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 at all times in the water.
Adult Swim Lessons
SESSIONS
Saturdays
Session Dates:
January 6, 2012- March 18, 2012
**No Classes February 17 - 20, 2012**
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| Adult Swim Lesson - Learn To Swim Non-Member: $70.00 + tax |
2:40 - 3:40 | ||
| Adult Swim Lesson - Swimming Skills Non-Member: $70.00 + tax |
2:40 - 3:40 | ||
| Adult Swim Lesson - Swimming For Health Non-Member: $70.00 + tax |
3:40 - 4:40 |
Active Adult Swim Program
The YMCA Active Adult Swim Program is designed for adult learners ages 14 +. Instructor to participant ratio is 1:8.
The program is divided into 3 levels:
- Learn to swim skills—learn the basics of swimming and water rescue. For learners who are afraid to swim
- 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.
- 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 Fall 2012 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.
Child & Youth Swimming Lessons
SESSIONS
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SCHEDULE
~Indicates combined class
Time Block Lessons: When registering in our Time Block Lessons you can choose a half hour time block that suits your families schedule. There is only one time block for the star levels but multiple time blocks for the learn to swim and l'il dipper levels. Classes may be smaller than a normal class and may be conbined with another level. We will ensure that each combined class covers the items in both levels to ensure your child can be successful.
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LEVELS |
FEES |
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LIL DIPPERS LEVELS: |
$55 |
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LEARN TO SWIM: |
$55 |
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STAR SWIM LEVELS: |
$65 |
* The YMCA national swim program is equivalent to these levels in the Red Cross swim program
LOCKER ROOM POLICY
There are four different locker rooms: Women's, Men's General, Family, and Men's Plus change rooms. Showers are available in all locker rooms along with day use lockers.
The Men's Plus and Women's Only Locker Rooms are for adults 19 years of age and older.
Women may bring their preschool (5 yrs and under) daughters into the youth locker room.
Men may bring their preschool (5 yrs and under) sons into the men's locker room.
Parents changing their opposite gender children MUST use the Family locker room.
Parents changing their same gender children older than 5 yrs must use the Men's, Female Youth or Family locker rooms.
The Family Locker Room is for parents with young children.
The Access locker room is for people with disabilities requiring the accessible shower and changing facility.
Children are not permitted in the Men's Plus locker room.
Locks are not for sale at the Front Desk but, you may borrow a lock for the day by providing photo I.D.
You may bring in your own lock for daily use.
Any locks left on overnight will be removed and the contents of the locker will be kept for two weeks.
Day lockers (which take quarters) are available near the member services desk for valuables.
The YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
Done your Masters swimming level and wanting to become a Lifeguard?
YMCA Aquatic Leadership Courses:
Sask-Rescue Lifesaving & Lifeguard Club
SESSIONS
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- 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.
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ASSISTANT YMCA INSTRUCTOR COURSE YMCA INSTRUCTOR COURSE |
SENIOR LIFESAVING CLUB JUNIOR LIFEGUARD CLUB LIFEGUARD CLUB |
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.
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
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Lane Swim / Family Swim
Lane Swim Changes
Tuesday Jan 31 - 10:30-11:30AM (1 Lane)
1:00-2:00PM (3 Lanes)
Wednesday Feb 1 - 10:30-11:30AM (3 Lanes)
Thursday Feb 2 - 1:00-2:00PM (3 Lanes)
Friday Feb 3 - 5:00-6:00PM (1 Lane)
Sunday Feb 5 - 10:00AM-12:00PM (4 Lanes)
Tuesday Feb 7 - 10:30-11:30AM (1 Lane)
1:30-2:30PM (3 Lanes)
Wednesday Feb 8 - 10:30-11:30AM (3 Lanes)
Thursday Feb 9 - 1:00-2:00PM (3 Lanes)
Sunday Feb 12 - 10:00AM-12:00PM (4 Lanes)
PLEASE NOTE: This schedule is effective Monday, January 2, 2012.
We will post our lane swim changes with as much notice as possible within the YMCA. Feel free to call us prior to your swim to confirm the number of lanes available. Call us at 652-7515.
We are holding a Day Camp in the YMCA From February 21 - 24th. Please be advised that the day camp typically does a morning swim (10 am - 12 pm) and an afternoon swim (2:30 - 4:30pm) Thank you for your understanding.
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.
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SWIMMING POOL GUIDELINES
Our 25 meter pool is 0.9m (3 feet) in depth at its most shallow point and 9 feet at its deepest point. The water in our pool is maintained at 82F providing a comfortable environment for lessons, lane and recreational swimming.
Children 5 yrs and under must be within arms reach of an adult at all times as per YMCA Aquatic Admission Guidlines.
Lane swim is for individuals ages 16 and older, swimming in a continuous fashion. (Please contact the Aquatics Director for exceptions)
Aquafitness/Aquastep classes are taught both in the shallow and deep end. Floating aids are available.
Please allow 5 minutes between lane swim and aquafitness for set up and clean up.
Lane swim availability may change due to day camps, youth programming and swim lessons. Please watch for changes posted.
Day camps will be using the pool on days of inclement weather, there is often NO NOTICE for these changes.
Lane swimmers are REQUIRED to swim in a circuit format during lane swim. Please respect the lifeguards instructions.
Please ensure you have a cleansing shower before entering the swimming pool.
LOCKER ROOM POLICY
There are four different locker rooms: Women's, Men's General, Family, and Men's Plus change rooms. Showers are available in all locker rooms along with day use lockers.
The Men's Plus and Women's Only Locker Rooms are for adults 19 years of age and older.
Women may bring their preschool (5 yrs and under) daughters into the youth locker room.
Men may bring their preschool (5 yrs and under) sons into the men's locker room.
Parents changing their opposite gender children MUST use the Family locker room.
Parents changing their same gender children older than 5 yrs must use the Men's, Female Youth or Family locker rooms.
The Family Locker Room is for parents with young children.
The Access locker room is for people with disabilities requiring the accessible shower and changing facility.
Children are not permitted in the Men's Plus locker room.
Locks are not for sale at the Front Desk but, you may borrow a lock for the day by providing photo I.D.
You may bring in your own lock for daily use.
Any locks left on overnight will be removed and the contents of the locker will be kept for two weeks.
Day lockers (which take quarters) are available near the member services desk for valuables.
The YMCA is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
FACILITY GUIDELINES
YMCA Saskatoon's Fitness Centres are available for all members 18 years and older during our business hours.
Youth members 13-17 years old have the opportunity to set up a Fitness Consultation in order to gain access to the Fitness Centres.
Our Fitness Centres contain machine weights, free weights and cardio equipment such as treadmills, stationary bikes, cross-trainers and stair climbers.
Locks are available for trade at the Member Services desk. Be sure to bring your membership card or a piece of I.D. as collateral.
Proper attire must be worn while in program areas at all times. Indoor, closed-toe athletic shoes must be worn at all times during dry land programs and while in the fit centers.
We request that you turn off your cell phone in program areas and fitness classes.
Taking photos or videos is prohibited on YMCA property without prior approval from our CEO.
PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Availability of programs is subject to member demand. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
Aquatic lessons and registered programs require a Family Advantage or Individual Memberships.
Children under the age of 12 should be either attending a Y program or under the direct supervision of a parent or adult guardian.
Children under 12 yrs are not permitted to access the conditioning room unless in a supervised program.
