West Chester - Winter Program Guide

WEST CHESTER AREA YMCA 

WINTER PROGRAMS 

January 2 through 

February 28 

Member Registration: 

Going on now! 

Community Participant 

Registration: Dec. 17 

REGISTER NOW! 

WEST CHESTER AREA YMCA 

www.ymcagbw.org/programs 

a branch of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine 

605 Airport Road, West Chester, PA 19380 • 610-431-9622 #ygbwstrong

Click the blue code for pricing and registration details. 

All sessions are for seven weeks unless noted. 

Fitness / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Kids Tri (Triathlon Training for Youth) 

Ages: 7-14 

13 Week Session 

Sunday & Monday 

Whether your child is interested in starting a new sport or 

sharpening their skills as a competitive triathlete, Kids Tri is the 

program for them. Participants will have fun exploring all aspects 

of triathlon in this curriculum-based training program. Lessons on 

mental conditioning, team building, goal setting, and safety are 

integrated into comprehensive swimming, biking and run training. 

The program training will be in preparation for an indoor kids 

triathlon at the West Chester Area YMCA at the end of the 

session. Prerequisite: Participants must be a green band in 

swimming. 

31728 Locations TBD 3:30pm to 4:30pm Mon, Jan. 2, 2017 - Mon, March 27, 2017 

Fitness for Diverse Abilities / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

SNAP Adapted Physical Activity 

Ages: 16 and up 

Tuesday 

This adapted physical activity program incorporates sports, health, 

and wellness activities for those ages 16 years and up with special 

needs. The goal of this program is to keep the participants active 

throughout the year by introducing them to lifetime fitness 

activities along with sports based skills with hope of improving the 

quality of life for each individual. We will also incorporate social 

activities that will help build social interaction skills. For more 

information contact Kelly Whetham at kwhetham@ymcagbw.org or 

610-431-9622 ext. 2242 

31510 Wellness Center 5pm to 6pm Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

WEST CHESTER AREA YMCA a branch of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine 

Winter 2017 Programs



SNAP Adapted Physical Activity 


Thursday 

This adapted physical activity program incorporates sports, health, 

and wellness activities for those ages 16 years and up with special 

needs. The goal of this program is to keep the participants active 

throughout the year by introducing them to lifetime fitness 

activities along with sports based skills with hope of improving the 

quality of life for each individual. We will also incorporate social 

activities that will help build social interaction skills. For more 

information contact Kelly Whetham at kwhetham@ymcagbw.org or 

610-431-9622 ext. 2242 

31511 Wellness Center 5pm to 6pm Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 

Personal & Small Group Training / Exercise, Health and Wellness 

Good Morning! Group TRX Training 


Wednesday 

Get your cardio and strength done in 45 minutes with this class 

and still have time to get the kids on the bus, get to work, or get 

downstairs for the first cup of coffee! TRX will help to develop 

strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. 

Groups are limited to eight participants so there is plenty of 

individual attention to go around. 

31415 TRX Room 5:30am to 6:15am Wed, Jan. 4, 2017 - Wed, Feb. 15, 2017 

Good Morning! Group TRX Training 


Tuesday 

Get your cardio and strength done in 45 minutes with this class 

and still have time to get the kids on the bus, get to work, or get 

downstairs for the first cup of coffee! This training allows users to 

self-adjust the amount of resistance they want, making it suitable 

for people of all fitness levels by making small changes in foot, 

hand or body position. Users can precisely control how challenging 

they want each exercise to be. The TRX will help to develop 

strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. 

Groups are limited to 8 participants so there is plenty of individual 

attention to go around. 

31726 TRX Room 5:30am to 6:15am Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 





Group Training TRX-Bootcamp 60 


Friday 

This training allows users to self-adjust the amount of resistance 

they want, making it suitable for people of all fitness levels by 

making small changes in foot, hand or body position. Users can 

precisely control how challenging they want each exercise to be. 

The TRX will help to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core 

stability simultaneously. Groups are limited to 8 participants so 

there is plenty of individual attention to go around. For more 

information, contact: Kelly Whetham at 610-431-9622 ext 2242 

or kwhetham@ymcagbw.org 

31427 TRX Room 9am to 10am Fri, Jan. 6, 2017 - Fri, Feb. 17, 2017 

Group TRX Challenge 


Tuesday 

Participants will take their basic TRX skills to the next level. This 

class will incorporate everything from high intensity drills to 

strength loading reps. Your coach will guide you through a 45- 

minute heart-thumping, strength-building and sweat-making fun 

class. 

31410 TRX Room 10:30am to 11:15am Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

Group TRX Training 


Tuesday 

This fun and empowering form of exercise will spark your interest 

and revitalize your routine. This training allows users to self-adjust 

the amount of resistance they want, making it suitable for people of 

all fitness levels by making small changes in foot, hand or body position. 

Users can precisely control how challenging they want each exercise to be. 

The TRX will help to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability 

simultaneously. Groups are limited to 8 participants so there is plenty of 

individual attention to go around. 

31411 TRX Room 6pm to 7pm Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

31413 TRX Room 7pm to 8pm Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

31424 TRX Room 6:45pm to 7:30pm Wed, Jan. 4, 2017 - Wed, Feb. 15, 2017 





Group TRX Training for Swimmers 


Thursday 

Swimmers, TRX is a great way to get your land exercises done and 

help with your mobility in the water. We understand your love for 

the water but we guarantee you will fall in love with TRX too! This 

fun and empowering form of exercise will spark your interest and 

revitalize your routine. This training allows users to self-adjust the 

amount of resistance they want, making it suitable for people of 

all fitness levels by making small changes in foot, hand or body 

position. Users can precisely control how challenging they want 

each exercise to be. The TRX will help to develop strength, 

balance, flexibility, and core stability simultaneously. Groups are 

limited to 8 participants so there is plenty of individual attention 

to go around. 

31425 TRX Room 6am to 7am Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 

Group TRX Training-Express 45 


Monday, Wednesday 


and revitalize your routine. This training allows users to selfadjust 

the amount of resistance they want, making it suitable for 

people of all fitness levels by making small changes in foot, hand 

or body position. Users can precisely control how challenging they 

want each exercise to be. The TRX will help to develop strength, 



to go around. 

31469 TRX Room 1pm to 1:45pm Mon, Jan. 2, 2017 - Mon, Feb. 13, 2017 






Group TRX-Bootcamp 45 


Monday, Thursday 

Afraid of being stuck on the TRX straps the entire class? Boot 

camp is definitely for you! Want to use battle ropes? Done. Want 

to learn Kettlebell exercises? Done. Jump ropes, BOSU, medicine 

balls, glide spheres? Done, done, done, and done! Sign up and be 

ready for the fastest and hardest working 45 minutes of your life! 


and revitalize your routine. This training allows users to selfadjust 

the amount of resistance they want, making it suitable for 

people of all fitness levels by making small changes in foot, hand 

or body position. Users can precisely control how challenging they 

want each exercise to be. The TRX will help to develop strength, 



to go around. 

31407 TRX Room 10am to 10:45am Mon, Jan. 2, 2017 - Mon, Feb. 13, 2017 

31727 TRX Room 5:30pm to 6:15pm Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 

HIIT Group TRX Training 


Thursday 

You havn’t experienced HIIT like this before! This class will make 

you want to keep coming back for more. From dynamic to isometric 

Tabata circuits this class will make you want to brag about how 

sore you are. This fun and empowering form of exercise will spark 

your interest and revitalize your routine. This training allows 

users to self-adjust the amount of resistance they want, making it 

suitable for people of all fitness levels by making small changes in 

foot, hand or body position. Users can precisely control how 

challenging they want each exercise to be. The TRX will help to 

develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability 

simultaneously. Groups are limited to 8 participants so there is 

plenty of individual attention to go around. 

31426 TRX Room 10:15am to 11:15am Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 





Lunch Break Bootcamp Group TRX 


Wednesday 

No time in the morning or evening to get a workout in? Eat at your 

desk once a week and join us for such an exhilarating 60-minute 

workout so intense you won't even need your afternoon caffeine 

pick-me-up! This fun and empowering form of exercise will spark 

your interest and revitalize your routine. This training allows users 

to self-adjust the amount of resistance they want, making it 

suitable for people of all fitness levels by making small changes in 

foot, hand or body position. Users can precisely control how 

challenging they want each exercise to be. The TRX will help to 

develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability 


plenty of individual attention to go around. For more information, 

contact: Kelly Whetham at 610-431-9622 ext 2242 or 

kwhetham@ymcagbw.org 

31423 TRX Room 12:15pm to 1:15pm Wed, Jan. 4, 2017 - Wed, Feb. 15, 2017 

TRX Cardio Interval-45 


Wednesday 

TRX Cardio Interval will be a mixture of strength and cardio 

exercises! Toni takes workouts that would normally take 90 

minuntes and cuts it in half without missing a thing! Register quick 

to get a spot before it fills up! This fun and empowering form of 

exercise will spark your interest and revitalize your routine. This 

training allows users to self-adjust the amount of resistance they 

want, making it suitable for people of all fitness levels by making 

small changes in foot, hand or body position. Users can precisely 

control how challenging they want each exercise to be. The TRX 

will help to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability 








TRX Pilates 


Tuesday 

Just when you thought we had everything, we are introducing TRX 

Pilates! Join Jackie on Tuesday mornings for 45 minutes of full 

body strengthening and flexibility. Register quick to get a spot 

before it fills up! This fun and empowering form of exercise will 

spark your interest and revitalize your routine. This training 

allows users to self-adjust the amount of resistance they want, 

making it suitable for people of all fitness levels by making small 

changes in foot, hand or body position. Users can precisely control 

how challenging they want each exercise to be. The TRX will help 

to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability 



31499 TRX Room 9am to 9:45am Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

Active Adult TRX 



Monday, Wednesday 

Experience this fun and empowering form of exercise, learn ways 

to stretch your muscles that you aren't able to do on the wellness 

floor. This 8-week class allows users to learn proper form and 

technique as they develop the skills to perform exercises on the 

TRX. You’ll learn to self-adjust the amount of resistance you want, 

making it suitable for people of all fitness levels by making small 

changes in foot, hand or body position. Users can precisely control 

how challenging they want each exercise to be. The TRX will 

simultaneously help to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and 

core stability. Groups are limited to 8 participants so there is 

plenty of individual attention to go around. Active Adult TRX is a 

30 minute session full of introductory TRX exercises geared 

toward the active adult that are easily mastered. Contact Kelly 

Whetham610-431-9622 ext. 2242 or kwhetham@ymcagbw.org 

31404 TRX Room 9:30am to 10am Mon, Jan. 2, 2017 - Mon, Feb. 13, 2017 

31405 TRX Room 1:30pm to 2pm Wed, Jan. 4, 2017 - Wed, Feb. 15, 2017 





Family TRX 



Saturday 

Experience this fun and empowering form of exercise, while 

enjoying family time! This 8-week class allows users to learn 

proper form and technique as they develop the skills to perform 

exercises on the TRX . The participants will learn to self-adjust the 

amount of resistance they want, making it suitable for people of 

all fitness levels by making small changes in foot, hand or body 

position. Users can precisely control how challenging they want 

each exercise to be. The TRX will simultaneously help to develop 

strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability. Groups are limited 

to 8 participants so there is plenty of individual attention to go 

around. Family TRX is a 30 minute session full of introductory TRX 

workouts that are easily learned by all ages! Contact Kelly 

Whetham610-431-9622 ext. 2242 or kwhetham@ymcagbw.org 

31406 TRX Room 10:30am to 11am Sat, Jan. 7, 2017 - Sat, Feb. 18, 2017 

Introduction to Group TRX Training-30 



Tuesday, Thursday 

Not sure you know what you're doing but want to try TRX? Sign up 

for Beginner TRX today! In 30 minutes, you will learn proper form 

and learn the six basic exercises used with TRX. Our knowledgeable 

TRX instructor will help you build your knowledge, confidence and stamina 

to take on more advanced classes! This fun and empowering form of 

exercise will spark your interest and revitalize your routine. This class 

allows users to learn proper form and technique as they develop the skills 

to perform exercises on the TRX. The participants will learn to self-adjust 

the amount of resistance they want, making it suitable for people of all fitness 

levels by making small changes in foot, hand or body position. Users can 

precisely control how challenging they want each exercise to be. The TRX 

will simultaneously help to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core 

stability. Groups are limited to 8 participants so there is plenty of individual 

attention to go around. TRX Beginner 30 is a session full of introductory 

TRX workouts. Contact Kelly Whetham at 610-431-9622 ext. 2242 

or kwhetham@ymcagbw.org 

31408 TRX Room 10am to 10:30am Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

31502 TRX Room 9:30am to 10am Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 





Diverse Ability Lessons / Swim 

SNAP Swim Lessons 


Saturday 

Adaptive swimming programming is for individuals of all ages and 

abilities. Specialized instruction by qualified staff and volunteers 

will allow children and adults with physical or cognitive disabilities 

to develop healthy lifestyles by being active, building confidence, 

socializing, and having fun. At the Y, we can provide a safe and 

caring environment that will open the door to all possibilities 

Registration at the branch only 

32045 Recreation Pool 1:15pm to 2:15 pm Sat, Jan. 7, 2017-Sat., Feb. 18, 2017 

Aquatic Specialty Lessons / Swim 

Diving Instruction 

Ages: 8-18 

Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 

Learn basic diving skills that lead to more advanced dives off our 

one-meter boards. Our experienced diving staff teach divers in a 

lightly competitive, yet encouraging atmosphere. Participants must 

be Minnow level swimmer or above and be willing to jump off a 

one-meter board into 12 feet of water. 

32046 Location unspecified 5pm to 6pm Mon., Jan. 2, 2017-Mon., Feb. 13, 2017 

32048 Location unspecified 5pm to 6pm Fri., Jan. 6, 2017-Fri., Feb. 17, 2017 

32047 Location unspecified 9am to 10am Sat, Jan. 7, 2017-Sat., Feb. 18, 2017 

32049 Location unspecified 11am to noon Sun., Jan. 8, 2017-Sun., Feb. 19, 2017 

Ellis and Associates Lifeguarding Program 


Friday, Saturday and Sunday 

Prerequisites: Swim 200 yards (8 lengths); tread water for two 

Minutes without using your hands; perform a feet first surface dive 

to life a 10-pound brick off the bottom of the pool. Upon 100% 

attendance and successful completion of water skills and written 

exam, participants will receive a one-year certification in Ellis and 

Associate Lifeguarding. Minimum of five participants required to run 

the class. For more information, contact Elizabeth Bluis, 

610-431-9622, ext. 2221 or ebluis@ymcagbw.org. 

31578 Location unspecified 5pm to 9 pm Fri., Jan. 6, 2017-Fri, Feb. 17, 2017 

9am to 5pm Sat, Jan. 7, 2017-Sat, Feb. 18, 2017 

9am to 5pm Sun, Jan. 8, 2017-Sun, Feb. 19, 2017 





Adult Lessons / Swim 

Adult Swim Lessons - Beginner 


Thursday 

For the swimmer who is comfortable in the water and putting their 

face in the water. Skills and techniques covered include front 

crawl, rotary breathing, back fining, back stroke and water safety. 

31261 Recreation Pool 7:30pm to 8:15pm Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 

Adult Swim Lessons - Multi-Leveled 


Monday 

For the swimmer who wants to expand their knowledge in the water 

and improve overall experience. Skills include breaststroke, backstroke, 

turns and water safety. This class is a great level before Lapsters! 

31266 Recreation Pool 7:30pm to 8:15pm Mon, Jan. 2, 2017 - Mon, Feb. 13, 2017 

Adult Swim Lessons – Fear No More 


Tuesday 

This is for the adult not yet comfortable in the water. Simple 

relaxation, having fun, building confidence and trust in the water 

are the main priorities in this level. 

31834 Recreation Pool 7:15 pm to8 pm Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 – Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

Youth Lessons / Swim 

Shrimp 

Ages: 6 months-9 months 

Saturday 

Introduction to the aquatic environment and bonding time for parents 

and infants. Parents learn basic aquatics safety and have a positive 

experience with their children. 

31514 Recreation Pool 9am to 9:30am Sat, Jan. 7, 2017 - Sat, Feb. 18, 2017 





Shrimp/Kipper 


Tuesday 

Introduction to the aquatic environment and bonding time for 

parents and infants. Parents learn basic aquatics safety and have 

a positive experience with their children. 

31430 Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

Shrimp/Kipper 


Wednesday 

Introduction to the aquatic environment and bonding time for 

parents and infants. Parents learn basic aquatics safety and have 

a positive experience with their children. 

31431 Recreation Pool 5:50pm to 6:20pm Wed, Jan. 4, 2017 - Wed, Feb. 15, 2017 

Kipper 


Saturday 

Infants learn basic skills and have fun playing with toys as they are 

introduced to flotation devices. Parents learn more about basic 

aquatics safety and work with their children on basic swimming 

skills. 

31429 Recreation Pool 9:35am to 10:05am Sat, Jan. 7, 2017 - Sat, Feb. 18, 2017 

Inia 


Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 

Toddlers and parents work on independent skills. Goals include 

body control and balance, use of equipment with assistance and 

glide with assistance. The instructor begins to prepare children to 

work directly with them as they begin putting the skills of kicking, 

pulling, and blowing bubbles together. 

31414 Recreation Pool 10:40am to 11:10am Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 


31420 Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 






Perch 


Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 

Children work with their parents as they put the skills of kicking, 

pulling and blowing bubbles together to form strokes. Children 

must stay in Perch until they turn 3 years old or are recommended 

for Perch Plus by their instructor. 


31447 Recreation Pool 11am to 11:30am Wed, Jan. 4, 2017 - Wed, Feb. 15, 2017 

31445 Recreation Pool 7pm to 7:30pm Wed, Jan. 4, 2017 - Wed, Feb. 15, 2017 


Perch Plus 


Wednesday 

Instructor-recommended level. Children work on swimming independently 

with their parents' support in the water. Parents and children learn more 

about aquatic safety. Instructor begins to prepare children to work directly 

on more advanced skills including kicking, pulling and blowing bubbles and back floating. 


Pike 

Ages: 3-6 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 

For children with minimal or no previous experience in swimming lessons. 

Children become independent in the water, build confidence and focus on 

the skills of basic paddle stroke, kicking skills, and comfort with holding 

the face in the water while blowing bubbles and swimming. An introduction 

to boating and pool safety is included. 

31463 Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

31478 Recreation Pool 5:15pm to 5:45pm Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

31472 Recreation Pool 11:15am to 11:45am Wed, Jan. 4, 2017 - Wed, Feb. 15, 2017 






31477 Recreation Pool 11:10am to 11:40am Sun, Jan. 8, 2017 - Sun, Feb. 19, 2017 





Pike Plus 

Ages: 3-6 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 

For children who have had previous experience in swimming lessons, 

or who are comfortable in the water in a class setting. Children should 

be comfortable putting their face in the water and blowing bubbles. 

Basic swimming skills are covered with an emphasis on building endurance 

through the use of instructional floatation devices. 





31496 Recreation Pool 7pm to 7:30pm Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 




31484 Recreation Pool 10:40am to 11:10am Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 



31489 Recreation Pool 9:50am to 10:20am Fri, Jan. 6, 2017 - Fri, Feb. 17, 2017 



31492 Recreation Pool 12:10pm to 12:40pm Sat, Jan. 7, 2017 - Sat, Feb. 18, 2017 

31493 Recreation Pool 10am to 10:30am Sun, Jan. 8, 2017 - Sun, Feb. 19, 2017 


Eel 

Ages: 3-6 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 

Prerequisites: Can perform a front glide and swim five yards without 

an instructional flotation device on front, swim on back for eight feet 

and blow bubbles for 10 seconds. Emphasis is on stroke development 

and endurance while putting the skills learned to develop rotary breathing 

and back fining for ten yards. 









31282 Recreation Pool 10:05am to 10:35am Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 

31296 Recreation Pool 1pm to 1:30pm Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 






Ray 

Ages: 3-6 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 

Prerequisites: Can confidently swim freestyle with rotary breathing 

and back fin for ten yards. Children refine their freestyle and backstroke, 

and are introduced to breaststroke and elementary backstroke. 

Safety concepts are introduced at this level. 




31505 Recreation Pool 7pm to 7:30pm Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 


Ray/Starfish 

Ages: 3-6 

Thursday 


and back fin for ten yards. Children refine their freestyle and 

backstroke, and are introduced to breaststroke and elementary 

backstroke. Safety concepts are introduced at this level. 

31509 Recreation Pool 9:30am to 10am Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 

Starfish 

Ages: 3-6 

Thursday, Sunday 

Prerequisites: Can swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke 

with good form. Can swim 25 yards of elementary backstroke 

and breaststroke and must be able to tread water for 60 seconds. 

Children focus on refining stroke mechanics and building endurance. 

Advanced safety concepts and skills are introduced at this level. 


31516 Recreation Pool 11:45am to 12:15pm Sun, Jan. 8, 2017 - Sun, Feb. 19, 2017 





Polliwog 

Ages: 6-13 

Saturday, Sunday 

For swimmers with minimal or no previous swim lesson experience. 

Children are introduced to basic skills of kicking, paddling, blowing 

bubbles and floating and becoming confident and safe in and 

around the water. 

31498 Recreation Pool 9:15am to 10am Sat, Jan. 7, 2017 - Sat, Feb. 18, 2017 

31500 Recreation Pool 11:45am to 12:30pm Sun, Jan. 8, 2017 - Sun, Feb. 19, 2017 

Polliwog Plus 

Ages: 6-13 

Wednesday 

For children who have had previous experience in swimming 

lessons and who are comfortable in a class setting. Prerequisites: 

Must be able to float and swim independently with the aid of a 

flotation device. Must be able to swim 10 yards without 

assistance. Children work on endurance and the fundamentals of 

rotary breathing and swimming on their backs. 


Guppy 

Ages: 6-13 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday 


and backstroke for 10 yards. Children refine their freestyle and 

backstroke, and are introduced to breaststroke and elementary 

backstroke. Safety concepts are introduced at this level. 

31400 Recreation Pool 5:15pm to 6pm Mon, Jan. 2, 2017 - Mon, Feb. 13, 2017 



31402 Recreation Pool 10am to 10:45am Sun, Jan. 8, 2017 - Sun, Feb. 19, 2017 





Minnow 

Ages 6-13 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 

Prerequisites: Must be able to comfortably swim 25 yards of 

freestyle using rotary breathing and 25 yards of backstroke. 

Strokes are refined with a strong emphasis on proper mechanics. 

Minnows build endurance in all strokes including freestyle, 

backstroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke and breaststroke. 

31434 Competition Pool 6:05pm to 6:50pm Mon, Jan. 2, 2017 - Mon, Feb. 13, 2017 

31439 Competition Pool 6:05pm to 6:50pm Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

31436 Competition Pool 6:05pm to 6:50pm Thu, Jan. 5, 2017 - Thu, Feb. 16, 2017 

31437 Competition Pool 10:45am to 11:30am Sun, Jan. 8, 2017 - Sun, Feb. 19, 2017 

31438 Competition Pool 11:45am to 12:30pm Sat, Jan. 7, 2017 - Sat, Feb. 18, 2017 

Flying Fish 

Ages: 6-13 

Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 

Prerequisites: Must be able to swim 100 yards of freestyle and 

backstroke. Must be able to swim 50 yards of sidestroke, 

elementary backstroke and breaststroke. Must have a mastery of 

rotary breathing and have a stroke endurance to swim many 

lengths in a row. At this advanced level, students work on refining 

freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly, while increasing 

endurance. Diving and turns are a continued focus on this 

advanced level. Upon successful completion it's encouraged for 

swimmers to try Swim Team. 

31331 Competition Pool 5:15pm to 6pm Tue, Jan. 3, 2017 - Tue, Feb. 14, 2017 

31320 Competition Pool 10:55am to 11:40am Sat, Jan. 7, 2017 - Sat, Feb. 18, 2017 

31328 Competition Pool 12:15pm to 1pm Sun, Jan. 8, 2017 - Sun, Feb. 19, 2017 

Shark 

Ages: 6-13 

Saturday, Sunday 

Prerequisites: Must be able to demonstrate well-refined freestyle 

and backstroke for 200 yards with flip turns. Must be able to swim 

100 yards of breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly and 100 IM. 

Sharks continue to lean lifesaving strokes while being introduced 

to more advanced rescue skills and boating safety. Upon 

successful completion, it's encouraged for swimmers to try Swim 

Team. 

31513 Competition Pool 11:45am to 12:30pm Sat, Jan. 7, 2017 - Sat, Feb. 18, 2017 

31512 Competition Pool 12:15pm to 1pm Sun, Jan. 8, 2017 - Sun, Feb. 19, 2017

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