Clarion University head swimming coach Mark VanDyke has announced the annual "Learn To Swim" and "Learn To Dive" program for the Fall. The programs are offered for those children ranging in abilities from non-swimmer to swimmer. Registration will take place at Clarion University's W.S. Tippin Gym Lobby on Tuesday September 4^th and Wednesday September 5th from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

The overall program will begin with lessons starting on Monday, September 10^th and Tuesday September 11^th, plus include a Saturday session. On weekday sessions 8 lessons will be offered to each student attending with a total cost per person of $75. On the longer Saturday sessions only 4 lessons will be needed with a cost of $60. There will be a $5 reduction for each additional person from the same family during weekday sessions only. All checks should be made out to the Clarion University Foundation.

The "Learn To Swim" and "Learn To Dive" program will offer eight sessions to choose from, including three on Monday and Wednesday evenings, three on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and in the Saturday program, two sessions offered.

The three Sessions that meet on Monday and Wednesday include Session A from 5:00 - 5:40pm, Session B from 5:45 - 6:25pm, and Session C from 6:30 - 7:10pm.

The three Tuesday and Thursday Session include Session D which meets from 5:00 -5:40pm, Session E from 5:45- 6:25pm, and Session F from 6:30 - 7:10pm.

The Saturday Sessions include Session G that runs from 10am - 11am and Session H which runs from 11am - Noon. The Saturday Sessions are one hour in length, so only four sessions are required. Those dates include Sept. 8, Sept. 15, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. Children signing up for Saturday lessons should be age 4 and over.

The clinic will provide instruction in swimming and diving skills ranging from non-swimmers and divers to very competitive.

Anyone interested in "Learn To Swim" or "Learn To Dive" can contact coach VanDyke, diving coach Dave Hrovat or Assistant Coach Christina Tillotson Sheets at 814-393-2457 for more information. No applications will be taken over the phone.

CLARION NOTES: A Competitive Swimming Clinic will also be offered for advanced swimmers... Sign ups are also at Tippin on Sept. 4^th and Sept. 5^th... Cost is $60 ... Any advanced swimmer is a person that can swim the length of the pool and one other stroke ... Contact the swimming office for more information.

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