Program Description

Lap Pool
Used for Lap Swim, Open Swim and Water Aerobic classes. The Lap pool is 20 yards in length and has 4 lap swim lanes. Please refer to the schedule below for designated times.

• Lap Swim- Available for members ages 15 and up. Lanes are designated according to swimming ability. Please refer to the Lap Swim Courteous and Lane Policies below.
• Open Swim- This is an open time for members 6 years old and up. No lap swim lanes are available. Please refer to the pool rules for specific information about expectable floatation devices and conduct.
• Water Aerobics- We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced classes. Please refer to the schedule below for times. *Note there is a maximum of 25 participants for each class and it is first come, first serve. The instructors have the final say.
  

• AFYAP (Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program) - This program is designed for people with arthritis and related conditions. Water exercise is especially good for people with arthritis because it allows you to exercise without putting excess strain on your joints and muscles. The AFYAP gives you the opportunity to do gentle activities in warm water with guidance from a trained instructor. Although it is a non-clinical program (one that will not replace a prescribed regimen of therapeutic exercise) past participants have enjoyed some physical benefits such as decreased pain and stiffness.
• The AFYAP also provides a friendly supportive atmosphere in which you can make new friends and try new activities. The social interaction can help decrease feelings of depression and isolation. Progress in the aquatics activities can lead to independence and improve self-esteem.
• Stretch and Strengthen- A low impact, non- cardio water exercise class that focuses on stretching and strengthening the muscles. We offer two different levels; please refer to the schedule below for times.
• A.O.T (Adult Open Training) - This is an open time for adults ages 18 and up to do their own workout or exercises.
• Healthy Joints- A low impact, non-cardio water exercise class designed to promote good joint health while toning and strengthening the muscles. This is not an Arthritis Foundation Class!
  

1. You must take a cleansing shower before entering the pool.
2. All swimmers five years old and under must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian who can swim.
3. If you are a non-swimmer, and are over the age of five, you must have a proper lifesaving device or be at least 4 ½ feet tall. Non Swimmers are not allowed in the deep end. (See the Lifeguard for acceptable flotation devices.)
4. Listen to the lifeguard at all times. They have the final say on all pool rules.
5. No running on the pool deck.
6. No diving in the Training Pool. Diving is only permitted in the Lap pool at the 9ft depth.
7. No rough housing, chicken fights, or piggyback rides.
8. No food, gum or drinks (plastic water bottles are ok).
9. Kick boards, water buoys and noodles are to be used for instructional purposes only. Children must have lifeguard approval first.
10. Persons with open wounds, skin lesions, sores or inflamed eyes or mouth, nose or ear discharge, or who is a carrier of the micro-organisms of any communicable disease, shall not use the pool.
11. Urinating, expectorating, spitting or blowing your nose in the pool is prohibited.
12. Persons not dressed for swimming will not be allowed on the deck. Changing clothes or dressing on the pool deck will not be permitted.
13. Plastic diaper covers must be worn over diapers for children who are not potty trained.

1. You must be at least 15 years old to use the Spa, no exceptions will be made.
2. A cleansing shower is required before entering the spa.
3. No DIVING allowed.
4. No running, jumping or horseplay is permitted.
5. Working out in the spa will not be permitted at any time.
6. For the safety of the members we recommend that you limit your time in the Spa to no longer than 5-10 minutes.
7. Prolonged exposure to the hot water of the spa may result in nausea, dizziness or fainting.
8. Elderly persons, pregnant women and persons with health conditions requiring medical care should consult a physician before entering the spa.
9. Hot water immersion while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, drugs or medications may lead to serious health consequences and is not recommended.
10. For safety purposes, swim caps are not to be worn in the spa.

Schedule

Lap Swim Courtesy Policy

To insure the safety and enjoyment of all members please abide by the following courtesy policy:

• For safety purposes we ask that you enter the pool at the shallow end.
• NOTIFY all lap swimmers in the lane of your presence verbally or by tapping them on the hand or arm BEFORE entering the water.
• DO NOT DIVE in the SHALLOW END, if you wish to enter the pool with a dive it must be done in the DEEP END when no other swimmers are in the lane.
• If you need to rest in between laps, rest at the extreme corners of the lane to avoid blocking the turning area.
• When swimming Breaststroke swim as close to the lane line a possible to avoid hitting other swimmers in the lane.
• To prevent injuries, the Butterfly stroke may only be performed if no other swimmers are in your lane.
• WATER JOGGING is only permitted in the slow lanes when no more than one (1) other swimmer is in the water. If there are other swimmers waiting to use the lane WATER JOGGING IS NOT PERMITTED.
• To insure member satisfaction and safety please choose the lane that best fits your swimming speed.

Please remember to be considerate and treat others the way you wish to be treated.
Help make your YMCA experience a safe and pleasant one!

Lap Swim Lane Policy

• Fast Lane:
  o Designated by a sign.
  o Circle Swimming required when more than 2 are in a lane.
  o Must swim 2 lengths in under 90 seconds consistently.
  o Maximum of four (4) swimmers in a lane at a time.
  o When the lane is at maximum capacity ALL swimmer MUST swim Freestyle to avoid collisions in the water.
  o Slower swimmers must allow faster swimmers to pass by waiting at the end of the lane.
  
• Medium Lane:
  o The lane to the immediate left of the Fast Lane.
  o Circle Swimming required when more than 2 are in a lane.
  o Must swim 2 lengths in under 140 seconds consistently.
  o Same rules apply as for fast lane.
  o Maximum of three (3) swimmers in lane at a time.
  
• Slow Lane:
  o The two outside lanes.
  o Circle Swimming required when more than 2 are in a lane.
  o Go at your own pace, stay to the right, except to pass and use caution on turns.
  o If resting, stand in the extreme corner of lanes. Do not block turning area.
  o Maximum of three (3) swimmers in lane at a time.

Circle Swimming: Swimming on the right hand side of the lane in a counterclockwise direction.

• 30 minute maximum while others are waiting.
• Youth Lap Swimmers - 9 - 14 years old.
• Adult Lap swimmers - 15 years old and up.
  

Lap Pool Schedule - effective October 1, 2003 (schedule subject to change without notice)

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
*Lap Swim 5:30-8:55AM	*Lap Swim 5:30-8:55AM	*Lap Swim 5:30-8:55AM	*Lap Swim 5:30-8:55AM	*Lap Swim 5:30-8:55AM	*Lap Swim   7:00-9:25AM
Aerobics     9:00-10:00AM	Aerobics     9:00-10:00AM	Aerobics     9:00-10:00AM	Aerobics     9:00-10:00AM	Aerobics     9:00-10:00AM	Aerobics     9:30-10:30AM
*Lap Swim   10:05-2:00	*Lap Swim   10:05-2:00	*Lap Swim   10:05-2:00	*Lap Swim   10:05-2:00	*Lap Swim   10:05-2:00	Swim Lessons 10:30-12:45	*Lap Swim 12:00-2:25
Open Swim   2:05-3:55PM	Open Swim   2:05-3:55PM	Open Swim   2:05-3:55PM	Open Swim   2:05-3:55PM	Open Swim   2:05-3:55PM	*Lap Swim 12:50-2:25PM	Open Swim 2:30-4:00PM
Swim Lessons 3:30-6:00PM	Swim Lessons 3:30-6:00PM	Swim Lessons 3:30-6:00PM	Swim Lessons 3:30-6:00PM	Swim Lessons 4:00-4:45PM	Open Swim   2:30-4:30PM	*Lap Swim 4:05-5:30PM
** Two Lanes Only **				Lap Swim 4:50-6:30PM	Lap Swim  4:35-6:30PM
Lap Swim 5:05-6:30PM	Lap Swim 5:05-6:30PM	Lap Swim 5:05-6:30PM	Lap Swim 5:05-6:30PM
Swim Team  6:00-7:30PM	Swim Team  6:00-7:30PM	Swim Team  6:00-7:30PM	Swim Team  6:00-7:30PM	Swim Team  6:30-7:30PM
Aerobics      7:30-8:30PM	Swim Lessons 7:30-8:30PM	Aerobics      7:30-8:30PM	Swim Lessons 7:30-8:30PM	Family Swim Night 7:35-9:00
**Lap Swim  8:35-10:00PM (Youth Lane open til 9:00 p.m.)	**Lap Swim  8:35-10:00PM (Youth Lane open til 9:00 p.m.)	**Lap Swim  8:35-10:00PM (Youth Lane open til 9:00 p.m.)	**Lap Swim  8:35-10:00PM (Youth Lane open til 9:00 p.m.)	*Lap Swim  9:05-10:00PM

You must be at least 15 years of age to participate in Adult Lap Swim and use the spa.

*A Fast Lane will be designated by a sign for those who are Experienced and Fast paced only!

**A Lane will be designated for Youth Lap swimmers Ages 9 - 14 years old, M - TH from 8:35 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. ONLY! Only youths who are Lap swimming and abiding by the rules will be allowed at this time.

H20 Aerobic Classes are first come first serve and have a maximum of 25 participants.

Note: For the Safety of the members the H20 Aerobic classes will be closed to participants 10 minutes after they begin. The Instructor will have the final say.

Training Pool Schedule - effective September 1, 2003 (schedule subject to change without notice)

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
AOT             5:30-8:00AM	AOT     5:30-7:30AM	AOT             5:30-8:00AM	AOT     5:30-7:30AM	AOT             5:30-8:00AM
A.F.Y.A.P. 8:00-9:00AM	Stretch & Strengthen 7:30-9:00AM	A.F.Y.A.P. 8:00-9:00AM	Stretch & Strengthen 7:30-9:00AM	A.F.Y.A.P. 8:00-9:00AM	AOT   7:00-8:55AM
AOT   9:00-10:00AM	AOT 9:00-10:00AM	AOT   9:00-10:00AM	AOT 9:00-10:00AM	AOT   9:00-10:00AM
A.F.Y.A.P 10:00-11:00AM		A.F.Y.A.P 10:00-11:00AM		A.F.Y.A.P 11:00-12:00PM	Swim Lessons 9:00-2:15PM	AOT  12:00-1:00PM
A.F.Y.A.P 11:00-12:00PM	Open Swim 10:00-11:00 am For parents with children 0-5 years	A.F.Y.A.P 11:00-12:00PM	Open Swim 10:00-11:00 am For parents with children 0-5 years	Healthy Joints 12:00-1:00PM		Open Swim 1:00-4:30PM
Healthy Joints 12:00-1:00PM	A.F.Y.A.P 11:00-12:00PM	Healthy Joints 12:00-1:00PM	A.F.Y.A.P 11:00-12:00PM	A.F.Y.A.P  1:00-2:00PM
A.F.Y.A.P  1:00-2:00PM	AOT  12:00-1:00PM	A.F.Y.A.P  1:00-2:00PM	AOT  12:00-1:00PM	AOT    2:00-3:10PM	AOT   2:20-3:30PM
AOT   2:00-3:25PM	Stretch & strengthen  1:00-2:00PM	AOT   2:00-3:25PM	Stretch & strengthen  1:00-2:00PM	Swim Lessons 3:15-8:30PM	Open Swim 3:30-5:30PM	AOT  4:30-5:30PM
Swim Lessons 3:30-8:30PM	AOT   2:00-3:25PM	Swim Lessons 3:30-8:30PM	AOT   2:00-3:25PM	AOT    7:50-10:00PM	AOT 5:30-6:30PM
AOT    8:30-10:00PM	Swim Lessons  3:30-7:30PM	AOT    8:30-10:00PM	Swim Lessons  3:30-7:30PM
	Open Swim   7:30-9:00PM		Open Swim   7:30-9:00PM
	AOT    9:00-10:00PM		AOT    9:00-10:00PM

AOT- (Adult Open Training) Open time for ages 18 & up to do their own workout or exercises.

A.F.Y.A.P- (Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatics Program) All classes are the same level.   Registration is required monthly for AFYAP and the dates are posted on the pool deck and at the Main Desk.

Healthy Joints- This is a class designed to be more advanced than AFYAP, while continuing to focus on exercises that promote Healthy Joints.  This is NOT an Arthritis Foundation Class.

Note: To maintain a safe environment the Healthy Joints and Stretch & Strengthen classes will be closed to participants 10 minutes after they begin.  The instructor will have the final say.

Jacuzzi

Water Aerobics

	*Level 1 ~ Beginning - Learning the basics.
	*Level 2 ~ Intermediate - Working knowledge of basics.
	*Level 3 ~ Advanced - Working knowledge of level 2 and deep water exercises.
	*Stretch/Strengthen - A low impact water exercise class designed to stretch and strengthen muscles.

Senior Aerobics - Twinges n Hinges - An aquatic workout specifically designed for people with arthritic conditions or who want a low impact aquatic experience.

Swim Lessons - Parent/Tot (6 months - 3 years), Tiny Tot (3-5 years), Progressive (6-12 years) and Adult (13 years & up). Please consult the schedules below for designated times.

Swim Team - Coaches invitation only.

Youth Aquatics: The YMCA Progressive Swimming Program

The YMCA Progressive Swimming Program is designed in such a way that participants will remain at a level for more than one session. The goal is to develop each participant's human potential and to encourage his or her awareness in aquatic skills to the best of his or her ability.

Polliwog: for the beginner or non-swimmer. You learn front/back float, front/back glide, front/back flutter kick, paddle stroke, rhythmic breathing, water games and tub scull. Gain self confidence. (Max. 7 students per class)  "*" Indicates 2 classes in the training pool.

Mon/Wed:		Tues/Thu:		Fri.		Sat.
TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE
3:30PM	PW2*	3:30PM	PW10*	3:15PM	PW16*	9:00AM	PW21*
5:00PM	PW5*	4:00PM	PW11*	4:45PM	PW18*	9:45AM	PW22*
5:30PM	PW6*	4:30PM	PW12*	5:30PM	PW19*	12:45PM	PW24*
6:00PM	PW7*	5:00PM	PW13*	6:15PM	PW20*	1:30PM	PW27*
6:30PM	PW8*	6:00PM	PW14*
		6:30PM	PW15*

Guppy: for the Polliwog graduate. Learn front/back float, treading water, rotary breathing, paddle stroke, front crawl, somersault. Gain cautiousness and patience. (Max. 7 Students)

Mon/Wed:		Tues/Thu:		Fri.		Sat.
TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE
3:30PM	G1	3:30PM	G3	4:00PM	G6	10:30AM	G7
4:00PM	G2	4:30PM	G4			11:15AM	G8
		7:30PM	G5			12:00PM	G9
						12:00PM	G10

Minnow: for the Guppy graduate. Learn survival float, diving, treading water, front/back crawl, turns. Gain self-discipline, goal setting and fitness.  (Max 10 Students per class)

Mon/Wed:		Tues/Thu:		Fri.		Sat.
TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE
4:00PM	M1	4:00PM	M2	4:00PM	M5	10:30AM	M4
		7:30PM	M3

Fish: for the Minnow graduate. Learn trading water, breast stroke kick, elementary back stroke, dolphin kick, underwater swimming, sculling. Gain knowledge of team work.  (Max. 10 students per class)

Mon/Wed:		Tues/Thu:
TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE
4:30PM	F1	8:00PM	F3

Flying Fish: for the Fish graduate. Learn butterfly stroke, breast stroke, open turns, individual medley, stroke variations. Gain adventure and fitness.  (Max. 10 students per class)

Mon/Wed:		Tues/Thu:		Sat.
TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE
5:00PM	FF1*	5:00PM	FF3*	11:15AM	FF4

Shark: Entry level: Fish certificate.   Skills: Front crawl with flip turn, individual medaly and must be proficient in all strokes.  Growth: Fitness and rescue.  (Max. 10 students per class)

Mon/Wed:		Tues/Thu:
TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE
4:30PM	Shark1	8:00PM	Shark 2

Swim Team: Entry Level: Mastered all strokes and a successful try out with Coarch Vartan.  (Max. 25 Team Members)

Adult & Preschool Aquatics

This program stresses enjoyment of pre-swim learning activities, development of confidence in parent and children & safety. Each class emphasizes mental and physical development. Safety is a major consideration in the class.

Care must always be taken to emphasize that self-confidence in the water does not mean that small children are "water safe." Class enrollment is also kept at a comfortable level so that each child or child/adult team receives special, individualized attention every class session.

Beginning Swimmer: for non-swimmers. You learn front/back float, front/back glide, front/back flutter kick, paddle stroke, rhythmic breathing. (Max. 6 students)

Mon/Wed:		Tues/Thu:		Sat.
TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE
8:00PM	AB@	7:00pm	AB3	11:15AM	AB4

Intermediate Swimmer: for the beginner graduate. You learn trading water, rotary breathing, survival float, front/back crawl, breast stroke and sculling. (Max 6 students)

Mon/Wed: Time 7:30 p.m., Code AI 1

Advanced: for the intermediate graduate. Instructor recommendation required. You learn conditioning and stroke correction. (Max 8 students)

Mon/Wed: Time 7:30 p.m., Code AA 1

Tiny Tots: (Pike & Eel) for ages 3-5 years. No skills required.  Instructor ratio 1:6.   Taught how to float on their front and back, blow bubbles, kick on their front and back with a kick board, rudimentary front glide with an individual floatation device (I.F.D.), rudimentary paddle stroke on front, back and side with an I.F.D. swim for 15 feet on front, side and back independently and jumping from the side of the pool and swimming back to the wall with assistance.  (*) indicates 2 classes in the pool.

Mon/Wed:		Tues/Thu:		Fri.		Sat.
TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE
3:30PM	TTS2*	3:30PM	TTS9*	3:15PM	TTS13*	9:00AM	TTS18*
4:00PM	TTS3*	4:30PM	TTS10*	4:00PM	TTS14*	12:00PM	TTS19*
4:30PM	TTS4*	5:00PM	TTS11*	5:30PM	TTS16*	12:45PM	TTS20*
5:00PM	TTS5*	6:00PM	TTS24*	6:15PM	TTS17*	1:30PM	TTS21*
6:00PM	TTS6*	6:30PM	TTS12*
6:30PM	TTS7*

Tiny Tots Plus: (Ray& Starfish) Successful completion of Tiny Tots or swim check required.   Students continue advancing their paddle stroke on front, back and side swimming 30 feet independently and 25 yards with an I.F.D  At this level rythmic side breathing and breastroke will be introduced.  Students will learn to glide, swim under-water, do knee dives, jump from the side and swim back independently or with minimal assistance and continue learning safety skills.

Mon/Wed:		Tues/Thu:		Fri.		Sat.
TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE	TIME	CODE
5:30PM	TTSP1*	5:30PM	PT2	7:00PM	PT3	10:30AM	PT4

 

These are acceptable devices:

	A certified PFD- (Personal Floatation Device)
	A swim suit with a flotation device sewn into in
	Water wings

These are NOT acceptable devices:

	Fun noodles
	Kickboards
	Inner tubes or inflatable rafts or rings