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Swim for Fitness; Swim for Fun!

Our 25 meter pool is 0.9m (3 feet) in depth at its most shallow point and 2.7m (9 feet) at its deepest point. The water in our pool is maintained at 83F providing a comfortable environment for lessons, lane and recreational swimming. Individuals must be 16 years or older to use the pool for Lane swim. During family swim children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult/guardian in the water.

Adult Swim Lessons

SESSIONS

CHOOSE A DAY:
A. Thursday     B. Saturday     C. Sunday
(Lessons are held once a week)

Session Dates:
September 16 - November 28, 2010

SCHEDULE

LEVEL Thursday Saturday Sunday
Adult Swim Lesson - Learn To Swim
Non-Member: $66.00 + tax		 8:00-9:00pm 1:45-2:45pm 2:00-3:00pm
Adult Swim Lesson - Swimming Skills
Non-Member: $66.00 + tax		 8:00-9:00pm 1:45-2:45pm 2:00-3:00pm
Adult Swim Lesson - Swimming For Health
Non-Member: $66.00 + tax		 8:00-9:00pm 1:45-2:45pm 2:00-3:00pm

Active Adult Swim Program
The YMCA Active Adult Swim Program is designed for adult learners ages 16 +.

The program is divided into 3 levels:

  1. Learn to swim skills—learn the basics of swimming and water rescue.  For learners who are afraid to swim
  2. Swimming skills - learn to perfect swim strokes for recreational swimmers or  just feel comfortable swimming lengths in the pool.  For learners with some swim ability.
  3. Swimming for Health—Learn the benefits of swimming as exercise and develop workout plans with your instructor.  This class is designed to give adult learners the option to design their own goals with the  help of a qualified instructor.

YMCA Learn To Swim Levels
The YMCA Learn to Swim program is a four-level instructional program that introduces a series of easy to learn skills to the non-swimmer in a values-based environment. Successful completion of the four level progressions indicates that the learner is capable of performing a variety of skills in shallow
and deep water, including the fundamentals of the front crawl stroke. The levels are: Otter, Seal, Dolphin, and Swimmer. The purpose of this program is to help build values and orientate individuals age 6 and over to fundamental swim skills.

YMCA Star Program
The YMCA Star Program introduces the swimmer to a wide variety of swimming and water activity skills in a values based environment. The young swimmer is better able to select a satisfying path toward synchronized swimming, lifesaving, competitive swimming or leadership at the more
advanced levels and be confident that the basic instruction has been sound. This program consists of 6 levels: Star 1 to Star 6. For the purpose of developing individuals, the YMCA Star Program improves swimming ability, furthers water sport and safety skills, and develops endurance and new strokes.  The YMCA Master Swimmer program also allows the learner to explore leadership opportunities within the YMCA as well as future opportunities in aquatics.

 

These Courses may resume in September 2010 depending on demand:

YMCA Assistant Instructor Course (age 14+):
Apprentice under the guidance of an experienced, qualified YMCA Swim Instructor. This 16-hour course prepares you to be an Instructor Trainee so you can assist with the instruction of YMCA L'il Dippers, Learn to Swim, Star, Masters Swim and adult programs. You need to have completed the YMCA Master Swimmer program or have equivalent swimming skills. A manual and certification are included in the course fee.

YMCA Instructor Course (age 16+):
Complete you qualification to teach swimming, lifesaving and aquatic activities for YMCA L'il Dippers, Learn to Swim, Star, Masters Swimmer and adult programs. To enroll in this 40-hour course, you must have a current Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard Service Award and program is recommended. In order to complete the course 100% attendance and participation is required. Once a candidate has successfully completed the course, a session of successful coinstructing will be required in order to recive certification as a swimming instructor. The manuals and certification are included in the course fee.

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Child & Youth Swimming Lessons

SESSIONS

CHOOSE A DAY
A. Friday  B. Saturday  C. Sunday
(Lessons run once a week)

SESSION:
September 17 - November 28, 2010
Private Swimming Lessons
Available for anyone at any swim level.
Make Arrangements by calling 652-5015 (ext. 229)
Members: $15/30min           Non-Members: $20/30 min

Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
Where two or more people share an instructor.
Make Arrangements by calling 652-5015 (ext. 229)
Members: $10/30min           Non-Members: $15/30 min

SCHEDULE

LEVEL


Friday


Saturday


Sunday

 FEES
Non Member
Splashers & Bubblers (Parented) 4:30-5
6:30-7		 11:30-12
1:15-1:45		 11-11:30
1-1:30		 $50.00
Bobbers & Floaters
(Unparented)		 4:30-5
7:05-7:35		 11:30-12
1:25-1:55		 11-11:30
1-1:30		 $50.00
Gliders & Divers
(Unparented)		 4:30-5
6:30-7		 11:30-12
1:25-1:55		 11-11:30
1-1:30		 $50.00
Surfers & Dippers
(Unparented)		 4:30-5
7:05-7:35		 11:30-12
1:15-1:45		 11-11:30
1-1:30		 $50.00
Otter
(ages 6+)
*Red Cross level 1		 5:05-5:35
6:30-7:00
7:05-7:35		 12:05-12:35
1:25-1:55
2:00-2:30		 11:35-12:05
1:35-2:05		 $50.00
Seal
*Red Cross level 2		 5:05-5:35
6:30-7:00
7:05-7:35		 12:05-12:35
1:25-1:55
2:00-2:30		 11:35-12:05
1:35-2:05		 $50.00
Dolphin
*Red Cross level 3		 5:05-5:35
6:30-7:00
7:05-7:35		 12:05-12:35
1:25-1:55
2:00-2:30		 11:35-12:05
1:35-2:05		 $50.00
Swimmer
*Red Cross level 4		 5:05-5:35
6:30-7:00
7:05-7:35		 12:05-12:35
1:25-1:55
2:00-2:30		 11:35-12:05
1:35-2:05		 $50.00
Star 1
*Red Cross level 5		 5:40-6:25 12:40-1:25
2-2:45		 5:10-5:55 $65.00
Star 2
*Red Cross level 6		 5:40-6:25 12:40-1:25
2-2:45		 5:10-5:55 $65.00
Star 3 & 4
*Red Cross level 7 & 8		 5:40-6:25 12:40-1:25
2-2:45		 5:10-5:55 $65.00
Star 5 & 6
*Red Cross level 8 & 9		 5:40-6:25 12:40-1:25
2-2:45		 5:10-5:55 $65.00
Master Swimmer 5:40-6:25 12:40-1:25
2-2:45		 6:00-6:45 $65.00


BLOCK SWIMMING LESSONS
All levels of swimming lessons offered at one time!  Great for large families!
Saturdays:
Preschool/Learn to Swim levels     2-2:30pm
Star Levels/Adult Lessons            2-2:30pm

CHRISTMAS BREAK SWIMMING LESSONS
8 lessons offered: December 20-23 & 27-30
All Preschool levels:        10:15-10:45 or 2:15-2:45
All Learn to Swim levels: 10:50-11:20 or 2:50-3:20
All Star levels:                11:25-12:10 or 3:25-4:10

* The YMCA national swim program is equivalent to these levels in the Red Cross swim program

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Done your Masters swimming level and wanting to become a Lifeguard?

 

YMCA Aquatic Leadership Courses:

Sask-Rescue Lifesaving & Lifeguard Club

SESSIONS

September 12 - December 12, 2010
  • Members are able to work on skills at their own pace
  • Members are examined any time they are ready.
  • Coaches are highly trained and motivated.

The Sask-Rescue Lifesaving & Lifeguard Club was created in 1987 to meet a specific need in Saskatoon. Our main goal is to provide a realistic environment where participants could learn and practice rescue, leadership skills and techniques that will be used in a real emergency and in teaching others. We exist to train the best possible lifesavers, lifeguards, and instructors. We operate in a club format instead of a class format. This means that the participants in our program belong to the Sask-Rescue Lifesaving & Lifeguard Club and thus receive all of the benefits that come from belonging instead of just signing up for a course.

JUNIOR LIFESAVING CLUB
Pre-requisites: For persons who are 8 to 11 years old and able to swim on 25m and are comfortable swimming in the deep end. It is recommended that they have their Lifesaving Society Swimmer Level 6, YMCA Star 6 or Red Cross level 10.
Description: This club is designed to give its members an opportunity to earn the 3 Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol awards: Rookie, Ranger, and Star which work on a person's swimming, endurance, lifesaving, resuscitation and first aid skills. These awards are designed to provide a better progression into lifesaving and lifeguarding while improving basic swimming skills and learning advanced ones.
Required Texts: Sask-Rescue Notebook
Time: Sunday 3:00-5:00pm
Cost: Session = $125.00 GST Included

 

LIFESAVING CLUB
Pre-requisites: For persons who are 12 years old and older and hold either the YMCA Star 6 or Aquaquest 12 or are able to swim at an equivalent level.
Description: This club is designed to give its members an opportunity to earn the Lifesaving Society awards: Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and to learn advanced and realistic lifesaving rescue skills.
Required Texts: Sask-Rescue Notebook & The Canadian Lifesaving Program manual.
Time: Sunday 3:00-5:00pm
Cost: Session = $125.00 GST Included

  

SENIOR LIFESAVING CLUB
Pre-requisites: For persons who are under 16 and hold their Lifesaving Bronze Cross award.
Description: This club is designed to give its members an opportunity to earn the Lifesaving Society award Distinction and to learn advanced and realistic lifesaving rescue skills. This club also works on leadership and begins to prepare members for instructor courses. Maintains skills and teaches new ones in preperation for the Junior Lifeguard Club.
Required Texts: Sask-Rescue Notebook & The Canadian Lifesaving Program manual.
Time: Sunday 3:00-5:00pm
Cost: Session = $125.00 GST Included

 

JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLUB
Pre-requisites: For persons who are 16 years old and older and hold their Bronze Cross award.
Description: This club is designed to give its members an opportunity to earn the Lifesaving Society lifeguard awards: National Lifeguard Service & Aquatic Emergency Care and their CPR level C. Members will only need a single session to complete the content of these awards.
Required Texts: Sask-Rescue Notebook, Alert Lifeguarding in Action Manual & the NLS Standards Guide.
Time: Sunday 3:00-7:00pm
Cost: Session = $180.00 GST Included

 

LIFEGUARD CLUB
Pre-requisites: For persons who are 16 years old and older and hold their National Lifeguard Service award and wish to maintain their lifeguarding skills and learn new advanced ones.
Time: Sunday 5:00-7:00pm
Cost: Session = $65.00 GST Included

For more information contact Sask-Rescue at:

Contact the Aquatics Director: 652-7515 ext 229

A detailed brochure and registration form can be picked up at the front desk of the YMCA of Saskatoon.

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Aquatic Fitness

AQUA STEP
A challenging workout in the water using steps to increase intensity

AQUATIC FITNESS
Combination of shallow/deep/core strength and stretching. Swimming ability not necessary.

SCHEDULE

MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT
Aquatic Fitness
9:15-10:00am 		Aquatic Fitness
9:15-10:00am		 Aquatic Fitness
9:15-10:00am		 Aquatic Fitness
9:15-10:00am		 Aquatic Fitness
9:15-10:00am		 Aquatic Fitness
10:30-11:15
Aquatic Fitness
1:30-2:15pm		  Aquatic Fitness
5:30-6:15pm		 Aquatic Fitness
1:30-2:15pm		 Aqua Step
7:00-7:45pm		 Aquatic Fitness
1:30-2:15pm		  
  Aqua Step
7:00-7:45pm		        

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Lane Swim

 SCHEDULE

* Please Note: (#) indicates lanes available.  Lane swim times are subject to change so please watch for changes posted.  Please refer to the Pool Guidelines listed below the Lane swim schedule for more information.

MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT SUN

6:30-8:30(6)
10-12(4)

6:30-8:30(6)
10-12(4)

6:30-8:30(6)
10-12(3)

6:30-7:45(3)
7:45-8:30(6)
10-12(4)

6:30-7:45(4)
7:45-8:30(6)
10-12(3)

11:30-4(1)

 10:15-12(6)
12-1:30(6)
2:15-6(4)
6-8(1)		 12-1:30(6)
1:30-4(3)
4-4:15(2)		 12-1:30(6)
2:15-4(6)
4-5(3)

12-1:30(6)
1:30-4(3)
4-6(5)

 12-1:30(6)
2:15-4:30(4)
4:30-7:30(2)		   12-3(2)
8-10(3)

 4:15-5:30(3)
5:30-6:15(1)
6:15-7(6)		 5-6(2)
6-7(6)
7-8(1)		 6-7(1)
7-7:15(6)
7:15-10(1)		 7:30-8(1)

    
  7-7:45(1)
7:45-10(6)
 8-10(6)
        
           Family Swim
 2:45-5
 Family Swim
 2:45-5
 


Pool Guidelines:
- Children 7 years and under must be within arm's reach of an adult/guardian at all tiems as per YMCA Aquatic Admission Guidelines.
- Lane swim is for individuals ages 16 and older, swimming in a continuous fashion. (Please contact the Aquatics and Youth Director for exceptions.)
- Aquafitness/Aquastep classes are taught both in the shallow and deep end.

Facility Guidelines:
- Members must be 13 years or older to use Fit Center.
- Youth between 13 - 17 years must have an orientation before they can use the fit centre machines.
- Locks are available for trade upon availability at the Member Services desk.  Be sure to bring your membership card or a piece of I.D. as collateral.

Program Guidelines:
- Availability of programs is subject to member demand.
- Aquatic lessons and registered programs require a Family Advantage or Individual Membership
- all children 12 years and under must be supervised within the facility by a parent or guardian unless they are participating in Y programs.

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LIFESAVING SOCIETY COURSES

 

Courses Dates Time Fee
Bronze Star
(YMCA Star 6)		 Dec 20 -23/10 10-4 Member: $60
NonMember: $80
Bronze Medallion
(13 yrs +)		 Dec 20 - 23/10 10-4 Member: $110
NonMember: $130
Bronze Cross
(13 yrs +)		 Dec 20 - 23/10 10-4

Member: $110
NonMember: $130
BOAT Exam Challange Call to arrange a day or to time to challenge the BOAT Exam.
652-7515 ext 229		   Exam Fee: $25
Book Fee: $20

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