Swim Lessons MiniGuide. Fall Session September 9 - October 27, 2018

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1 LOCKPORT FAMILY YMCA 5583 Snyder Drive, Lockport, NY LOCKPORT FAMILY YMCA Fall Session September 9 - October 27, 2018 The Y has upgraded its swim lessons to increase the accessibility and enjoyment of swimming for all ages and skill levels. Whether you re a swimming novice or more experienced in the water, our new and improved swim lessons provide water safety training and skills to enhance swimming ability. The latest evolution of Y Swim Lessons helps to foster a sense of achievement as swimmers progress between levels. Through this approach, advanced swimmers flow more easily to higher levels while swimmers who need more instruction learn at their own pace. The results are more confident swimmers who stick with lessons and develop a love for swimming that lasts a lifetime. For more information on our new swim lessons, please contact Darcee Hughes, Lockport Family YMCA Aquatics Director at (716) x29.

2 SWIM STARTERS Accompanied by a parent, infants and toddlers learn to be comfortable in the water and develop swim readiness skills through fun and confidence-building experiences, while parents learn about water safety, drowning prevention, and the importance of supervision. A / WATER DISCOVERY Parents accompany children in stage A, which introduces infants and toddlers to the aquatic environment through exploration and encourages them to enjoy themselves while learning about the water. Infant/Toddler B / WATER EXPLORATION In stage B, parents work with their children to explore body positions, floating, blowing bubbles, and fundamental safety and aquatic skills. Infant/Toddler 2 / WATER MOVEMENT In stage 2, students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while also continuing to practice how to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. TUE 9:00-9:30 am $45/$75 THU 9:00-9:30 am $45/$75 SWIM BASICS Students learn personal water safety and achieve basic swimming competency by learning two benchmark skills: Swim, float, swim sequencing front glide, roll, back float, roll, front glide, and exit Jump, push, turn, grab 1 / WATER ACCLIMATION Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water in stage 1. This stage lays the foundation that allows for a student s future progress in swimming. TUE 9:00-9:30 am $45/$75 THU 9:00-9:30 am $45/$75 3 / WATER STAMINA In stage 3, students learn how to swim to safety from a longer distance than in previous stages in the event of falling into a body of water. This stage also introduces rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action.

3 SWIM STROKES Having mastered the fundamentals, students learn additional water safety skills and build stroke technique, developing skills that prevent chronic disease, increase social-emotional and cognitive well-being, and foster a lifetime of physical activity. 4 / STROKE INTRODUCTION Students in stage 4 develop stroke technique in front crawl and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Water safety is reinforced through treading water and elementary backstroke. 6 / STROKE MECHANICS In stage 6, students refine stroke technique on all major competitive strokes, learn about competitive swimming, and discover how to incorporate swimming into a healthy lifestyle. PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS Ages 3 years & up Private lessons provide one-on-one or one-to-two swim instruction and are open to all abilities. They are available in weekly half-hour blocks. Please check with the Welcome Center for available times and dates. Cost: $15/$23 per lesson SWIM TEAM $60/$100 for 5 lessons Ages 6-18 Years YMCA Members only YMCA Stingrays swim team is committed to helping youth develop and value teamwork, sportsmanship and personal accomplishment while having fun. The season runs from September through March and competitive swim meets are held throughout the season. Cost: $200 Swimmer on your high school swim team Cost: Cost: $225 Swimmer on DeSales swim team $250 YMCA Swim Team 5 / STROKE DEVELOPMENT Students in stage 5 work on stroke technique and learn all major competitive strokes. The emphasis on water safety continues through treading water and sidestroke. LIFEGUARD TRAINING Ages 15 years & up Help ensure the safety of others! Upon completion of this course, you will be certified in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED. Stop by the Welcome Center for more information or to sign up! YMCA Training November Red Cross Training September & December Cost $250/$300

4 WATER FITNESS CLASSES AQUAFIT This class includes low/high intensity cardiovascular work and exercise that enhances muscle tone and flexibility. Safety and proper form are emphasized in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Non-swimmers are welcome. Free for members only. M/W 9:00-9:45 am T/TH 8:00-8:45 am TUE 7:15-8:00 pm THU 4:00-4:45 pm FRI 9:00-9:45 am SAT 8:00-8:45 am New Aqua Stretch FRI 9:45-10:15 am SNYDER DRIVE BIRTHDAY PARTIES Ages 3 years & up Information coming soon about the many birthday party rental options at our new building. Please visit the Welcome Center or our web site at YMCABN.org for a listing of open, lap, and family swim times.

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