PARENT AND CHILD CLASSES
Ages 6 mo.- 3 years
Parents are in the water with their child, participating in the class. Students are introduced to basic swimming skills as they learn safety & enjoyment in an aquatic environment.

• Blowfish
  Ages 30-36 months
  This class is for children who are very comfortable in the water and are ready for small class participation without parents.
  

• Pike
  Ages 3 to completion of kindergarten
  Little or no swimming ability.
  

• Pre-Eel
  Ages 3 to completion of kindergarten
  For those children who have completed the Pike requirements but still need work on endurance. Teacher recommendaton only.
  

• Eel
  Ages 3 to completion of kindergarten
  Must be able to swim front, back and side 10 yards without float belt; must be able to jump off the side and return to the wall without assistance.
  

• Ray/Starfish
  Ages 3 to completion of kindergarten
  Must be able to swim front, back and side 25 yards without float belt; must be comfortable in the deep water (10’).

• Jr. Porpoise
  Ages 3 to completion of kindergarten
  Front rhythmic breathing almost perfected; must be able to swim 25 yards each front crawl, back crawl and elementary backstroke; beginning to perfect sidestroke.
  

YOUTH, TEEN & ADULT SWIM
This program has seven levels for ages six and older. Each level builds on the one before it, culminating in the Porpoise Level where participants apply skills learned to an ever-widening circle of aquatic activities.

• Polliwog
  Little or no swimming ability.
  

• Guppy
  Swim without float belt 20 feet front, back and side; jump in and return to side without assistance.
  

• Minnow
  Must be able to swim without belt 25 yards front, back and side; rudimentary rhythmic breathing on front. Jump in and return to side without assistance. Must be comfortable in the deep water (10’).
  

• Fish
  Must be able to swim 25 yards each front crawl with rotary breathing, rudimentary breaststroke, rudimentary sidestroke with scissors kick backstroke and elementary backstroke; must be able to jump off diving board and return to safety.

• Flying Fish
  Must be able to swim 50 yards each front crawl with rotary breathing, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl and sidestroke; 15 yards butterfly; perform a standing dive.

• Shark
  Must be able to swim 100 yards each front crawl (bilateral breathing),
  breaststroke, elementary backstroke, back crawl and sidestroke; swim 50 yards lifesaving stroke and 15 yard butterfly.
  

• Porpoise
  This is an advanced swim class for those wanting to perfect all strokes, increase endurance, and learn water sports, personal safety and character development.
  

• Teen/Adult
  An Instructional program for teens and adults who would like to learn to swim or just improve their swimming skills.
  

ADAPTED
Ages 5-13 years
Swim lessons for those with special needs. Please call Janine Winters for more information at 521.7112 x2417.

Fees for Adapted only: $16

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Private lessons are available based on pool and instructor availability. They are set up at the convenience of all involved. Call Janine Winters for more information.

One Participant
Members: $90/5, 30-minute lessons
Program Participants: $135/5, 30-minute lessons

Two Participants
Members: $45 per person/5, 30-minute lessons
Program Participants: $65 per person/5, 30-minute lessons

TIGERSHARK COMPETITIVE STROKE CLINIC
August 21-25 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm
This is a competitive swimming clinic which will concentrate on all aspects of strokes, starts and turns, featuring video analysis of all strokes, extensive stroke work and exercises, detailed stroke correction chart for each participant and personalized attention. Must know all four competitive strokes.

Members: $28
Program Participants: $50

TIGERSHARK SWIM TEAM - SUMMER 2008
Join the Tigershark Swim Team, one of the best YMCA teams in the United States. Practice begins on April 23 for all ages. The team competes in dual and USA Swimming meets and YMCA Invitational, League Championships and at YMCA Long Course Nationals. The summer is a great time to start for any age athlete. Join the team for a two-week trial period for only $25. Catch the Tigershark winning spirit! Call Mike Leonard for more information. Team is for YMCA members only.

PRE-COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM
This is an introduction to competitive swimming without the full-scale commitment. Swimmers practice on Friday and Saturday on the basics of all four competitive strokes, starts, turns and finishes. Pre-competitive meets are scheduled within the 10-week session. Contact Janine Winters for more information at 521.7112 x2417. The next session begins in September.

WATER FITNESS
Aquatic exercise is an ideal way to attain and/or maintain aerobic fitness, increase flexibility and burn calories without high impact to the body, or sweating! PCY offers shallow & deep water exercise programs. These programs emphasize core stability, strength and alignment, as well as aerobic conditioning. No swimming ability is required.

Shallow water classes areconducted in either the waterpark (water temp 6°F) or the indoor pool (water temp 83°F) in waist-to-chest depth water with feet touching the floor. Water shoes are highly recommended for shallow water classes.

Deep water classes are conducted in the deep end of the indoor pool (water temp 83°F) with participants wearing buoyancy belts and feet never touching the floor-a totally no-impact workout.

Members: FREE
Program Participants: $15/month

ARTHRITIS AQUATIC PROGRAM
This class is a gentle, warm water exercise program which soothes stiff joints and aching muscles.

PRENATAL WATER EXERCISE
A fun, total body workout for expectant mothers. For swimmers and non-swimmers.

I TRIED SCUBA
Try this two-hour introduction and experience this fantastic sport of underwater exploration. If you like water and watching the TV thrills of scuba diving, you’ll love this event. Call 521-DIVE for more details.

Y SCUBA
This class involves three phases: classroom, pool and open certification. The YMCA course was the first nationally certified and still has the highest standards throughout the world. Classes run for five weeks. All equipment is provided during class training. Call 521-DIVE for more details.