January: Pre-School lessons (ages 3-5) Class dates are 1/9, 1/11, 1/16, 1/18, 1/23, 1/25 Registration for lessons starts 12/30 for members & 12/31 for non-members.
February: Youth lessons (ages 6+) Class dates are 2/13, 2/15, 2/20, 2/22, 2/27, 2/29 Registration for lessons starts 2/3 for members & 2/4 for non-members.
March: Pre-school lessons (ages 3-5) Class dates are 3/12, 3/14, 3/19, 3/21, 3/26, 3/28 Registration for lessons starts 3/2 for members & 3/3 for non-members.
April: Youth lessons (ages 6+) Class dates are 4/9, 4/11, 4/16, 4/18, 4/23, 4/25 Registration for lessons starts 3/30 for members & 3/31 for non-members.
Class coverage
Level 1 -Pool rules
-Blowing bubbles
-Basic beginner swimming on belly
-Basic beginner swimming on back
-Jumping into water (shallow water)
-Short distance swimming
-Deep Water work
-Life jacket information
-“911” and “HELP” information
Level 2
-Pool rules
-Swimming on belly
-Swimming on back
-Blowing bubbles
-Jumping into water (shallow/deep water)
-Short to longer distance swimming
-Diving Safety
-Sitting Dives
-Kneeling Dives
-Treading Water
-Enter/Exit a boat
-Life jacket swimming
-Perform a Reaching Assist
-“911” and “HELP” information
Level 3
-Pool rules
-Proper front crawl stroke with breathing
-Proper back stroke with rotary arm motion
-Proper breast stroke with breathing
-Kneeling and Standing Dives
-Diving off a starting block
-Distance swimming
-Perform a Reaching Assist
-Perform a Throwing Assist
Swim Lessons
Class
Days
Times
Level 1 (beginner)
Mon/Wed
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Level 2 (intermediate)
Mon/Wed
6:30 - 7:00 pm
Level 3 (advanced)
Mon/Wed
7:00 - 7:30 pm
Adult Aqua Fitness Programs
(Sessions are monthly)
Super 60’s
Mon - Thurs
10:30 -11:15 am
Free / $48.00 per month
Aqua Fitness
Mon/Wed/Thurs
9:30 - 10:30 am
Free / $65.00 per month
Mon/Wed
6:00 - 6:45 pm
Saturday
9:30 - 10:30 am
Aqua Zumba
Tuesday
9:30 - 10:30 am
Free for members
Lifeguard Training Once certified, you will be able to lifeguard at any pool. Course includes certification in American Red Cross, Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, First Aid.
** Contact Chris Tapler, Aquatics Director, at 249-2177 or chris@lexingtonymca.com to set up your pre-course screening.
Pre-course consists of: - 300 yd swim, any stroke with goggles - 100 yd breast stroke, 100 yd side stroke without goggles - Tread water for 2 minutes - Swim 20 yds, retrieve a 10 lb. brick from 10 ft. and swim back 20 yds.
The Aquatics Department is proud to announce that we have started our own swim teams for 5-10 and 11-18 age groups. Coaches are swimmers from the High Point University Swim Team.
Registration began at the Y on September 1. The annual registration fee is $75 for all and monthly fees are $45 for members and $65 for non-members.
Projected run times will be October 1, 2011 through the last week of May 2012. Practice times for age group 5-10 is on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. and for age group 11-18 on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7-8 p.m.
Prerequisite for Team 5-10: Must be able to swim 3 competitive strokes (freestlye, backstroke, & breaststroke). Need goggles, fins, & a proper competitive swimsuit.
Prerequisite for Team 11-18: Must be able to complete 50 yards of all 4 competitive strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly). Need goggles, fins, and a proper competitive swimsuit.
For more information contact Chris Tapler, Aquatics Director, at 249-2177 or chris@lexingtonymca.com.
Aquatic Fitness Aerobic and resistance intervals are combines in a unique and fun-filled workout. Super 60's This water class is specially designed to improve joint flexability, muscular endurance and range of motion while reducing joint pain and stiffness. Perfect for the older participant but any age adults are welcomed!
Aqua Fitness Saturday "On the Beach" Playing your favorite beach music and rhythm & blues Join us for a powerful total body workout in the water that will push your strength and endurance to the next level. This class is an excellent aquatic workout for beginners to advanced participants.
Note: Non-members use the family program participant locker rooms, not the adult member’s locker rooms.
Birthday Parties This is a fun and exciting way to spend your birthday. A lifeguard is provided for you and your guests in the pool and a program room is provided for you to serve refreshments to your guests after they swim. Both areas are available for an hour each.
Cost for members of the YMCA is $90.00, all others are $110.00. There is a 20 person group limit ($5 for each additional person over 20). Rate includes lifeguard, tables, and chairs. Please call the YMCA Aquatics Director to book your party today.
Storm Closing Policy The pool will be closed during thunderstorms and for a period of 30 minutes after the last sound of thunder. This is for the safety of members and program participants.
