YMCA Swim Classes

PIKE and EEL (ages 3-5) (30-minute class)

PIKE - Students are taught how to be comfortable in the water. They will learn bobs, blowing bubbles, kicking, arm movements, floating, and they will begin to work on front and back strokes.

EEL - Students will be required to complete 5 bobs by session end. They will be working in rhythmic breathing, kicking, over arm recovery, floating, jumping from wall and work on arm movements. Cost: Member $55, Non-Member $75.


RAY and STARFISH (ages 3-5) (30-minute class)

RAY – 10 bobs must be completed by session end. Rotary breathing will be taught will kicking, along with the front and back float without bubble, back float and glide with kick, jump from the wall in the 5ft. depth, introduce kneeling dive, front crawl and back stroke.

STARFISH – 15 bobs must be completed by session end along with good arm movements, kicking and rotary breathing. They must accomplish a good front and back float. The elementary backstroke will be introduced. Cost: Member $55, Non-Member $75.


POLLIWOG and GUPPY (ages 6-12) (45-minute class)

POLLIWOG – Swimmers will be taught bobs, front and back float, glide with kick, they will be introduced to arm movements and rotary breathing.

GUPPY – Swimmers will learn to front float for 1 minute. Kick 50 yards front and back. Swim 25 yards front crawl non-stop. Elementary backstroke, back crawl and kneeling dives will be introduced. Cost: Member $55, Non-Member $75.


MINNOW and FISH (ages 6-12) (45-minute class)

MINNOW – Endurance is increased in the front crawl and backstroke. Good form in the elementary backstroke will be accomplished. Standing dive will be introduced. Breaststroke will be introduced.

FISH – Front crawl in good form non-stop for 200 yards must be accomplished along with backstroke and lementary backstroke in good form. Breaststroke will be worked on. Dolphin kick will be introduced. Cost: Member $55, Non-Member $75.


FLYING FISH, SHARK and PORPOISE (ages 6-12)

FLYING FISH– Endurance will increase in all strokes. Stroke technique will be perfected. Butterfly will be introduced.

SHARK – Endurance in all strokes will be greatly increased. All strokes have to be completed non-stop for the required yardage.

PORPOISE – Endurance in all strokes will be increased. Flip turns and racing dives will be worked on.
*If a student is not in the proper swim level, the Aquatics Department will place the student in the appropriate swim level class. *

Cost: Member $55, Non-Member $75.


TEEN AND ADULT LESSONS (Ages 13 and up)

This 45-minute class is designed for teens and adults who want to learn to swim or to improve their strokes. This class meets Monday through Thursday for two weeks. Choose a session from the front page. Cost: Member $55, Non-Member $75.


PRIVATE LESSONS

One-on-one and semi-private lessons are available for all ages starting at 3 years. The lessons are thirty minutes a day, Monday through Thursday. The 4-day session costs $65 for members and $85 for non-members. To find out more or to sign up contact Lauren Biggs, Program Director.

Cost: Member $65, Non-Member $85.

PARENT / CHILD CLASSES

Parent / Child classes are a water enrichment program designed to allow the child to have fun in the water while the parent guides the child to learn basic aquatic skills. The class is not intended for the children to learn to swim, but to be comfortable in the water. The class also provides an increase of knowledge for parents in water safety and the ability to provide safety for their children in and around water. This class is 30 minutes for three Saturdays.

Sessions
Session One                        June 7, June 14, and June  21                        Each lesson is 30 minutes long
Session Two                        July 12, July 19, and July 26                            Each lesson is 30 minutes long

SHRIMP DIP (ages 6 months – 24 months)

An introduction to the aquatic environment for parent and child. Water adjustment skills, songs and games, and learning basic water safety are all part of the fun.

Cost: Member $30, Non-Member $50.

PERCH PLUNGE (ages 24 months – 36 months)

Children start moving independently through the water under their parents’ guidance. Experience the fun of blowing bubbles, kicking and paddling, and making a splash!

Cost: Member $30, Non-Member $50.

RECREATIONAL SWIM TEAM

SESSION ONE
Boys and Girls Ages 6-12
June 9, 2008 thru June 26, 2008
Practices are Monday –Thursday, 8:00am – 9:30am
Session One’s Swim Meet is Saturday, June 28 at the Nuber YMCA

SESSION TWO
Boys and Girls Ages 6-12
July 7, 2008 thru July 24, 2008
Practices are Monday – Thursday, 8:00am – 9:30am
Session Two’s Swim Meet is Saturday, July 26 at the Nuber YMCA

$75 per session for YMCA Members
$95 per session for all others
Fee includes:  meet entry fee, t-shirt, and awards

COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM

The competitive swim team is handled by the Bluff City Bluefins.