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Membership Information : Swimming

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Shallow Water Fitness

This is a medium intensity level water exercise class conditions the heart and lungs, and strengthens muscles. The class is held in shallow water.

M, W, F      8:35 - 9:25 am
(effective June 8 for summer schedule)
T, Th     6:00 - 6:50 pm  
 

Deep Water Fitness

A medium level intensity class that strengthens and tones muscles while improving cardiovascular
endurance. Belts are worn for buoyancy and comfort. Strong swimming skills are not necessary.

T, Th       8:35 - 9:25 am
 

Lifeguard Training

Pre requisites: You must be 15 years old by last day of class. You must pass Red Cross pretest, swim 300 yds. non-stop (100 yards of front crawl face in the water with rotary breathing, 100 yard breast stroke, balance can be combination front crawl and breast stroke), 20 yards swim dive for brick in 9 ft. and swim on back with brick 20 yards. Any questions contact the Aquatic Director at 433-1804. You must attend ALL session, and upon completion you will be certified in CPR/FPR, First Aid and Lifeguarding.

Cost: $150 for members, $200 for non-members.

Class Dates and Times:
Pretest: April 14, 5-6 pm
Class: April 17, 8 am - 3 pm
Class: April 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 5-9 pm

Summer Lifeguard Training:
Pretest: June 7, 8-9 am
Test: June 7, 8, 9, 8 am - 5 pm 
 

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Training

If you will be 16 years of age by last day of class and want to become a certified Water Safety Instructor (a requirement to teach at most outdoor area pools), the YMCA is offering the Red Cross WSI at these times:
Class Dates: May 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25
Time: 5 to 9 pm
Ages: 16 years or older
Cost: $160 for members, $210 for non-members
 

CPR/FDR
Join us April 17 (8 am - 3 pm) or June 7 (9 am - 5 pm) to re-certify your CPR.
Cost: $60 for members, $75 for non-members

Full Lifeguard Challenge April 17 or June 7.
Cost: $75 for members, $100 for non-members.
 

Swimming Lessons

A list of Swim Lesson Dates and times can be found here [ here ] & [ here ]

There is a list of the Swim Class Description avaliable [ here ]
 
 

Private Swim Lessons

Youth & Adults, who would like one on one instruction with all ability levels, half hour private lessons are for you! Ages 6 & up. Contact the Aquatic Director before registering for Private Lessons.

Cost:                Mem.     Non Mem.
1 lesson          $25        $50
4 lessons        $80        $160
8 lessons        $150      $300
 
 

Summer Swim Camp

All competitive swimmers come and improve your strokes a the 11th annual YMCA Competitive Stroke Camp. Skills to be covered include: freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, breast stroke, turns, starts, and some land exercised. Area swim coaches will be daily presenters. Prerequisite: must be able to swim 25 yards.

Dates: June 14 - 17, M - Th
Time: 1 - 3:30 pm
Cost: $55
Ages: 6 years and older
 

Splash 'N Dash

Try out what it feels like to be on a swim team. YMCA staff combines with High School swimmers to coach students (grades 1 - 6) in competitive swimming skills working at the swimmer's level. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards (one length of the pool).
Cost: $5
Date:               Time               Event
Mon., 8/16       6 - 7 pm         Practice
Tues., 8/17      6 - 7 pm         Practice
Wed., 8/18       6 - 7 pm        Swim Meet
 

Lap Swim

Beginning June 9, a lap lane is available at most times of the day except::
M & W, 6:45 - 7:45 pm

Lap swim only times are as follows:
M - F, 5:15 - 7:45 am, 12 - 1 pm
M, W, F, 5 - 6 pm
Thurs., 11 am - 1 pm
Sat., 8 - 9 pm
 

Swim Team

Ages 5 and older are invited to become members of the Aqua Pack Swim Team. Emphasis is placed on participation, individual improvement, and FUN! We will be offering afternoon and evening practices to accommodate times for families with busy schedules. You must be able to swim one length (25 yards) of the pool without stopping.

Look for more information in the Fall/Winter 2010-11 Brochure.