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Group Water Exercise

Water-cise

In our highest intensity water exercise class, participants can take the class in shallow or deep water. This high-pace cardiovascular workout uses the resistance of the water to the fullest. 45 minutes. Value Added Benefit!

Aqua-Aerobics

This shallow water (chest deep) class gives a medium-level cardiovascular workout using the water as resistance. This class is designed for individuals needing more “push” than our PACE class. 45 minutes. Value Added Benefit!

MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Swim

MS Swim provides pool exercise time for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis. 45 minutes. Value Added Benefit!

Senior Splash

Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety! Senior Splash offers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a special kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination. 45 minutes.

Y Swim Lessons

The objective of the YMCA swim lessons program is to develop competency in swimming along with confidence and endurance. A child is advanced to the next level when he/she can proficiently and safely perform required skills. We expect children to progress at their own rate. All of our YMCA swim lessons are divided into five components: personal safety, personal growth, stroke development, water sports & games and rescue. Our aquatic staff anticipates that your child will enjoy participating in our swim lessons!

Parent w/child Aquatic Program (Ages 6 months to 5 years)

Shrimp with Parent

Ages 6 months – 3 years. Learn basic leg and arm swimming movements along with becoming more comfortable in the water. 30 minutes.

Pike with Parent

Ages 3 to 5 years. This class is for children who are not ready to be independent from their parents in the water. This beginner level course will help children become more comfortable in the water. Arm and leg motions for swimming on fronts and backs will be introduced. 30 minutes.

Preschool Swimming Lessons (Ages 3 to 5 years)

Pike

This beginner level class helps children develop safe pool behavior, adjust to the water and develop independent movement. Children will learn the basic front and back stroke. 30 minutes

Eel/Ray/Star Fish

In this advanced class children begin to develop endurance while improving their strokes and skills. They learn techniques for swimming front, back and side stroke, tread water and progressive diving skills. An introduction to breaststroke is given at this level. Children must be able to swim 10 feet of front and back crawl without assistance. 30 minutes

Youth Swim Lessons (Ages 6 and up)

Polliwog

Beginner
The Polliwog class is for beginners, it is designed to increase comfort in the water and introduce arm and leg motions. Putting the face in the water is an important skill to learn at this level. 30 Minutes.

Guppy/Minnow

Intermediate
Guppies need to be able to swim front/back crawl by themselves and they will be introduced to the breaststroke and beginning diving techniques as well. Minnows need to be able to swim front/back crawl 50 yards and rudimentary breaststroke 25 yards by themselves. Increasing swimming endurance and improving stroke techniques are the major goals. The butterfly stroke will be introduced and diving off the board will begin for those swimmers ready.  30 minutes.

Fish/Flying Fish/Shark

Advanced
Fish are proficient in swimming freestyle and backstroke for 75 yards and breaststroke for 50 yards. Flying Fish are proficient in 75 yards of freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and 50 yards of butterfly. Continued endurance and technique for all strokes are tied in with competitive swimming terminology. Shark is the highest swimming level before competitive swim team. 30 minutes.

Pre-Team

This class is offered to those interested in becoming a competitive swimmer or to those who just want to become a better swimmer while getting a good workout. Classes will work on the competitive aspect of each stroke and fine tuning of skills. This is the highest level before the Stingray Swim Team. Flip turns will be taught. 30 minutes.

Competitive Stroke Clinics

Clinics are for those swimmers who are interested in learning more about competitive swimming and the particular strokes that are used. This is a great way to get ready for the swim season. Participants must be at Minnow level.
Members: $15.00, Non-Members $27.50

Streamline Clinic – Working on underwater aerodynamics of swimming strokes.

Freestyle Clinic – The freestyle stroke, starts, turns and finishes will be targeted in this clinic.

Backstroke Clinic – The backstroke, starts, turns and finishes will be targeted in this clinic.

Breaststroke Clinic – The breaststroke, starts, turns and finishes will be targeted in this clinic.

Butterfly Clinic – The butterfly, starts, turns and finishes will be targeted in this clinic.

Lifeguarding Class

This class will include both First Aid and CPR-PR which are required for all lifeguards. Participants must be 15 years of age and be able to swim 300 continuous yards at the beginning of class. A positive attitude and high level of maturity are a must for all lifeguard candidates along with proficiency in lifeguarding skills, required to complete the class.

*Pre-registration is required.

Spotlight on SPLASH!!!

Join us for a complimentary week of water safety. SPLASH!!! is sponsored by the Sidney-Daily News and Minster Bank. Nearly 600 children throughout the community are taught during this week.

One on One Coaching

You will receive a custom – made lesson to meet your needs with an Aquatic Instructor. Participants will learn strokes, water safety, improve and develop skills in any desired area. 30 minute lesson.
Members: $15 Non-Members: $30

Semi-Private One on One Coaching

30 minute lesson.
Members: $11.50, Non-Members: $23
By appointment only.

Adult Swim Lessons

Ages 18 and up, adults can learn to swim too! These lessons will develop and improve ability for beginner through advanced swimmers. It is never to late to start! 30 minutes. By appointment only.

Diving Lessons

By appointment only.

Stingray Swim Team:

The YMCA Stingray Swim Team is for those who are interested in taking their swimming to the competitive level. Team members must be at a Minnow swimming ability or higher to join the team. The season begins in October and runs through March. Swim meets include both small dual meets and larger invitational meets at YMCAS’s in Southwest Ohio. All team participants must be members of the Sidney Shelby County YMCA.

School Swim:

School Swim is a program offered to local school districts in providing swim lessons an alternative for physical education credit or for additional physical education benefits. Classes offer instructional lessons for each level of swimming. Contact your school to see if your child can get involved!

For more information on any YMCA Aquatics program contact the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA at (937) 492-9134.

For more information on the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA Swim Team, visit www.sidneyswimming.org.