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Masters Swimming: (TOP) Masters is a lap swimming group that is open to all members, regardless of swimming ability. The primary goals are to provide an enjoyable opportunity to improve overall fitness and swimming skills and to provide a time for swimmers to interact socially and build camaraderie. Coached practices are held three times per week and workouts are posted on the whiteboard by the pool. Additional information is available at the front desk or contact the Aquatics Director. Master Swimming meet on: Mondays 8:30 - 9:30 pm Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30 pm Sundays 8:00 - 9:15 am ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lifeguard Class : (TOP) OFFERED: TBA Includes all of the following: Lifeguard Certification CPR (For the Professional) & AED First Aid Oxygen Administration Must pass the following Pre-Test: Front shallow dive Front long dive Swim 500 yards using the Sidestroke, front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke with one arm forward and inverted breaststroke kick with arms on the stomach. Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only Surface dive down to 10 feet deep You will need to bring notebook, pen, suit and towel. Cost:* Members $225.00 Non-Members: $300.00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emergency Classes : (TOP) To Members and Non-Members CPR (For the Professional) & AED First Aid Oxygen Administration See Member Services for more information. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adult Aquatic Classes Aquatic Arthritis Program (TOP) The Aquatic Arthritis program offers a recreation series of gentle activities in the pool. The program is designed to help relieve the pain/stiffness caused by arthritis while providing a fun, social opportunity. It is not necessary to know how to swim for this shallow end class. Registration required - 20 person limit. Diseases associated with arthritis such as gout, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, lupus, sclerderma, Raynaud's phenomenon, bursitis and tendonitis also benefit from this program. A health questionnaire is required to participate in this program. Family Members/Senior Couple Members: Free Adult/Senior Members: Free Non-members: $95 Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008 Summer Registration Ongoing . Aqua Combo (TOP) Aqua Combo is the total body workout using shallow water segments with deep end activities to incororate all types of movements. Exercise with equipment and challenging exercises for both cardiovascular and strength. Aqua Jogging (TOP) A deep water exercise that will make use of an aqua jogger belt. There is no impact on the joints. The resistance of the water will enhance muscle tone, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. The movements will be done with energizing music that will concentrate on both lower and upper body movements. No swimming skills are required. However, you must be capable of reaching the side of the pool in the deep end. Deep Water Fitness (TOP) A deep water class using jogger belts. Easy on joints. Excellent for all muscular groups and cardiovascular system. This class incorporates a warm-up, extended aerobic workut, toning and cool down. Participants use barbells and other equipment to tone and build upper body strength. Forever Fit (TOP) A shallow water class for the active older adult. Exercise/activities include range of motion, strengthening, balance, coordination, water walking and low aerobic work. This class is specially designed for those looking for a low-impact water exercise workout. Develop muscle tone & flexibility without harsh pounding on your joints. Everyone works at their own pace. Stretch & Tone (TOP) This program is designed to provide an opportunity for people to exercise in a heated pool, meet friends and have fun! It is a self-help program of exercise designed to maintain and improve range of motion of joints and strengthen muscles. Any adult may participate provided they are capable of climbing in and out of a pool, change clothing and provide their own transportation. Swimming skills are not required as the program is in the shallow end of the pool. Water Aerobics (TOP) A great aerobic exercise program using water resistance to develop muscle tone, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness and general well-being. The warm water eliminates any pounding pressure on joints while providing a stimulating workout. Routines are done to popular music and exercises concentrate on both lower and upper body. Swimming skills are not required as this program is run in the shallow end of the pool. Adult Swim Lessons (TOP) Build your confidence in our pool with a TRAINED YMCA swim instructor! If you are a beginner or looking to improve your stroke, this is the lesson for you. Choose between beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Water safety techniques are learned as well. Session information is the same as the youth information, except that there are no adult swim lessons during the summer session. See Member Service Desk for class times Family Members/Senior Couple Members: FREE Adult/Senior Members: FREE Non-Members: $95 Session Dates: Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008 Summer Registration Ongoing Please register at Member Services. Private Swim Lessons (TOP) We want everyone to have an opportunity to learn how to swim. We offer private swim lessons to any age group. If you are an adult or teenager who can't find a swim program to fit your needs, a parent who got closed out of a swim class, or you just want a one-on-one atmosphere, private lessons might be for you. We will provide a qualified instructor who will work one-on-one with you and teach you everything from the basics of swimming and how to feel confident in the water to the four basic strokes. Classes are based around your needs. Lessons are purchased in blocks of six 30-minute lessons. You will be assigned a teacher within seven business days. Once you have made contact with your teacher please be sure to keep a record of your teacher’s phone number. In case of a schedule conflict where you are unable to make a class you must contact your teacher at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule the class. If no contact is made you will be unable to make up the missed class. Members: $100 Non-Members: $150 Please fill out registration form and register at member services -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Youth Aquatic Classes (TOP) General Information (TOP) Swim lessons are available to family and youth members only. A listing of class times will be available one (1) week prior to registration. Registration for family members currently participating in lessons who are remaining in the same level on the same day/time may register during the last class of the session on the pool deck. Members currently participating in lessons who will be moving up a level may turn in registration forms during on-deck registration. All others must register during the listed registration dates by dropping forms at the front desk. A parent handbook is available upon request. If your child turns 6 years old during the current session or during the next session, please check with your instructor for the correct placement in the youth program. Pike and Eel are roughly equivalent to Polliwog. Ray and Starfish are roughly equivalent to Guppy. Expect children to remain in each level for multiple sessions. Children who miss a class for a personal reason will not be able to make up that class. Conversion Chart Red Cross Swim Lesson / YMCA Lessons IPAP1 / Parent Child Classes Level 1 / Pike and Polliwog Level 2 / Eel and Polliwog Level 3 / Ray, Star and Guppy Level 4 / Minnow Level 5 / Fish Level 6 / Flying Fish Level 7 / Shark Aquatics Registration/Session Dates: (TOP) Spring II Session Runs: May 12 - June 27, 2008 Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008 On Deck Registration: June 23 - 27 Member Drop Off Registration: June 30 & July 1 Registration results posted on the web and outside pool office by July 3. Parent-Child (6 months - 3 Years) (TOP) This program is for children age 6 months to 3 years together with their parents or guardians. The primary objective is to get both the parent and child comfortable in the water. The child will become aware of the differences between moving through the water and on dry land, while the parent will become aware of how to teach his or her child to be safer in and around the water. Classes are designed to allow the child to have fun in the water while the adult guides him or her to learn aquatic skills. The child will be exposed to games and songs that use basic movements in the water such as kicking, arm movements, and breath control. Activities are based on the developmental abilities of the child. The class ratio is 1:10 and classes are 30 minutes. Parent-Child Program Levels: Shrimp: 6 - 12 months Kipper: 12 - 18 months Inia: 18 - 24 months Perch: 24 - 36 months Please Note: All children who are not toilet trained must wear a swimming diaper and rubber pants. No disposable diapers please. Preschool (3 Years - 5 Years) (TOP) This program is a child's first experience in the pool without parental assistance. Children are grouped by ability level within the preschool age range. They are taught basic skills that are the building blocks of aquatics. They will learn about pool safety, boating, the use of personal floatation devices and basic swim movements. This is a teacher/student/group experience. The class ratio is 1:6 and classes are 30 minutes. Preschool Program Levels: Pike: Beginner- First time exposure, a non-swimmer-will learn water adjustment and basic skills. Eel: Advance Beginner - Able to float on front and back without help, able to swim very short distances - will learn longer floating skills, face in swimming and introduction to back crawl. Ray: Intermediate - Swim 5 yards unassisted front with rhythmic breathing, back crawl and jump in without assistance - will learn rotary breathing, side and rudimentary breast strokes and knee diving. Starfish: Advance Intermediate - Can swim 15 yards unassisted back, side and front with rudimentary rotary breathing - will learn elementary back, introduce butterfly, standing dives and develop rotary breathing. Youth (6 Years - 16 Years) (TOP) Children are grouped by ability level within the youth age range. Each skill level builds upon the preceding level. All levels include some skills taught in both shallow and deep water. The class ration is 1:8 for Polliwog to Minnow. In the Fish level and higher the ratio is 1:10. Polliwog classes are 30 minutes. All other Youth levels are 40 minutes. Youth Program Levels: Polliwog: Beginners-First time exposure, non-swimmer - will learn water adjustment, floating skills, face in swimming and introduction to back crawl. Polliwog II: Same as Polliwog but for swimmers 9 and up. Guppy: Intermediate - Able to float on front and back without help, Swim 5 yards unassisted front with rhythmic breathing and back crawl and jump in without assistance. - will learn rotary breathing, back crawl, side and rudimentary breast strokes and knee diving. Minnow: Advance Intermediate- Can swim 25 yards unassisted back, side and front with rudimentary rotary breathing - will learn elementary back, introduce butterfly, standing dives & develop rotary breathing. Fish: Entry Level Advance - Able to swim 25 yards with proficient rotary breathing, swim 75 yards total, can do backstroke, side stroke, breast stroke, elementary back, rudimentary butterfly dive and tread water - will master front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke elementary back, synchro skills and water polo. Flying Fish: Advance swimmer - Master crawl stroke, back stroke, breast stroke & elementary, can swim 8 lengths and do 15 yards butterfly - will complete butterfly, survival skills, develop endurance in strokes & crawl turns. Shark: Proficient Swimmer. 100 yards of primary strokes, 50 yards of butterfly and side, 500 yards of crawl with turns. Introduce swimmers to competitive strokes, combine swimming, advance synchro skills, rescue skills mastered and volunteerism. Family Members: FREE Youth Members: $60 Private Swim Lessons (TOP) We want everyone to have an opportunity to learn how to swim. We offer private swim lessons to any age group. If you are an adult or teenager who can't find a swim program to fit your needs, a parent who got closed out of a swim class, or you just want a one-on-one atmosphere, private lessons might be for you. We will provide a qualified instructor who will work one-on-one with you and teach you everything from the basics of swimming and how to feel confident in the water to the four basic strokes. Classes are based around your needs. Lessons are purchased in blocks of six 30-minute lessons. You will be assigned a teacher within seven business days. Once you have made contact with your teacher please be sure to keep a record of your teacher’s phone number. In case of a schedule conflict where you are unable to make a class you must contact your teacher at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule the class. If no contact is made you will be unable to make up the missed class. Members: $100 Non-Members: $150 Please fill out registration form and register at member services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Electric Eels Youth Pre-competitive Swim Club (TOP) Session Dates: Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008 Summer Registration Ongoing Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 PM & Sundays 3:30 - 5:00 PM Open to boys and girls in the YMCA swim levels of Flying Fish and Shark. The main focus is to increase strength, flexibility, and aerobic capacity as well as to instill respect, responsibility, caring, honesty and teamwork. Family Members $ 45 Youth Members $ 65 Non-Members $100 Please register at Member Services Teen Assistant Swim Instructor Program (TOP) Our new program for teens gives 13-15 year olds the opportunity to gain valuable job training experience while having fun and keeping busy throughout the year by becoming YMCA teen assistant swim instructors. Teen assistants should have strong swimming skills and a desire to work with children. Teens will be placed with experienced instructors and learn the ropes of teaching swim lessons, as well as developing positive self esteem and mature social interaction skills. They will receive help and be evaluated at the end of the session, as part of the learning and improvement process. Schedules will be flexible upon teen availability. In future years, as the teens become old enough, they will be ready for employment by the YMCA or other organizations which provide swim lessons. Session Dates: Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008 Summer Registration Ongoing

Masters Swimming: (TOP)
Masters is a lap swimming group that is open to all members, regardless of swimming ability. The primary goals are to provide an enjoyable opportunity to improve overall fitness and swimming skills and to provide a time for swimmers to interact socially and build camaraderie. Coached practices are held three times per week and workouts are posted on the whiteboard by the pool. Additional information is available at the front desk or contact the Aquatics Director.

Master Swimming meet on: Mondays 8:30 - 9:30 pm

Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30 pm

Sundays 8:00 - 9:15 am

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Lifeguard Class : (TOP)
OFFERED: TBA

Includes all of the following:
Lifeguard Certification
CPR (For the Professional) & AED
First Aid
Oxygen Administration

Must pass the following Pre-Test:

Front shallow dive
Front long dive
Swim 500 yards using the Sidestroke, front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke with one arm forward and inverted breaststroke kick with arms on the stomach.
Tread water for 2 minutes using legs only
Surface dive down to 10 feet deep

*You will need to bring notebook, pen, suit and towel.

Cost:
Members $225.00
Non-Members: $300.00
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Emergency Classes : (TOP)

To Members and Non-Members

CPR (For the Professional) & AED
First Aid
Oxygen Administration

See Member Services for more information.

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Adult Aquatic Classes

Aquatic Arthritis Program (TOP)
The Aquatic Arthritis program offers a recreation series of gentle activities in the pool. The program is designed to help relieve the pain/stiffness caused by arthritis while providing a fun, social opportunity. It is not necessary to know how to swim for this shallow end class. Registration required - 20 person limit. Diseases associated with arthritis such as gout, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, lupus, sclerderma, Raynaud's phenomenon, bursitis and tendonitis also benefit from this program. A health questionnaire is required to participate in this program.

Family Members/Senior Couple Members: Free
Adult/Senior Members: Free
Non-members: $95

Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008

Summer Registration Ongoing

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Aqua Combo (TOP)
Aqua Combo is the total body workout using shallow water segments with deep end activities to incororate all types of movements. Exercise with equipment and challenging exercises for both cardiovascular and strength.

Aqua Jogging (TOP)
A deep water exercise that will make use of an aqua jogger belt. There is no impact on the joints. The resistance of the water will enhance muscle tone, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. The movements will be done with energizing music that will concentrate on both lower and upper body movements. No swimming skills are required. However, you must be capable of reaching the side of the pool in the deep end.

Deep Water Fitness (TOP)
A deep water class using jogger belts. Easy on joints. Excellent for all muscular groups and cardiovascular system. This class incorporates a warm-up, extended aerobic workut, toning and cool down. Participants use barbells and other equipment to tone and build upper body strength.

Forever Fit (TOP)
A shallow water class for the active older adult. Exercise/activities include range of motion, strengthening, balance, coordination, water walking and low aerobic work. This class is specially designed for those looking for a low-impact water exercise workout. Develop muscle tone & flexibility without harsh pounding on your joints. Everyone works at their own pace.

Stretch & Tone (TOP)
This program is designed to provide an opportunity for people to exercise in a heated pool, meet friends and have fun! It is a self-help program of exercise designed to maintain and improve range of motion of joints and strengthen muscles. Any adult may participate provided they are capable of climbing in and out of a pool, change clothing and provide their own transportation. Swimming skills are not required as the program is in the shallow end of the pool.

Water Aerobics (TOP)
A great aerobic exercise program using water resistance to develop muscle tone, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness and general well-being. The warm water eliminates any pounding pressure on joints while providing a stimulating workout. Routines are done to popular music and exercises concentrate on both lower and upper body. Swimming skills are not required as this program is run in the shallow end of the pool.

Adult Swim Lessons (TOP)
Build your confidence in our pool with a TRAINED YMCA swim instructor! If you are a beginner or looking to improve your stroke, this is the lesson for you. Choose between beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Water safety techniques are learned as well. Session information is the same as the youth information, except that there are no adult swim lessons during the summer session. See Member Service Desk for class times

Family Members/Senior Couple Members: FREE
Adult/Senior Members: FREE
Non-Members: $95

Session Dates:

Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008

Summer Registration Ongoing

Please register at Member Services.

Private Swim Lessons (TOP)
We want everyone to have an opportunity to learn how to swim. We offer private swim lessons to any age group. If you are an adult or teenager who can't find a swim program to fit your needs, a parent who got closed out of a swim class, or you just want a one-on-one atmosphere, private lessons might be for you.

We will provide a qualified instructor who will work one-on-one with you and teach you everything from the basics of swimming and how to feel confident in the water to the four basic strokes. Classes are based around your needs.

Lessons are purchased in blocks of six 30-minute lessons. You will be assigned a teacher within seven business days. Once you have made contact with your teacher please be sure to keep a record of your teacher’s phone number. In case of a schedule conflict where you are unable to make a class you must contact your teacher at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule the class. If no contact is made you will be unable to make up the missed class.

Members: $100

Non-Members: $150

Please fill out registration form and register at member services

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Youth Aquatic Classes (TOP)

General Information (TOP)

Swim lessons are available to family and youth members only. A listing of class times will be available one (1) week prior to registration. Registration for family members currently participating in lessons who are remaining in the same level on the same day/time may register during the last class of the session on the pool deck. Members currently participating in lessons who will be moving up a level may turn in registration forms during on-deck registration. All others must register during the listed registration dates by dropping forms at the front desk.
A parent handbook is available upon request. If your child turns 6 years old during the current session or during the next session, please check with your instructor for the correct placement in the youth program. Pike and Eel are roughly equivalent to Polliwog. Ray and Starfish are roughly equivalent to Guppy.
Expect children to remain in each level for multiple sessions.
Children who miss a class for a personal reason will not be able to make up that class.

Conversion Chart

Red Cross Swim Lesson / YMCA Lessons

IPAP1 / Parent Child Classes
Level 1 / Pike and Polliwog
Level 2 / Eel and Polliwog
Level 3 / Ray, Star and Guppy
Level 4 / Minnow
Level 5 / Fish
Level 6 / Flying Fish
Level 7 / Shark

Aquatics Registration/Session Dates: (TOP)

Spring II Session Runs: May 12 - June 27, 2008

Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008

On Deck Registration: June 23 - 27
Member Drop Off Registration: June 30 & July 1

Registration results posted on the web and outside pool office by July 3.

Parent-Child (6 months - 3 Years) (TOP)
This program is for children age 6 months to 3 years together with their parents or guardians. The primary objective is to get both the parent and child comfortable in the water. The child will become aware of the differences between moving through the water and on dry land, while the parent will become aware of how to teach his or her child to be safer in and around the water. Classes are designed to allow the child to have fun in the water while the adult guides him or her to learn aquatic skills. The child will be exposed to games and songs that use basic movements in the water such as kicking, arm movements, and breath control. Activities are based on the developmental abilities of the child. The class ratio is 1:10 and classes are 30 minutes.

Parent-Child Program Levels:

Shrimp: 6 - 12 months

Kipper: 12 - 18 months

Inia: 18 - 24 months

Perch: 24 - 36 months

Please Note: All children who are not toilet trained must wear a swimming diaper and rubber pants. No disposable diapers please.

Preschool (3 Years - 5 Years) (TOP)
This program is a child's first experience in the pool without parental assistance. Children are grouped by ability level within the preschool age range. They are taught basic skills that are the building blocks of aquatics. They will learn about pool safety, boating, the use of personal floatation devices and basic swim movements. This is a teacher/student/group experience. The class ratio is 1:6 and classes are 30 minutes.

Preschool Program Levels:

Pike: Beginner- First time exposure, a non-swimmer-will learn water adjustment and basic skills.

Eel: Advance Beginner - Able to float on front and back without help, able to swim very short distances - will learn longer floating skills, face in swimming and introduction to back crawl.

Ray: Intermediate - Swim 5 yards unassisted front with rhythmic breathing, back crawl and jump in without assistance - will

learn rotary breathing, side and rudimentary breast strokes and knee diving.

Starfish: Advance Intermediate - Can swim 15 yards unassisted back, side and front with rudimentary rotary breathing - will learn elementary back, introduce butterfly, standing dives and develop rotary breathing.

Youth (6 Years - 16 Years) (TOP)
Children are grouped by ability level within the youth age range. Each skill level builds upon the preceding level. All levels include some skills taught in both shallow and deep water. The class ration is 1:8 for Polliwog to Minnow. In the Fish level and higher the ratio is 1:10. Polliwog classes are 30 minutes. All other Youth levels are 40 minutes.

Youth Program Levels:

Polliwog: Beginners-First time exposure, non-swimmer - will learn water adjustment, floating skills, face in swimming and introduction to back crawl.

Polliwog II: Same as Polliwog but for swimmers 9 and up.

Guppy: Intermediate - Able to float on front and back without help, Swim 5 yards unassisted front with rhythmic breathing and back crawl and jump in without assistance. - will learn rotary breathing, back crawl, side and rudimentary breast strokes and knee diving.

Minnow: Advance Intermediate- Can swim 25 yards unassisted back, side and front with rudimentary rotary breathing - will learn elementary back, introduce butterfly, standing dives & develop rotary breathing.

Fish: Entry Level Advance - Able to swim 25 yards with proficient rotary breathing, swim 75 yards total, can do backstroke, side stroke, breast stroke, elementary back, rudimentary butterfly dive and tread water - will master front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke elementary back, synchro skills and water polo.

Flying Fish: Advance swimmer - Master crawl stroke, back stroke, breast stroke & elementary, can swim 8 lengths and do 15 yards butterfly - will complete butterfly, survival skills, develop endurance in strokes & crawl turns.

Shark: Proficient Swimmer. 100 yards of primary strokes, 50 yards of butterfly and side, 500 yards of crawl with turns. Introduce swimmers to competitive strokes, combine swimming, advance synchro skills, rescue skills mastered and volunteerism.

Family Members: FREE

Youth Members: $60

Members: $100

Non-Members: $150

Please fill out registration form and register at member services

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Electric Eels Youth Pre-competitive Swim Club (TOP)

Session Dates:

Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008

Summer Registration Ongoing

Fridays 6:30 - 7:30 PM & Sundays 3:30 - 5:00 PM

Open to boys and girls in the YMCA swim levels of Flying Fish and Shark. The main focus is to increase strength, flexibility, and aerobic capacity as well as to instill respect, responsibility, caring, honesty and teamwork.

Family Members $ 45

Youth Members $ 65

Non-Members $100

Please register at Member Services

Teen Assistant Swim Instructor Program (TOP)

Our new program for teens gives 13-15 year olds the opportunity to gain valuable job training experience while having fun and keeping busy throughout the year by becoming YMCA teen assistant swim instructors. Teen assistants should have strong swimming skills and a desire to work with children.
Teens will be placed with experienced instructors and learn the ropes of teaching swim lessons, as well as developing positive self esteem and mature social interaction skills. They will receive help and be evaluated at the end of the session, as part of the learning and improvement process. Schedules will be flexible upon teen availability.
In future years, as the teens become old enough, they will be ready for employment by the YMCA or other organizations which provide swim lessons.

Session Dates:

Summer Session Runs: July 7 - August 22 , 2008

Summer Registration Ongoing