PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE sWIMMING lESSONS

Mark your calendars! 🏊‍♂️ 

Summer swim lesson registration opens Thursday, May 15th at 7:00 PM

Summer 2025 Session Dates & Times:

Morning Sessions (Time Slots from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM):

Session 1: June 23rd - July 3rd (Mon-Thurs)

Session 2: July 7th - July 17th (Mon-Thurs)

Session 3: July 21st - July 31st (Mon-Thurs)

Session 4: August 4th - August 14th (Mon-Thurs)

Evening Sessions (Time slots from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM):

Session 1: June 23rd - July 3rd (Mon-Thurs)

Session 2: July 7th - July 17th (Mon-Thurs)

Session 3: July 21st - July 31st (Mon-Thurs)

Session 4: August 4th - August 14th (Mon-Thurs)

Lesson Options & Pricing:

• Group Lessons: $100 for 8 sessions (40 minutes each)

- Instructor-to-student ratio: 1:4 to 1:6

Special Discount for Parkrose School District Residents:

Use code PSD25 during registration for 10% off your lessons!

Registration Tips:

1. Have your account ready before May 15th

2. Choose your preferred session and time slot

3. Be ready at 7:00 PM sharp - classes fill quickly!

4. If you're a Parkrose School District resident, don't forget to use code PSD25

Cancellation & Refund Policy:

• Group Lessons: 72-hour cancellation notice required

• Private Lessons: 48-hour cancellation notice required

• All cancellations must be processed through crushathleticspdx@gmail.com

• Group lesson refunds only provided if spot is filled from waitlist

• Make-up sessions or refunds provided for weather-related cancellations or if cancelled by Crush Athletics

Location:

Parkrose High School Pool

12003 NE Shaver Street, Portland

Questions? Reply to this email or call us directly.

See you at the pool! 🌊

BLUE CRUSH SWIM PROGRESSION PATHWAY

BEGINNER LEVELS
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Level 1: BUBBLES
- Perfect for: New swimmers
- Key Skills: Water comfort, safe pool entry, bubble blowing
- Achievement Goal: Confidently blow bubbles and enter pool safely
- Next Step: Learning to float

Level 2: FLOATING STAR
- Perfect for: Water-comfortable beginners
- Key Skills: Front and back floating
- Achievement Goal: Hold front and back floats for 5+ seconds
- Next Step: Learning to kick

Level 3: KICKING EXPLORER
- Perfect for: Floaters ready to move
- Key Skills: Front and back kicks with breathing
- Achievement Goal: Independent kicking for ~15 feet
- Next Step: Side positioning

INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
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Level 4: SIDE MASTER
- Perfect for: Basic movement achievers
- Key Skills: Sidekick, 6-kick switch, back kicks, shoulder rotations
- Achievement Goal: Comfortable side-position swimming
- Next Step: Freestyle technique

Level 5: FREESTYLE CHAMPION
- Perfect for: Swimmers ready for stroke development
- Key Skills: 3-6-3 drill mastery
- Achievement Goal: Beautiful freestyle for 15 yards
- Next Step: Backstroke development

Level 6: BACKSTROKE ACHIEVER
- Perfect for: Freestyle swimmers ready for new challenges
- Key Skills: 6-kick switch backstroke
- Achievement Goal: Independent backstroke for 15 yards
- Next Step: Butterfly preparation

ADVANCED LEVELS
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Level 7: BUTTERFLY BEGINNER
- Perfect for: Strong swimmers ready for advanced strokes
- Key Skills: Dolphin body kicks
- Achievement Goal: Feet-together dolphin kicks with breathing
- Next Step: Breaststroke technique

Level 8: BREASTSTROKE DEVELOPER
- Perfect for: Advanced swimmers
- Key Skills: Legal breaststroke technique
- Achievement Goal: Proper breaststroke with flexed feet and knees together
- Note: Gateway to competitive swimming*

Level 9: DIVING EXPERT
- Perfect for: Confident swimmers
- Key Skills: Diving and somersaults
- Achievement Goal: Comfortable dives and somersaults
- Next Step: Final skill refinement

Level 10: ALL-STAR ACHIEVER
- Perfect for: Complete swimmers
- Key Skills: All competitive strokes, dives, and techniques
- Achievement Goal: Club team readiness
- Next Step: Join Blue Crush Competitive Team!

Program Offerings

Spring & Summer: Group Lessons Available

Year-Round: Private Lessons Available

Easy Registration Process:

Create your personal account to:

Manage contact information

Track current and past classes

View lesson history

Register for classes

Pricing:

Group Lessons: $100 per session (prorated for shorter sessions)

Private Lessons: $40 per 30-minute lesson

Semi-Private Lessons: $35 per child (30-minute lesson)

Important Policies

Group Lessons:

Minimum age: 5 years

Must be fully potty trained (no swim diapers)

Must be water-comfortable and independent

Parents observe from behind stanchions

72-hour cancellation notice required

Refunds only available if spot is filled from waitlist

Private Lessons:

48-hour cancellation notice for account credit

30-minute instruction + 5-minute parent consultation if needed

Can be converted to semi-private (email us to arrange)

General Guidelines:

Enrollment Options: Students may be enrolled in multiple classes simultaneously

Registration Restrictions: Registration limited to immediate family members only

Class Management: 

  All classes require minimum enrollment to run

  Classes with insufficient registration may be canceled or combined

  We reserve the right to assess student readiness within first 2 classes

  If a student is found not ready for group lessons, they will be removed with a prorated refund

Cancellation & Refund Policies

Group Lessons:

No automatic refunds due to high demand

Cancellations require 72-hour advance notice

Refunds only processed if spot can be filled from waitlist

Email crushathleticspdx@gmail.com for all cancellations

Private Lessons:

No automatic refunds due to high demand

48-hour notice required for cancellation

Account credit offered with proper notice

Do not cancel online - email crushathleticspdx@gmail.com

Important: Online self-cancellations do not automatically process refunds.

Always email us directly for any schedule changes or cancellations.

Location & Facility

Parkrose High School Pool

12003 Northeast Shaver Street

Portland, OR 97220

What to Bring

Appropriate swimwear

Towel

Goggles (recommended)

Change of clothes

Lock for locker (optional)

Facility Rules & Information

Professional facility with certified lifeguards

First aid and CPR certified staff

District-maintained pool with regular safety checks

Clean, well-maintained equipment

Parents must observe from behind stanchions during lessons

Convenient parking available

ADA accessible facility