Classes are listed in order of intensity
Rusty Hinges
Designed by the National Arthritis Foundation, this class concentrates on improving your range of motion gently and effectively. Workouts aim to decrease pain and stiffness, help maintain and improve joint flexibility, and increase energy. Class takes place in our zero-depth entry, 88-degree recreational pool. An elevator to the pool level is available.
Swimlates
Improve your endurance, flexibility, coordination, strength, and muscle tone. No swimming experience necessary. Just come to the shallow end of our warm recreation pool and be ready to move. All abilities welcome.
Low Tide
Learn the right water exercises to target your specific fitness goals. Trained instructors will teach you safe, effective, water moves just right for your age, skill, and ability. No swimming skills are needed. Come see how great water workouts can be!
Aqua Mix
This 45-minute aquatic workout incorporates cardiovascular and strength training movements using a variety of flotation tools. Safe and fun for all levels and abilities, it's a good way to start your water fitness experience. Class meets in the lap pool.
W.E.T. Water Exercise Training
Swift cardiovascular movements that carry you across the lap pool's deep and shallow ends will make you sweat in the water. Great music keeps you motivated so you get in shape while having fun.
High Tide
Turn up the intensity by taking this deep-water course. Flotation belts will be used, but all moves take place in the deep end and are geared toward those who want to take their workout to a higher level.
W.E.T. & Wild
Higher intensity aerobics that can be modified for a more moderate workout if desired. A well-balanced athletic workout including cardio segments with an emphasis on strengthening and toning. Aquatic equipment is recommended for resistance and buoyancy. Swimming skills are not required, but are helpful.
ADULT SWIM LESSONS
It's never too late to learn to swim.
We have classes for adults of every ability level.
Dates
Session 1: November 10-December 15, 2011
Thursdays from 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Session 2: November 15-December 1, 2011
Tuesday & Thursdays from 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Cost
$40 per person; FREE for Y members
Registration
Email or call Kathy Tesch at 651-388-4724.
PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS
Private swim lessons for youth, teens and/or adults are available for the whole community. No Y membership is required.
Dates
Based on appointment
Cost
Prices vary; call the Y at 651-388-3241.
Registration
Email or call Kathy Tesch at 651-388-4724.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Whether you're training for a lifeguard job or simply want to improve your water safety skills, this class fits the bill. As part of your Red Cross training, you'll also get certified in Red Cross First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. To participate, you must be 15 years old and be able to swim 300 yards continuously (12 laps of the pool). Class will be held at the Y.
Dates
June 6, 8 & 9, 2012
Times
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cost
$200 per person
A $35 deposit must be paid to check out a Lifeguarding manual.
Registration
may be done in person at the Y or over the phone at 651-388-4724.
For more information
Email or call David Anderson at the Y at 651-388-4724.
POOL KAYAKING
Come in us paddling. We have a new fleet of whitewater kayaks to fit all sizes. Participants will learn wet exists, paddle strokes, and rolling techniques. Tuesdays will be spent working on techniques only. On Thursdays, the first hour will be spent working on techniques and the second hour spent on playing water polo in our kayaks.
Dates & Time
To be announced
Cost per night
$10 per person, $5 for Y member
Registration
May be done in person at the Y or over the phone at 651-388-4724. Payment required at time of registration and space is limited.
For more information
Email or call David Anderson at 651-388-4724.
DISCOVER SCUBA
A morning of fun that introduces the basic concepts of scuba diving and allows you the chance to try out all the scuba gear in a safe and controlled environment.
Just bring your swim suit and we will provide all the gear. Open to everyone age 12 and older.
Date
To be announced.
Cost
$50 per person, $40 for Y members
For more information
Email or call David Anderson at 651-388-4724.
SCUBA CLASS
Try something new! Every January the Y offers a scuba class. Course includes land and water instruction followed by an open-water dive.
Scuba is open to everyone 12 years or older. Youth 12 to 16 years will receive a junior open water certificate; participants ages 17 and older will become a certified PADI diver.
Dates
To be announced
Cost
$425 per person; $395 for Y members
Registration
Call the Y at 651-388-4724 at least two weeks in advance to allow time to review reading and video materials.
For more information
Email or call David Anderson at 651-388-4724.
