Aquatics
Patrick Walsh, Aquatics Director - PatrickW@ymcaatlanta.org

Pool Schedule
Fall 2009 Pool Schedule

Group Swim Lessons
Mon/Wed or Tue/Thur
Nov 30 - Dec 17 (Mini-Session) - Facility Member $45 * Program Member $70

*No Saturday Classes Available for the Mini Session!

2010 Session Dates
Session 1: Jan 9 - Feb 18 (No classes on Jan 18 - Make Up on Jan 22) (Registration Begins December 14)
Session 2: Feb 20 - Apr 1 (Registration Begins January 25)
Session 3: Apr 12 - May 22 (Registration Begins March 15)

Rates
Weekdays - Facility Member $90 * Program Member $135
Saturdays - Facility Member $60 * Program Member $95

PARENT/CHILD PROGRAMS - ages 6-36 months

PARENT/TOT: 6-24 Months
No skills required.
Parent assisted program designed to increase comfort in the water.  Provides positive learning environment for aquatics.
Sat: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

TWO MUCH FUN: 24-36 Months
No skills required. An introduction to Pike I for children 24-36 months with their parents’ participation. 
In class: they will learn to blow bubbles, put face in water and proper kicking.
Sat: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m

PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS - ages 3-5 years

PIKE: 3-5 years
No skills required. Water readiness. 
In class: will learn to blow bubbles put, face in water and proper kicking, paddling, and front and back floats with use of flotation devices.
M/W: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m., 5:10-5:40 p.m.
T/Th: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m., 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m., 10:05 - 10:35 p.m.

EEL: 3-5 years
Skills required: Put face in water, float on back and front w/ assistance, swim 5 feet without flotation. 
In class: Will learn to bob, kick on back, front and back float, swim without assistance 15 feet, wet ball and synchronized swimming skills.
M/W: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m., 5:10-5:40 p.m.
T/Th: 4:00 - 4:30 p.m., 6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Sat: 10:40 - 11:10 p.m.

RAY: 3-5 years
Skills required: Swim without flotation device 15 feet, float on front and back, and jump into water without help. 
In class: Will learn front crawl, elementary backstroke, treading water, synchronized swimming skills, and wet ball activities.
M/W: 4:35 - 5:05 p.m.
T/Th: 5:25 - 5:55 p.m.
Sat: 10:40 - 11:10 a.m.

STARFISH: 3-5 years
Skills required: Tread water, swim 25 feet using a modified crawl stroke and swim on back. 
In class: Will learn survival float, kneeling and sitting dives, boating safety, to coordinate front crawl with rotary breathing and back crawl 25 yards.
M/W: 4:35 - 5:05 p.m.
T/Th: 5:25 - 5:55 p.m.
Sat: 10:40 - 11:10 a.m.

YOUTH PROGRAMS - ages 6-12 years

POLLIWOG: 6-12 years
No skills required.
In class: Will be introduced to the front crawl, front and back floats, putting face in water and personal safety skills.
M/W: 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
T/Th: 6:35 - 7:20 p.m.
Sat: 11:15 a.m. - noon

GUPPY: 6-12 years
Skills required:  Blow bubbles, put face in water, float on front and back, and paddle 15 feet without assistance. 
In class: Will learn to tread water, rudimentary 25 yards front and back crawl, jump into deep end, and kneeling dive.
M/W: 6:35 - 7:20 p.m.
T/Th: 4:35 - 5:20 p.m.
Sat: 11:15 a.m. - noon

MINNOW: 6-12 years
Skill required: Rudimentary 25 yd. front and back crawl, jump in deep end, and tread water for 30 seconds. 
In class: Will build endurance swimming, reinforce fundamentals of front crawl, elementary backstroke, and diving.  Introduction to breaststroke arm pull.  Emphasize rescue and safety skills.
M/W: 6:35 - 7:20 p.m.
T/Th: 4:35 - 5:20 p.m.
Sat: 12:05 - 12:50 p.m.

FISH/FLYING FISH/SHARK: 6-12 years
Skills required: Swim two lengths of both front crawl and back stroke in good form.  Can dive in water. 
In class: Will learn to perform 50 yards of each: breaststroke, sidestroke and open turns.
M/W: 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
T/Th: 6:35 - 7:20 p.m.
Sat: 12:05 - 12:50 p.m.

ADULT LESSONS
BEGINNER: 13 years and older
No skills required. In class: Become comfortable in water, learn breath control, floating, basic stroke techniques.
M/W: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.
T/Th: 7:30 - 8:15 p.m.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS:Ages 3 - Adult - Private Swimming Lessons Registration Form
This program is only available to facility members. Private (1:1 ratio) and semi-private (2:1 ratio) swim lessons are available on a first come, first served basis. Classes are scheduled when pool space and instructor availability permit. To request private lessons visit the Registration Office and submit a Private Lesson Request form.THREE HOURS · SCHEDULED WITH INSTRUCTOR

PRIVATE LESSONS:
Facility Member $120

SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS*:
Facility Member $80

*Per person, must provide both participants (YMCA will not pair participants)

Pool Buddies
Facility Member $65 * Program Member $95

If you have three or more buddies (friends or siblings) with similar swimming ability, we can work with you to schedule a class that is convenient for you.  Please come to our registration office to fill out a request form for your Pool Buddies class today. Facility Members - $58; Program Members - $78

Swim Team - Swim Team Homepage
Monday through Friday - November 30 - February 26
Facility Member $225 * Program Member $295

Beginner (5-8 yrs) 4:00-4:45:  This practice is designed for swimmers newer to competitive swimming. Practice will focus on the fundamentals of swimming, breaking down each stroke to ensure our swimmers achieve a legal stroke, start, and turn. Yardage will be kept to a minimum, offering a hands-on approach. Swimmers must be able to swim one length of front and back crawl.

Developmental (5-18 yrs) 4:30-5:30:  This practice is designed for our swimmers who are experienced with swimming, but still need significant stroke refinement. Practice will focus on furthering stroke technique through drills, ensuring our swimmers understand the elements of all four competitive strokes. Swimmers must be proficient in freestyle and backstroke, and be able to swim multiple lengths of each. 

Advanced (9-18 yrs) 5:30-6:30:  This will be an advanced practice, and swimmers must be proficient in Freestyle, Backstroke, Breastroke, and have some knowledge of Butterfly. Practice will focus on every detail of swimming, including starts, turns, and finishes. Swimmers will further build endurance and speed through resistance training and more intense workouts.

CPR/AED Classes (age 12+)
This course provides training in adult, child and infant CPR.  To receive certification, participants must score 80% or better on the written exam and be able to correctly perform all of the skills.  Participants will be certified to use an Automatic External Defibrillator, wich is used to restart a stopped or abnormal heart rhythm.

10:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Nov 21

Facility Member $50 * Program Member $65

Lifeguard Training (age 16+)
The YMCA Lifeguard Training course prepares individuals to act as professional rescuers.  The course teaches the participants how to maintain a safe aquatic environment, perform water rescues, administer CPR, oxygen and first aid, and how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Several prerequisites apply.

Prerequisites: (These items will be evaluated on the first day of class)

-Be at least 16 years of age by the last schedueld day of class.
-Participants must be able to swim continuously for 500 yards (20 lengths of the pool) using the following strokes each for 100 yards: front crawl (freestyle), breast stroke, sidestroke, sidestrok kick with one arm forward, and inverted breastroke kick with arms on stomach.
-Tread water for two minutes, legs only
-Surface dive head first in six feet of water and swim underwater for 15 feet.

Session 1: April 17-24
Session 2: May 23-29

Facility Member $195 * Program Member $235

Lifeguard Class Waiver