Aquatic Exercises

To register for adult and teen aquatic classes, please contact the YMCA Member Service Desk. For additional information about classes, contact Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at  (914) 631-4807 ext. 14. SWIM CLASSES ARE FREE TO ADULT MEMBERS over the age of 15.


Adult Lap Swim/Pool Schedule:   click here for Pool Schedule.



**Upcoming Pool Closings for Swim Meets:
Sunday, February 12, 2012
The gym studio A will be reserved from 3:00 pm until 7:00pm.
The pool will be reserved from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm.

Winter Session runs Monday November 21, 2011 - Sunday January 29, 2012.
Spring 1 Session runs Monday January 30 - April 7, 2012
In an effort to save paper, we are now posting all materials on the web rather than printing them.  Please consider the environment responsibly before printing these materials. 

Adult Recreational Swim (Ages 15 +)
This time is set aside for those adults who want to lounge around in the water or exercise. One slow lap lane will be available. Deep and shallow water areas are available.

Adult Beginner Swim Lessons, 15+
Co-ed course covers components of the front crawl. Starting with floating and the flutter kick. Participants progress to arm stroking and rhythmic breathing. Class also covers back float and treading water.  Participants must register at the Member Service Desk.
Monday and Wednesday: 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

Adult Learn to Swim for Free Campaign, 15+
For non-swimmers, YMCA Membership not required! Designed to assist with water adjustment, floating, coordination, endurance and confidence. For registration and class schedule, call Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at ext 14. 
April 19 & April 21, 2011;  7:00 pm - 8 pm.

Active Older Adults Aqua Fitness
Conducted in the shallow end of the pool, this class uses gentle water movement exercises to help improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, enhance cardiovascular fitness and relieve arthritis symptoms.   Participants must register at the Member Service Desk.
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Active Older Adults Deep Water Running Class
Conducted in the deep end of the pool, this class challenges you to move to the next level in your personal fitness program.  Participants must register at the Member Service Desk.
Wednesday: 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Water Wheelers
For adults recovering from injuries or those with permanent and temporary disabilities. This recreational swim helps comfort and stretch sore muscles, cushion aching joints and allow minimal impact range of motion exercise. Chair lift and flotation devises are available. No
membership is required. Please register at the Member Service Desk.
Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Water Works Aqua Fitness!
Get and stay in shape with YMCA water aerobic exercise. For beginners, intermediates, and advanced exercisers, this class provides a complete workout emphasizing flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning and muscle toning.  Please register at the Member Service Desk.
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Youth Learn to Swim for Free Campaign, Ages 6 – 14
Now everyone can learn to swim at the YMCA for FREE!  For non-swimmers, ages 6 – 14. YMCA Membership not required! Designed to assist with water adjustment, floating, coordination, endurance and confidence. For registration and class schedule, call Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at ext 14. 
April 18 - 21, 2011

Family Pre-K Recreational Swim
For children aged 6 months to 7 years; child must have at least one (or more) parent in the water with them at all times. Only one non-swimmer per adult permitted.

Youth Recreational Swim, Ages 6 – 14
This recreational swim is reserved for YMCA youth members 6 – 14 to enjoy the water and the company of other youth members. Children must be able to stand in the shallow end or swim. Flotation devices are not used, and parents are not permitted in the water. The YMCA is unable to accommodate guests during this time.

Family Recreational Swim
A great way to spend quality family time! Family Recreational Swim is for adults 18 years and older to swim with youth – either youth or adult can be a current member. Non-member must pay a guest fee. An adult must accompany youth in the water at all times. Only one non-swimmer per adult permitted. Youth wishing to swim in the deep end must pass a deep-water test. Member owned flotation devices are permitted. The YMCA will not provide flotation devices. Guests are welcome to join the fun on an unlimited basis.
Free to members, $15.00 for each adult guest and $5.00 for each youth guest or purchase a Parent Activity Guest Pass (and save!) at the front desk.

Swim Lessons Communications
Parent Welcome Letter Spring Session
Thunder & Lightning Policy
Emergency Evacuation Procedures

Upcoming Sessions:
Spring 1 Class Schedule

Lessons: Parent/Child   
Shrimp, Kippers, Inia, Perch and Perch-Plus classes are for infants and toddlers, 6-36 months old. Parents should plan to join children in the water. Registration is based on age rather than skill. Plastic pants over training pants or swim diapers are required for babies
and those not toilet trained. 

Shrimp/Kippers/Inia, 6 to 18 months-30 minute class
Emphasizes basic aquatic safety and provides positive learning environment for aquatics. Encourages child’s independence in water with parent. Parent must accompany child in pool. Evaluation is not necessary.

Perch, 12 to 36 months-30 minute class
Teaches basic aquatic boating safety, encourages exploration of skills, and begins transition to pre-school level. Parent must accompany child in the pool. Evaluation is not necessary.

Perch, 19 to 36 months-30 minute class
Class description same as Perch, 12 to 36 months

Perch Plus, 2-1/2 to 3 years-30 minute class
30-minute classes for children aged 2 1/2 to 3 years who may not be ready to separate from the parent (or vice versa!).  Children are given extra attention and time to acclimate to class setting.  Focus is on skill development, safety issues and confidence building.  Registration requires instructor recommendation.

Check Class Schedule for Parent/Child Swim Lesson Fees

Swim Lessons:  Preschool
Pike, Eel, Ray and Starfish classes are for children 3-5 years old. Children should be evaluated
to ensure proper placement. Evaluations are made on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:45 p.m.  No appointment necessary.   Children who are at least three years old and new to the program should enroll in Pike classes. Written evaluations and achievement cards will be given to each participant. Please note parents may observe classes from the pool deck only on assigned dates. 

Pike, 3 to 5 years-30 minute class
Beginner skills include bubble blowing, flutter kick and independence in the water. Evaluation is not necessary.

Eel, 3 to 5 years-30 minute class
Intermediate skills include sculling, rotary breathing and prone gliding. Evaluation is necessary.

Ray, 3 to 5 years-Width-30 minute class
Advanced skills including front crawl, back crawl, deep-water treading and survival float.  Evaluation is necessary.

Starfish, 3 to 5 years - Length-45 minute class
Creative skills including 75-ft front crawl, back crawl and water management. Evaluation is necessary.

Check Class schedules for Preschool Swim Lesson Fees

Swim Lessons: Youth and Teen
Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish, Shark and Porpoise Club is a progressive series
of programs designed for children ages 6-14 years. Also focusing on six components
including values, personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports and
games, and age-appropriate rescue. Each session consists of weekly 45-minute classes. Each
skill level builds upon the preceding level, with seven levels covering all strokes, diving
fundamentals, and safety skills. Swimmers should be evaluated to ensure proper placement.
Evaluations are made on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:45 p.m.  No appointment necessary.  Written evaluations and achievement cards are issued at successful completion of each level.  Please note parents can observe classes from pool deck only on assigned dates. 

Polliwog, 6 to 8 years-45 minute class
Beginner skills include bubble blowing, floating, flutter kick, and independence in the water. Evaluation is necessary.

Guppy, 6 to 8 years-45 minute class
Intermediate beginner. Prerequisites: Deep-water and face-in-water comfort, back float ability. Evaluation is necessary.

Minnow, 6 to 10 years-45 minute class
Advanced beginner. Prerequisites: Front crawl, rotary breathing, and treading water. Ready for lap swimming (2 laps). Evaluation is necessary.

Fish, 8 to 13 years-45 minute class
Intermediate. Prerequisites: Solid front crawl, backstroke and diving. Ready for breaststroke kick and dolphin kick, tread water 5 minutes, 100 yards nonstop. Evaluation is necessary.

Flying Fish, 9 to 13 years-45 minute class
Advanced intermediate. Prerequisites: Excellent front crawl, bilateral breathing, backstroke, shallow and deep-diving skills. Ready for butterfly and breaststroke, 200 yards nonstop. Evaluation is necessary.

Shark, 9 to 13 years-45 minute class
Advanced. Prerequisites: Excellent front crawl, backstroke and coordination in breaststroke and butterfly. Ready for 15-yard under water swim, tread water 15 minutes, 200 yards nonstop. Evaluation is necessary.

Porpoise Club, 13 to 14 years-45 minute class
An aquatics club for teens, focusing on YMCA aquatic leadership, teaching skills, character development, values and community service. Teens learn to assist instructors with lower-level classes. Perfect for the aspiring lifeguard or instructor with multiple IM swimming ability.
Swimming evaluation is necessary.

Check Class Schedules for Youth & Teen Fees

Private Swimming Lessons
Whether you are an adult who is learning how to swim for the first time, or you have a child who is getting a late start at learning to swim, private lessons may be the way to go. You must make an appointment to set up a series of private lessons. All private lesson appointments must be kept. No refunds or make-ups will be available. To schedule private lessons, contact Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at (914) 631-4807 ext. 14.  Click here to print a pdf of the registration form.
Fees: half-hour private lesson, one student/one instructor, must be a YMCA member.

PRIVATE LESSONS WITH SPECIAL PRICING! Learn to swim during the February Mid-Winter Break, taking one private lesson a day on February 21 -24, 2012..   Click for registration form and more information. 

Lifeguard Training - American Red Cross Safety Training Courses
American Red Cross certified, this class teaches the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to emergencies in a pool.  This 36-hour course covers lifeguard training, CPR for the professional rescuer, AED essentials, and oxygen administration.  Attendance at all classes is mandatory.  For more information, please contact Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at (914) 631-4807 ext. 14.

Lifeguard Training course fee: $425.00 per person includes textbook, pocket mask, and Red Cross certification fees.  WML Aquatics, LLC, Wendie Lubinsky-Owner/CEO at 917-334-8512.  Refer to the website for upcoming course dates and registration procedures:  www.wmlaquatics.com

Prerequisites:
- Minimum Age 15
- Must be able to swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke (200 yards of each, the final 100 yards your choice)
- Swim 20 yards and surface dive to retrieve a 10-lb object, return to the surface, and swim back to the starting point on your back, holding the brick on your chest.

PRE-COURSE TESTING TAKES PLACE ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS AND IS MANDATORY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
 

New! Babysitting and CPR/AED course for teens! Offered April 14 & 15, 2012

SHARKS SWIM TEAM!
This competitive program is a natural advancement for progressive swim participants who are currently enrolled in the YMCA swimming lesson program. Our team is composed of boys and girls from 5 to 17 years old. For practices, swimmers will be grouped according to age/ability. As a member of the team, each swimmer will enjoy the benefit of expert coaching within a supportive and friendly environment. We emphasize teamwork, personal growth, competitive strokes skill development, and self confidence. The goal of this program is to assist each individual in developing the skills, physical fitness and positive attitude needed to attain full potential as a swimmer.

Prerequisite: Swimmers 8 years and under must ably demonstrate front crawl and back crawl, and be familiar with breast stroke and butterfly stroke.  Swimmers 10 years and under, swimmers 10 years and older (both categories) must ably demonstrate front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke and butterfly.

Expectations: Swimmers must commit to two-three practices per week, no less than two swim meets per month and be ready for a fast-paced competitive environment. Participants may not miss more than two swim meets per season and must stay for the duration the meet (swim meets may last from three to five hours).
For swimmers 8-years old & under, races are 25 yards (a length of the pool).
For swimmers 9-years and older, races are 50 yards to 100 yards (2 to 4 lengths of the pool).

Parent Volunteers are a vital part of the Sharks Swim Team.  Parents will be expected to volunteer for at least one meet as a ribbon writer, timer, runner, or scorer, or to be on the committee for the end of season team dinner.

2011/12 Swim Team season runs from September 19, 2011  – March 2012.  2010/11 Swim Team and 2011 Competitive Training participants (only) may register for 2010/11 Swim Team beginning July 2010. 

Prospective new participants must complete time trials (TRY OUTS) before they may register for the team. Time trials will be held on the following dates/times, no appointment necessary.  Please attend ONE of the try-outs below.  You will be contacted by the Head Coach, who will inform you if you made the team or not. Prospective participant parent meeting will be held in August.

Swim Team try outs for the 2011/2012 season:

Sharks Practice Schedule:

2011/12 Fees (participants must be a member of the Tarrytown YMCA):
1st Child: $663
2nd Child: $578
3rd Child: $503

Competitive Training
This program's function is to condition and develop more advanced swimmers between the ages of  5 to 17 years (in the off-season of swim team). We also welcome non-swim team swimmers who want to prepare for the summer swim season or just train year round.  Training will include expert coaching in stroke techniques and competitive skills.  Meets are not scheduled for this program.  For more information about competitive training, contact Aquatics Director at (914) 631-4807 ext. 14. 

Practice Schedule:  Summer 2011 Runs June 27 through August 17.
Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (No practice on July 4 as the Y is closed)

Current Pool Schedule