U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS ALTS instructor certification course on Friday, March 27, 2015
Host: U.S. Masters Swimming
Contact: Marianne Groenings Mgroenings@usms.org
Friday, March 27, 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 Atlanta Norcross/I-85
6235 McDonough Drive
Norcross, GA 30093
Map link to classroom
Location of pool instruction:
Dynamo Pool
3119 Shallowford Road
Atlanta, GA 30341
Map link to pool
Map link from classroom 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 Thursday, March 26, 2015.