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YMCA Swim Lessons 2021 Information Strong Swimmers. Confident Kids. At the YMCA... There is nothing more important than the health and safety of our members, participants, staff, and volunteers. To help keep our members, program participants, staff and volunteers healthy and safe, we encourage you to stay home if you’re unwell or experiencing any symptom of COVID-19. Thanks for helping us keep our community safe! Register Online northernalberta.ymca.ca/online Summer Session – July 5 - August 29 Fall Registration begins August 17, 2021 Fall Session 1 – September 13 - October 31 Fall Session 2 – November 1 - December 19
Swim level progression
Progress Reports While in swim lessons, your child will learn the skills listed below.
Ages 3–5yrs | Lil’ Dippers
We will be giving out report cards during the last week of each session. If you would like to access
online you can view swim lesson progress reports at: northernalberta.ymca.ca/ProgressReports. Hold wall, kick and blow bubbles, front
and back glide assisted, water hazards.
Where to get your progress report sign-in number
• On the back of your child’s membership card Bobbers
• From your online account under your account profile
Bobs unassisted, 3m front and back
glide with kick, how and when to wear
a personal floatation device.
Waitlists Floaters
• If the lesson you’d like is full, you can register for a waitlist.
Deep water skills, 5m front and back
• When space becomes available, the YMCA will contact you via email*. Please ensure swim, accessing EMS.
your phone number and email on your account are always up-to-date.
*email links are active for24 hours before we move on to the next person on the list Gliders
Surface support 10 sec, 10m front and
Member Family Swim back swim, boating safety.
Divers
All swim options must be booked in advance. Bookings are available in 50-minute
time blocks. Please book all swimmers individually. Kneeling dive, 15m front and back
swim, ice safety.
Member Swim – A recreational opportunity for members of all ages to enjoy a leisurely swim
in our pool. Surfers
Lane Swim & Aqua Jog – Members only, 50-minute lane swim and aqua jog lane bookings.
45 second surface support, 25m front
and back swim, introduction to
throwing assists.
Junior Lifeguard Club Dippers
Develop skills based on personal bests in swimming, lifesaving, fitness, knowledge, leadership
and teamwork. This program provides high-activity challenges in an energetic environment Ages 6–12yrs | Learn to Swim
both on the deck and in the pool, plus an introduction to competitive lifesaving challenges.
Going under water and gliding on top
Prerequisites: Star 2 or equivalent and 8+yrs. Assessments may be required.
of water. Putting face in the water.
Otter
YMCA Swim Club Using flutter kicks and rolling the
body from side to side for streamlined
Take your swim skill to the next level with the YMCA Swim Club. This club experience will movement through water.
help swimmers build self-esteem, confidence, sportsmanship and a strong sense of team. Seal
Our coaches will work on improving endurance while improving swim skill. With a focus on
teamwork and healthy competition, our program will offer the opportunity to participate in Coordinating arms, legs and breathing
for smooth propulsion during front
fun, friendly competitions with other swimmers.
and back crawl.
Prerequisites: Star 2 or equivalent and 8+yrs. Assessments may be required. Dolphin
Ages 6–12yrs (continued)
Certification Courses Improve front and back strokes,
endurance and treading-water skills.
Register for lifeguard or swim instructor courses at northernalberta.ymca.ca/aquatics Swimmer
Steps to becoming a... Star Program
Swim Instructor Lifeguard
Whip kick on their back and
75m endurance swim.
Bronze Medallion
Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the 4 components of Star 1
water-rescue education — judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows, carries, defense
methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and
Whip kick on their front, eggbeater as
unconscious victims of various types.
surface support and 100m
Prerequisite: 13 years of age endurance swim.
Star 2
Bronze Cross
Bronze cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an Elementary backstroke, dolphin kick
introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training and 200m endurance swim.
programs, including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification.
Star 3
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion + Emergency First Aid certifications
Breaststroke, sidestroke and
350m endurance swim.
Standard First Aid National Lifeguard
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive National Lifeguard is Canada’s only nationally Star 4
training covering all aspects of First Aid and CPR. recognized lifeguard certification program, and
Prerequisites: 13+yrs. is a legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout
the country. It is the only lifeguard certificate Butterfly, throwing a buoyant aid to a
recognized by the province of Ontario for swimmer, create and teach a water
lifeguarding public swimming pools. National game and 500m endurance swim.
Lifeguard guards are always in training to keep Star 5
their skills, knowledge and fitness sharp.
YMCA Swim Instructor Course Prerequisite: 16 years of age + Bronze Cross
The YMCA Swim Instructor Course certifies + Standard First Aid certifications
participants to teach the YMCA swim program. First aid, towing someone to safety,
Both classroom and pool sessions are included demonstrate how to teach a skill.
in the course to help develop candidates into
competent swim instructors. Note: Upon Star 6
completion of classroom work, a 20- to 40-hour
practicum is required before candidates are
evaluated for certification.
Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First aid, teach someone a skill using
First Aid or AEC, and 16+yrs. effective feedback, and 400m-in-12
minutes endurance swim.
Star 7Parented Swim Lessons
Splashers (3 to 18 months with parent) and Bubblers
(18 to 36 months with parent): Registration required;
membership required for either parent or child.
Children & Youth Swim Lessons
Ages 3–12, registration required
YMCA swim lessons are designed with your childs’ natural
growth and development in mind and accommodate
Recreational Swimming multiple levels at the same time.
YMCA swim lessons are 30 minutes in length and are
Supervision Guidelines included with all child and youth memberships.
• A Caregiver (14 years of age or older) Adult & Youth Swim Lessons
Children ages must be in the water, within arms’ reach, Ages 13 years+, registration required
0–8 years: at all times. They can be responsible for
a maximum of 3 children under 8 years. The YMCA offers registered swim lessons for adults
and youth of all abilities. Whether you are working on
Children ages • Children at this age may be in the becoming comfortable in the water, building on your
8+ years: aquatics facility without supervision. current skills or looking to improve your strokes, you are
welcome to attend! Instructors will design the swim
• All children wishing to enter deep water lessons based on participant attendance.
will be subject to a swim test. If children
Entering deep pass the swim test, they will receive a Private Lessons & Semi-Private Lessons
water green wristband. If they do not pass, All sessions are 30 minutes in length. Book your lesson
they will be asked to wear a lifejacket in
deep water and wear a red wristband.
• Everyone under the age of 8 years old
must be accompanied in the water by a Healthy Swimming for Everyone
guardian 14+years.
• Overexposure may cause fainting.
Hot tubs 10 minutes may be excessive for some
Help us make sure everyone enjoys uninterrupted swimming.
individuals. Please remember…
• Hot tub availability varies by location.
• Individuals may be asked to leave after • Avoid swimming after eating
10 minutes if there is a lineup.
• Do not swim for 7 days if you have had the flu or diarrhea
• Visit the washroom prior to a swim
• These individuals are at greater risk while
swimming and should be accompanied
• Shower before you enter the pool and after visiting the washroom
by another individual knowledgeable • Leave the pool if you are feeling ill
Individuals with about their condition(s) and responsible
serious medical for their supervision. Health regulations stipulate that pools follow very strict guidelines
• Please report any serious medical to ensure the most effective sanitization of the water in the event of
conditions
conditions to the lifeguard on duty.
• Please inform the lifeguard or duty a pool fouling. A pool will be closed following any fouling for 30
manager if you require use of a water minutes–24 hours. If your child is not feeling well, please leave the
suitable wheel chair. swim for another day.
*Swim test: 25 meters with face in and using arm circles.
The YMCA reaches out to support children, teens and families who
are unable to afford the full cost of participation in a YMCA program
or activity. Invest in thriving kids today! Make your gift at
northernalberta.ymca.ca/give.Aquatics at the YMCA SWIM EQUIVALENCY CHART
Take a Deeper Look Age
Parented
YMCA
Splashers/
Red Cross
Starfish
Lifesaving Society
Parent and Tot 1
3–18 months Bubblers Duck/Sea Turtle Parent and Tot 2 & 3
Since 1931, the YMCA has been a leader in aquatics in
Canada. That year, the YMCA developed the first nationally Lil’ Dippers
3–5 years Bobbers Sea Otter Preschool 1
recognized aquatics program and has continued to train
aquatic leaders ever since.
Floaters Salamander Preschool 1
Facts About Swimming
• Comfort in the water opens doors to a wide range of skills, Gliders Salamander Preschool 2
opportunities and activities such as canoeing in Canada’s
beautiful lakes, water slides with friends, snorkeling on a
tropical reef, fishing on a sunny afternoon or becoming a Divers Sunfish Preschool 3
lifeguard or swim instructor to teach others.
• Swimming is an essential safety skill. Drowning is the Surfers Crocodile Preschool 4
second leading cause of preventable deaths.
Why Swim at the YMCA Dippers Whale Preschool 5
• YMCA lessons are designed for busy families, with your Learn to Swim
child’s progress in mind. Once you have registered for a lesson 6–12 years Otter Swim Kids 1 Swimmer 1
time, it’s yours as your little ones progress. If you would like
to change your time slot or your child is aging out of the Seal Swim Kids 2 Swimmer 2
age group, please change your registration with our YMCA
Experience staff team. Dolphin Swim Kids 2 & 3 Swimmer 3
• At the YMCA we focus on helping people develop. Each
swimmer is challenged to grow and improve, while the levels Swimmer Swim Kids 4,5 & 6 Swimmer 4 & 5
are a tool to help parents understand progress. Children will
be continually challenged and not limited to completing a Star Programs Swimmer 6 &
level before being introduced to new skills. 6–12 years Star 1 & 2 Swim Kids 7 & 8
CSP Rookie
• YMCA staff not only teach swim skills but also help CSP Rookie &
children understand and live the YMCA Core Values — Star 3 & 4 Swim Kids 8 & 9
CSP Ranger
Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Diversity and Social
Star 5,6 & 7 CSP Star &
Inclusion. Swim Kids 10
(45 mins) Bronze Star
William Lutsky Family YMCA (780) 439-9622 Don Wheaton Family YMCA (780) 452-9622
Castle Downs Family YMCA (780) 476-9622 Jamie Platz Family YMCA (780) 481-9622
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