B-T Aquatics Shipmates

Ahoy, Mates! This program is open to swimmers ages eleven through fourteen who have the ability to complete a continuous 100-yard swim crawl stroke and a continuous 100-yard swim backstroke. Shipmates is a volunteer program that provides our young members with training and practical experience working at a community swimming pool.

Participants must attend a training session. After they complete their training they may schedule volunteer hours and help with the operation of the swimming program.

PROGRAM GOALS:

To provide an educational and recreational environment within which participants learn how handle themselves safely in and around pools.
To educate participants in the skills necessary to help others in an emergency situation.
To educate participants on the mechanics of running a pool including customer service skills, water chemistry, pool and locker room maintenance.
To educate participants on learn-to-swim techniques using our FACE-UP FIRST method.
To help participants develop a sense of the effectiveness of teamwork, and of the self-respect that comes from hard work and accomplishing tasks.
To educate participants on the effect that good physical condition has on their ability to accomplish tasks.
To develop among participants a sense of belonging and ownership in our community pool.

Shipmates training and valuable practical experience builds self-confidence and helps participants prepare for future employment in any field.

Typical Shipmates Daily Schedule

Pool Safety Checklist & Water Chemistry Check
Workout
Maintenance & Customer Service Duties
Recreation Time
Closing Checklist

All Shipmates must attend a training session before beginning work. Contact the pool office for the date of the next training session. 402.556.1205, jeneal@brownell.edu

FALL 2008 TRAINING SESSIONS

October 6, 5:30 PM

November 3, 5:30 PM

December 15, 6:30 PM

Training Session Registration

IMPORTANT! You must be a member of B-T Aquatics to participate

in the Shipmates program. B-T students are automatically members

through their enrollment at the school. Membership information is

available online and at the pool.

A. Contact Information

Parent/Guardian Name
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Home Phone
E-mail Address

B. Shipmate Information

First Name
Last Name
Middle Initial
Date of Birth
Sex	Male Female

C. Training Date Selection

D. Training Fee - $6 per Shipmate

There is a fee of $6 for the training session to cover training

materials and pizza and soda for the Shipmates. Please bring

this fee to the training session with you.

Checks to Brownell-Talbot - cash for the exact amount.