The instructional program is designed to meet the needs of individuals or groups that will need emergency training or simply enjoy learning in a non-credit environment. Classes that are offered focus primarily on American Red Cross Training Programs and will follow ARC standards.

Swim Lessons:
Level 1: 4 yrs old – help students to feel more comfortable in the water. (No experience at all)
Level 2: Give students success with introduction of fundamental skills. (Skills w/o support)
Level 3: Build on skills through additional practice. (Introduce Breast & Dolphin Kick)
Level 4: Develops confidence in skills learned and improve other aquatic skills. (All strokes)
Level 5: Provides further coordination and refinement of strokes. (Advanced stroke critique)

Spring Class Offerings

8 Week Swim Lessons Tue or Thur
Classes meet 1x a week for 40 minutes
5:15, 6:00, and 6:45pm
Session 1 Jan 22-Mar 11 (TUE)
Jan 24-Mar13 (THUR)
Session 2 Mar 25-May 13(TUE)
Mar 27-May 15 (THUR)

4 Week Swim Lessons Mon & Wed
Classes meet 2x a week for 40 minutes
5:15, 6:00, and 6:45pm
Session 1 Feb 4-Feb 28
Session 2 Mar 24-Apr 16
Session 3 Apr 21-May 14

Private Swim Lessons

Call or email for Information
Learn-to-swim@uwm.edu

Adult CPR/AED:
You will learn how to perform rescue breathing, clear an obstructed airway, perform one-rescuer CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

CPR Dates and Times:
Friday, Feb 8th ~ 3 pm to 8 pm
Friday, Mar 7th ~ 3 pm to 8 pm
Friday, Apr 4th ~ 3 am to 8 pm
Friday, Apr 25th ~ 3 pm to 8 pm
Friday, May 9th ~ 3 pm to 8 pm
More dates TBD
Private CPR/AED courses available, please contact Heath Powell for Information at 229-3914.

Lifeguard Training:
You will learn surveillance skills to help you recognize and prevent injuries, Rescue skills – in the water and on land, First aid training and professional rescuer CPR/AED – to help you prepare for an emergency, and Professional lifeguard responsibilities like interacting with the public and addressing uncooperative patrons.

LG Dates and Times:
Saturday & Sunday
March 29th through April 27th
9 am to 1 pm

Water Safety Instructor:
Learning how to teach swim lessons is the general descripion. Classroom instruction, practice teaching, observationas, lesson planning and safety is the primary focus in this class.

WSI Dates and Times:
Mondays
March 24 through May 12th
5 pm to 10 pm

All of our energetic staff are certified American Red Cross Instructors. The majority of our instructor’s have years of experience teaching CPR, lifeguard classes, swim lessons and working with children and people of all ages, and all but the full time staff members are UWM Students. Every instructor puts student learning first and will be involved with education as a lifelong profession. With student to teacher ratios of 1 to 3 at levels 1, 2, & 3, and ratios not exceeding 1 to 5 at levels 4 & 5, we can offer the best individualized attention with a very fun and enjoyable learning environment.

Please contact or stop by the Recreational Sports Information Center for current fee schedules and availability of classes. You can also call us at 414-229-3914 or email RSF at Learn-To-Swim@uwm.edu

·Children under 4 years of age are not allowed into the Dept. of Recreational Sports and facilities except during sponsored programs or events.

·Facility users are required to show a current UWM picture ID card or Dept. of Recreational Sports and facilities membership card to gain entrance to the Center.

·An altered or misused ID/Membership card will be confiscated and the owner of the card will be referred to the Dean of Students or Director of the Dept. of Recreational Sports and facilities and/or University Police.

·Acceptable rules of conduct must be observed at all times (subject to supervisors’ discretion).

·Violation of rules included here or of other posted policies, any disorderly conduct, lewd or lascivious behavior or other inappropriate behavior, including verbal or physical abuse of an employee or other user, will result in immediate removal from center with possible loss of building privileges.

·Persons using the facilities must wear gym shoes and appropriate activity attire. Normal street shoes and clothes are unacceptable. Dark-soled athletic shoes are allowed in the track area and weight room only.

·No bicycles are allowed in the building. Bike racks are provided on the West Side of the building.

·Dept. of Recreational Sports and facilities staff must approve posters for facility bulletin boards.

·No spitting, except in proper receptacle. (spit sinks are located at the north and south ends of the arena next to the water fountains, also located in the weight room and Combatives gym.

·The following equipment/activities are not permitted during open recreation or unused reserved athletic times: Archery, Badminton, Football, Lacrosse, Baseball, Golf, Rugby, Soccer, Softball and Frisbee. Hacky sac is permitted under the following circumstances:
- Allowed only at the discretion of the supervisor on duty.
- The activity listed is performed on arena court numbers 2 or 5.
- These activities are not permitted on the track area (outside the netting system) when there are runners on the track.

·Everyone must be out of the building 20 minutes after all activity areas have closed individuals who abuse this policy may be subject to loosing building privileges.

·NO FOOD, CHEWING GUM, SMOKING OR CHEWING OF TOBACCO OR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED IN THE BUILDING.

·Drink/liquids are permitted ONLY if in plastic sport drink bottles or covered re-useable mug. NO GLASS OR SODA CANS PERMITTED.

·No skateboards, roller skates or roller blades permitted.

·No loitering allowed.

·The use of video or photo equipment in the facility is strictly prohibited, unless an administrative staff member has granted prior approval. Individuals being videotaped must give written consent prior to being videotaped.

·Personal audio devices are not allowed unless used with a headset.

·No sport activities or bouncing of balls allowed in hallways.

·Dept. of Recreational Sports and facilities Supervisors have full authority to ask participants to leave the facility if their conduct necessitates such action (e.g. hanging from basketball rims, dropping weights, refusing to wear eye guards in racquetball courts, etc.). Should you ever need to file a complaint concerning a Recreation Supervisor, please report your concern personally to the Director, Rm. 222, (414) 229-3809.

·Any person attempting to obtain illegal entry will be denied any form of entry to the building (whether that individual has a valid UWM student ID card or current Dept. of Recreational Sports and facilities membership card with them or not) for at least that day. ANY PERSON ASSISTING IN PERMITTING AN INDIVIDUAL TO ENTER ILLEGALLY WILL ALSO BE DENIED ENTRY FOR THAT DAY. Student ID cards/membership cards will be confiscated if used improperly.

·ACTIVITIES OR BEHAVIOR NOT COVERED BY RULES WILL BE INTERPRETED AT THE MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION.
In the absence of an Administrative Staff member, the Building Supervisor will make interpretation.
·Injuries, Emergencies, and Loss of Personal Property:
UW-Milwaukee is not responsible for injuries sustained by members, guests, or observers, or for lost or stolen property while participating in or observing activities in the Klotsche Center. It is the responsibility of the individual to cover the cost of all personal injuries and losses. Any injuries sustained and losses or thefts should be reported to the Information Center immediately, an accident report form should be filled out and, in the case of theft, Campus Police notified. The cost of ambulance service is the responsibility of the injured party.