AQUATICS
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Arthritis Exercise - Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program (AFYAP) is a moderate exercise
program for ambulatory people with arthritis which may sustain or improve muscular and joint mobility.
Instructors are certified through the Arthritis Foundation and YMCA of the USA.
Deep Water Aerobics - (held in lap pool) Come use the power of deep water conditioning to strengthen
the whole body. Will use water belts, buoys, noodles and other equipment to enhance the workout.
Silver Splash!® - Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety. This class offers LOTS of fun and
shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is
required and a special Silver Splash!® kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination.
Water Aerobics - Something fun and new every time. This enjoyable class provides the opportunity to
use many different types of equipment for cardio fitness, strength training and stamina in the water.
| 13 and up….join in anytime. Classes are canceled when PCPS cancels school due to inclement weather. |
| FOR MORE INFORMATION EMAIL OUR AQUATICS DIRECTOR Stacie Hobbs at shobbs@ymcaofponcacity.net or call 580 765 5417 |
Pre-school classes (Ages 3 to 5 years)
These classes are not parent involved.
Class ratio is 6 students to 1 instructor.
There must be a minimum of 3 children in order to host the class.
PIKE: Beginner Level - NO swimming skills required
Students will be introduced to water and swimming
Students will be taught the basic paddle stroke and kicking
skills, pool safety, proper use of PFD's and develop comfort and
confidence in the water.
EEL: Intermediate
Ability to put face in water
Ability to swim with float belt without assistance
This class introduces front and back paddle skills and breath control.
STARFISH: Advanced
Ability to swim on front and back without a float belt
Tread water for 30 seconds, must be comfortable swimming
under water.
Students will review previous skills, improve stroke skills, learn
personal safety and rescue skills, and build endurance
These classes are not parent involved.
Class ratio is 6 students to 1 instructor.
There must be a minimum of 3 children in order to host the class.
PIKE: Beginner Level - NO swimming skills required
Students will be introduced to water and swimming
Students will be taught the basic paddle stroke and kicking
skills, pool safety, proper use of PFD's and develop comfort and
confidence in the water.
EEL: Intermediate
Ability to put face in water
Ability to swim with float belt without assistance
This class introduces front and back paddle skills and breath control.
STARFISH: Advanced
Ability to swim on front and back without a float belt
Tread water for 30 seconds, must be comfortable swimming
under water.
Students will review previous skills, improve stroke skills, learn
personal safety and rescue skills, and build endurance
Youth Levels (Ages 6 to 12 years)
These classes are not parent involved.
Class ratio is 1 instructor to 8 students.
There must be a minimum of 3 children in order to host the class.
POLLIWOG: No swimming skill requirements, introduction to water and swimming.
Children are acquainted with the pool, use flotation devices, floating,
front and back paddle strokes.
GUPPIES: Ability to swim without float belt the width of the pool,
Students are introduced to the front and back crawl, sidestroke,
breaststroke and elementary backstroke.
MINNOW: Ability to swim with face in the water.
Student should have elementary knowledge of front crawl, back crawl,
sidestroke and breaststroke, endurance to swim length of pool with
multiple strokes.
In this class students will further refine the stokes they have learned and
will master the front crawl with face in the water.
FISH: Know and be able to confidently swim the following strokes, front crawl
with rotary breathing, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke.
Ability to tread water for 1 minute, endurance to swim multiple lengths of
the pool.
Students will be introduced to the dolphin kick and basic butterfly.
These classes are not parent involved.
Class ratio is 1 instructor to 8 students.
There must be a minimum of 3 children in order to host the class.
POLLIWOG: No swimming skill requirements, introduction to water and swimming.
Children are acquainted with the pool, use flotation devices, floating,
front and back paddle strokes.
GUPPIES: Ability to swim without float belt the width of the pool,
Students are introduced to the front and back crawl, sidestroke,
breaststroke and elementary backstroke.
MINNOW: Ability to swim with face in the water.
Student should have elementary knowledge of front crawl, back crawl,
sidestroke and breaststroke, endurance to swim length of pool with
multiple strokes.
In this class students will further refine the stokes they have learned and
will master the front crawl with face in the water.
FISH: Know and be able to confidently swim the following strokes, front crawl
with rotary breathing, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke.
Ability to tread water for 1 minute, endurance to swim multiple lengths of
the pool.
Students will be introduced to the dolphin kick and basic butterfly.
WATER EXERCISE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Swim level descriptions
| This program was started in 1997 by lifeguards who wanted to give lap swimmers a goal and a reward for all their hard work! The program is simple in that all you have to do is record your distance. When you reach 100 miles, you get a Y “100 Mile Swim Club” T-Shirt! Rules: *To Join the 100 Mile Swim Club, simply stop by the front desk and register (it’s free)!! *Log sheets are located on the table in the Lap Pool Deck *Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy. Please be accurate in logging your distance. *You may use fins, paddles, kickboards, gloves, and pull buoys during your workout to make your swim more interesting. Break up your workout into smaller ones and change your strokes as you go. *The “100 Mile Swim Club” Begins March 1st and runs thru December 31St 2011. *Reach the GOAL!! Swim 100 Miles- however you wish- and receive a FREE YMCA 100 Mile Club T-Shirt! *YMCA Aquatic Staff will total your distances every Friday. Try to make it in the “TOP 10” that will be posted on our website (updated weekly). What is 100 Miles? Here’s the breakdown!! Indoor Lap Pool Length = One end of the pool to the other (25 yards) Lap = Down and back (50 yards) 1 mile = 1,760 yards = Approximately 72 lengths or 36 laps Goal = 100 miles = 176,000 yards = 7040 Lengths or 3,520 laps |
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CLASSES BEGIN: MARCH 6TH - 29TH
Classes are held Tuesday & Thursday
Classes are 30 mins long
Fees:
Members: $30.00 - Registration begins February 1st
Non-Members: $50.00 - Registration begins February 20th
Time Level’s Offered Pool
4:30 - 5:00 pm Pike, Starfish Family
5:15 - 5:45 pm Eel, Polliwog Family
6:00 - 6:30 pm Starfish, Guppie, Minnow, Fish Family & Lap
Classes are held Tuesday & Thursday
Classes are 30 mins long
Fees:
Members: $30.00 - Registration begins February 1st
Non-Members: $50.00 - Registration begins February 20th
Time Level’s Offered Pool
4:30 - 5:00 pm Pike, Starfish Family
5:15 - 5:45 pm Eel, Polliwog Family
6:00 - 6:30 pm Starfish, Guppie, Minnow, Fish Family & Lap
YOUTH SWIM LESSONS - MARCH SESSION