Learning to swim is a valuable skill to learn. Swimming is one of the few activities which can be pursued throughout life.
Good swimming is a skill which takes many hours of practice and although it may look effortless, it requires much thought and physical power. A swimmer’s improvement will be measured not only by the times and finishes of their races, but also with the amount of time practicing the skill correctly and the effort put forth by the body and the mind.
NEWS FOR SWIMMERS
Congratulations to BRSC member, and former instructor,
Mary Wykle, (Ph.D.)
Mary was recently recognized with the “Global Award” for “Lifetime Achievement” from the Aquatic Exercise Association (2010). This award comes on top of these recent honors; the International Swimming Hall of Fame John K. Williams International Adapted Aquatics Award (2007); the Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute Aquatic Professional of the Year (2006); and the Northern Virginia Community College Award of Excellence for Service and Teaching (2006-2007).
Dr. Wykle is recognized for program development with emphasis on core strength and balance training. She is currently is in charge of the development and training of the Aquatic Rehabilitation and Aquatic Warrior Exercise Program for the Army’s Office of the Surgeon General and specifically for the Proponency Office for Rehabilitation and Reintegration. She will be speaking at the Wellness Workshop at BR&SC on Wednesday, June 16, 12:00pm with Pete Morgan and Staff
After much thought and research, Burke Racquet & Swim Club has decided to extend our afternoon programming hours to 7:00pm, therefore our programming hours for closure will be Monday through Friday, 3:30-7:00pm, effective immediately.
For the past 12 months we have gathered attendance data during the open swim hours and have concluded that in order to preserve our "open swim" option, we must amend our operational hours.
Thank you for your continued support.
703.250.1299
6001 Burke Commons Road
Burke, Virginia
15 minutes from Springfield, Newington, Fairfax
& Centerville
Saturday & Sunday hours in the pool are 7:00am-9:00pm.
