Aquatics
Indoor & Outdoor Pool Schedule
Family Swim Time
Swim Lessons Info
Swim Lessons Registration
Y-LIFEGUARDING
CPR/AED Class Registration - Pro Rescuers '08
Community CPR/AED Registration '08
First Aid/Blood Borne Pathogens Registration '08
Pool Information
- Lifeguard on duty at all times
- 25 yard indoor pool with diving well
- 22 yard outdoor pool
- Baby/wading outdoor pool (1-11/2 ft)
- Lap lane always available in indor pool
- Children under 7 must be actively supervised
Swim Lessons
YMCA Swim Lessons are offered throughout the year in our indoor pool. Our classes are outlined by the National YMCA of the USA Swim Program. All classes are registered by age. Classes must have 3 students to hold class. Schedules are subject to change. All classes have to be paid for reservation with our courtesy counter.
MAKE UP POLICY: Make up lessons are only offered when the YMCA cancels a class (example: class canceled for thunder storm). Make up day and time will be announced by the instructor.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds are offered only when requested prior to the start date or classes missed due to serious illness, injury, or classes canceled by the YMCA (example: classes canceled due to low enrollment) and need to be authorized through the Aquatic Office, (615) 565-6263
REGISTRATION: Registration must be made at the front desk. All registrations will end the Thursday prior to the start of the session. For classes with specific levels, group lessons, it is suggested to register for one session at a time to help ensure proper placement. Keep in mind that children learn through repetition, and it may take several tries to complete one level. Your child will progress at his or her own rate. If you are unsure of what level to register your child for, please ask your current instructor, see descriptions on group lesson page, or call the Aquatics Department at (615) 565-6263.
Swim Lessons InfoSwim Lessons RegistrationPrivate Swim Lessons
Private lessons consist of one participant to one instructor and meet for 30 minutes. Semi-Private lessons are 2 or 3 participants to one instructor and meet for 30 minutes. Participants must be at the same level, the YMCA does not make these combinations. Fees for semi-private lessons are listed at cost per participant.
All classes will be scheduled on a 4 week schedule, following the group lesson session dates. You may register for 1-2 times per week. All Private and Semi-Private lessons must be arranged through the Aquatics Department prior to registration. Please fill out form below and we will contact you as soon as we have an instructor with similar availability, payment/registration is not made until the lesson times are arranged. You will need your instructor's name at time of registration. Private lessons are arranged as per availability of instructors and availability may change.
Aquatics for Adults
Forty-five to fifty-five minutes of fun and water exercise, FREE to members! Non-swimmers are welcome at all classes except Power Aqua and Deep Condition. Please let your instructor know your swimming level before beginning a class. All instructors are trained in CPR, First Aid and YMCA Water Exercise Instructor.
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics ScheduleAquaCondition (Deep&Shallow) — A varied format using music, choreography, intervals, circuit training, and resistance equipment to help participants reach individual fitness goals. You'll love the results - and you'll never be bored!
AquaCircuit (Deep&Shallow) — This exciting class combines resistance and cardiovascular conditioning in an alternating (circuit) format.
Senior Splash (Deep&Shallow) — Bring back the fun water had when you were a child in this class designed especially for seniors, beginning exercisers, or those recovering from injury or surgery.
AquaArthritis (Deep&Shallow) — Maintain and improve flexibility and range of motion while reducing the pain of arthritis through these gentle, joint-friendly exercises.
AquaFit (Deep&Shallow) — Improve your endurance and coordination with this user-friendly format that concludes with stretching.
Power Aqua (Laps/Deep) — The perfect class for the adult fitness swimmer, emphasizing stroke technique and strength gains through circuit training.
Deep Condition (Deep) — Impact your body with no impact at all! Athletes of all kinds will appreciate the cross-training benefits of this vigorous workout.
AquaInterval (Deep&Shallow) — Interval training challenges participants through timed bouts of moderate and intense exercise, helping them to raise their anaerobic threshold and maximize fat burning.
Power Aqua (Laps/Deep) — The perfect class for the adult fitness swimmer, emphasizing stroke technique and strength gains through circuit training.
Y-Scuba & Snorkeling (Must be at least 12 years of age)
Yscuba classes are taught year round. For more information on our Scuba program, please visit our Scuba WebSite: www.nashvillescuba.com or call the Aquatics Office at 615-565-6263.
Scuba Schedule '08 Y-Lifeguarding Info & RegistrationYMCA Lifeguarding courses provide the the basic skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf and water park environments. The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and by taking action to help those in danger if necessary.
Upon completion of a YMCA Lifeguard course participants will be certified in the following required areas in addition to YMCA Lifeguarding: CPR (including adult, infant, child, 2 person, mask and bag-valve mask), Automatic External Defibrillation, Oxygen Administration (including using suctioning devices) and First Aid. Each of these certifications must remain current for the Lifeguard certificate to remain valid.
Certification is valid for 2 years.
Pre-Requisites: 16 years of age
Pass the following swim test:
- Dive then swim 500 continuous yards using 100 yds each of the sidestroke, front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick with one arm forward and inverted breaststroke kick with arms on stomach
- Tread water for 2 minutes, legs only
- Surface dive head and feet first into 8-10 ft of water and swim underwater for 15ft
- Must be able to ...
- Remain alert, w/ no lapses of consciousness
- Sit for extended periods, including in an elevated chair
- Move to various locations, including in and around an elevated chair
- Communicate verbally, including prjecting the voice across distances, and communicate swiftly and effectively w/emergency personel over the telephone and in person
- Hear noises and distress signals in an aquatic environment, including in water with background noise
- Observe all assigned sections of the water environment
- Perform all necessary rescues and survival skills
- Think in the abstract, solve problems, make decisions, instruct, evaluate, supervise and remember
- Operate alone as a guard without other lifeguards for support
- Medical clearance is recommended
- Participants will not receive Lifeguard certification without CPR for the Professional Rescuer (BLS), First Aid, AED and Emergency Oxygen Administration
2008 Lifeguarding Dates
Subject to change because of enrollment and pool schedule
2008 Lifeguarding Schedule
Fees:
Lifeguard Class:
$215 FM $257 PMCommunity First AID, CPR/AED, EMERGENCY OXYGEN
2008 Registration Form
First Aid / Blood Borne Pathogens
Learn how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies.
2008 Registration Form
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Additional Information
For more information on aquatics, please contact Rosemary McPherson, Aquatics Director, at (615) 565-6263.
