Red Wing Family YMCA Aquatics, swimming lessons, pool schedule

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Swim Lessons • Parent/Tot • Adult Swim Lessons • Water Fitness • Other

SWIM LESSONS

The YMCA Progressive Swim Lessons Program is divided into nine levels and is oriented towards student-centered learning. It is designed to ensure the student's safety, provide for regular, progressive success, and make the learning process more enjoyable. Personal growth, stroke development, water games and sports, personal safety and rescue are incorporated into each level.

Pike: Basic paddle stroke, kicking skills, pool safety, personal safety and being comfortable in the water, instructional flotation devices are used and all skills are done while wearing a swim belt. All new three year olds start in this level.

Eel: Basic paddle stroke, floating skills, comfort with face in the water, breath control, pool safety. Instructional floatation devices are used and all skills are done while wearing a swim belt.

Polliwog: Front paddle stroke, side and back paddle, tread water, back float, front and back glides. All skills are done with a float belt on.

Bluegill: 25 yards paddle swim on front, back and side, jump in the deep water and return to the side without assistance, tread water, float on front and back. All skills are done with a one-square float belt on.

Guppy: 25 yard swim on front, back and side with alternating paddle stroke, tread water for 1 minute, float on front and back for 1 minute, kneeling dive and rhythmic breathing.

Minnow: 25 yard swim front and back crawl, introduction to breast stroke and sidestroke, dolphin kick and standing dive.

Fish: 50 yard swim front crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke, 6 minute float on front and back, surface dives (head and feet first), introduction to butterfly and open turns.

Flying Fish: 100 yards front crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and back crawl (all with open turns), sidestroke with inverted scissor kick, 25 yards butterfly and 100 yards individual medley.

Shark: 100 yards front crawl with flip turn, 100 yards breaststroke with turn, 100 yards back crawl, 50 yards each of trudgen crawl, butterfly and over arm sidestroke (both sides).

Porpoise: Increase speed of strokes, assist teaching polliwog level, snorkeling, double trudgen crawl, deep water boat entrance & rescue swims

If you are unsure of your child's level, contact Bonnie Bremer, Aquatics Director. YMCA membership is required to participate in swim lessons. Registration for our Fall Session of Swim Lessons will be held on Tuesday, August 24th beginning at 10:00 am. The registration form and class schedule will be posted soon.

PARENT/TOT AQUA CLASS

This class is a special time for you and your child to enjoy the water together. This class provides a great opportunity to spend quality time with your child and help prepare them for swim lessons. The class format includes water safety, kicking, floating, songs, games, and water adjustment.

Open to children ages 1-3. One parent must enter the water with their child. Swim diapers are required. The Spring Session of our Parent/Tot Aqua Class will be offered on Monday evenings from 6:15-6:45 pm, June 14th-July 19th. Registration is required. The cost for Parent/Tot Aqua Class is $15 per person, free for YMCA members.

PARENT/CHILD SPEICAL NEEDS AQUA CLASS

This class is for children age 3 through 5th grade with a physical or mental disability. This class will offer families an opportunity to relax and play in the water with their child while learning techniques to motivate and stimulate movement and coordination. Activities will be planned along with equipment available to make this shared water time fun and rewarding. Registration must be made through Kathy Tesch at 388-4724 or ktesch@redwingymca.org.

PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Private swim lessons for youth, teens and/or adults are available in May and August. They will also be available in October, November and December, but on a limited basis. Lessons are given by appointment only. There is an additional cost, for more information contact Kathy Tesch at 651-388-4724 or ktesch@redwingymca.org.

ADULT SWIM LESSONS

It's never too late to learn how to swim. Adult swim lessons are open to beginners and to those who would like to refresh their techniques. During the summer months, they are offered through our Private Swim Lesson Program. For more information or to set up a time contact Kathy Tesch.

WATER FITNESS CLASSES Fitness Class Schedule

Aqua Interval:
This 45 minute safe, effective, and enjoyable aquatic workout is designed to accommodate all ages and ability levels. This workout will consist of cardiovascular endurance and strength training movements using assorted toys and instruction. Explore various ways to strengthen and tone the entire body in this mid-depth water program. Get ready to sweat and have fun. Classes will take place in the Lap Pool.
Aqua Kickboxing:

One of the hottest new workouts worldwide. It's energizing, powerful, uplifting and a fun, effective way to burn calories and tone your muscles. The water's resistance cushions and slows the explosive aerobics kicks and punches. This not only helps prevent injuries, but the added resistance strengthens and tones the muscles for an extremely intense workout.

Arthritis in H2O:
This program is a warm water, range of motion exercise class designed by the National Arthritis Foundation. The warmth and buoyancy of the water can decrease pain and stiffness and help maintain or improve joint flexibility, increase energy, and promote mobility. An elevator to the pool level is available and the class is held in our zero-depth entry, 88 degree Rec Pool.

Deep Water Fitness:

This water workout offers participants an opportunity to turn up the intensity of their workout using the deep water in our lap pool. This class is designed for those participants that want to take their water workout to the next level. Belts will be used.

Splash Aerobics:
A fast moving class that combines deep and shallow water fitness for a vigorous workout. Great music, cardiovascular and never-ending movements provide a workout that will make you sweat in the water.

Swimnastics:
A great way to have fun while improving your endurance, flexibility, strength, muscle tone, and coordination. All exercises are done in the 88 degree water of our Rec Pool. Swimming experience not required.

Water Fitness Workout:
This class includes the fundamental skills of working in the water, along with learning how to target your own health and fitness objectives with safe and effective water specific exercises. This class will use the entire Lap Pool and is for people at all skill and fitness levels. No swimming skills are needed.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Lifeguard Training:

June 7th & 8th from 9 am-5 pm
This course will certify participants in Red Cross Lifeguard Training. Participants need to be a minimum of 15 years old and be able to do a couple of prerequisites including a 300 yard continuous swim. The course also includes Red Cross First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. It will be held at the YMCA. Registration is at YMCA. Registration and payment are required. The cost is $160.00 per person, $150 for YMCA members. Any questions, contact Bonnie Bremer at 388-4724 or bbremer@redwingymca.org.

Scuba Class: Dates to be annoucned

Reach out and try something new, learn to scuba dive! The YMCA will offer a Scuba Class in January of each year. This course includes land and water instruction, followed by an open water dive. Class is open to anyone age 12 and older, youth 12-16 will receive a junior open water certificate, ages 17 and older will become a certified PADI diver. It is recommended to register at least two weeks in advance to allow time to review reading and video materials. The cost is $400 per person, $375 for YMCA members.

Swim Lessons • Parent/Tot • Adult Swim Lessons • Water Fitness • Other