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Swim Lessons 2013

 Weekday Spring / Summer Lesson Dates

Session 1: March 5 – March 28		Session 2: April 9 – May 2
Session 3: May 7 – May 30		Session 4: June 4 – June 27
Session 5: Jul 9 – August 1		Session 6: August 6 – August 29
Session 7: September 9 – October 3		*Session 8: October 8 – October 31
*Session 9: November 5 – November 29

*Session 8 will have lessons on Halloween

*Session 9 will not have lessons on the 21st but will make those lessons up on the 29th

Saturday Spring / Summer Lesson Dates

Session 1: March 2 – March 23		Session 2: April 13 – May 4
Session 3: May 11 – June 1		Session 4: June 8 – June 29
Session 5: July 6 – July 27		Session 6: August 3 – August 24
Session 7: September 7 – September 28		Session 8: October 5 – October 26
*Session 9: November 2 – 30

*Session 9 will not have lessons on the 23rd but will make up those lessons on the 30th

Class Times and Days Offered

Preschool (3-5 Years)
Tuesday & Thursday		All levels		5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Youth (6-13 years)
Tuesday & Thursday		All Levels		6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Adult (13 years and older)
Saturday		All Levels		10:00 am – 10:45 am

Registration and Pricing

Registration Closing Dates for Weekday Lessons

Session 1: February 26		Session 2: April 2		Session 3: April 30
Session 4: May 28		Session 5: June 25		Session 6: July 30
Session 7: September 3		Session 8: October 31		Session 9: October 29

Registration Closing Dates for Saturday Lessons

Session 1: February 23		Session 2: April 6		Session 3: May 4
Session 4: June 1		Session 5: June 29		Session 6: July 27
Session 7: August 31		Session 8: September 28		Session 9: October 26

Class Fees for Weekday Lessons

$40/members, $50/potential members

Class Fees for Saturday Lessons

$20/members, $30 potential members

Private and Semi-Private Lesson Packages are also available.

Swim Lessons – Class Descriptions

Preschool lessons (ages 3-5 years)
This class introduces children to their first experience swimming without a parent. It is a great way for kids to learn how to be independent and have fun in the pool. A trained swim instructor teaches this class using the YMCA core values. Children learn at their own pace moving through our four skill levels. Preschool swim levels are Pike, Eel, Ray, and Starfish. Classes are 30 minutes.

Youth lessons (ages 6-15 years)
This class consists of four levels, which focus on stroke development, water safety, personal growth, and fun. A trained swim instructor works with children at their own pace using the YMCA core values, building self-esteem as well as self confidence through swimming. Youth swim levels are Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish and Flying Fish. Classes are 45 minutes.

Adult lesson (ages 13-up)
This class is for any adult from beginner through advanced. A trained swim instructor works with you moving at your own pace, learning basic stroke development, and water safety. Classes are 45 minutes.

On-Demand Private and Semi Private Lessons
Adults and children can register for individual lessons or take lessons with a friend! On-Demand private and semi-private lessons are 30 minutes. We have several instructors and time slots available. Please contact Jeremy Wyatt at 336-721-2100 to schedule. Single and Package rates are available-please see separate registration sheet for pricing.

TYDE Swim Team
You can also find information on developmental and competitive swimming options by visiting our YMCA Swim Team, TYDE, online at www.swimtyde.org.

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Swim Testing policy

Swim Testing

All children who are middle school age and under must be swim tested (8th Grade and under).

Mark

All children who are middle school age and under are required to wear a neck band or wristband identifying their skill level while in the pool.  PFD’s can be worn by all red level swimmers and must be worn by all red level swimmers in group swim time. Neckbands must returned to the lifeguard at the end of swimming time.

Protect

All children middle school age and under must remain in the designated area of the pool indicated by their colored band and a companied by a parent/guardian where necessary.

Swim Testing Levels

Green level swimmers must complete a deep end swim test consisting of swimming 15 feet without flotation, treading water for 30 seconds, and swimming back from where they started completely unassisted and to the satisfaction of the Lifeguard administering the test.  Green level swimmers will be allowed access to the entire pool area.   Green level swimmers who are under middle school age (K-5th grade) must have a parent on the pool deck at ALL times.

Yellow level swimmers must complete a shallow water swim test consisting of swimming the length of the shallow end unassisted without touching the bottom or grabbing onto the wall or lane line.  Yellow level swimmers will be allowed access to the shallow end only without the need of a floatation device.  Parent/guardian 18 years of age or older must stay on the pool deck at all times while yellow swimmer is in the pool.

Red level swimmers must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.  Parent/guardian must remain in the pool within arm’s reach of red level swimmer at all times.  Parent/guardian cannot be responsible for more than two red level swimmers at one time.  Red level swimmers must remain in the 3 feet area of the shallow end indicated by a safety line.  Personal floatation devices are available for use.

All groups using the pool must be tested and placed in the proper area of the pool indicated by colored neck band.  All red level swimmers in the group must wear a personal floatation device at all time regardless of height while in the pool.

Questions?

Contact John Ravestein, Aquatics Coordinator at 336 724 9205, or by email

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Lifeguard Certification Classes

During this class, participants will learn life-saving rescue skills for an Aquatic Environment. Once a participant takes the classes and passes the skills and written test, they will be certified as a YMCA Lifeguard for 2 years.

Lifeguard Course Prerequisites:

• Current CPR
• Current First Aid/AED
• Current Oxygen Administration
• Complete medical clearance (recommended)
• Minimum age 16. If under the age of 18, participant must have parental consent to take this course.
• Pass the following swimming test:
• Perform a long, shallow front dive, then swim 500 yards, including 100 yards each of: sidestroke, front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick with one arm forward, and inverted breaststroke kick with arms on the stomach.
• Tread water for at least two minutes with legs only
• Surface dive headfirst and feet first in 8 to 10 feet of water and swim underwater for 15 feet

Must be able to accomplish these tasks:

• Remain alert, with no lapses in consciousness
• Sit for extended periods, including in an elevated chair
• Move to various locations, including in and around an elevated chair
• Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances
• Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment
• Observe all areas of the aquatic environment
• Perform all needed rescues and survival skills
• Think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and remember
• Will possess the skills to operate alone as a lifeguard, with or without other lifeguard support.

Click here to view our upcoming classes.

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Water Fitness Classes

The Winston Lake Family YMCA offers a variety of Water Aerobics Classes in order to meet the needs of many levels of fitness. Classes are free to members.

View our Water Fitness Schedule

Contact Jeremy Wyatt, Aquatics Director, (336) 721-2100 at for more information.

 

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TYDE Swim Team

Ages: open to all ages who meet the prerequisite

TYDE is a USA Swimming and YMCA swim team offering a full range of competitive programming for all ages. Originally started in 1973 as WSY, we have grown to become one of the largest and most respected swim teams in North Carolina and across the country. Whether you are looking for a gentle introduction to competitive swimming, a nationally ranked training program or anything in between, TYDE has what you’re looking for!

Learn more at swimtyde.org.

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