Lap Lane Swimming Etiquette: Please select a lane based on your speed - slow, medium or fast. If you are unsure, don t hesitate to ask a lifeguard for assistance. Be aware of the lane pattern before you jump in. Three or more swimmers in a lane must swim in a circle, keeping to the right, while passing on the left of the swimmer in front of you. Swimmers may be asked to take as swim test prior to lap swimming. Please follow all lifeguard instructions, as you may be asked, at times, to move into a different lane. Our lifeguards are here for your safety, please respect the pool rules, and follow their directions. Large Pool Dimensions Pool Length: 75 Feet (25 Yards) 6 Lanes 72 Laps = 1 Mile Minimum Depth: 4 feet Maximum Depth: 12 feet Aquatic Coordinator: Nathan Garcia Office: 718-551-9359 Email: ngarcia@ymcanyc.org Aquatic Contact Information:
Swimming Pool Rules and Etiquette: Swim caps must be worn while in the pool. Running, skipping, pushing, or any kind of horseplay will not be allowed. No diving or jumping allowed in shallow water. Must get permission to jump in deep end. No food or drinks of any kind are allowed in or around the pool areas. Individuals with infections, open sores or cuts, and/or ear/nose discharges will not be allowed to enter the pool. No one may enter the pool area without an authorized and certified YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard on duty. Children 11 years old and under who are enrolled in a swimming class must not enter the pool until the instructor is ready to teach. All non-swimmers must remain in the shallow area. No gym shorts, cutoffs or other converted street clothing may be worn as bathing suits. No one may enter the pool with shoes from the street or sneakers from the gym. All swimmers must enter and leave through locker and shower room entrances. Inflatable rings, balls or other large pool toys are not allowed in the pool. Instructional swim aids (kick boards/ barbells/ pull buoys/ noodles) are only allowed in the pool when used by a Y swim instructor or lap swimmer. A swim diaper with plastic elastic around legs is required for children who are not toilet-trained. Family Swim Rules and Etiquette Family Swim is only for Family Members. Youth Members cannot swim during family swim you must have a family membership. Children 8 years old and under must be within arms reach of an adult (18 & over) in the water. Children 9 11 years old must have an adult on the pool deck. There is a wristband system for peak family swim times (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Please see front desk for a wristband. Wristbands can be picked up 45 minutes before Family Swim session starts. Wristbands are given out in specific quantities. Please understand that this is for your safety. Pre-School Swim - Children 5 years old and under. Must be accompanied by an adult in the water. One adult per child. Backpacks/bubbles and lifejackets are provided as a flotation device for non-swimmers. Any child wearing a flotation device must remain in the shallow area with and adult.
FLUSHING YMCA SMALL POOL ADULT OPEN SWIM Saturday 8:00am - 9:00am 8:00am - 10:00 am 8:00am - 10:00am 8:00am - 11:00am 8:00am - 10:00am 6:00pm - 7:00pm FLUSHING YMCA SMALL POOL PRE-SCHOOL SWIM SCHEDULE 12:00pm - 1:00pm 3:00pm - 3:45pm 3:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday 4:00pm - 5:00pm FLUSHING YMCA SMALL POOL AQUA CLASSES SCHEDULE Water Exercise 11:15am -12:00pm Water Exercise 11:15am - 12:00pm Saturday - Stroke Clinic* 5:00pm - 6:00pm SMALL POOL Sunday - Pool Party** 3:00pm - 4:00pm SMALL POOL *Stroke Clinic is a fee based program. **Pool Party - Rent pool for special events Please contact Aquatics office or see membership for more details about these programs and pool rentals.
FLUSHING YMCA LARGE POOL ADULT LAP SWIM 5:30am - 7:00am 2 7:00am - 3:30pm 3 6:30pm - 9:45pm 3 5:30 am - 7:00 am 2 7:00 am - 3:30 pm 3 5:30am - 3:30pm 3 7:45pm - 9:45pm 3 5:30am - 10:00am 3 10:00am- 12:00pm 2 12:00 pm- 3:30 pm 3 7:45 pm - 9:45pm 3 6:00 pm - 9:45 pm 3 3 6:30 pm - 9:45 pm 3 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 2 1:00 pm - 7:45 pm 3 11:00 am - 7:45 pm 3 FLUSHING YMCA LARGE POOL ADULT OPEN SWIM SCHEDULE 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm 8:15 pm - 9:45 pm 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 5:00 pm - 7:45 pm
FLUSHING YMCA LARGE POOL FAMILY SWIM SCHEDULE 7:45 pm - 8:30pm 3 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm 2 7:45pm - 8:30pm 3 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm 2 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm 2 ** 6:05 pm - 7:00pm 3 7:05 pm - 8:00pm 3 ** 2:05 pm - 3:00 pm 3 4:05 pm - 5:00 pm 3 ** 2:05 pm - 3:00 pm 3 4:05 pm - 5:00 pm 3 ** Wrist band needed for Family Swim. Members only. FLUSHING YMCA LARGE POOL TEEN SWIM SCHEDULE Wednesday 8:30pm-9:45 pm 8:00pm-9:00pm