Aquatics Program
SCUBA
Hernando YMCA of the Suncoast, in collaboration with instructor Jack Farrell, offers the national recognized YMCA SCUBA certification course. Students are not required to be proficient swimmers, but more importantly are comfortable in the water, and different water settings. Classes are held inside the YMCA pool with two off-site open water dives. Students will need swim suit, towel, their own snorkel and masks (items can be purchased on the first day of class) - all other equipment will be provided. For Instructor information please call Fun Travel & Dive at 1-800-633-1633 or visit www.funtravelSCUBA.com.
2009 YMCA Hernando County Branch SCUBA Schedule
| January 6 |
July 7 |
| February 10 |
August 4 |
| March 3 |
September 1 |
| April 7 |
October 6 |
| May 5 |
November 3 |
| June 2 |
December 1 |
Age: 15 and older (must be medically fit)
10-14 years of age must have an adult attend the first class
Time: Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-9:30 pm
Fee: $180 Facility Members; $200 Program Members or Non-Member
$20 covers the optional check-out dives
Water Aerobics
The water aerobics programs have become the standard forms of exercise in the swimming pool. The programs involve traditional shallow fitness levels for the beginner, intermediate or advanced. Music, special equipment and games may be used to enhance the intensity, variety and enjoyment of the program. 45-minute class.
Water Fitness Schedule
Swim Lessons
Classes meet twice a week for 4 weeks or once a week on Saturday for 6 weeks.
Session Dates for weekday swim classes:
January 5 - 29, Registration begins December 17
February 9-March 5, Registration begins January 21
March 16-April 2, Registration begins February 25
April 20-May 14, Registration begins April 1
May 27-June 18, Registration begins May 6
June 29-July 23, Registration begins June 10
August 3- 27, Registration begins July 15
September 9-October 1, Registration begins August 19
October 12-November 5, Registration begins September 23
November 16-December 15, Registration begins October 28
Session Dates for Saturday swim classes:
January 10-February 14, Registration begins December 17
February 28-April 4, Registration begins February 7
April 25-June 6, Registration begins April 4
June 20-August 1, Registration begins May 30
August 15-September 26, Registration begins July 25
October 10-November 14, Registration begins September 19
Swim Jam: November 28-December 12, Registration begins November 7
Fee: Facility Members $40; Program Members $60
parent/child (6 months- 3 years)
Introductory swim class for parent and child. Learn swim basics and water safety skills with your child. Help your child through the steps of water adjustment to propelling themselves through the water. Lessons are 30 minutes. |
Schedule:
Mon & Wed 10:00-10:30 am
Tues & Thurs 5:00-5:30 pm
Sat 9:30-10:00 am
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pike/eel/starfish (3- 5 years)
Pike/Eel-requires little or no water experience. The following skills are included in class: blowing bubbles, paddle stroke, face in the water, intro to rotary breathing, back floating, work toward swimming without flotation, and safety skills.
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Schedule:
Mon & Wed 10:35-11:05 am
Mon & Wed 5:35-6:05 pm
Tues & Thurs 10:35-11:05 am
Tues & Thurs 5:35-6:05 pm
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ray/starfish (3-5years)
Requires child to swim 30 feet without floatation comfortably and demonstrate rotary breathing. The following skills are worked on during this level: arm coordination with rotary breathing, back stroke, treading water and safety skills.
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 10:35-11:05 am
Monday & Wednesday 5:35-6:05 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10:35-11:05 am
Tuesday & Thursday 5:35-6:05 pm
Youth (6 and older)
All youth programs encourages personal safety, personal growth, water games and sports, basic rescues, and stroke development. Lessons are 45 minutes long (except Saturdays which are 1 hour)
polliwog/guppy
Beginner class. The following skills are presented at this level: Front glide, flutter kick, paddle stroke with progression to front crawl, rotary breathing, back stroke and safety skills.
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 6:10-6:55 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 6:10-6:55 pm
Saturday 11:00-12:00 pm
minnow/fish
Child must be able to swim Front Crawl with rotary breathing 25 yards. The following skills will be worked on during this level: Front Crawl endurance, back stroke, elementary backstroke, intro to breaststroke, dolphin kick and safety skills.
Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 6:10-6:55 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 6:10-6:55 pm
Saturday 11:00-12:00 pm
flying fish/shark
Child must be able to swim 200 yards including the following strokes: front crawl, back crawl. The following skills will be practiced during this level: breaststroke, butterfly, open turns, side stroke and safety skills. |
Schedule:
Mond & Wed 6:10-6:55 pm
Tues & Thurs 6:10-6:55 pm
Sat 11:00-12:00 pm
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Private Swim Lessons
Ages 5 and up & by appointment only. Contact Aquatic Coordinator for instructor appointment (353) 688-9622 or hjennison@suncoastymca.org
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Facility Member |
Program Member |
| 1one hour private lesson |
$48 |
$58 |
| 3 one hour private lessons |
$46/hour |
$56/hour |
| 6 one hour private lessons |
$44/hour |
$54/hour |
adult swim lessons
The Adult Aquatic Program provides swimming education for adults at a variety of different levels from terrified of the water to stroke development. The class is taught at the student's pace with guidance from an instructor.
Age: 12 and older |
Schedule:
Mon & Wed 7:15-8:00 pm
Sat 8:30-9:30 am
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