautious.

I am going to call all of you, and discuss each swimmer’s abilities to make sure they are put into the right class. I have done this before and I was right on.

For those of you that are part of the swim team (Sea Lions), I am creating a seperate class for your swimmers so there is no need for an assessment.

For some reason I have no mobile (cell/handy) numbers for anyone who has registered. Please send me an email with your mobile (cell/handy) number so that I can have it on file in case of an emergency.

Swimmingly,

Coach Jason

Registration for the Fall 2009 Session is Open!

Administrator — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:59:40 +0000

Swim Lessons Start Nov. 16th, 2009

It’s almost time for swim lessons to start, but first I need to know who I will be teaching

This particular swimming program has been designed for children who are at least four years of age or older.

Click Here to review the proposed dates of the Fall 2009 Session.

Please Click Here to go to the registration page of our site and enter ALL of the requested information on the page. Make sure that you attend our orientation evening at the hallenbad eppelheim once you have submitted your registration. Details for the orientation are listed below.

Yes, Jason Jordan will be THE coach for these classes!

I have had several parents ask me over the past couple of weeks if I was going to be the one coaching these classes. The answer to that question is yes!

For those of you that do not know, I have three year old twin boys, and when they were born I hired someone to help me run the swim school. Since swimming is definitely a passion of mine, I have been looking for a way for to be able to teach the classes again. Thanks to a partnership that was recently created with the SG Poseidon Eppelheim swim team I am able to do this!

This partnership also creates a way for children who are younger than 4 years to be able to take courses too. To learn more about these classes please click here (sorry, currently the information is only in German).

Orientation and Evaluation Evening

There will be an orientation and evaluation next Thursday (Nov. 5th) at 18:00. I will be giving the swimmers and parents a full tour of the Hallenbad Eppelheim facility, followed by an evaluation of each child’s current swimming skills.

Please make sure you bring with you:

Swimming suit and towel for your child
Sandals or some type of shoes that have never been worn outside for you and your child
Your calender or planner in case there is change in your requested class time for your child

We will meet in the lobby area at 18:00 and proceed through the locker room, to the Nichtschwimmer pool, where the evaluations will take place.

P.S. If you have any questions please visit our FAQs page.

P.S.S. You can always call or email me too !

I look forward to meeting all of you at the orientation

Swimmingly,

Coach Jason

SG Poseidon Eppelheim announces a new learn to swim program for English speaking children in the Heidelberg (HD) and Mannheim (MA) communities

Administrator — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:19:07 +0000

American Swim School: Learn To Swim Program for English Speakers in Mannheim and Heidelberg (Eppelheim), Germany

SG Poseidon Eppelheim announces a new learn to swim program for English speaking children in the Heidelberg (HD) and Mannheim (MA) communities through a partnership with the American Swim School. Swimming lessons will be held at the Gisela-Mierke-Bad Eppelheim near American military installations (PHV, MTV & BFV) and several English-speaking international companies.

To learn more:

American Swim School Provides Swimming Lessons In English Through A Partnership With SG Poseidon Eppelheim (Heidelberg)

AmericanSwimSchool.com English Learn to Swim Program is Located at the Eppelheim Hallenbad

Administrator — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:08:46 +0000

American Swim School – Swim Lessons for English Speakers in Heidelberg (Eppelheim)

This learn to swim program is located at the Eppelheim Hallenbad, and is specifically designd for English speakers.

The Eppelheim Hallenbad is just minutes from both Mannheim and Heidelberg US Army Installations. You can get directions by clicking here.

To learn more about our learn to swim program for English speakers please visit our main website at www.AmericanSwimSchool.com or join our e-mail list.

About The Swim Lessons For English Speakers in Heidelberg

Administrator — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:11:28 +0000

This is the official American Swim School blog where you can get continous updates on the class openings for our swim lesson program in the Heidelberg and Mannheim, Germany communities.

To learn more about our learn to swim program for English speakers please visit our main website at www.AmericanSwimSchool.com or join our e-mail list.