2018 SWIMMING AND AQUATICS GUIDE

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1 CONTINUOUS SWIM INFO CERTIFICATIONS BECOME A LIFEGUARD NEW PROGRAMS IMPORTANT DATES POOL RENTALS northernalberta.ymca.ca 2018 SWIMMING AND AQUATICS GUIDE WESTWOOD FAMILY YMCA CONTINUOUS SWIM LESSONS: Jan 8 Dec 22, 2018 Fun for the whole family! We love to make a splash, with: 25m main pool and zero-depth kiddie pool Public and lane swim always available Pool rentals and birthday parties Swimming lessons for all ages Hot tub and steam room Swinging rope Volunteer at the YMCA! As an entirely independent charity, the YMCA in Fort McMurray needs your help supporting a wide variety of programs, services, and fundraising activities. Speak to Member Sales and Service Staff for more information.

2 Wood Buffalo Region Locations Eagle Ridge Community Centre Community Program Centre Westwood Family YMCA Eagle Ridge Community Centre Sparrow Hawk DR FACILITY HOURS Mon Fri 8am 9pm Sat & Sun 9am 1pm Holidays Closed Health, Fitness & Aquatics Centre Westwood Family YMCA 221 Tundra DR YMCA (9622) FACILITY HOURS Mon Fri 4am 11pm POOL HOURS Mon Fri 7am 9pm Sat & Sun 7am 9pm Sat & Sun 9am 6pm Holidays 9am 7pm Holidays 10am 5pm Legend Swimming Pool Camps Education and Training Health, Fitness & Aquatics Youth Supports Workout Centre and Personal Training Group Fitness Squash and Racquetball Community Programs Group Cycling Gymnasium Kids and Youth Zone Child Minding Steam Room * Program areas, pools, workout centres, and gyms close 15 minutes before the facilities do. Indoor Track Whirlpool 2

3 Member Benefits Registration Info ALL-INCLUSIVE YMCA MEMBERSHIP (At NO extra cost!): Access to all YMCAs in Canada Recreational sports and gym time Workout centre access and orientation No contracts or cancellation fee Option to put your membership on hold One FREE weekly swimming lesson Early program registration Day-use lockers Guest privileges Preschool, Child, and Youth drop-in programs FREE child minding and indoor playground* A variety of drop-in fitness classes including Yoga, Bootcamp, Cyclefit, High Fitness, and Zumba Lane and recreational swim time 100-metre indoor track One-on-one ongoing fitness coaching Discounts on registered programs * Indoor playground at Westwood Family YMCA only Here in Aquatics we love to make a splash! In-branch registration is on a first-come, first-served basis during the hours of operation Full payment is required upon registration; All NSF returned fees are subject to a $25 administration fee Payments by cheque require photo ID Membership or course cards are required when accessing the centre and programs Classes on statutory holidays will be cancelled and fees prorated accordingly The YMCA reserves the right to combine, postpone or cancel classes All program withdrawals are subject to a $10 administration processing fee, including private lessons Pool Info All children and youth, ages 0-13 years entering the pool must complete a 25m swim test first Youth ages 8-13 must receive a wristband from member sales and service staff before entering the pool Perks we offer: Public & Lane Swim always available Swimming Lessons for all ages Swimming Lessons are included in your Membership Aqua Fitness 5 days a week Hot Tub & Steam Room amenities Pool Rentals & Birthday Parties Swinging Rope 25m Pool Zero Depth Kiddie Pool Job opportunities HOW CAN YOU HELP? By making a donation, you are making an investment in the life of a child, a family, and in our communities - help us change lives! Donate online at northernalberta.ymca.ca/donate or in person at your nearest YMCA! All Wood Buffalo donations stay within the Wood Buffalo Region CHARITY # RR0001 3

4 REPORT CARDS AND PARENTS DAYS CONTINUOUS YMCA SWIM LESSONS SWIM LESSONS View your child s swim progress report online at: bit.ly/ynaswimreports NM (Non-Members/Public): One per session As a parent, we know how important it is to keep up to date with your child s progress. Report Cards are now available online at: bit.ly/ynaswimreports Enter your child s membership card number to retrieve your child s report card. Report Cards will be updated upon request or at the end of the season which falls in April, August, and December. Parents Days are every 6 to 8 weeks; you will have the opportunity to meet your child s instructor in the last 10 minutes of their weekly lesson. This is a great opportunity to see how your child is progressing. Your child s swim instructor may change at the beginning of January, May, and September. This is a good time to meet the new instructor that your child will have in the new season. Parents Day Meet your child s instructor in the last 10 min. of your child s class Tuesday, February 20 Monday, February 26 Monday, August 13 Sunday, August 19 Monday, April 16 Sunday, April 22 Monday, September 24 Sunday, September 30 Monday, June 4 Sunday, June 10 Monday, October 29 Sunday, November 4 Monday, July 16 Sunday, July 22 Monday, December 3 Sunday, December 9 STATUTORY HOLIDAYS AND SEASONAL BREAKS Please Note: There are no swim lessons during Pool Shutdowns, Statutory Holidays, select Long Weekends, and Seasonal Breaks (specific details included in Centre schedules). Reporting absences on these days is not required, as all participants will be automatically excused. Winter Break Sunday, December 24, 17 Sunday, January 7, 18 Family Day (one day only) Monday, February 19 Easter Break (3-days) Friday, March 30 Sunday, April 1 Spring Break (5-days) Monday, April 2 Sunday, April 8 Victoria Day (one day only) Monday, May 21 Summer Staff Training Week Monday, June 25 Monday, July 2 Civic Holiday Long Weekend Saturday, August 4 Monday, August 6 School Start Up, Labour Day, and Pool Shutdowns Saturday, August 18 Sunday, September 9 Thanksgiving (one day only) Monday, October 8 Halloween (one day only) Wednesday, October 31 Remembrance Day (one day only) Sunday, November 11 Winter Break Monday, December 24, 18 Sunday, January 6, 19 4

5 INTAKE WEEKS AND CHANGING CLASSES New registrant? Or changing days/times of your swimming class? Welcoming your child into our swimming lessons and placing them into the appropriate class is our first priority. New participants and those changing times will start in the Continuous Swim Program only on select week(s) each month. On your child s first day, they will complete an assessment to determine the class that is most appropriate for their comfort level and swimming ability. Intake and class changes are only done on select weeks to minimize the disruption on those currently in lessons and to ensure a productive and seamless transition into the program for all swimmers! Register or Change Classes by To Start Week of January 7 Monday, January 8 Sunday, January 14 February 4 Monday, February 5 Sunday, February 11 March 4 Monday, March 5 Sunday, March 11 April 8 Monday, April 9 Sunday, April 15 April 29 Monday, April 30 Sunday, May 6 May 27 Monday, May 28 Sunday, June 3 June 28 Tuesday, July 3 Monday, July 9 August 2 Tuesday, Aug 7 Monday, Aug 13 School Start Up and Labour Day Weekend (No Lessons) Saturday, August 18 Sunday, September 9 September 6 Monday, September 10 Sunday, September 16 October 7 Tuesday, October 9 Monday, October 15 November 8 Monday, November 12 Sunday, November 18 November 25 Monday, November 26 Sunday, December 2 Rolling Over for No movement in program Monday, December 3 Sunday, January 6,

6 NEW! CONTINUOUS SWIM Eliminate the hassle of re-registration with continuous swim, you only have to register once! M (YMCA Members): One FREE/year NM (Non-Members/Public): Not Available Make Friends, Build Skills, Water Safe: For Life NEW! CONTINUOUS SWIM PROGRAM At the YMCA, we know that it takes more than six-to-eight weeks to develop effective lifelong swimming and water-safety skills. That s why we re thrilled to offer the YMCA Canada Continuous Swim Lesson model, unique to the YMCA. Members sign up for a convenient time slot that continues throughout the year. If you have a family with several children, they can all participate at the same time, giving you the freedom to schedule other activities throughout the day. We are committed to offering swim lessons that will help participants to Make Friends, Build Skills, and be Water Safe: For Life. Make Friends: we promote relationship building between Instructors, Swimmers, and Families. Build Skills: while we still identify core swimming skills within levels such as Bobbers, Otter, Star 1 4 etc., we now organize them by grouping: Lil Dippers, Learn to Swim, Star, and Star Leadership. Swimmers will work on several levels at the same time within their grouping. Water Safe: learning water safety is part of being fun, prepared, and safe around all bodies of water. For Life: swimmers will progress at their own pace without the pressure of completing levels within the typical lesson structure and time frame. Swimming is a life skill. You will be removed from Continuous Swim Lessons if you do not meet our absence policy, put your membership on hold, cancel, or your membership expires (and is lapsed). ADULT, PARENTED, AND TEEN CLASSES For added convenience and flexibility, Adult, Parented Lil Dippers, and Teen lessons are now drop-in and no longer require registration! Please see your facility schedule for days and times. NEW! We re Going Green! NEW! Swim Absences We are now using s, Robo-calls, and our website to keep our members more informed about program changes and updates. Please update your contact information at Membership Services today. Calling in for absences is no longer necessary. You will only be removed from Continuous Swim Lessons if you miss four (4) classes in a row, put your membership on hold, cancel, or if your membership expires (and is lapsed). 6

7 NEW! CONTINUOUS SWIM Continuous Swim lessons are FREE with your membership! Parented Lil Dippers (6mos 3yrs) Drop-In (30 min) Tag required. Available 15 minutes prior to start of class at Member Services Desk. At a Glance: Make Friends: meet other parents interested in teaching their child the basics of learning to swim through games and songs. Build Skills: some of the skills you will learn include learning how to hold and assist your child, entering and exiting the water safely, splashing and kicking, getting face wet, blowing bubbles and bobbing, assisted front and back floats, and towing. Water Safe: introduction to water and watersafety awareness for the pool and at home. For Life: parents and children begin to build water-safety knowledge and beginner swimming skills. Lil Dippers (3 5yrs) Continuous Swim Lessons (30 min) At a Glance: Make Friends: make new friends through learning with games and songs. Build Skills: blow bubbles, submersion, kicking, front & back glides, deep water skills, surface support, and diving. Water Safe: identify water hazards, how and when to wear a personal flotation device, accessing EMS, boating safety, ice safety. For Life: learn swimming skills that can be used to build swimming strokes and water-safety awareness. Learn To Swim (6 12yrs) Continuous Swim Lessons (30 min) At a Glance: Make Friends: make new friends through learning with activities and games. May work in partners or groups. Build Skills: swimmers will improve their body awareness and motor skills as they submerge, kick, roll, and jump in the water. They will be competent swimmers on their front and back when they complete Learn to Swim. Water Safe: identify water hazards, using a personal flotation device, how to call for EMS, boating safety, ice safety. For Life: learn swimming skills that can be used to build swimming strokes and water-safety awareness. Star Program (6 12yrs) Continuous Swim Lessons (30 min) At a Glance: Make Friends: make new friends while learning with activities and work in partners or groups. Build Skills: swimmers will learn elementary backstroke, breaststroke, side stroke, eggbeater and increase their swimming distance to 350m by the end of the Star Program. Optional items give your child opportunities to explore competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo, and aquafit. Water Safe: learn self-rescue skills, how to call for EMS, boating safety, ice safety, and how to use reaching and throwing devices. For Life: learn advanced swimming strokes and new water sports. 7

8 NEW! CONTINUOUS SWIM There s something for all ages and abilities! Star Leadership (6 12yrs) Continuous Swim Lessons (60 min) At a Glance: Make Friends: make new friends, learn lifesaving skills, share knowledge with new swimmers while working in partners and groups. Build Skills: your competent and confident swimmer will build on their strong aquatic skills to improve their physical fitness, while building on advanced and competitive swimming skills. This grouping has a component of learning how to teach others. Water Safe: learn basic first aid skills to safely help others who are in trouble in the water. For Life: learn competitive swimming strokes and turns, synchronized swimming, water polo, aquafit, lifesaving skills, and teach others. Adult (16+yrs) Drop-In (60 min) Tag required. Available 15 minutes prior to start of class at Member Services Desk. At a Glance: Make Friends: make new friends, build confidence, and learn swimming strokes. Build Skills: adults will progress at their own pace by setting their own goals. Everything from basic water skills to swimming strokes used to increase endurance, fitness, and speed can be accomplished in this class. Water Safe: learn seasonal water safety related to water activities on lakes, rivers, and ponds. For Life: learn about water safety, water sports, improve strokes, and continue physical fitness. LESSON CONVERSION CHART YMCA RED CROSS SWIM LIFESAVING: SWIM FOR LIFE Parented Lil Dippers Lil Dippers Learn to Swim Star Program (includes Rookie/Ranger Patrol) Star Leadership (includes Ranger/Star Patrol) Starfish Duck Sea Turtle Parent & Tot 1 Parent & Tot 2 Parent & Tot 3 Sea Otter Preschool 1 Salamander Preschool 2 Sunfish Preschool 3 Crocodile Preschool 4 Whale Preschool 5 Swim Kids 1 Swimmer 1 Swim Kids 2 Swimmer 2 Swim Kids 3 Swimmer 2/3 Swim Kids 4 Swimmer 3 Swim Kids 5 Swimmer 3/4 Swim Kids 6 Swimmer 4/5 Swim Kids 7 Swimmer 5/6 Swim Kids 8 Swimmer 6 Swim Kids 9 Swim Kids 10 Rookie Patrol Ranger/Star Patrol 8

9 BECOME A YMCA LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR Further your Aquatics Career with the YMCA! Here s how! LIFEGUARD TRACK BRONZE STAR RECOMMENDED: 12yrs and Star 4 SWIM INSTRUCTOR TRACK VOLUNTEER with AQUATICS PREREQUISITES: 12yrs or Star 7 BRONZE MEDALLION PREREQUISITES: 13yrs or Bronze Star There is an application process for all Aquatics Volunteers. Please pick up your volunteer package at your nearest Aquatics Office today. BRONZE CROSS PREREQUISITES: Bronze Medallion NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (NL), AQUATIC EMERGENCY CARE (AEC) & OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION (02) PREREQUISITES: 16yrs and Bronze Cross STANDARD FIRST AID (SFA) or AQUATIC EMERGENCY CARE (AEC) PREREQUISITES: 13+yrs YMCA SWIM INSTRUCTOR PREREQUISITES: 16yrs, Bronze Cross and SFA The YMCA is now hiring Swim Instructors and Lifeguards at all locations! Apply at: Click on the centre you would like to work for and submit your cover letter and resume. NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (NL) PREREQUISITES: 16yrs and Bronze Cross Red Cross (WSI) or Swim for Life Instructor awards will also be accepted for employment. 9

10 WESTWOOD CONTINUOUS SWIM LESSONS Annual Pool Shutdown: Sat, August 18 Sun, September 9 (No Aquatics Programs) AVAILABLE FOR M/NM M/NM M/NM M/NM M/NM M/NM M/NM M DATE TIME PARENTED Lil DIPPERS DROP-IN (6mos 3yrs) Lil DIPPERS UNPARENTED (3 5yrs) LEARN TO SWIM (6 12yrs) STAR PROGRAM (6 12yrs) STAR LEADERS (6 12yrs) TEEN DROP-IN (13 17yrs) ADULT DROP-IN (16+yrs) TUE 1:15 PM UNPARENTED 1:50 PM UNPARENTED 2:25 PM UNPARENTED 3:30 PM UNPARENTED 4:05 PM UNPARENTED 4:30 PM UNPARENTED LEARN 4:40 PM UNPARENTED 5:05 PM UNPARENTED LEARN 5:40 PM UNPARENTED LEARN STAR 6:15 PM UNPARENTED LEARN LEADERS 6:50 PM LEARN STAR 7:25 PM LEARN ADULT PRIVATE SWIM WED 9:00 AM UNPARENTED 9:35 AM UNPARENTED 10:10 AM UNPARENTED 10:45 AM UNPARENTED 11:20 AM UNPARENTED 11:55 AM UNPARENTED 12:30 PM PARENTED UNPARENTED 5:00 PM PRIVATE 5:35 PM PRIVATE 6:10 PM PRIVATE 6:45 PM PRIVATE 7:20 PM PRIVATE THU 1:15 PM UNPARENTED 1:50 PM PARENTED 2:25 PM UNPARENTED 3:30 PM UNPARENTED 4:05 PM UNPARENTED 4:30 PM UNPARENTED LEARN 4:40 PM UNPARENTED 5:05 PM UNPARENTED LEARN 5:40 PM UNPARENTED STAR 6:15 PM UNPARENTED LEARN LEADERS 6:50 PM LEARN STAR 7:25 PM LEARN ADULT Private swim lessons - available for sign up at the Membership Services Desk today! Drop-in classes require a tag. Please pick up a lesson tag at the front desk 15 min before the start of class. 10

11 View your child s swim progress report online at: bit.ly/ynaswimreports AVAILABLE FOR M/NM M/NM M/NM M/NM M/NM M/NM M/NM M DATE TIME PARENTED Lil DIPPERS DROP-IN (6mos 3yrs) Lil DIPPERS UNPARENTED (3 5yrs) LEARN TO SWIM (6 12yrs) STAR PROGRAM (6 12yrs) STAR LEADERS (6 12yrs) SAT 10:30 AM UNPARENTED LEARN STAR 11:05 AM UNPARENTED LEARN LEADERS 11:40 AM UNPARENTED LEARN 12:40 PM PARENTED UNPARENTED LEARN STAR 1:15 PM UNPARENTED LEARN LEADERS 1:50 PM UNPARENTED LEARN TEEN DROP-IN (13 17yrs) ADULT DROP-IN (16+yrs) PRIVATE SWIM Private Swimming Instruction Private lessons provide one-on-one instruction to meet each swimmer s individual needs. All lessons are 30 minutes in length. Please contact the Member Sales and Service desk to book your lessons today! 1 Person M $26 NM $36 2 Persons* M $36 NM $50 *of the same level/swimming ability Make a SPLASH With Us! We have action-packed fun for every age for your next field trip or birthday party! northernalberta.ymca.ca/westwoodymca Book up to 2 hours of recreational pool time. Enjoy our swinging rope, kiddie pool, and free swim. 11

12 AQUATIC AREA SAFETY RULES Remember these basic rules for safety in the pool. MAX 3 Children under 8 Per Caregiver14 + ALWAYS Stay within ARM S REACH CHEST DEEP is DEEP the TAKE TEST hest DEEP is DEEP. 12 Be DEEP WATER SAFE

13 WORK WITH US Whether it s your first job or a second career, you ll find opportunities to grow and thrive at the Y. Opportunities for Swim Instructors & Lifeguards WANTED! DYNAMIC Individuals Willing to Work in Humid Climate, Must Love Water! the OPPORTUNITIES Swim Instructors Develop and instruct lessons for participants Lifeguards Supervise pool and monitor safety of all programs operating in the pool Apply online at: northernalberta.ymca.ca/careers the QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 16 years of age Standard First Aid/CPR YSI, WSI, or S4L Instructor National Lifeguard Certification the PERKS Free membership Competitive Wages Paid training Free hot showers and supplied towels 13

14 AQUATICS CERTIFICATION COURSES Please see Aquatics Department for course dates and times. Bronze Medallion The Bronze Medallion course teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, and defense-andrelease methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Includes CPR Level A. Prerequisites: Bronze Star or 13+yrs. Bronze Cross Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. This course is the prerequisite for all advanced training programs including the National Lifeguard and instructor certifications. Includes CPR Level C. Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion. We also offer a combined Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross Original training course. Those participants unable to complete Bronze Medallion will not receive the Bronze Cross award. Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED Original Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal considerations, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C and AED certification. Prerequisites: 13+yrs. National Lifeguard Course Original The NL program develops basic lifeguarding skills, principles, and the decision-making process to help lifeguards evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. It is a minimum requirement to lifeguard in Alberta. Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, 16+yrs and SFA. YMCA Swim Instructor Course Designed to certify participants to teach the YMCA Swim program. Participants will engage in group discussions, practice teaching sessions, assignments, and group work. Both classroom and pool sessions are included in the course. This 40-hour program develops candidates into competent swim instructors. Upon completion of course requirements, candidates will be certified to instruct YMCA Lil Dippers, Learn to Swim and Star Program. Candidates should be able to perform swimming strokes at the intermediate level. Candidates for this course will be asked to do some pre- and post-course work. Note: upon completion of classroom work, a hour practicum is required before candidates are evaluated for certification. During our courses practicum hours can be done on non-class days throughout the course. Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid or AEC and 16+yrs. NL Course Recertification/CPR-C/AED Recertification This is a recertification course for National Lifeguard (NL-Pool), CPR-C and AED. This course may not be separated into parts. Participants must attend the entire recertification. Prerequisites: Must have previously held these awards. 14

15 POOL RENTALS Book your next school event or birthday party at the YMCA! Plan your School Field trips at the YMCA! We have action-packed fun for every age! School groups can also take advantage of our Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross,, and National Lifeguard Certification courses. For ages 13+. Package 1: $7 $13/child * We have school packages available for Elementary, Jr. High, and High School groups. Depending on your activity we can accommodate anywhere from six to two hundred participants at one time. Prices are based on group size and activity. NOTE: Chaperones are required to be provided by the school/group participating in the activities. 1 hour of recreational pool time 1 hour of Active Y Kids or Zumba Dance Package 2: $3 $6/child * Up to 2 hours of recreational pool time Package 3: $7 $13/child * 1 hour of recreational pool time 1 hour of Zumba Dance, Badminton, Soccer, Basketball, or Volleyball Customize your swim package! Water polo skills, snorkelling, underwater hockey, Lifesaving Skills introduction, Swim To Survive One Day Swim Class, and many more... Call for options and pricing *! Don t see what you re looking for? Let us know what you would like to do at our facility and we will work with you to design a package that suits your needs.* *Initial price quote for our packages is based on estimated group size. However, all final pricing will be based on the number agreed upon in your rental contract. 15

16 How can you help? By making a donation, you are making an investment in the life of a child, a family, and in our communities - you are changing lives! Donate online at northernalberta.ymca.ca/donate or in person at your nearest YMCA! DONATE NOW northernalberta.ymca.ca CHARITABLE REGISTRATION: RR0001 Westwood Family YMCA 221 Tundra DR YMCA Eagle Ridge Community Centre Sparrow Hawk DR 780 YMCA Financial Assistance available: We believe in equality of opportunity for all members of the community - regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religion, or economic circumstance. Through the YMCA Opportunity Fund, the YMCA membership and program experience is available to families regardless of their ability to pay the full fees. Drop in and ask how you can get started! If you know someone who could benefit from this program, please let them know. Financial Assistance is made possible by the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign: As a charity, the YMCA ensures that no one is turned away because of inability to pay. The Strong Kids Campaign is the major annual fundraising campaign of the YMCA. Funds raised in the campaign help over 9,000 people access YMCA programs and membership every year. YMCAs assist approximately 22% of YMCA members with programs such as accommodation in transitional housing, emergency child care, swimming lessons, summer day camps, and programs for at risk youth.