Aquatic Exercises

To register for adult and teen aquatic classes, please contact the YMCA Member Service Desk. For additional information about classes, contact Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at  (914) 631-4807 ext. 14. SWIM CLASSES ARE FREE TO ADULT MEMBERS over the age of 15.


New Heater, Pump and Pool Filter installed just last year.  

Adult Lap Swim Schedule
Please refer to pool schedule for days and times. 

Click here for special Holiday Week pool schedule, December 22 - December 28, 2008.

Open Registration for Winter session begins November 8, 2008.  Winter session (10 week session) runs from November 17, 2008 - February 1, 2009.  (Priority registration October 27 - November 2; change days: November 2 (2:30 pm - 5 pm) and November 3 (6:00 am - 12 noon); Family Priority: November 4 & 5, 2008.  No registrations will be accepted November 6 or 7, 2008. 

Open Registration for Spring session will be posted soon.

Adult Recreational Swim (Ages 15 +)
This time is set aside for those adults who want to lounge around in the water or exercise. One slow lap lane will be available. Deep and shallow water areas are available.

Adult Beginner Swim Lessons, 15+
Co-ed course covers components of the front crawl. Starting with floating and the flutter kick. Participants progress to arm stroking and rhythmic breathing. Class also covers back float and treading water.  Participants must register at the Member Service Desk.
Monday and Wednesday: 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.

Adult Learn to Swim for Free Campaign, 15+
For non-swimmers, YMCA Membership not required! Designed to assist with water adjustment, floating, coordination, endurance and confidence. For registration and class schedule, call Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at ext 14. 
Next April, 2009

Active Older Adults Aqua Fitness
Conducted in the shallow end of the pool, this class uses gentle water movement exercises to help improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, enhance cardiovascular fitness and relieve arthritis symptoms.   Participants must register at the Member Service Desk.
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Water Wheelers
For adults recovering from injuries or those with permanent and temporary disabilities. This recreational swim helps comfort and stretch sore muscles, cushion aching joints and allow minimal impact range of motion exercise. Chair lift and flotation devises are available. No
membership is required. Please register at the Member Service Desk.
Tuesday and Thursday: 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Water Works Aqua Fitness!
Get and stay in shape with YMCA water aerobic exercise. For beginners, intermediates, and advanced exercisers, this class provides a complete workout emphasizing flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning and muscle toning.  Please register at the Member Service Desk.
Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.


Youth Learn to Swim for Free Campaign, Ages 6 – 14
Now everyone can learn to swim at the YMCA for FREE!  For non-swimmers, ages 6 – 14. YMCA Membership not required! Designed to assist with water adjustment, floating, coordination, endurance and confidence. For registration and class schedule, call Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at ext 14. 
April 6 - 10, 2009 times TBD.

Family Pre-K Recreational Swim
For children aged 6 months to 7 years; child must have at least one (or more) parent in the water with them at all times. Only one non-swimmer per adult permitted.

Youth Recreational Swim, Ages 6 – 14
This recreational swim is reserved for YMCA youth members 6 – 14 to enjoy the water and the company of other youth members. Children must be able to stand in the shallow end or swim. Flotation devices are not used, and parents are not permitted in the water. The YMCA is unable to accommodate guests during this time.

Family Recreational Swim
A great way to spend quality family time! Family Recreational Swim is for adults 18 years and older to swim with youth – either youth or adult can be a current member. Non-member must pay a guest fee. An adult must accompany youth in the water at all times. Only one non-swimmer per adult permitted. Youth wishing to swim in the deep end must pass a deep-water test. Member owned flotation devices are permitted. The YMCA will not provide flotation devices. Guests are welcome to join the fun on an unlimited basis.
Free to members, $15.00 for each adult guest and $5.00 for each youth guest or purchase a Parent Activity Guest Pass (and save!) at the front desk.

Lessons: Parent/Child    (click to see class schedule)
Shrimp, Kippers, Inia, Perch and Perch-Plus classes are for infants and toddlers, 6-36 months old. Parents should plan to join children in the water. Registration is based on age rather than skill. Plastic pants over training pants or swim diapers are required for babies
and those not toilet trained.

Shrimp/Kippers/Inia, 6 to 18 months-30 minute class
Emphasizes basic aquatic safety and provides positive learning environment for aquatics. Encourages child’s independence in water with parent. Parent must accompany child in pool. Evaluation is not necessary.

Perch, 12 to 36 months-30 minute class
Teaches basic aquatic boating safety, encourages exploration of skills, and begins transition to pre-school level. Parent must accompany child in the pool. Evaluation is not necessary.

Perch, 19 to 36 months-30 minute class
Class description same as Perch, 12 to 36 months

Perch Plus, 2-1/2 to 3 years-30 minute class
30-minute classes for children aged 2 1/2 to 3 years who may not be ready to separate from the parent (or vice versa!).  Children are given extra attention and time to acclimate to class setting.  Parents are allowed in the pool area as spectators so transition is gradual.  Focus is on skill development, safety issues and confidence building.  Registration requires instructor recommendation.

Parent/Child Swim Lesson Fees:    
10 Week Session (Fall/Winter/Spring II)
Family Member:                                    $   54.00
Preschool Member:                               $  108.00
9 Week Session (Spring I)
Family Member:                                    $   49.00
Preschool Member:                               $   98.00

Swim Lessons:  Preschool  (click to see class schedule)
Pike, Eel, Ray and Starfish classes are for children 3-5 years old. Children should be evaluated
to ensure proper placement. Evaluations are made on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:45 p.m.  No appointment necessary.   Children who are at least three years old and new to the program should enroll in Pike classes. Written evaluations and achievement cards will be given to each participant. Please note parents may observe classes from the pool deck only on assigned dates. 

Pike, 3 to 5 years-30 minute class
Beginner skills include bubble blowing, flutter kick and independence in the water. Evaluation is not necessary.

Eel, 3 to 5 years-30 minute class
Intermediate skills include sculling, rotary breathing and prone gliding. Evaluation is necessary.

Ray, 3 to 5 years-Width-30 minute class
Advanced skills including front crawl, back crawl, deep-water treading and survival float.  Evaluation is necessary.

Starfish, 3 to 5 years - Length-45 minute class
Creative skills including 75-ft front crawl, back crawl and water management. Evaluation is necessary.

Preschool Swim Lesson Fees (10 weeks Fall/Winter Spring II):     
30-minute class
Family Members:                                $   54.00
Preschool Members:                           $  108.00
45-minute class
Family Members:                                $   58.00
Preschool Members:                           $  116.00
(9 weeks Spring I):     
30-minute class
Family Members:                                $   49.00
Preschool Members:                           $   98.00
45-minute class
Family Members:                                $   52.00
Preschool Members:                           $  104.00

Swim Lessons: Youth and Teen (click to see class schedule - go to p2)
Polliwog, Guppy, Minnow, Fish, Flying Fish, Shark and Porpoise Club is a progressive series
of programs designed for children ages 6-14 years. Also focusing on six components
including values, personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports and
games, and age-appropriate rescue. Each session consists of weekly 45-minute classes. Each
skill level builds upon the preceding level, with seven levels covering all strokes, diving
fundamentals, and safety skills. Swimmers should be evaluated to ensure proper placement.
Evaluations are made on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 4:45 p.m.  No appointment necessary.  Written evaluations and achievement cards are issued at successful completion of each level.  Please note parents can observe classes from pool deck only on assigned dates.

Polliwog, 6 to 8 years-45 minute class
Beginner skills include bubble blowing, floating, flutter kick, and independence in the water. Evaluation is necessary.

Guppy, 6 to 8 years-45 minute class
Intermediate beginner. Prerequisites: Deep-water and face-in-water comfort, back float ability. Evaluation is necessary.

Minnow, 6 to 10 years-45 minute class
Advanced beginner. Prerequisites: Front crawl, rotary breathing, and treading water. Ready for lap swimming (2 laps). Evaluation is necessary.

Fish, 8 to 13 years-45 minute class
Intermediate. Prerequisites: Solid front crawl, backstroke and diving. Ready for breaststroke kick and dolphin kick, tread water 5 minutes, 100 yards nonstop. Evaluation is necessary.

Flying Fish, 9 to 13 years-45 minute class
Advanced intermediate. Prerequisites: Excellent front crawl, bilateral breathing, backstroke, shallow and deep-diving skills. Ready for butterfly and breaststroke, 200 yards nonstop. Evaluation is necessary.

Shark, 9 to 13 years-45 minute class
Advanced. Prerequisites: Excellent front crawl, backstroke and coordination in breaststroke and butterfly. Ready for 15-yard under water swim, tread water 15 minutes, 200 yards nonstop. Evaluation is necessary.

Porpoise Club, 13 to 14 years-45 minute class
An aquatics club for teens, focusing on YMCA aquatic leadership, teaching skills, character development, values and community service. Teens learn to assist instructors with lower-level classes. Perfect for the aspiring lifeguard or instructor with multiple IM swimming ability.
Swimming evaluation is necessary.

Youth & Teen Fees (10 weeks Fall/Winter Spring II):                                          
Family Members:                          $   58.00
Pre-School Members:                    $  116.00
Youth & Teen Fees (9 weeks Spring I):    
Family Members:                          $    52.00
Pre-School Members:                    $  104.00

Private Swimming Lessons
Whether you are an adult who is learning how to swim for the first time, or you have a child who is getting a late start at learning to swim, private lessons may be the way to go. You must make an appointment to set up a series of private lessons. All private lesson appointments must be kept. No refunds or make-ups will be available. To schedule private lessons, contact Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at (914) 631-4807 ext. 14.  Click here to print a pdf of the registration form.
Fees: half-hour private lesson, one student/one instructor, must be a YMCA member.

Lifeguard Training - American Red Cross Safety Training Courses
American Red Cross certified, this class teaches the skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to emergencies in a pool.  This 36-hour course covers lifeguard training, CPR for the professional rescuer, AED essentials, and oxygen administration.  Attendance at all classes is mandatory.  For more information, please contact Melissa Weaver, Aquatics Director at (914) 631-4807 ext. 14.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum Age 15
- Must be able to swim 500 yards continuously using front crawl and breaststroke (200 yards of each, the final 100 yards your choice)
- Swim 20 yards and surface dive to retrieve a 10-lb object, return to the surface, and swim back to the starting point on your back, holding the brick on your chest.
Dates: TBD
Lifeguard Training $370 includes textbook, pocket mask, and certification fees.  Participants must register at least two weeks prior to start of class.  NOTE: $50 deposit required to reserve a space in this class.  Balance of $320 to be paid upon successful completion of prerequisites.
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer: $120 

SHARKS SWIM TEAM!

This competitive program is a natural advancement for progressive swim participants who are currently enrolled in the YMCA swimming lesson program. Our team is composed of boys and girls from 5 to 17 years old. For practices, swimmers will be grouped according to age/ability. As a member of the team, each swimmer will enjoy the benefit of expert coaching within a supportive and friendly environment. We emphasize teamwork, personal growth, competitive strokes skill development, and self confidence. The goal of this program is to assist each individual in developing the skills, physical fitness and positive attitude needed to attain full potential as a swimmer.

Prerequisite: Swimmers 8 years and under must ably demonstrate front crawl and back crawl, and be familiar with breast stroke and butterfly stroke.  Swimmers 10 years and under, swimmers 10 years and older (both categories) must ably demonstrate front crawl, back crawl, breast stroke and butterfly.

Expectations: Swimmers are required to participate in a minimum of two practices per week (out of three offered) to be able to participate in swim meets. Participants may not miss more than two swim meets per season.
For swimmers 8-years old & under, races are 25 yards (a length of the pool).
For swimmers 9-years and older, races are 50 yards to 100 yards (2 to 4 lengths of the pool).

Parent Volunteers are a vital part of the Sharks Swim Team.  Parents will be expected to volunteer for at least one meet as a ribbon writer, timer, runner, or scorer, or to be on the committee for the end of season team dinner.

2008/09 Swim Team season runs from September, 2008  – March, 2009.  2007/08 Swim Team and 2008 Competitive Training participants (only) may register for 2008/09 Swim Team beginning August 1, 2008.  Prospective new participants must complete time trials on September 15, 16, and 17. Prospective participant parent meeting will be held prior to try-outs at 5:00 p.m.

Come watch our meets!

Practice Schedule:

Fees (participants must be a member of the Tarrytown YMCA):
1st Child: $600.00
2nd Child: $515.00
3rd Child: $440.00

Competitive Training
This program's function is to condition and develop more advanced swimmers between the ages of  5 to 17 years (in the off-season of swim team). We also welcome non-swim team swimmers who want to prepare for the summer swim season or just train year round.  Training will include expert coaching in stroke techniques and competitive skills.  Meets are not scheduled for this program.  For more information about competitive training, contact Aquatics Director at (914) 631-4807 ext. 14. 
Practice Schedule:  TBD
Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fees (participants must be a member of the Tarrytown YMCA):
Youth Member:  TBD
Family Member: TBD 

Winter Pool Schedule Effective November 17, 2008 - February 2, 2009 click here for schedule
Holiday Break Pool Schedule Effective December 22 - December 28, 2008 click here for schedule