U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS ALTS instructor certification course on Saturday, February 7, 2015.
Host: U.S. Masters Swimming
Contact: Marianne Groenings mgroenings@usms.org
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Check-In: 8:30-9:00 am
Classroom instruction: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Lunch: 1:00- 2:00pm *
In-water pool instruction: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
*Lunch will be provided by USMS
Location of classroom instruction:
Courtyard Orlando International Drive
8600 Austrian Court
Orlando, FL, 32819-9343
Map link to hotel
Location of pool instruction:
YMCA Aquatic and Family Center
8422 International Dr.
Orlando, FL 32819
Map link to pool
Instructor: Bill Meier
Bill Meier is the Aquatics Director for Bard College at Simon’s Rock and the Head Coach of the PaceMakers Swim Team. As the Chairman of the New England LMSC, he directed the effort that led to the "April is Adult Learn to Swim Month" initiative which included training over 100 volunteers to teach non-swimming adults. Bill has run a successful SwimAmerica program for almost 20 years and has coached age-group, high school, college and Masters programs. Bill is a USMS Level 3 certified Masters coach. He was the captain of his college team and, as an ocean lifeguard on the south shore of Long Island, competed in the Ironman and Ocean Dory races.
ALTS Prerequisites: You must be a current USMS member to participate in the course and receive USMS ALTS Instructor certification. You must be able to perform the following 5 water competency skills:
ALTS certification course registrations are non-refundable and non-transferrable to another individual. However, you may transfer your registration to a course at an alternate date and location. Questions, please email Marianne Groenings at mgroenings@usms.org.
Registration closed on Friday, February 6, 2015.