Aquatics Program

Lifeguard Training

Prerequisites for YMCA Lifeguard Certification Course:

• Participants must be at least 16 years of age by the last day of class.
• Participants must be able to tread water for 2 minutes using legs only, perform a shallow dive, a surface dive (feet first & head first to 9 feet) and swim under water 15 feet.
• Participants must pass a swim pre-test on the first day of class which consists of a long shallow dive, 500 yard continuous swim with

    100 yards of each of the following strokes:

• front crawl w/ head up
• breastroke w/head up
• side stroke
• one arm side stroke
• elementary back stroke kick only 

   This course includes YMCA lifeguard certification, certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen Administration certification and First Aid certification.

Participants should bring swimsuits, towels, pen and paper to each class. Participation and completion of the course does not guarantee certification. Participant must meet all prerequisites and pass all practical skills and written tests for certification.  *Participants must attend all class sessions.

Session Fees: $165 Facility Members; $225 Program Members

PYP Piranhas Swim Team

We are a year-round competitive swim program where a positive and supportive environment is established to help improve stroke, technique, skills and goals for each individual swimmer in the program. PYP will build good people and good swimmers through constant attention to teaching and training.

Each workout group is designed to develop ability levels working toward individual goals which may include reaching Junior Olympic, YMCA Nationals, Sectional or National level qualifying times.

We help you become the swimmer you have the potential to be!

Bronze
Practice Days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Practice Time: 5 - 6 pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $40; Program Members $60

Silver
Practice Days: Monday - Thursday
Practice Time: 5 - 6 pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $50; Program Members $75

Gold
Practice Days: Monday - Friday
Practice Time: 5 - 6 pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $60; Program Members $80

Platinum
Practice Days: Monday - Friday
Practice Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $70; Program Members $100

Diamond
Practice Days: Monday - Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm AND
Saturday, 7:15 - 9:45 am
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $75; Program Members $105

Diamond HS
Practice Days: Monday - Friday, 2:15 - 5 pm AND
Saturday, 7:15 - 9:45 am
Monthly Fee: Facility Members $80; Program Members $110

Aquatics Programs

Water Exercise Schedule

Competition Pool Schedule

Family Pool Schedule

Swim Lesson Schedule

Special Pool Hours and Closures Summer 2010

Competition Pool

Wednesday, July 7: Sharks Swim Meet, Pool closes at 3:30 pm

Saturday, July 10: Special Olympics, Pool closed from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm

The Family Pool will remain open to the public and to accommodate swim lessons.

Make A Splash

The Make A Splash Program was designed to share Joey Pizzano’s love of water with other children with special needs. The program teaches individuals with disabilities to “be safe and have fun in and around the water”. The program is based on 5 safety rules developed specifically for individuals with disabilities. The Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund (JPMF) Make A Splash Water Safety Program in partnership with Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services was first piloted in 2001. We're happy to offer this program to the Palm Harbor YMCA community. To learn more about this unique program, log onto www.jpmf.org or call the Greater Palm Harbor branch at 727-787-9622.

Age: 2-18
Make A Splash is a free program and that is funded by the Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund. It is an ongoing program that runs in 6 week sessions. Schedule: Saturdays, 9:30 - 10:30am

Suncoast SwimFit

Suncoast SwimFit is a swimming program for all ages 19-100! Whether you are a competitive swimmer, a triathlete, cross training or looking for a low-impact exercise program, Suncoast SwimFit Program is for you! The program provides coached workouts, with an emphasis on stroke technique so that you can reach your fitness and swimming goals.

Limited Membership/Punch Card: $30 per 12-workout card for Facility Members; $40 per 12 workout card for Program Members
You may purchase your Suncoast SwimFit punch card at your local YMCA Membership Desk.

Greater Palm Harbor YMCA
Tuesday & Thursday, 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons Schedule

We are currently offering both pre-school and youth swim lessons. Private lessons are available upon request.  If you are interested in Adult Swim Instruction please call the Aquatics Director for more information. 

Certified instructors teach all YMCA swim classes. The YMCA Swimming Lessons program was developed by experts and field-tested by Y aquatics instructors and uses current research on motor control, motor learning, and child development. All classes will focus on helping children be safer around water, boating safety and character development. Each session consists of 6 classes.
Fee/session: Facility Members $43; Program Members $65

parent/child swim

A water adjustment and enrichment program for children 6 to 36 months. Parents are required to participate in the water with their children. There is an emphasis on educating parents in water safety while having fun with their children in an aquatic environment.
*A parent must accompany the infant for this course.
Age: 6 months to 3 years

Preschool

pike

Beginning swimming skills including: water submersion, blowing bubbles, paddling arms, kicking feet, front and back floats with assistance, personal safety and water games.

eel

Beginning / Intermediate swimming skills including: water submersion, beginning rhythmic breathing, paddling arms and kicking feet with independent movement, front and back float, safety and water games.

ray

Intermediate swimming skills including: front paddle with rhythmic breathing, beginning backstroke and elementary backstroke, underwater swimming, safety and water games.

School Age

polliwog

Beginning swimming skills including: beginning rhythmic breathing, paddling arms and kicking feet with independent movement, front and back float, safety and water games, beginning backstroke and elementary backstroke, safety and water games.

guppy

Intermediate swimming skills including: freestyle 25 yards with rhythmic breathing, backstroke and elementary backstroke, beginning diving, safety and water games.

minnow

Intermediate / advanced swimming skills including: freestyle 25 yards with rotary breathing, backstroke and elementary backstroke, beginning breaststroke, competitive starts and turns, diving, safety and water games.

fish

Advanced swimming skills including: 100 yards of freestyle with open turns, 100 yards backstroke and elementary backstroke with open turns, breaststroke, beginning butterfly, diving, safety and water games.

Summer Pool Party Series

Come join us for our member appreciation summer pool parties! There’s food, drinks, games, music and always a fun time in the summer sun.

Schedule: July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2
Fee: Free for members

Volunteer Opportunities

We are actively and continually recruiting for the following positions.  Please pick an area of interest and pick up a Volunteer Application at the front desk!

Aquatics

Make a Splash Swim Buddy: Looking for responsible caring individuals over the age of 16 to work with special needs children in an aquatic setting to encourage water safety.  These “swim buddies” will provide a sense of inclusion to these children that fosters diversity and enhances their lives and our community

Assistant Swim Instructor: Seeking out individuals that are high school aged and up interested in entertaining young children in our Swim Lesson program by playing character building games with them while the instructor facilitates the lesson.

If you are interested, please contact:
Brenda Wilson, bwilson@suncoastymca.org