Aquatics Program
CPR/AED Certification Classes
CPR/AED certifications are valid for two years through the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). Participants must complete all skills and pass a written test with a 77% or higher. Cost of the class includes a book and certification card at completion of class.
Participants learn to:
- Perform CPR on an adult, infant, and child
- Recognize the signs of sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack and stroke
- Relive foreign-body airway obstruction
- Use and Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Age: 12 and over
Fee: Facility Members $35; Program Members $45; Program Participants $55
Schedule: August 4, September 1, October 6 & November 3
SCUBA
Hernando YMCA of the Suncoast, in collaboration with instructor Mark Butler, 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 a 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 Mark Butler at
352-214-1171.
Schedule: August 3, September 7 & November 2
Age: 10 and Older (Must be medically fit)
* 10-14 years of age must have an adult attend the first class
Fee: Facility Members $195; Program Members $245; Program Participants $245
Water Aerobics
The water aerobics programs have become the standard forms of exercise in the swimming pool. The programs involve traditional shallow fitness levels and deep water classes for the beginner, intermediate or advanced. Music, special equipment and games may be used to enhance the intensity, variety and enjoyment of the program.
Water Fitness Schedule
PYP Swim Team - USA Sanctioned Swim Team
For more information or to schedule a tryout please contact Lisa Cunningham, Aquatics Director, at 352-688-9622 or lcunningham@suncoastymca.org
Fee/monthly: $60 Facility Members; $80 Program Members
Youth Swim Team
Age: 7-17
Practices are held
from 5:30-7:00 pm, Monday-Thursday
Meets are held on weekends
Swim Lessons
Classes meet two times a week (Monday/Wednesday OR Tuesday/Thursday) for four weeks or once a week on Saturdays for six weeks.
Swim Lessons for 2010
Fee: Facility Members $42; Program Members $62
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 10:00-10:30 am
or 5:00-5:30 pm
Sat 9:30-10:00 am
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pike/eel (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. |
Schedule:
Mon/Wed 10:35-11:05 am
or 5:35-6:05 pm
Tues/Thurs 10:35-11:05 am
or 5:35-6:05 pm
Sat 10:15-11:00 am
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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:
Mon/Wed 10:35-11:05 am
or 5:35-6:05 pm
Tues/Thurs 10:35-11:05 am
or 5:35-6:05 pm
Sat 10:15-11:00 am
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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:
Mon/Wed 6:10-6:55 pm
Tues/Thurs 6:10-6:55 pm
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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:
Mon/Wed 6:10-6:55 pm
Tues/Thurs 6:10-6:55 pm
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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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:
Mon/Wed 6:10-6:55 pm
Tues/Thurs 6:10-6:55 pm
Sat 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Adult & Teen 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:
Tues/Thurs 7:15-8:00 pm
Sat 8:30-9:30 am
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Private Swim Lessons
Ages 2 and up & by appointment only. Contact Aquatic Director for instructor appointment (352) 688-9622 or
lcunningham@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 |
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