Chris Duncan, Merage JCC Aquatic Director, oversees all aspects of the JCC’s
swimming programs. Chris has more than 20 years of progressively responsible
experience instructing as many as 10,000 swimmers in all capacities of aquatics.
Chris leads swimmers through a lifetime of swimming skills, water safety and
competitive training for all ages. He provides superior instruction for adults and
children who are first learning to swim and those who are mastering their stroke
techniques. Chris is a lifetime member of the America Swim Coaches Association.
Gina Duncan, Merage JCC Assistant Aquatic Director, oversees the training
of all swimmers 12 and under and has put the JCC’s team in the top five, three
years in a row, for the Southern California Swimming Junior Olympics. Gina works
one-on-one in lessons with top swimmers so they become the best in the nation.
Gina regularly trains the 9-12 year old group and her successes include a lifetime 10
swimmers on the USA Swimming National ranking list with five current JCC Waves
swimmers added to her tally this year.
FOR INFORMATION about Merage JCC Aquatics programs or swim
team group placement evaluations, please contact Chris Duncan,
Aquatics Director at (949) 435-3400 ext. 144, [email protected]. or
Gina Duncan, Asst. Aquatics Director at (949) 435-3400 ext. 160,
[email protected].
One Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 435-3400 • www.jccoc.org
Irv Chase, Chairman of the Board • Dan Bernstein, President & CEO
©2016 Merage JCC
SWIM LESSONS
Swim lessons are offered day and evening in the Merage JCC Aquatics Center.
Instructors will work with you or your children to create an individualized program
that meets your or your child’s specific needs. We are happy to try to accommodate
requests for new classes. JCC Membership is required to use the pool.
Cancellation Policy: Please reschedule within 24 hours of the lesson. Packages
expire 1 year from purchase. Please note: Make ups are not provided for group
lesson absences. Schedule with the Aquatics Center.
The Merage JCC WAVES swimming team offers both competitive and noncompetitive tracks for swimmers to follow once they finish with swim lessons.
For information and group placement, please contact the Aquatics Office at (949)
435-3400, ext. 132 or e-mail [email protected].
The Milton J. & Doris H. Chasin Aquatics Center
The Merage JCC Aquatics Center offers something for members of every age
and experience level, including swim lessons, youth swim team, low impact water
aerobics and lap swimming. Our pool facilities are fully-equipped with an electronic
scoreboard, heated toddler pool, Jacuzzi, professional lifeguards and custom lounge
chairs and shade area.
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Children’s Private Swim Lessons, Ages 3+
Day and time to be scheduled with the Aquatics Center
$240 for eight 20-minute sessions, $296 for eight 30-minute sessions
Private lessons help to further your child’s ability at his/her own pace. We specialize
in individual attention through one-on-one teaching with our staff, who will design
lessons to fit a swimmer’s needs and learning style.
Children’s Semi-Private Swim Lessons, Ages 3+
Day and time to be scheduled with the Aquatics Center.
$200 for eight 30-minute sessions
Semi-private lessons allow your child to learn to swim with a friend or sibling. This
create-a-class program offers lessons tailored to your lifestyle.
Specialized Swim Lessons
Day and time to be scheduled with the Aquatics Center
$185 for five 30-minute sessions
We have specialized classes for children who have great fear and apprehension of
the water, and for children with special needs. Beginning with basic water safety, our
experienced instructors guide children to feel safe and comfortable in the water as
they learn to be confident swimmers.
FOR INFORMATION
about Merage JCC
Aquatics programs
or swim team
group placement
evaluations, please
contact Chris Duncan,
Aquatics Director
949.435.3400 ext. 144,
[email protected]. or
Gina Duncan, Asst.
Aquatics Director
949. 435.3400 ext. 160,
[email protected].
www.jccoc.org
Free programs for JCC members
Lap Swimming
Lap swimming (continuous swimming lengthwise) is available throughout the day
in designated lanes. If the number of lap swimmers exceeds 2 per lane please
switch to circle swimming. Children may lap swim adhering to these guidelines
and, if necessary, accompanied by a responsible adult. Please note: there is limited
lane space available during the swim team work out between 3:30-7 p.m. Monday
through Thursday; 3-5:30 p.m. on Fridays; and 12-3 p.m. Sundays.
Water Fitness Classes
Join the fun of exercising in the water! The natural buoyancy of the water holds up to
90% of your body weight making exercise less stressful to your muscles and joints
while providing a terrific workout.
Low Impact Water Aerobics, 18+ Mon & Thurs 9-10 a.m., Sat 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Increase your strength, flexibility and aerobic conditioning through water exercises
without putting stress on your joints and muscles. This low impact class is geared for
people with arthritis or osteoporosis.
Aqua Fitness Wed 10:15-11:15 a.m.
Free to JCC Members (age 18+) Burn calories and move to the beat in ways you
never thought you could in this high energy fun class.
Water Pilates, 18+ Fri 9-10 a.m.
This program adapts Pilates exercises for the pool. Elongate the entire body with
unique conditioning exercises. Build a stronger core, develop strength and flexibility
while focusing on breathing for exercise and energy enhancement. Water Pilates
appeals to wide spectrum of ages and fitness levels. Modifications are addressed
with most exercises.