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Columbia High School. Pool Analysis Sue Ryan Goodman 24 October 2013. Demographic Statistics on Swimming Ability (from USA Swimming*). 70 % of African American children cannot swim 60% of Latino children cannot swim 40% of Caucasian children cannot swim
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Columbia High School Pool Analysis Sue Ryan Goodman 24 October 2013
Demographic Statistics on Swimming Ability (from USA Swimming*) • 70% of African American children cannot swim • 60% of Latino children cannot swim • 40% of Caucasian children cannot swim • Ten people drown each day in the U.S • Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of childhood unintentional death for children under the age of 14 • Participation in formal swimming lessons could reduce the likelihood of childhood drowning by 88%. * http://usaswimming.org/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabId=2092
Revenue projections • Only includes weekly group lessons offered in 8-week session with 5 session/yr (excludes summer) • No revenues included for: • Commuter Swim • Open or Lap Swim • Private Lessons ($30/30 minutes) • Party Rentals • Other Rentals • Other High School Teams • Club Swim Teams • Summer Camp programs
Group Lessons Revenues $269,040 • Assumes $80/session ($10 class for 8 weeks) • Assumes 120 classes/week • Class distribution based on averages of 3 programs analyzed • Class maximum participants based on Y guidelines
Suggested Pool Schedule • Swim test Freshman to increase capacity to public during the day • Will permit more individualized instruction to students • Offer Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor classes in 4thqtr
Summer swimming • Maplewood & South Orange community pools have swim teams that compete in the 20-team Northern New Jersey Summer Swim League • Both teams were undefeated this summer in their respective 5-team divisions. • Maplewood Makos • 140 swimmers • South Orange Dolphins • 150+ swimmers