YMCA Swim Team

Coach:  Tracy Flaska

for YMCA Member's ~ $60 season fee

Starts Tuesday September 7th, 2010 through March 2011

Practices:  Monday 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday 6-7 p.m. & Thursday 6-7 p.m.

 Participation in the Nebraska YMCA Swim League.  Meets held on Saturday once a month at Nebraska YMCA's.  Must be able to swim the length of the pool with good form.

Stacie's Otters

Float Early, Float First, Float for Life

Why Float for Life?

Purpose: Saftey First

Classes are designed to teach children how to breath, in water, by rolling over to their back and floating. This lifesaving technique can give each child those few extra seconds that could save their life.

Children will learn safety skills that can be used through out life. they will learn to float, swim to the side of the pool and move in and out of water comfortably.

This class should not replace regular swimming lessons. Instead, it will enhance your child's abilily to be safe in a "this could never happen to me" situation.

Each class is determined by the child's personal progress. The classes are 15 minutes each; 10 minutes in the water and 5 minutes of parent education. Class times are individually arranged with Anna Sis, Aquatic Director.

Otter I: Ages 9 months - 18 months

Otter II: Ages 18 months - 3 years

Cost: $20.00 per child (financial assistance available)

In memory of Stacie Shaddock, her family and friends are underwritting this program through their gifts to the YMCA Memorial Program.

Progressive Swim Lessons

Session Dates - Saturday (no lessons Sep. 25)

    Session 1:  September 11 - October 30 

    Session 2:  November 6 - December 18

Session Dates - Tuesday & Thursday 

    Session 1:  September 14 - October 7

    Session 2:  October 12 - November 4 

Class	Tues & Thur	Saturday
Tadpole (beginning pre-school, in small pool)	5:00 - 5:45 5:45 - 6:30	9:45 - 10:30  10:30 - 11:15
Eel (in small pool)	5:00 - 5:45 5:45 - 6:30	9:45 - 10:30
Polliwog (beginning school age, in large pool)	5:00 - 5:45	9:45 - 10:30  10:30 - 11:15
Guppy	5:00 - 5:45	9:45 - 10:30
Minnow	5:00 - 5:45	9:00 - 9:45
Fish	No Class	9:00 - 9:45
Pre-Lifesaving I, II	No Class	9:00 - 9:45

                                  

Registration deadline is the Thursday before each session begins.

Lesson Fees Per Session

YMCA Member - $20

Non YMCA Member - $45

Class Descriptions

Tadpole:  beginning level for preschoolers or those who need to work on going under water, floating and beginner paddling.

Eel:  preschoolers will learn to swim 5 ft. & float on their back.

Polliwog:  jump away & return to side; paddle 20 ft. to 25 yd on front, side & back; sculling; danger recognition.

Guppy:  jump into deep water & jump off diving board; alternating & symmetrical paddle on front & back; alternating paddle on side; somersaults; reach/throw assists.

Minnow:  capsized boat safety; front rudimentary breaststroke; symmetrical rudimentary elementary backstroke and standing dive off deck.

Fish:  swim with clothes & currents; crawl stroke; butterfly; standing dive off board; rescue breathing & first aid.

Parent - Tot Swim Lessons

For children ages 1-3.  One parent accompanies child in water.

                         Saturday Class

Session 1: September 11 - October 30

Session 2: November 6 - December 18 

11:30 a.m. to noon

Lesson Fees Per Session

YMCA Member - $20

Non YMCA Member - $45