West Shore Branch Aquatics

Monica Zayd
Aquatics Director
mzayd@clevelandymca.org

Y Aquatics programs offer children and adults the opportunity to experience the many wonders of water.

YMCA SWIM LESSONS

To see the descriptions of each level, please consult the

Swim Lesson Class Descriptions

2012 Pool Schedule (5-5-12)

2012 Water Exercise Schedule (5-5-12)

2012 Swim Lessons Schedule Spring II (Begins 5-7-12)

Swim Lesson Categories

Infant (6 mos.- 3 yrs. with parent)
Water orientation class that provides activities that prepare a child to move well, improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and self-confidence in the water.
Shrimp: 6-24 months (Ratio 8:1)
Perch: 24-36 months (Ratio 8:1)

Preschool (Ages 3-5 yrs.)
This program safely introduces younger children to the water. Each level builds upon the preceding skill level to introduce the basic movements of swimming.
Pike 1: Beginner 3-5 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Pike 2: Beginner 3-5 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Eel 1: Intermediate 3-5 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Eel 2: Intermediate 3-5 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Ray 1: Advanced 3-5 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Ray 2: Advanced 3-5 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Starfish: Swim Team Level 3-5 yrs (Ratio 8:1)

School Age (6-12 yrs.)
This program comprises five main components: personal growth, personal safety, stroke development, water sports and games, and rescue. Each skill level builds upon the preceding skill level covering all of the fundamentals.
Polliwog 1: Beginner 6-12 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Polliwog 2: Beginner 6-12 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Guppy 1: Intermediate 6-12 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Guppy 2: Intermediate 6-12 yrs (Ratio 5:1)
Minnow 1: Advanced 6-12 yrs (Ratio 6:1)
Minnow 2: Advanced 6-12 yrs (Ratio 6:1)
Fish 1: Advanced 6-12 yrs (Ratio 6:1) (New!)
Fish 2: Advanced 6-12 yrs (Ratio 6:1) (New!)
Shark: Swim Team Level 6-12yrs (Ratio 10:1)
Competitive Skills 6-15yrs

Teen/Adult (13+ yrs.)
Non-swimmers are taught basic swimming skills and water safety.

AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CLASS

Become certified in Lifesaving, First Aid, CPR, and AED. Members/Program Members/Community Members $250

Prerequisites:

Swim 300 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order:

100 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick.
100 yards of breaststroke using a pull, breathe, kick and glide sequence.
100 yards of either the front crawl or breast stroke. May be a combination.

Retrieve a 10 pound brick from the bottom of the pool and return to side in 1:30.

Must be 15 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of this course.

Schedule:

(Must attend all four classes)

March Session: 3/24 (10a-5p), 3/25 (10a-4p)

& 3/31 (10a-5p), 4/1 (10a-4p)

Registration deadline: 3/22/12

April Session: 4/10-4/13 (8a-1p each day)

Registration deadline: 4/8/12

CPR/Lifeguard Re-Certification:

Based on appointment.

Please call branch for more details.

SCUBA LESSONS
6 weeks of classroom and pool sessions; open water dive will be extra. Please contact the Underwater Dive Center for information and registration at (440) 324-3434.