Aquatics
Pool Information- Indoor pool = 25 yards, 1 mile = 36 laps
- Outdoor pool = 25 meters, 1 mile = 32 laps
- Lifeguard always on duty
- Children 6 and under must be actively accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
- When Metro schools are closed due to weather, all aquatics programs will be cancelled and rescheduled at a later date by the instructor.
- Lap swim is available throughout the day
- Lessons for all ages and levels, group or private
Swim Lessons
YMCA Swim Lessons offer a unique environment in which your child will learn to swim. Our instructors direct your child's learning through five components: stroke development, personal growth, personal safety, rescue, and water sports and games. The YMCA offers lessons during the fall and winter months on Tuesday and Thursday nights for two weeks, and on Saturdays for four weeks. Come join the fun!
Swim Lessons FlyerClass Types
Private – Class ratio 1:1
Group – Parent/Child – Class ratio 8:1
Group – Preschool/Youth - Class ratio 4:1
Levels:
Parent/Child (6-36 months)
In parent/child classes, parents accompany their children in the pool to acquaint them with the water environment. Parents are guided in how to work with their child in the pool.
Preschool (3–5 years) and Youth (6-14 years)
Beginner – Beginner level classes are designed for those with no previous swimming experience, or participants that cannot swim without a flotation device.
Intermediate – Intermediate level classes are designed for those swimmers who are able to enter the water with no assistance. They will be introduced to basic swim strokes.
Advanced – At the advanced level, participants will be given instruction on treading water and will increase their development of competitive skills, including freestyle, sidestroke, butterfly, breaststroke, and elementary backstroke.
Adult (15 and older)
Beginner – this level is designed for adult swimmers who have no previous swimming experience or have a fear of the water.
Intermediate/Advanced – This level is for adults who are comfortable in the water and would like to work on stroke development and endurance.
Prices
Private Lessons
· Member Fee $25 per 30-minute lesson
· Program Member Fee $35 per 30-minute lesson
Semi-Private Lessons -- "Swim with a Buddy"
· Member Fee $20 per child per 30-minute lesson
· Program Member Fee $30 per child per 30-minute lesson
Group Lessons
· Member Fee $40 per session (4 classes per session)
· Program Member Fee $60 per session (4 classes per session)
Program Member Registration Fee (Annual): $45
Refund Policy
Option 1: Reschedule lesson
Option 2: Issue credit for future program
Option 3: Refund
Withdrawal from Class
On/prior to first lesson: 100% refund
On/prior to second lesson: 50% refund
After second lesson: no refund
Make-up Policy
Swim lessons can be made up for the following circumstances only:
· Family death/emergency
· YMCA scheduling conflict
· Aquatic Coordinator approval
Swim lessons cannot be made up for personal scheduling conflicts.
Dolphins Swim Team
The Donelson-Hermitage Family YMCA swim team is committed to excellence. Our coaching staff consists of several experienced coaches who can provide the expertise necessary for your child's stroke development.Who can join? Boys and girls, ages 5-21. Potential participants must be able to swim 25 yards.
Session Starts: Fall -- September 12 – December 15
Practice Schedule:
Intermediate/Advanced: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4-5:30pm
Novice and/or 8 and under: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4-5pm
All ages: Tuesday, Thursday 4-4:45pm
Stroke School
The YMCA stroke school was developed for those interested in additional training and a longer time commitment than is offered in our swim lessons program. Stroke school focuses on preparing kids for swim team or simply improving stroke technique and overall efficiency in the water.
Level 1: Pre-Swim Team
This level prepares swimmers for membership on the competitive swim team. Swimmer will have the opportunity to swim in a swim meet at the Donelson YMCA during the season. Upon successful mastery of the skills in Level 1, swimmer progresses to level 2 of Stroke School and is a member of the Swim Team.
Level 2: Beginning Swim Team
Swimmer is a member of the swim team and is eligible to compete in all YMCA swim meets with the team. Swimmer is prepared to swim 25 yard freestyle and backstroke events. Mastery of Level 2 enables the swimmer to compete in any event at the YMCA swim meets, including relays.
Cap and goggles are required!
Session Dates:
· September 11 – October 4
· October 9 – November 1
· November 6 – December 6 (no class November 20 or 22 due to holiday)
Class Times:
Monday and Wednesday afternoons 4-4:45pm
Fees:
Facility Members: $80 per session (8 classes)
Program Members: $120 per session (8 classes)
Lifeguard Classes
Earn your CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard or YASA (YMCA Aquatics Safety Assistant) Certification at the YMCA. Sixty-nine hours of classroom and pool time develop your knowledge and skills to prepare you for rescues in pool, lake, surf, and water park environments ... and information on how to get a job as a lifeguard. Be prepared on the job and off. Learn to prevent water injury and accidents. Sign up today!Prerequisites:
- Age 16**. Those under the age of 18 must have parental permission.
- Health form and waiver
- Pass the following swim test
- Long shallow dive, swim 500 yards (10 laps), including 100 yards each of sidestroke, front crawl, breaststroke, side stroke kick with one arm forward and inverted breaststroke kick with arms on the stomach.
- Tread water two minutes, legs only.
- Surface dive both head and feet first into 8-10 feet of water, swim under water 15 feet.
Be able to accomplish these tasks:
- Remain alert, with no lapses of consciousness
- Sit for extended periods, including in an elevated chair
- Communicate verbally, including projecting the voice across distances, and communicate swiftly and effectively with emergency personnel over the phone and in person.
- Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatics environment with background noise.
- Perform all needed rescues and survival skills
- Think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise, and remember.
- Operate alone as a lifeguard, without other lifeguards for support.
- Medical clearance for both physical and mental ability is recommended.
On the Guard II: The YMCA Lifeguard Manual
Fees:
Facility Members $215
Program Members $257
Dates:
TBA
Water Aerobics
Exercises performed primarily in a vertical orientation in shallow or deep water. This type of exercise usually does not include swimming skills. Water exercise uses movements that amplify drag by unstreamlining the body to create resistance.The goal of this program is to create sufficient intensity to provide fitness training adaptations in muscular strength/endurance, oxygen consumption, flexibility, and body composition.
Water Aerobics 101
A 30-minute beginner water aerobics class focusing on using the correct movements in the water. Instructors will ensure you are using all equipment correctly and using proper form so you will be better prepared for a regular water aerobics class.
Arthritic Aqua
An exercise program designed specifically for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion and to help maintain muscle strength. It is recommended that you consult with your doctor before enrolling. You do not have to know how to swim.
Senior Water Exercise
This total body workout for active seniors is conducted in shallow water (you do not have to know how to swim). Exercise to improve your flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination and balance. It is recommended that you consult with your doctor before enrolling.
Persistence Exercise
(Non-members welcome $20/month + program membership)
A non-aerobic overall moderate aquatic exercise program for building and/or maintaining range of motion with some strengthening. Emphasis on upper and lower extremities and truck incorporated into warm-up, shallow water walking and exercise, deep water exercise with flotation device, and stretching. A program for individuals who have/had a stroke, head injury or other brain injury, MS, Fibromayalgia or are recovering from an orthopedic condition. Waiver must be signed and turned in to participate.
